The Hair Roller Debate 

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Hey sis! It’s #RollerSet season and I want to make sure you have everything you need to have the best hair yet!

One of the biggest questions people ask first is: What’s the difference between using tension rollers vs. traditional rollers?

If you’ve ever wondered why your curls aren’t super smooth after rolling – the first question is, what kind of roller are you using? You see in much of my content, I’m using Tension Hair Rollers. Very popular in Ethiopian/South African salons because they are designed to really pull the hair taut as you roll, so you get smoother roots and a sleeker finish.

The little “teeth” really help grip the hair! Traditional magnetic rollers that are smooth all around, can be a bit trickier to use. While they are significantly cheaper and easier to find, unless you are very good at rolling, you might see more puffiness at your roots or lingering texture.

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