How does this work? There are no instructions. There is only space for one roller. Do you have to wait for another one to heat up? How long?
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I love these rollers. I have been using versions of them for years. Basically you have to let the roller steam until it is warm and slightly damp. You can only do one at a time. However, once you get into a rhythm it doesn't take longer than traditional heat roller. I steam, take of the roller and put another one on the steamer while I roll my hair with the first. My hair is midback so the roller doesn't get too damp by leaving it on while I roll. If you have shorter hair, you probably will just want to leave the rollers on for less time. The ionic steam is SO GENTLE on the hair. And the shine is sensational. Plus, the curl lasts longer than with traditional heat rollers. I love these rollers. I have been using versions of them for years. Basically you have to let the roller steam until it is warm and slightly damp. You can only do one at a time. However, once you get into a rhythm it doesn't take longer than traditional heat roller. I steam, take of the roller and put another one on the steamer while I roll my hair with the first. My hair is midback so the roller doesn't get too damp by leaving it on while I roll. If you have shorter hair, you probably will just want to leave the rollers on for less time. The ionic steam is SO GENTLE on the hair. And the... » Read More I love these rollers. I have been using versions of them for years. Basically you have to let the roller steam until it is warm and slightly damp. You can only do one at a time. However, once you get into a rhythm it doesn't take longer than traditional heat roller. I steam, take of the roller and put another one on the steamer while I roll my hair with the first. My hair is midback so the roller doesn't get too damp by leaving it on while I roll. If you have shorter hair, you probably will just want to leave the rollers on for less time. The ionic steam is SO GENTLE on the hair. And the shine is sensational. Plus, the curl lasts longer than with traditional heat rollers. « Show Less
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First fill the bottom with water to the water fill line. Then put top on, plug in and them wait for steam to come out of the top. That is when you know that it is ready for a curler. You place one at a time on but it take just about 30secs to 1 minute for them to warm up (actually pretty hot so be careful not to burn your fingers). Then roll your hair on pieces just like regular hot rollers. I can usually start with the bottom section and take them out by the time I finish with the top. Let the curls cool down before you run a brush, comb or fingers through your hair.
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I had the same complaint and an email to the company got only the same non-instruction sheet that came with it which was no help at all. I am using this (and loving it) the same way as I have every other steam setter: Put water in the cup to the line. Use distilled water only. Flip the switch on the steamer to the first line. Once it starts steaming move the switch to the second line. It should start making a clicking noise. Put one roller on and leave it for 15-30 seconds. Don't leave them on too long or they get soggy and will end up making your hair wet. If the roller is too wet, try shaking out the excess water. Take the roller off and roller up your hair. Put the cover over the roller. You can hold the cover over the steamer for a few seconds but I find it makes a crimp in my hair. I have fine hair that is hard to curl so I leave the rollers in for 20-30 minutes before taking them out. You'll have to see what works for your hair. Some suggestions: Don't use tap water. It will end up ruining the steamer. Don't leave the steamer in the water. Once you are done, turn it off and take the steamer out of the water. I also turn it upside and shake out any excess water. Hope this helps.
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These rollers work on steam, therefore, you can't possibly do more than one at a time without it drying out. It only takes a couple of seconds over the steam to work. By the time you can separate your hair, it will be on more than long enough.
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I didn't receive instructions either, but have used foam rollers in the past so that was not a concern for me. Use the roller on your pain points.
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I only use nine rollers. They are very hot and I don't keep them in my hair very long. So you have to decide if you want to buy a brand with more rollers, assuming someone makes one with more rollers, or if you are willing to put them back in the heater after taking them out to finish your hair. The first one would most likely be hot again by the time you take out the last one and are ready to start rolling more hair. The only hitch, however, might be that you want to use all the same size. There are three sizes to choose from. 6-small, 6-med, and 8-large.
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I don't know about additional rollers, but yes, they heat on cylinders. These are GREAT! They heat up in about 10 minutes and curl beautifully.
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There is a light that indicates that a unit is on, not that the rollers are ready.It takes 5 minutes to warm them up, super fast I find. If I want more definition I leave them on 10 to 15 minutes. Best.
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The rollers do get very hot, but if you are quick enough, you won't burn your fingers. I usually leave them in for 20 minutes and my hair will hold the curl all day. If you want some extra reassurance, you may want to use a light holding spray before you attach each roller.
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No more than 5 minutes. They are very fast to heat and have a little indicator strip to tell you when they are ready. I highly recommend them. I have had no problems with them unrolling. As with most rollers, heated or not, it is trial and error. I find the less hair rolled in each section the better. I am using them for the dance club that I run and find them quick and easy to use on hair of all different thicknesses and lengths. Hope that helps you.
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It seemed like I had a hiccup with mine at first too. I had to "nudge" the rollers a little bit and then they started turning on their own. I would get mine out and look at it but my kitchen is being tiled and I won't be able to get at if for a few days. I'll try and get back to you.
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There could be two things to consider: First, how long are you keeping the curler on the steamer before you roll it on your hair? Only keep it on the steamer for 8 to 10 seconds. Only keep the cap in the steamer for 5 seconds. Also, how long are you keeping the curlers in your hair? I suggest 1.5 hours. Keep practicing and you will find the perfect formula depending on the length of your hair and how many curlers you use.
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Only about 10 minutes if the rollers are already hot. Word of warning, though. I loved my hot dog roller grill, but it was hugely problematic. Manual says to use vegetable oil to lubricate the rollers. DON'T! DO NOT! Get a tube of food-safe grease and use that. The vegetable gunks up as it heats and will really snarl the works. Even after we switched to the food-safe oil, though, we still had problems and the on-off switch failed and the unit completely died less than 6 months after we started using it. Huge disappointment!
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IMO the rollers heat to a way too hot temperature. They can burn your fingers, your head, and your hair. I have fairly fine hair and they burned it to the point it broke off.
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There are the "usual" thin metal U-shaped rods that you slide onto the roller after you've wound the hair. While the rollers get good and hot, the rods don't burn you. All rods are same length (2.5 inches), but widths vary to accommodate the three different sizes of rollers. And it takes almost no time for hair to curl, since you do it from dry instead of damp.
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I would not recommend this roller. Look for the Melt Method roller. It's blue and much softer. I sent this one back because it was too hard. If Amazon does not have it, go to the Melt Method website.
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I apologize for the late response but my message was buried in my email.I think these will work fine with 2 in rollers. I use them with 1 inch rollers but there is plenty of give in them. I love mine and am thinking of ordering another set.
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The roller comes with two rollers. Very good product. Not like the cheap ones this one works great.
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Hi there, I got a request to answer your question from Amazon.com. It's important to not leave the roller on the steam setter base for longer than 20 seconds otherwise, the rollers get too saturated with moisture. If that happens, get another roller and start over. And before you start to roll your hair with a roller, shake the roller with a couple of long swipes downward to release an overabundance of water from the roller. If you leave the roller on the steam setter less than 15 seconds, swiping the roller is usually Not necessary.
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I'm sure you can. It is just the flocked (velvety-type) rollers. Ironically, my unit mysteriously just stopped working (stopped heating up out of nowhere), so I just sent it back to the manufacturer for a new one. I still have not found any others that I like as much as this one, so now I am just waiting for my replacement.