Review: Sleep In Rollers

Wednesday, May 07, 2014
I have wanted to try sleep in rollers are a while and I have tried the Primark versions which are around £2 which I didn't like as they didn't stick in my hair. I was kindly sent the original sleep in rollers by Beau Boutique, however my opinions are my own, to read my disclaimer, click here.  
No photos of the effects sadly as I am full of a cold and hay fever - I will update this post when I have shorter hair
I have the *Velcro Sleep In Rollers Set (£10, sale - RRP £16.50) which includes two sets of the sleep in roller so you have 20 rollers in total. Also they came in a cute pink bag which I will definitely re-use. I'm not sure what size these are but they are fairly big - I'm going to get my hair cut into a bob shortly so I might have to buy the ones for shorter hair. 

Now, the first time I tried these rollers, it wasn't a success, if I'm honest - the rollers were fairly quick and easy to put in and they did stay in my dry hair well, especially when compared to the Primark versions. Although it was a bit downhill from there - the rollers were not super comfortable to sleep on, they all moved around my face and I couldn't sleep on my side. I had to take them out my hair at about 2am which was a bit annoying! However, I tried another day when my hair was slightly damp in the morning (I usually sleep with my hair wet) and it was so much easier! I know they are 'sleep in rollers' but sadly I just can't sleep with them in, I am sure most people would be able too but I do have trouble sleeping sometimes. 

If like me you can't sleep with them in then use them in the morning when you are applying your makeup and getting ready - it works well, especially when you spray a small amount of water onto the hair as when the water slowly evaporates it seems to lock in the volume and wave that the rollers provide. Also blasting your hair with a hairdryer while the rollers are in then letting your hair cool completely will also help the volume and wave lock into the hair. Tip: Make sure the hair is brushed well first and sectioning the hair makes the processes quicker, easier and neater. 

Overall, I love the packaging and the cute bag, the rollers are quick and easy to put in and they stay in well. They give good volume and a nice relaxed wave to the hair because the rollers are quite big; they work well when used during the day on dry or very slightly damp hair. However, I personally cannot sleep with them in - I will try again when I have shorter hair (as mine is really quite long again now). I would recommend them at the sale price they are now, ★★★☆, 4/5. 

26 comments

  1. i like the concept as there is no heat involved and also they are quite big.
    but just like you i have very long hair so don't know if they will work
    keep in touch ,
    www.beingbeautifulandpretty.com

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  2. I'd love to try some rollers, they aren't really common in NZ! Also is your blog title a Sartre reference? Every time I read it I wonder haha xx

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    1. Yes, my blog title/name is inspired by the book title 'being and nothingness' by Jean Paul satre x

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  3. I came across these at a Bloggers Love event recently but the woman showcasing them was so rude I would never try them now x
    Www.beautyqueenuk.co.uk

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  4. I haven't slept with mine in as I don;t think I would be able to.. But I always put them in before a night out :) they are amazing i think! xx

    www.allthingsbeautiful-x.blogspot.co.uk

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  5. I love my ones, but I always forget to use them!

    Belle ♥
    Mascara & Maltesers

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  6. I've seen these things around and have similar ones at home. They're good but the curls never last long on my hair unfortunately


    http://creepersandcupcakes.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. I wanted to try them too, but I have quite a long hair so I don't know if they will work very well on me.

    Geek’s diary
    x

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  8. A great read, but I also struggled to sleep with rollers in. Although i've found a solution, read my most recent post hehe :) ...
    http://stylesunrise.blogspot.co.uk/

    :) x

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  9. You've definitely inspired me to try out my rollers again.They really are the most efficient way to curl hair since my hair refuses to cooperate with hot irons. xx
    TheresaandCee.com

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  10. I absolutely hate sleeping in rollers I find them so uncomfortable no matter where you move sleep just never comes!

    http://abigailalicex.blogspot.com

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  11. As someone said above its great that there is no heat involved also the cute
    packaging is a bonus. Would you like to follow each other
    on GFC & Bloglovin & Google+? Lets keep in touch!

    X
    http://subhamrai.blogspot.in/

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  12. I love a bitta volume in my hair! Used to use hot rollers a lot, but what I've been doing recently is giving myself a curly blowdry using my round brushes when I'm blowdrying my hair! I find it gives a great finish and it lasts much longer... well on me anyway! haha.

    XO, G from grace'd

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  13. When i had these i couldn't sleep in them, they hurt my neck and i couldn't get comfy haha :)

    Laura Kate | SugarMakeupDoll

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  14. These sound great. I'll have to give them a go when I have the chance! Great review! :)

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  15. There's no way I'd be able to sleep in these either... like who can?! I can't think of anything more uncomfortable xx
    Gemma // missmakeupmagpie.com

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  16. I am a complete roller newbie and think I will give these a go, they are so cheap and sound great! Thanks for the post!

    http://emmalsrs.blogspot.co.uk/ <3

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  17. this is something new to try !!

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  18. I tried velcro sleep in rollers and my hair was a mess the next morning! Not only did no curls come out ut my hair was also very frizzy :S

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  19. They make my hair look fab. but I can't sleep in them! It's like sleeping on tiny little hedgehogs! xx

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  20. Thank you for review! I'd love to try this! :)

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  21. Great review, I always thought the curls/waves wouldn't last with such rollers but you've won me over =) x

    www.JenniferNoir.blogspot.co.uk x

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  22. These sound great! I'd love to try these rollers))) Thanks for review!

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  23. i love to try these rollers

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