Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I recieved my rollers last weekend, and after using them several times, I can honestly say that this is the holy grail of jumbo hot rollers. The negative reviews I have read about this roller set are I believe due to unmet expectations. If you expect these rollers to "curl" your hair, then I will tell you right now you will be disappointed. 5 2 inch jumbo rollers are not made to "curl" hair. On the contrary, they are designed to smooth hair (almost like a flat iron), yet retain body and volume (unlike the effect you get with a flat iron). I LOVE that these rollers don't curl my hair at all. They give you a look that is similar to blow out (with a round brush) that you get from a salon. This is exactly what I want. I have had many sets of "jumbo" rollers, but most come in a 1 1/2 inch roller set that ends up curling the hair or making it flip out weird (think Nancy Drew from the 60's) at the ends. Still, I loved the volume these rollers gave, so I kept trying searching for a better set. I found one about 5 years ago made by Hot Tools that had 5 1 3/4 rollers, and while they worked better than the smaller rollers, they still were not quite there. I did buy a set by Babyliss last year that had a mix of jumbo and large rollers that worked well in theory, but for some reason they just left my hair with weird ridges and dents. They also flipped out the ends despite the larger size. So, I went into this purchase very skeptical that these would be any better, but I love everything about them. From the size, shape, and design of the set to the clips which work very well for me to the little pouch that you store your clips in--it all functions perfectly. I love the high heat option (don't even bother with the lower heat setting!) and the way my hair looks after use. I tend to wash my hair at night, blow it dry quickly, and then flat iron it. I have wavy hair that works well with some heat on it. The next morning before work I plug in my roller set, and throw the 5 rollers (1 in front, 1 in crown, 1 on each side, and one in back) while I do my make up. I only leave them in about 5-8 minutes. I then take them out and smooth my hair with a brush, and my hair has loads of smooth volume. I love it! These are great for second day hair as well--it just pumps your hair back up and smooths out any kinks from sleeping on it. This isn't a look like that of a curling iron (which I don't like anyway) or smaller roller set--and it isn't meant to be. I have medium-long hair (a few inches past my shoulders in long layers) and these rolers work perfectly for me. If your hair is much shorter or you have short layers, they may not work well.