I have arm pit length hair that is a mixture of natural (4A/B) from the roots to several inches down, and the rest down to the tips is straight from old relaxers. These curlformers get all of my hair uniformly smooth, shiny and bouncy. You couldn't tell that I have two different hair textures. The waves this product creates last for days. I love it because I no longer have to worry about the tangles I was getting in the natural-textured part of my hair after washing, can always get my hair styled and ready to go within 5 minutes in the mornings, and will never again have to wonder whether I'm going to have a bad hair day.
It took multiple tries to put in each of the first 4 curlers, but I quickly got the hang of it. By my third curlformer set (which is in my hair right now!), I am sliding these curlers on like a pro. I just wash my hair, spritz a small strand, twist the strand at the root, and the hook slides right over the hair and the hair glides down into the curlformer. Generally, I use 38 of the 40 curlformers that come in the package, but I'm thinking of ordering about 8 more because I want to make the sections even smaller.
Note: I put Krazy Glue all over the hook part as soon as I opened the package, because I'd heard horror stories from others about hooks breaking on first use. The Krazy Glue should help prevent breakage. This product does NOT come with instructions, so you should search YouTube for "curlformers" to see how other women are putting theirs in. If you need your curlformers in a hurry, keep in mind that this product will take several weeks to arrive, since it ships from China.
**Of note they had a weird chemical odor that lingered for a few days, even after a soak in a strong Dr. Bronner's Peppermint soap bath. Be wise and air them out or bathe them before 1st use. I have no idea what residue was on them.**
have not had any problems with them breaking (and if i do i have 40 of them...i have lots of hair and it took 20 max to do my entire head)
will repurchase from seller great product
P.S. Dont forget setting lotion though.
It took multiple tries to put in each of the first 4 curlers, but I quickly got the hang of it. By my third curlformer set (which is in my hair right now!), I am sliding these curlers on like a pro. I just wash my hair, spritz a small strand, twist the strand at the root, and the hook slides right over the hair and the hair glides down into the curlformer. Generally, I use 38 of the 40 curlformers that come in the package, but I'm thinking of ordering about 8 more because I want to make the sections even smaller.
Note: I put Krazy Glue all over the hook part as soon as I opened the package, because I'd heard horror stories from others about hooks breaking on first use. The Krazy Glue should help prevent breakage. This product does NOT come with instructions, so you should search YouTube for "curlformers" to see how other women are putting theirs in. If you need your curlformers in a hurry, keep in mind that this product will take several weeks to arrive, since it ships from China.
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With a continued practice I am getting better with each set and am conquering the learning curve, which is a bit steep. I watched quite a few Youtube tutorials for pointers, which is helpful, but actual practice on your own head, is how you learn what works for you. I am Caucasian with a lot of medium weight hair that is naturally wavy and layered -length is roughly 2 inches below my shoulders. I believe that this set of 40 is equal to the brand name of Extra Long and Wide set (NOT the Extra Long Extra Wide, which I would have preferred, but I make do by using slightly thicker sections of hair in each curler), sold by Sally's and also here. Don't spend 70+ for the CurlFormers Salon kit this set is equal to that one for less than 20. I don't sleep in them, too uncomfortable. I spritz each section of my dry hair with a dilute mix of Infusium and water, or use on freshly washed, slightly damp hair, for about 4hrs. If I'm in a hurry I speed up the process a bit with a soft bonnet attachment to my hand held dryer. I am pleased with the resulting long lasting, shiny curls and the compliments :-) well worth the effort and investment. These are sturdy curlers that will last a long time. Not so sure about the hook....UPDATE _ I was right about the hook flimsy worth it to invest in 1 or 2 brand name CurlFormers hooks.**Of note they had a weird chemical odor that lingered for a few days, even after a soak in a strong Dr. Bronner's Peppermint soap bath. Be wise and air them out or bathe them before 1st use. I have no idea what residue was on them.**
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shipped to me in Illinois in 7 days. works amazing! and I have kinky/coily hair. Wish they were the Extra Wide & Extra Long but they make amazing soft curls. glad i saved and did not buy the "real" kindhave not had any problems with them breaking (and if i do i have 40 of them...i have lots of hair and it took 20 max to do my entire head)
will repurchase from seller great product
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This was is a really good product. I thought since they were an off brand that the quality wouldn't be there. The curl formers were made very well and created smooth curls in my 4B,C natural hair. I have long, thick hair and I used as many as possible and still have about 8 extras in the package. I was afraid I would run out formers before completing. After working with these formers for a few minutes it became very easy and fast to put in and take out. My hair wasn't fully dry so I ended up sleeping in them. It wasn't as bad as the other reviewers have reported. I would sleep in the again. I hope this helps.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Vakind Hair Curler Magic Spiral Ringlets Former Leverage Stretched
Worked out pretty well for my natural hair. It lasted about two days and was really simple and pain free.P.S. Dont forget setting lotion though.
