Hair Rollers for Volume: Which Rollers to Use and How
By Blowout Babe. Updated October 2026.
Rollers are the oldest trick for a big, bouncy blowout, and they are back for a reason: they give lift at the roots and a soft bend at the ends that a flat iron cannot copy. But "rollers" covers very different tools. This guide explains the main types, which size suits which result, and how thermal rollers and heatless rods work together.
The main types of hair rollers
| Type | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic thermal rollers | A heat-retaining ceramic core spreads warmth evenly through the hair | Volume, body and shine for a salon-style blowout at home |
| Velcro rollers | A rough surface grips the hair without clips | Quick root lift on dry hair |
| Foam rollers | Soft foam, often worn overnight | Gentle curls without heat |
| Heatless blowout rods | Soft, bendable rods with a grip side, worn overnight | Keeping and reviving a blowout without heat |
Ceramic thermal rollers: volume, body and shine
Our Ceramic Thermal Rollers have a heat-retaining ceramic core. The ceramic spreads the heat evenly, which helps tame frizz and gives long-lasting volume, body and shine.
The XXL set has 20 rollers, enough to style your whole head in one go:
- 16 rollers of 4.4 cm for big, bouncy curls through the lengths;
- 4 rollers of 5 cm for extra lift and volume at the crown.
Which roller size for which result?
- Larger rollers give more volume and a smoother, looser bend: the classic blowout look.
- Smaller rollers give more defined curls.
- At the crown, a larger roller gives the most lift. That is why our XXL set adds four 5 cm rollers for the top of your head.
Thermal rollers and heatless rods: a routine that lasts
Thermal rollers and heatless rods do different jobs, and together they make a blowout last all week:
- Wash day: create your blowout with the ceramic thermal rollers.
- Night 1 and after: keep it fresh with the velvet blowout rods and a satin scarf, without heating your hair again.
- Day 2 to 4: when the shape starts to drop, rods back in overnight.
Our Ultimate Blowout Routine combines both, plus the Waffle Hair Wrap and the Satin Scarf.
Common mistakes with rollers
- Taking them out too early. Let the hair cool and set in the roller before you remove it.
- Too much hair per roller. Thick sections do not take the shape evenly.
- Brushing out too hard. Use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to keep the volume.
Frequently asked questions
How many rollers do I need? Our XXL set has 20 rollers, enough to style your whole head in one go, so you do not need to buy several packs.
What size rollers give the most volume? Larger rollers give the most volume and lift, especially at the crown.
What should I use overnight? For overnight, we recommend our soft blowout rods: they are designed to be comfortable enough to sleep in.
Your volume blowout at home
Shop the Ceramic Thermal Rollers XXL set, or the full Ultimate Blowout Routine.
