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Full Hair
Hot rollers add drama-not just curls. By Patricia Tortolani
Pageant contestants and their tortured, tendriled hairdos have given hot rollers a bad name. But stylists are rediscovering their merits as a way to create voluptuous waves rather than tight curls. "The aim isn't stiff, perfect hair," says hairstylist River Lloyd of Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in New York City. "It's more of a glamorous, old Hollywood-style wave." The new wave movement is hitting runways and red carpets alike, and takes less effort to pull off than the stick-straight ironed hair of seasons past. "Soft curls have a casual, lived-in sensuality, and they're flattering to all hair types," says Ken Paves, Jessica Simpson's hairstylist. To keep things loose, he suggests using big rollers and minimizing other exposure to heat. "I tell my clients to wash their hair the night before and let it air-dry," Paves says. "That way you avoid damaging it with a blow-dryer and save time styling." And by brushing out the curls immediately after they've set, tight ringlets are ...