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Consumers' Association of Canada -- % —
For anyone considering buying
a set of the popular electric hair
curlers, there is an excellent
article in the November/Decem-
ber, 1970, "Canadian Consumer"
dealing with these fairly new
beauty aids. The article is based
on results of laboratory and in -
use tests conducted by Consum-
er's Association of Canada.
In a comparative test, the
magazine rates the advantages
and disadvantages of eight of
the more popular models avail-
able on the Canadian market,
The tests suggest that their main
function is to revive limp hair-
dos between visits to the beauty
salon or provide a last minute
touch up before an evening out.
In user tests it was found that
the rollers are not designed to
impart a complete and lasting
curl to most hair after a shampoo'
the temporary curl will last only
four or five hours in the average
hears of hair.
Hair which is easily curled
and holds a curl well may be
completely set by the electric
curlers alone but for the average
or hard -to -set hair --even when
using a hair spray --it just isn't
enough.
One of the advantages of the
electric curlers is that they are
more convenient than ordinary
rollers. Even taking into account
the heating -up period, a woman
can have a "new" hair -do in 20
to 30 minutes without the neci;ss-
sity of a long time under a dryer.
One problem pops up however,
for those with long fine hair be-
cause some of the rollers have
a distinct tendency to tangle in
the hair, making it hard to
handle.
A frequently -asked question
by most women is "will the
constant use of heat damage the
hair?" Individual reaction will
depend on hair and scalp sensit-
ivity, hair texture and the numb-
er of times the hot curlers are
used. Thick, coarse hair can
withstand higher and more pro-
longed heat than fine, thin or
tinted hair. Dry hair (the non -
oily variety) may tend to develof
split ends. The lower the temp-
erature when the curlers are read,
for use, the less possibility of
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damaging the hair. The problem
here is that the lower temperat-
ure may not be as effective in
curling the hair.
When discussing heat attained
by the curlers, there is a dist-
inction that must be made be-
tween "readiness" temperature
and "stabilization" temperature.
Readiness temperature is the pre-
determined temperature to which
the heating posts will heat the
curlers within a prescribed time.
The readiness signal, either a
light on the front of the unit or
a dot of heat -sensitive paint on
the curler, indicates that this
temperature has been reached
and the curlers are ready to use.
However, if you allow the curl-
ers to remain on the heating
posts they will get hotter and
will eventually reach a max-
imum or stabilization temperat-
ure.
A model with a low readiness
temperature which will not dam-;
age fine hair, but with a high
stabilization temperature which
will curl coarse hair, will take
care of all setting problems.
Readiness and stabilization temp-
eratures vary from model to
model and between large and
small curlers on the same model.
The heat -sensitive dots which
turn either black or red as a
signal of readiness may wear off
in time or with continues exp-
osure to water. A signal light
on the unit itself may prove to
be more durable, although the
dots have the advantage of
letting you know when each ind-
ividual roller is ready for use.
At the readiness temperature,
heating rods or posts on the units
can impart a painful burn. Temp.
eratures will be even greater if
the top has been closed during
heating. Therefore, a unit that
automatically shuts off when the
top is closed is safer and so are
those with short heating posts.
The curlers, which fit over
the vertical heating rods, are
hollow plastic cylinders covered
with integrally moulded plastic
prongs or teeth to hold the hair
during rolling and curling. Long
fine hair will tangle in most
electric curlers, especially if
the prongs on the curler are sma1:
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and close together. Rollers which
will fit on any heating rod are
more convenient than those whicl
must be placed on specific size
rods. Various sizes of curlers
can be purchased for most model;
although the jumbo and extra
large ones are not as readily
available for all models. Some
models also lack sufficient clear-
ance between adjacent curlers
so that when one curler is lifted
from the heating rod, its neigh-
bour frequently comes along too.
Two types of roller clips are
available. One type, similar to
a large bobby -pin, that slips
in lengthwise along the roller
was found to be easier to manip-
ulate and more secure; the hair-
pin type merely straddles the
curler and must be chosen to fit
the diameter of each curler.
Don't forget, if you want your
curler unit to be truly portable, 1
a place to store the clips and
the cord are necessary --as well
as a carrying case either as part
of the unit or a plastic zippered
cover with a handle for conven-
ience.
One model tested uses "steam"
heating. This results in a firmer '
curl with more body. The unit I
has elaborate instruction for
use and the magazine article
stresses that it is advisable to
follow the safety instructions
faithfully.
To sum it up, in choosing an
electric hair curler, try to buy
one that has curlers which will
not tangle in your hair, a unit
which reaches a relatively low
readiness temperature quickly,
heats curlers evenly and has
short heating rods. It would
seem that your choice of an
THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1971
electric hair curler will, in the
end, depend on your type of
hair, and your preference for
specific design features on a
certain model. Take time to
examine and compare, then
choose the model you believe
will suit you best --after all, it's
your hair you will be setting.
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