Caruso Steam Curlers

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Caruso Ion Steam Curlers - Better for your Hair

The Caruso steam roller system has worked wonders on my hard-to-curl, fine, limp hair. The rollers are fast to put in and the curls set in just 10 minutes. Steam is much gentler on your hair than standard heat hair curlers.

For me the curls last all day without any hairspray, but other people and the company itself claim the curls will last for up to 3 days. Lucky ladies!

This page will give you reviews and tips for using this awesome little set of hot rollers.

Photo Credit: Nibbled.

Curls that last for Days?

A Caruso Steam Roller Experiement

YouTuber ilovegerardo tested out how long the curls will really last in her hair and video blogged the experiment for our enjoyment. She had impressive results. I wish I could wake up day after day with hair like that!
Curls that last for days? Part 1
by ilovegerardo | video info

948 ratings | 113,824 views
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Caruso Professional Ion Steam Curlers

Be Good to your Hair

This is the exact set I purchased through Amazon. It came with 6 of 4 kinds of multiple sized rollers and the main unit. I ended up purchasing another set of large and jumbo rollers as that is the size I liked best. Remember the smaller the roller, the tighter the curl. It's also worth noting that using distilled water will keep your steam unit running in tip top condition. Tap water will cause mineral build up just like you see in a clothes iron.

The unit has a regular steam setting or an ionic steam setting. When switched to "ion" you'll hear a clicking noise and visually see more steam. That click is fairly loud.

Caruso C97958 Professional ION Steam Hairsetter

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

I have fine limp hair that refuses to hold a curl. Traditional heated hot rollers created curls that fall limp within an hour even with hairspray.

Then I discovered the Caruso Steam hair-setter. The steam is gentler on my hair and creates long lasting curls with very little fall out, even when I skip hairspray.

Some people claim their curls last for days, mine last me from morning until night, but bedhead all but knocks them out.

The only complaint I have with the curlers is the steam shield can leave a dent in my hair if I'm not careful with how I position it.

Molecular Ionic Steam Hairsetter Features

Caruso Professional Ion Steamsetter

From the box with my comments in parenthesis:
  • Ion Technology Creates 3x the Steam
  • Steam Conditions as it Curls
  • Rated No. 1 by Professional Stylists
  • Curls last for days (unless you have fine limp straight hair like me and then after sleeping on them, they aren't really curls, but do add body and volume)
  • For All Hair Types (even hard to curl hair like mine!)

Other Versions of the Caruso Steam Curlers

I own the Ion Steam and the travel set

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How to Use the Rollers

Straight from the box

  • 1Soft foam rollers are infused with gentle, ionic steamed moisture.
  • 2Hair is wrapped around the infused roller and covered with a shield.
  • 3Patented roller and shield design creates even moisture penetration, allowing quick evaporation. Or speed the process with a hair dryer.
  • 4Gentle, even moisture penetrates hair's inner molecular core, allowing it to relax and bend.
  • 5Moisture evaporates, setting hair in a curled position.
  • 6The strong molecular hold can only be released by shampooing. Since there is no damaging heat, you can use the Caruso Professional Molecular Ionic Steam Hair-setter as often as you like. (not true for me, the curls fall out while sleeping)

Extra Rollers

If you prefer to use just one size, you'll need to buy extra

You get a lot of rollers with the steam unit, but if you prefer to use all one size or you have a ton of hair you may find you need some extra rollers. I purchased extra in the Jumbo and Large sizes for creating waves.
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Various tutorials on YouTube

Lots of people testing out the Caruso Steam Rollers

Victoria's Secret Curls | No Heat Technique | Steam Roller Set
by SarahVictor | video info

602 ratings | 313,400 views
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Caruso Steam Rollers on eBay

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Older models used salt and some swear they are the way to go. I don't like the idea of using salt.
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Dirty Hair

I use my Caruso Curlers on 2nd day hair

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  • K Private Nov 21, 2011 @ 11:04 am | delete
    My daughter and I have have had about 3 versions of Richard Caruso Molecular Steam Rollers that operate by adding salt since the 1980's. We have had them in different colors red, pink, black, perhaps we had a blue or purple at one time too and we love the product. The one I loved the best was the Pump 'N Steam since it produced the steam as you needed it for each curler instead of having continous steam. There seems to be a good deal of product interest and there are many people still buying all of the products that are out there to be found. I would love to find out someone has began to make the foam part of the roller again. If I could figure out how to do it then I would try making the foam for my own use. As far as I have been able to determin no one is offering only the foam, this is just sad.
  • K Private Nov 21, 2011 @ 11:04 am | delete
    My daughter and I have have had about 3 versions of Richard Caruso Molecular Steam Rollers that operate by adding salt since the 1980's. We have had them in different colors red, pink, black, perhaps we had a blue or purple at one time too and we love the product. The one I loved the best was the Pump 'N Steam since it produced the steam as you needed it for each curler instead of having continous steam. There seems to be a good deal of product interest and there are many people still buying all of the products that are out there to be found. I would love to find out someone has began to make the foam part of the roller again. If I could figure out how to do it then I would try making the foam for my own use. As far as I have been able to determin no one is offering only the foam, this is just sad.

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Caruso C97958 Professional ION Steam Hairsetter 

Caruso C97958 Professional ION Steam Hairsetter

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

The Caruso Professional ION Steam Hairsetter model #C97958 creates shine and volume without static or frizz. The new anti-static, anti-frizz Caruso Professional ION Steam Hairsetter uses negative ions to produce up to three times the amount of steam of ordinary hairsetters. Ions create strong, long-lasting and luxurious curls. Help condition, soften and make hair shinier while adding volume and reducing frizz.

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Professional Molecular Steam Rollers With Shields, Jumbo 6-pack 

Caruso Model #06749-04 Professional Molecular Steam Rollers With Shields, Jumbo 6-pack

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

For Maximum Body and Smoothing & Volume The Caruso Professional Molecular patented rollers model #06749-04 are designed to allow breathing space between foam and shield for faster evaporation and tighter curls. The unique shield lock holds rollers tightly and is available in 5 sizes for maximum styling versatility.