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    Can you use foam curlers on wet hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Foam rollers can be used on wet or dry hair. A wet set will produce a tighter curl.
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    Do you use bendy rollers on wet or dry hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    You can use them on either, but they are much easier to apply to wet hair. These rods produce a strong curl.
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    How long do you have to leave rollers in your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    This depends on the type of roller and whether you set your hair when it was wet or dry. A dry set usually takes about an hour to form a strong wave. A wet set shouldn't be removed until the hair is completely dry.
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    How long do you leave sponge rollers in your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    You want to leave them in until your hair is completely dry. If you put them on dry hair, you should wait a minimum of fifteen minutes before taking them out.
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