Flexirods or Curlformers? Which is better?

[Honey-Dip]

What has been your experience? TIA.

 

[trinidarkie1]

I want to be sure I understand the difference.
Flexirods are the ones that look like

And curl formers are what?
I use some flexi rod type thinsg that have sponge inside, with the bendable wire and it's all covered in a satin material.

 

[tiffers]

A few people who bought Curlformers had buyer's remorse because they could get the same results with flexirods.... For a $1,934 cheaper

I'd go with flexirods

 

[sydwrites]

I think it depends on what type of hair you have. If you are natural, especially if you have tight coils that like to jump off rollers, then I say curlformers. If you are relaxed or have natural hair that you can get a pretty good rollerset from, then i'd say definately the flexi-rods. Of course whatever hair type you have, both would work, but for my natural 4a/b self, curlformers is the only way to get a smooth rollerset at home. HTH

 

[shmmr]

I prefer flexirods, though I haven't tried curlformers. You can get a whole grip of flexirods on ebay (from seller duis6763) for about $20, curlformers are expensive. Also, with flexirods, you can do more with them - you can curl twists, large sections of hair - all without worrying about it pulling your hair out...I use them with natural hair and I use them on straightened hair. They offer more choices for styling (in my opinion)

 

[alexstin]

I have been using flexirods since 2005 and still love them. I was tempted for a minute with the Curlformers but if it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

[dlewis]

I've only used flexirods. Was going to buy curlformers until Marie170 explained I would prob get the same results, glad I listened to her.

I love my flexirods

 

[TaraDyan]

I think it depends on what type of hair you have. If you are natural, especially if you have tight coils that like to jump off rollers, then I say curlformers. If you are relaxed or have natural hair that you can get a pretty good rollerset from, then i'd say definately the flexi-rods. Of course whatever hair type you have, both would work, but for my natural 4a/b self, curlformers is the only way to get a smooth rollerset at home. HTH

I agree with this. I'm 16 months post, and the Curlformers are the only thing that will get my natural roots straight as a board. With flexi-rods, I can never get close enough to the roots to pull them taut. It's probably operator error though.

 

[MizAvalon]

I love my Curlformers!

 

[AngelDoll]

For my natural hair, curlformers worked great!! I love them. When I used the flexirods, I was not able to get my hair smooth at the roots.

Here are my curlformer results:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=257305

 

[SparklingFlame]

I have both and I like Flexirods better.