BaBylissPRO Mixed Rollers BAB3021E (20 heated rollers) is a heated roller set for stylists who build volume and set curls at the chair. What sets it apart is the mix: 8 large (32 mm), 6 medium (25 mm) and 6 small (19 mm) rollers heat together in one base. It runs on 230V~ 50Hz mains only.

In the box

• Heating base with lid
• 8 large rollers (32 mm)
• 6 medium rollers (25 mm)
• 6 small rollers (19 mm)
• 20 colour-coded metal pins
• 20 butterfly clips

Why a mixed roller set

One roller size gives you one kind of curl. This base holds three, so a single heating cycle hands you three diameters to work with. BaBylissPRO keeps the logic simple: smaller rollers for tighter curls, larger ones for looser, bouncy curls. BaBylissPRO pairs the medium rollers with more defined curls and the large ones with soft waves. We'd put the large rollers on the crown and top, where lift shows first, and save the small ones for the nape and the face frame.

Key features

• Three sizes, colour-coded - each size has its own colour, so you reach for the right roller without measuring it by eye.
• Velvet over ceramic - BaBylissPRO coats the rollers in ceramic to help them keep their heat longer, with a soft velvet surface against the hair.
• Heat ready dot - one roller carries a red dot that turns white once every roller is at temperature, after 5 minutes.
• A working window - out of the base, the rollers stay warm for approximately 15 minutes.
• A fixing for every roller - 20 colour-coded metal pins and 20 butterfly clips come with the set.
• Simple controls - an on/off switch with an indicator light, and a cord that wraps around the base for storage.

What to expect at the chair

All 20 rollers come up to temperature together, so plan your sections before you switch on. Hair that curls easily sets in a few minutes, while thicker, more resistant hair can need 10 minutes or longer. The curl is still soft when the rollers come out. Give it a few minutes to cool before you brush it through, and the shape settles. The rollers cool as you work through the head, so we start with the zones that need the most hold and finish with the softer areas.

Who it is for

• Stylists doing roller sets, volume finishes and occasion hair built on a set.
• Salons that want three curl sizes from one base instead of three separate tools.
• Bridal and event stylists who set the hair early and brush it out at the end of the appointment.
• Experienced home users who already set their own hair and want a full-size set.

Who it is not for

• Anyone planning to use it abroad on lower-voltage mains - the base is single voltage.
• Anyone who wants to dial the heat up or down - there is no temperature setting.
• Stylists after one very tight curl size all over the head - this set is built around variety.

Professional tip

The mistake we see most is lifting the lid to test a roller. BaBylissPRO asks for the lid to stay closed until the set is ready. So watch the dot, not the clock, and start winding as soon as it turns white. Work from the crown down and keep the small rollers for last. Our rule for fine hair is the shortest time that still gives you the bend.

How to use

1. Place the base on a level, heat-proof surface and keep the lid closed.
2. Switch on and wait for the red dot on the ready roller to turn white.
3. Comb the hair and take a section the width of a roller, held at a right angle to the head.
4. Wind from the ends to the root, keeping the hair taut and the roller at a right angle to the scalp so the curl forms evenly.
5. Fix each roller with a butterfly clip as close to the head as you can.
6. Leave the rollers in for less time for a loose curl and longer for a tighter one, and switch the base off once every roller is in.
7. Take the rollers out gently, let the curls cool for a few minutes, then comb or brush into shape.

Care and maintenance

Treat the rollers as the washable part and the base as the electrical part. The rollers can be soaked and rinsed, while the base only takes a slightly damp cloth once it is unplugged. Store the set with the lid on to keep dust out, with the cord wrapped around the base. To keep sections tidy while you wind, have the BaBylissPRO Croco Clips X6 close by.

In short

• 20 heated rollers in three sizes, heated together in one base.
• Velvet covering over a ceramic coating.
• A ready dot that turns white when the set is at temperature.
• 230V mains only, with a 1-year warranty.

Frequently asked questions