tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post950386449778270761..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Is this normal? Question about new hot roller setWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-58656205277820674872009-11-18T19:13:30.619-08:002009-11-18T19:13:30.619-08:00Hi my immensely helpful dears. I just want to say ...Hi my immensely helpful dears. I just want to say thank you very, very much for your insight and assistance regarding my strangely behaving hot roller set. <br /><br />I'm going to write a follow-up post sometime before the week is over to let you all know how things turned out. I actually haven't been home much at all since I posted this entry on Sunday night and plan to try plugging in the hot rollers for a second time tomorrow (Thursday). <br /><br />I'm going to take all of your wonderful suggestions to heart and will be testing out the set in a warm part of my house (it was actually near a drafty door, which could have accounted for the smoke - thank you, Darla!), with our fire extinguisher (we actually have two little ones, but I think one will suffice - goodness forbid I actually need to use it though!), and will call the hotline (huge thanks for locating that information for me, Kristen!) if I'm still on the fence about whether or not to keep the set once I plug it in for a second time.<br /><br />If there's clearly a strong odour - and unquestionably if there's any smoke - I'm going to return the set ASAP and will just have to keep my eyes peeled for a store that sells another brand.<br /><br /><br />Huge thanks again, everyone, I truly appreciate your terrific and very helpful ideas.<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-20650888515131153512009-11-18T18:46:17.447-08:002009-11-18T18:46:17.447-08:00oops my spelling in my reply!
What happened with ...oops my spelling in my reply!<br /><br />What happened with them in the end?Miss Matildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079027698709659782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35158736858725909592009-11-17T01:53:13.314-08:002009-11-17T01:53:13.314-08:00I have never used hot rollers either!! Although, ...I have never used hot rollers either!! Although, maybe I should give it a try sometime! xxChicago Chic https://www.blogger.com/profile/01096421257707218003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-48832227437801903792009-11-16T17:16:19.925-08:002009-11-16T17:16:19.925-08:00i'm so happy to have stumbled upon your blog. ...i'm so happy to have stumbled upon your blog. i have straight as an arrow hair myself, and i've always wanted soft 1920s waves... i'm definitely here to learn! xoAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078886389071923434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-84874723071616651662009-11-16T16:46:58.165-08:002009-11-16T16:46:58.165-08:00You know I haven't used them in years, but was...You know I haven't used them in years, but was thinking about getting a set to get those perfect waves I'm lusting after. Hope you figure it out!BonBon Rose Girls Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699626979106427874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-4690813830026438162009-11-16T14:02:26.010-08:002009-11-16T14:02:26.010-08:00I've had heating issues with hot rollers, too....I've had heating issues with hot rollers, too. That's why I switched to soft rollers.Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05097441437159417314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-83516912526842421902009-11-16T12:45:17.872-08:002009-11-16T12:45:17.872-08:00That heated chemicalistic smell is pretty normal f...That heated chemicalistic smell is pretty normal from what I remember. Yummy, huh? <br /><br />I would be a little concerned with smoke though. Vidal should have a number on their website you can call. It's ridiculous they don't have it on the product or the packaging. I would call to complain about that in and of itself, really. If you do decide to plug it in again, stand right there by it just to make sure no funny stuff is happening. I know sometimes if I smell something, my eyes will play tricks on me. Especially smoke.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627486842394330335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-81861011298507294092009-11-16T11:23:14.101-08:002009-11-16T11:23:14.101-08:00Hi there, I had the same thing and realised (and r...Hi there, I had the same thing and realised (and read in the very small print) that i was supposed to keep the lid shut while they were heating up, for some reason the when the lid was open i suppose the heat was escaping rather scarily in smoke form, i don't know if you have a lid on yours but thats all i can think of! xxxYesterday Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03503742865266845937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-2632902485295479062009-11-16T08:30:51.560-08:002009-11-16T08:30:51.560-08:00Where there's smoke there's FIRE! Yikes, ...Where there's smoke there's FIRE! Yikes, maybe an exchange is in order!!! xo JulieJulie Pishnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00985522263083630717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-57709721716884212012009-11-16T08:01:29.868-08:002009-11-16T08:01:29.868-08:00I would return the rollers, for sure. The smoke is...I would return the rollers, for sure. The smoke is definiately not normal. If I were you, I would also buy a different brand next time just to be safe.TheMoomKittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174821975176623414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-71102930825081388832009-11-16T07:52:58.155-08:002009-11-16T07:52:58.155-08:00I haven't used them in years, but the ones I h...I haven't used them in years, but the ones I had smelled when they heated up. <br />Blessings, andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-86794417480116008022009-11-16T07:47:39.605-08:002009-11-16T07:47:39.605-08:00I have a set I picked up at a garage sale, and the...I have a set I picked up at a garage sale, and they had a bit of a smell but nothing to much.<br /><br />As for the smoke that sounds a little fishy if it is really cold in your house it could just be that since they get really hot I would give it another go and see what happens after you leave them plugged in untill they are ready to put in your hair and by the time they are ready if they are still smoking bring them back to the store and maybe ask for another set to try.<br /><br /><br />Good luck hun and hope all goes well.<br /><br /><br />You can always do sponge curls they are my favorite!<br /><br />xo DarlaDarla: Retro Wayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14512930766630158867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-24530581421507485892009-11-16T07:24:40.945-08:002009-11-16T07:24:40.945-08:00I have never used hot rollers myself, but I have h...I have never used hot rollers myself, but I have had them done in a salon and from what I remember, I do not recall any sort of strange smell...<br />Maybe look up the provider on the internet to see if you can find a number to call!<br /><br />Hope it works out, those curls are lovely :)Trains and Sewing Machineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720176614018950538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-486703234434361242009-11-16T06:50:18.524-08:002009-11-16T06:50:18.524-08:00I agree with the other posters: I have had that we...I agree with the other posters: I have had that weird smell, but not so much with the smoke. I would plug it in again and watch it closely. If there is no smoke, then go ahead and use them. If it smokes again, unplug and return to the store you purchased them and get new ones. Let us know how it turns out!<br /><br />Thanks doll,<br />The Glamorous HousewifeThe Glamorous Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12924285221041725623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-81802968949647653272009-11-16T05:50:20.491-08:002009-11-16T05:50:20.491-08:00I don't know if that smell is normal, but I di...I don't know if that smell is normal, but I did find some contact info that might help you (located here: http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/vidal-sassoon-c225922.html):<br /><br />The last information we had on Vidal Sassoon hair styling products, brushes, hair dryers, etc., was that they were manufactured by Helen of Troy. You can reach their<br />company by writing to them at:<br />Helen of Try, Attention Customer Service, 1 Helen of Troy Plaza, El Paso, TX 79912<br />-or you can try emailing: idelcastillo@hotus.com<br />-or by calling toll-free:<br />Consumers: 1-800-487-7273<br />Retailers: 1-800-487-8432<br /><br />Good luck and be sure to show us pictures when you finally get your hair in pretty curls! :)KatBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034419526903082887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12199487750462717472009-11-16T04:00:43.068-08:002009-11-16T04:00:43.068-08:00I doubt very much you'll blow up!
The small is...I doubt very much you'll blow up!<br />The small is usual, abit like when we used to get a new doll, if that makes sense? <br /><br />Don't know about pooooofs of smoke tho!Miss Matildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079027698709659782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-78844935102786158242009-11-15T23:59:56.189-08:002009-11-15T23:59:56.189-08:00some will get a weird chemically smell when you fi...some will get a weird chemically smell when you first use them. <br /><br />I would look into thermal spray for your hair if you want to make your curls hang on.. its really hard to curl straight hair with larger hot rollers, the curl tends to fall out quickly. thermal spray can help it.<br /><br />You should be fine with your curlers. Mine still get a weird smell every once in a while ( i rarely use them...)Twila Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944596069735350856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-17854881502105614282009-11-15T23:13:04.003-08:002009-11-15T23:13:04.003-08:00I'd return to be on the safe side. If the new ...I'd return to be on the safe side. If the new unit has the same smell then it's probably just typical of the unit. Smoke is never a good sign so if the new one smokes perhaps the item is not properly manufactured. Is it UL listed?Lydia @ TheVintageMama.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018612027843693985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-19154883284195728862009-11-15T22:38:57.487-08:002009-11-15T22:38:57.487-08:00It's been years since I used hot rollers, but ...It's been years since I used hot rollers, but remember that burning plastic smell. I'm not sure about the smoke though honey! Have a great time tonight! Kori xoxoKorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780768988071789669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-50652936644651268352009-11-15T22:35:07.277-08:002009-11-15T22:35:07.277-08:00I've noticed a faint smell before using hot ro...I've noticed a faint smell before using hot rollers for the first time... and for some time after. The smoke- could have been moisture in the air or on the unit. Whatever you decide to do, keep us updated and good luck!Atomic Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15983858845379304701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-6283560801808618882009-11-15T22:19:51.338-08:002009-11-15T22:19:51.338-08:00Oh honey I haven't used hot rollers so no idea...Oh honey I haven't used hot rollers so no idea. I do hope you can get it sorted. Love the picture, she is so beautiful.<br />xxxdebra@dustjackethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397055465607649038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-22336498098666218602009-11-15T22:05:23.797-08:002009-11-15T22:05:23.797-08:00I've had that happen with hot rollers before (...I've had that happen with hot rollers before (the funny "hot" smell)--some sets seem to be worse than others. However, if you did see smoke I'd be rather concerned--see if you can find a customer service number for the manufacturer just to be safe!Jitterbugdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00659563812074455023noreply@blogger.com