When it came to styling Jillian Harris and her bridal party’s hair for the wedding, Nicole Pomme brought not just her expert touch, but a fail-proof technique to deliver volume, movement, and all-night hold—even on short or fine hair. The secret? A classic, velcro rollers—set early, brushed out before the ceremony, and locked in with the right products.

The Roller Technique for Bridal Hair that Lasts - THE EXACT method used on Jillian Harris

Nicole’s step-by-step:

1. Foundation: properly prepped hair = the right products + NO pre styling
   Clean, lightly styled hair holds rollers best. Nicole washed and dried her hair, used a mousse for volume (Mousse Bouffante / Mousse Densifique) and a primer spray (Tecni Art Pli) for prepped hair that has no pre styling but is ready with a great base of added volume and shape holding power that wont alter the styling process. **no pre-curling or straightening!
   
2. Choose the Right Rollers for Your Hair Type
   Velcro rollers are a great option for buildable volume without excess heat damage. Section your hair thoughtfully—smaller rollers create tighter curl, while larger ones add more gentle shaping.
   **Small rollers were used on Jillian's hair for that ultra glam look that held all day and night!
   
3. Set Early, Let It Cool Slowly
   Nicole rolled hair early on wedding day, then let the rollers do their job while the hair cooled naturally. When carefully brushed out just before the ceremony, the shape lasted all night!
   
4. Secure the Look with the Right Products
   Before Rollers
   Tecni.Art Pli Volumizing Spray to finish, adding flexible hold and lasting bounce without stiffness.
   Tecni.Art Constructor for texture, body, and structure—giving the hairstyle unwavering form.
   
   After Rollers
   Kérastase Gloss Absolu Drops Oil for mirror-shine and weightless fineness.
   Tecni.Art Infinium Hairspray for hold that lasts

Why This Approach Works for Bridal Hair (and Your Next Event)

• No Heat Damage: Velcro rollers deliver a soft lift without heat—perfect for preserving hair health.
• Stay-Put Volume: Volume set and cooled in place stays all day—even through dancing.
• Buildable Style: Nicole tailored roller placement to fine hair and short lines, ensuring both volume and shape worked with the hair, not against it.
• Camera-Ready Finish: Shine, frizz-control, and hold—Bridal hallmarks that translate beautifully in photos.

Nicole's Pro Tips

• Over direct your rollers, placing to one side slightly off-center (as displayed in video) this helps intensify volume and results.
• Main focus is to ensure sections of hair are not wider than your roller.
• Don't worry too much about each section being too perfect!

FAQ

Q: Why use rollers instead of a curling iron?
A: Rollers create lift and movement without exposing hair to extra heat. Healthier way to get volume that lasts.

Q: How long should I leave rollers in?
A: The longer the hair cools in the rollers, the stronger the set. Put rollers in early at the start of our day/getting ready process before brushing out for all-day staying power.

Q: Do rollers work on fine or short hair?
A: Yes! Rollers are especially great for fine hair because they add volume without weighing strands down. The key is matching roller size to your section size and pairing with the right products.

Q: Will it look too “old school”?
A: Not at all—Nicole brushes out the set right before styling, leaving modern, polished movement (no stiff curls in sight).

The Full Line Up + Benefits

Whether you’re a bride, bridesmaid, or just chasing long-lasting volume, a good roller technique with the right products is your secret weapon! Still have any questions? Reach out to our product expert team anytime at orders@pommesalon.ca