How and why it was used

As mentioned in our product description, we assumed correctly that our artefact was missing a few pieces, specifically the clips to hold the rollers in one’s hair. We were however wrong in assuming that there was some sort of glove or applicator meant to protect one’s hands from burning during the application process; there was not. This is ironic considering similar products of the time advertise safe and easy use. Even though the rollers are made not to overheat, there is always a possibility of someone getting burned. After further research, we found that even decades later, this and similar products still do not have any sort of safe applicator or glove. 

Since there were limited sources on our exact artefact, we decided to do a broader search into how people, specifically women, used this and similar products. Youtube videos gave a nice insight into how these products work in a more realistic way. Every video showed roughly the same process: Let the rollers heat up, put them in your hair, let them sit while you go about your day, take them out and style the curls (Berenzon 2023). These videos, whether they were using regular plastic rollers or heated rollers similar to that of the Ten-Ten hair setter, all used relatively the same process (Travis 2012).