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Vintage Electric Rollers

February 9, 2013 By Sage 6 Comments

The Photographer and I love making the rounds of our favorite thrift shops and secondhand markets, so many of my Saturdays involve some sort of treasure hunting.

There are things that are always on our wishlists like records and vintage cameras, then there are the wishes that come out of nowhere.  Like electric curlers.

Out of the blue, I decided I wanted electric rollers.  I was a click away from ordering a set from Amazon UK, then I thought, “how much cooler would it be to have a set of vintage electric curlers?”

And the search was on, mostly yielding ugly 80’s sets in poor condition for 125-150 kr. ( $20+). Then one day, we went to a market we’d never been to and my wish came true beyond my wildest dreams!

I found a complete circa 1960’s set of vintage electric rollers still in its box, with all of the paperwork, and in mint condition!  The best part?  I’d barely touched it, when the seller promptly discounted it by half and I was able to score it for 75 kr. (about $13)!!!

Vintage Electric Rollers
Vintage Electric Rollers
They had me at the flip… I love a good flip!

 

Vintage Electric Rollers
Vintage Electric Rollers

Electric curlers are actually a Danish invention.  Who knew?

Vintage Electric Rollers
It even has a little book of instructions for creating retro-fabulous hairstyles!!!

Vintage Electric Rollers
Vintage Electric Rollers
Vintage treasure!!!

These curlers have not disappointed! They give me big, fabulous, flippy, retro beauty queen hair, and it actually holds.  Now if I could just find a Gillian Hills record, and a petite vintage chandelier for my bedroom, my life would be complete :)

 
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  1. Mama Minou says

    February 9, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Those look great, and fabulous condition! Please show us the hairdo results. I never knew you could do so much with electric curlers!

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  2. Amy says

    February 9, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    WOW – what a score! I’m envious – love the little mod case, I bet it looks great with your decor!

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  3. Lisa says

    February 9, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Oh, no photo of you in a flip??

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  4. Debbie says

    February 9, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Oh what luck and I just love the booklet instructing how to achieve the ‘in’ look. :0)

    Reply
  5. Dagmar Bleasdale (@DagmarBleasdale) says

    March 24, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Hi Sage, thank you so much for linking up – I featured your post! http://www.dagmarbleasdale.com/2015/03/rose-chintz/

    Reply
    • Sage says

      March 24, 2015 at 8:41 AM

      Thanks for featuring me :)

      Reply

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