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Some time has passed since you've heard anything about Strawllers.  The winnings have been received and spent!  Thanks again to everyone who took the time to vote and share.  As promised, I am now providing you with a review of the tool.

What are Strawllers?

Strawllers are cylindrical tools with holes that provide you with the ability to set your hair in a curly style.  Strawllers can be used on straight, curly and even tightly coiled hair.

How do they compare to flexi-rods and standard rollers?

Compared to flexi-rods, these tools yield a faster drying time. This is due to the holes that you will find on each individual Strawller.  These holes allow air to flow freely. Like flexi-rods, they create a bit of bulk under a hooded dryer.  You also have the option of air drying, which again is yields a faster drying time than that of flexi-rods.

Standard rollers will not give you the elongated curl that the Strawllers provide.  While you can roll the hair in the same manner, the physical roller is simply not long enough.  Fortunately, Strawllers come in short and long lengths to accommodate those with varying lengths throughout their hair or options for those with extremely long or short hair.  Strawllers also come in a variety of circumferences even as small as the size of a drinking straw.

Ease of use

In addition to the physical tool, you will also need bobby pins.  I opted for the long and large bobby pins instead of the standard size.  This kept my setting time very simple.  I could use one pin per roller.  The pins are used to secure the roller.  I found this process to be extremely easy and worth the additional dollar or so.

Prep time

I opted to wash, stretch and air dry my hair prior to setting it on the flexi-rods.  After the hair was dry, I applied product for additional stretching and hold.  I finally began to add each Strawller (securing with a bobby pin) and sat under the dryer.  The finished product was excellent!

Durability

If you have natural hair, you can expect your curls to shrink (and perhaps even swell) over time.  I would recommend using a satin bonnet on your hair each night and finger combing each morning (with or without additional oil).  If you are serious about maintaining your curls, you may want to re-set your hair midweek for a fresher look.  Remember, the smaller the curl - the longer it lasts.

Cost

Given the results, I believe the cost of the Strawllers is fairly reasonable.  When you compare them to the cost of flexi-rods and weigh the benefits, the cost is appropriate.  From a stylist perspective, it would be nice if there were starter kits that could be purchased.

Overall, I think that Strawllers are a great tool and I am excited to try them on my growing locs!