Can't master my carusos

[Belle Du Jour]

What am I doing wrong?

I'd have taken them back to Sally's already, but I can't find my receipt. The curls come out limp and not very well-formed so the don't last. Do I need to let them set longer? Also, do I need to use more curlers? I know my hair won't look as "defined" as when I do a rollerset under a dryer, but I'd like to be able to wrap my hair at night and just throw some rollers in when I get up. I was thinking about getting a regular hot curler set but isn't that as bad as using a curling iron? Also, what should I use for shine when I'm using these rollers? TIA!!!

 

[Brinasia]

I shake the roller before I put it into get some of the moisture out. I alos use end papers. I hopr that helps.

 

[Mizani_Mrs]

wow, I love my carusos. When i'm stretching i always get fluffy bouncy curls...when my hair is freshly permed i get curls that look very similiar to a salon set, but a little more bouncy and full, as opposed to shiny and thin. Sometimes i roll with 6 rollers or sometimes I roll with 12 rollers so i dont think it matters, though i get tighter curls that last longer when i use more rollers. A tip is to not wet your hair with anything, and to not let the roller sit on the steamer for too long or it'll wet your hair. I leave the roller on for maybe 8seconds. then i roll all my hair, then i wrap a towel around my head, hop in the shower, put my clothes on, then i undo my rollers and fingerstyle. They probably are in my hair for like 30minutes. And when i roll, I roll them all going backwards so i get spiral curls that are very bouncy. carusos are the only curls that can stand up to humidity and heat. I just got my hair rollerset at a salon and within 35minutes, my curls are completely gone! but when i caruso, my curls last all day long. I hope you learn to like them!

 

[godsflowerrr]

are you keeping the roller on the steam for too long? i just leave the roller on the steam for about 5 seconds roll my hair right away with end papers then steam the roller cap for 5 seconds before placing it on my hair. i leave the rollers in for about 45 min to an hour and after taking the rollers out i let it set for about 15 min before manipulating the curl. make sure that your hair is not oily because i tried it after applying wgo to air dried hair and my results were awful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the first time i did it it came our great. i had my hair blown dry before rolling my hairand i didn't apply any oil to my hair just a little ic gloss. i hope this helps..........

 

[MzOptimistic]

wow, I love my carusos. When i'm stretching i always get fluffy bouncy curls...when my hair is freshly permed i get curls that look very similiar to a salon set, but a little more bouncy and full, as opposed to shiny and thin. Sometimes i roll with 6 rollers or sometimes I roll with 12 rollers so i dont think it matters, though i get tighter curls that last longer when i use more rollers. A tip is to not wet your hair with anything, and to not let the roller sit on the steamer for too long or it'll wet your hair. I leave the roller on for maybe 8seconds. then i roll all my hair, then i wrap a towel around my head, hop in the shower, put my clothes on, then i undo my rollers and fingerstyle. They probably are in my hair for like 30minutes. And when i roll, I roll them all going backwards so i get spiral curls that are very bouncy. carusos are the only curls that can stand up to humidity and heat. I just got my hair rollerset at a salon and within 35minutes, my curls are completely gone! but when i caruso, my curls last all day long. I hope you learn to like them!

I am going to try this definitely....

 

[mags23]

having the .same issue with hair looking damp. I'll give it one more try

 

[gharp001]

I ended up giving my carusos away; had the same problem. My hair is 3b/3c & cottony and I think the steam just didn't go well with my hair texture.

 

[caribeandiva]

hmm.. i'm thinking of getting some carusos but i want longer hair first. i think the curls will look better that way.

 

[crlsweetie912]

I had the same problems. I think you may need to leave them in longer. At least 20 minutes to 1/2 hour.

 

[krissyprissy]

Some members here add a little setting lotion to achieve a stronger set.HTH

 

[pink_n_green_iz_me]

hmm.. i'm thinking of getting some carusos but i want longer hair first. i think the curls will look better that way.

I have a chin length bob and I used the carusos for the first time this morning with no end papers, left the rollers on the steamer for about 5-8 seconds and rolled my hair. I put on my makeup and my clothes and did some other things and took the rollers out, my hair was a little damp but I didn't manipulate for about 10 minutes. I must say this is a very good investment for me, my hair is beautiful and full of bouncy curls. I look like I just got a fresh rollerset. After I fluffed, I put a little light hold sprits and oil sheet on my hair and went about my day. OOH goody, goody, I love my carusos. The only problem was hiding them from my husband

 

[Belle Du Jour]

OK, I am at my wits end as far as styling goes. I will try them again and leave on for at least 30 minutes. (I was taking them out in 10.) Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[shunta]

I couldnt master those darn caruso rollers, either. Needless to say, I took them right back to Sallys. If you still want to return them to Sallys, they will let you exchange for something else without your receipt.

 

[deltagyrl]

(scratching my head)

My caruso experience left me feeling a little . Reading through the posts I see that I left the rollers on the thingy too long, didn't steam the cap, didn't use end papers AND I didn't leave the rollers in long enough. Sheesh! I'm going to try them again at some point.

Thanks for the tips!