• ⏰ Welcome, Guest! You are viewing only 2 out of 27 total forums. Register today to view more, then Subscribe to view all forums, submit posts, reply to posts, create new threads, view photos, access private messages, change your avatar, create a photo album, customize your profile, and possibly be selected as our next Feature of the Month.

Does Anyone Have a "Cheat Set"?

⏳ Limited Access:

Register today to view all forum posts.

Register Log in
N

NYLegalNewbie

New Member
I think I've heard about this before, but...

Does anyone have some tips for a "cheat set"?

By "cheat set" I mean a quickie method of rollersetting hair when you're pressed for time.

Thanks in advance :grin:
 
NYLegalNewbie said:
I think I've heard about this before, but...

Does anyone have some tips for a "cheat set"?

By "cheat set" I mean a quickie method of rollersetting hair when you're pressed for time.

Thanks in advance :grin:
Click to expand...

I don't clearly understand what a 'cheat set' means but what I think it means is a rollerset on pressed dry hair?
If so, I've done this with a hard blow (sounds dirty) where the stylist sectioned the hair, applied mousse, end paper and rolled me up!
Is that what you were thinking?
 
I think you can find the best tutorial in Sylver2's fotki. That is, if you're asking about scarf or ponytail rollersetting. You might also do a search on "rollerset" or "rollersetting". HTH
 
I'am a compleeettte failure at rollersetting but Dsylla told me that she rollersets with flexirods on dry hair.
So I just slightly sprayed my dry hair with S-curl to dampen it and put some flexirods in,let's see how this will turn out(I'll take it down tomorow but my hair is almost completry dry again after 30 min).

I think flexirods are supereasy per se and how we see on Dsylla they work great on dry hair:yep:

Also Pocahontas posted a thread about a cheat set that came out beautifully and might be my only other hope for ever getting a rollerset done:grin:
 
Taino said:
I don't clearly understand what a 'cheat set' means but what I think it means is a rollerset on pressed dry hair?
If so, I've done this with a hard blow (sounds dirty) where the stylist sectioned the hair, applied mousse, end paper and rolled me up!
Is that what you were thinking?
Click to expand...

No. I'm talking about a fast way to put wet hair up in a rollerset. But thanks for the advice :grin:
 
Last edited:
When I'm pressed for time and I need to rollerset, I put my hair in 8 ponytails, roll them on really huge flexi rods and within 40 mins my hair is dry. As a matter of fact, that's the only way I do roller sets now. The results are so pretty, I don't have to sit under the dryer for 2 hrs and the curls last all week.

Thank God for those 1 1/4 inch flexi rods.
 
sweetcashew said:
When I'm pressed for time and I need to rollerset, I put my hair in 8 ponytails, roll them on really huge flexi rods and within 40 mins my hair is dry. As a matter of fact, that's the only way I do roller sets now. The results are so pretty, I don't have to sit under the dryer for 2 hrs and the curls last all week.

Thank God for those 1 1/4 inch flexi rods.
Click to expand...

Thanks!

I'm going to have to try this out with my rollers and see what kind of results I get :grin:
 
ella said:
I'am a compleeettte failure at rollersetting but Dsylla told me that she rollersets with flexirods on dry hair.
So I just slightly sprayed my dry hair with S-curl to dampen it and put some flexirods in,let's see how this will turn out(I'll take it down tomorow but my hair is almost completry dry again after 30 min).

I think flexirods are supereasy per se and how we see on Dsylla they work great on dry hair:yep:

Also Pocahontas posted a thread about a cheat set that came out beautifully and might be my only other hope for ever getting a rollerset done:grin:
Click to expand...

To the bold, that's what I do.
 
Does this leave band lines in your hair? I hate those and I don't like using heat on my hair often, which I would think you would have to do (flat iron) in order to get the crease out of your hair when you're in a rush. I know that wrapping gets rid of it, but not right then and there if you want to do your hair and then walk out of the door.

sweetcashew said:
I use ouchless bands. I don't secure the thight though. Just tight enough to hold but not to put strain on the hair.
Click to expand...
 
I have a regular dryer. Actually that's what got me into rollersetting with the flexi rods. Because the hair is spread out on the rod, it dries faster and I don't have to endure that heat for so long.
I don't think I want to ever go back to rollersetting the old fashion way.

I set it to the highest setting and throw a towel over the dryer to keep all the air trapped. Ghetto I know but it works.:grin:

NYLegalNewbie said:
Do you have a regular dryer or do you have a Pibbs? Also, what temp do you use when drying? Medium, low, cool, high? Thanks!
Click to expand...
 
blaqbarb said:
Does this leave band lines in your hair? I hate those and I don't like using heat on my hair often, which I would think you would have to do (flat iron) in order to get the crease out of your hair when you're in a rush. I know that wrapping gets rid of it, but not right then and there if you want to do your hair and then walk out of the door.
Click to expand...

I flat iron it out on the lowest setting. But I don't wrap my hair after. Those curls are so pretty I can't bring myself to wrap them out. I just keep them until the next wash.
 
That ponytail method does work well..it works on my transitioning hair..wish I knew about it when I was fully relaxed. I normally do two on each side and one in the crown area. You do have to smooth out the area where the bands were, but its still less time consuming than sitting 2 hours under the dryer. :)
 
Last edited:
sweetcashew said:
When I'm pressed for time and I need to rollerset, I put my hair in 8 ponytails, roll them on really huge flexi rods and within 40 mins my hair is dry. As a matter of fact, that's the only way I do roller sets now. The results are so pretty, I don't have to sit under the dryer for 2 hrs and the curls last all week.

Thank God for those 1 1/4 inch flexi rods.
Click to expand...


I'm gonna try this sweetcashew......where did you get the huge flexirods? Do you have any pics of the results? Thanks for sharing.
 
sweetcashew said:
When I'm pressed for time and I need to rollerset, I put my hair in 8 ponytails, roll them on really huge flexi rods and within 40 mins my hair is dry. As a matter of fact, that's the only way I do roller sets now. The results are so pretty, I don't have to sit under the dryer for 2 hrs and the curls last all week.

Thank God for those 1 1/4 inch flexi rods.
Click to expand...

Hi Sweet Cashew,

What products do you put on your hair to do the set?

THANKS!
 
Pokahontas said:
Yeah, the cheat set was something I used to do back in high school.....I just made up the name cheat set because I always told people I was cheating to get the look of a rollerset, lol. Anyway, the album is in my fotki.

Here's a thread....http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=174631

And here's another version that I tried w/ more ponytails that i like even better......http://public.fotki.com/Pokahontas/new-pics/tried-something-new/
Click to expand...


I LOVE IT! I cant believe i missed that thread!

Do you have anymore methods----i see you had the banding also...anything else over there lol

Im transitioning now, and i know your fully natural, so with just drying in one ponytail, was there any difficulty with areas in the middle of the hair not getting straight, or was there any trouble combing the hair like with airdryed hair?

Really love it because i hate manipualtion esp. on wet hair.
 
fluffylocks said:
I LOVE IT! I cant believe i missed that thread!

Do you have anymore methods----i see you had the banding also...anything else over there lol

Im transitioning now, and i know your fully natural, so with just drying in one ponytail, was there any difficulty with areas in the middle of the hair not getting straight, or was there any trouble combing the hair like with airdryed hair?

Really love it because i hate manipualtion esp. on wet hair.
Click to expand...

Yeah, I have quite a few methods in my album. Feel free to browse around, I can't remember all that I have in there, lol.

The cheat set with one ponytail does take a long time to dry in the middle where the pony is but the rest dries rather fast. If I'm pressed for time I'll just take it down after the hair on the rollers is fully dry then slick it back in a ponytail and tie down with a scarf......either go back under the dryer for a little bit or let it air-dry the rest of the way. This usually helps to straighten it out because it will be a little crinkly. I don't have any trouble with combing it.
 
Pokahontas said:
Yeah, I have quite a few methods in my album. Feel free to browse around, I can't remember all that I have in there, lol.

The cheat set with one ponytail does take a long time to dry in the middle where the pony is but the rest dries rather fast. If I'm pressed for time I'll just take it down after the hair on the rollers is fully dry then slick it back in a ponytail and tie down with a scarf......either go back under the dryer for a little bit or let it air-dry the rest of the way. This usually helps to straighten it out because it will be a little crinkly. I don't have any trouble with combing it.
Click to expand...

Okay thanks!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

M
FINALLY CHEAT SET + FLAT IRON SUCCESS (MIZANI THERMASMOOTH) +++PICS
2
Replies
33
Views
6K
Shananyganz
Shananyganz
cairopiper
Rollersets vs Pony cheat sets?
Replies
10
Views
2K
lilsparkle825
lilsparkle825
Xena
Straw set help???
Replies
9
Views
1K
KinksnCurlz
KinksnCurlz
soslychic
ROLLER INFO
Replies
2
Views
2K
soslychic
soslychic
jamaicancurry
Hair ends have white tips- anyone?
Replies
18
Views
30K
HoneyDew
HoneyDew
Back
Top