Flexi Rod Technique!!

[Curls&Justice417]

I'm going to invest in some flexi rods soon and I had a few questions. I've noticed some ladies start at the ends of their hair and wrap and flip the roller (like Natural85 does) or they start at the root and wrap the hair around the rod as opposed manipulating the rod and actually rolling the hair around the rod. I'm assuming the first two methods result in a chunkier spiral curl? Hopefully I'm making sense.

Also is there a good way to part your hair for flexirods? Or does it not really matter if you plan on fluffing out your hair? I just want a more uniform look, I don't want some curls looking good and others all wonky or in a weird position...if that makes sense lol

 

[SuchaLady]

@Rocky91
@faithVA

I only use flexis on dry hair so I'm no help lol

 

[crlsweetie912]

I'm going to invest in some flexi rods soon and I had a few questions. I've noticed some ladies start at the ends of their hair and wrap and flip the roller (like Natural85 does) or they start at the root and wrap the hair around the rod as opposed manipulating the rod and actually rolling the hair around the rod. I'm assuming the first two methods result in a chunkier spiral curl? Hopefully I'm making sense.

Also is there a good way to part your hair for flexirods? Or does it not really matter if you plan on fluffing out your hair? I just want a more uniform look, I don't want some curls looking good and others all wonky or in a weird position...if that makes sense lol

I have always started at the ends to make sure they are secure and have an even look. To me when you start at the root, you can end up with ends that aren't smooth and don't stick to the rod.
I'm also a proponent for endpapers. Not a be all or end all, but I love that I will always have that smooth end. Parting for flexirods I have always done a brick type pattern, where the roller in the row above, sits in between the two rollers below it. I hope that makes sense. And square or rectangle always worked for me.

 

[faithVA]

@Rocky91
@faithVA

I only use flexis on dry hair so I'm no help lol

I'm no help. I fail at flexis on wet hair. As they start to dry my scalp feels like it's being pulled from my head. I'm like you and use them on dry hair. I will try them on wet hair when my hair is longer. I've seen some fabulous work with them though.

 

[Curls&Justice417]

That's good know because getting my ends smooth on any roller as always been a challenge. Of course I'm just going to have to experiment but it'll be awhile before I'm able to get my flexi rods and itching for info lol.

@crlsweetie912 do you actually roll the rod or do you do the under and over technique that naptural does?

 

[crlsweetie912]

That's good know because getting my ends smooth on any roller as always been a challenge. Of course I'm just going to have to experiment but it'll be awhile before I'm able to get my flexi rods and itching for info lol.

@crlsweetie912 do you actually roll the rod or do you do the under and over technique that naptural does?

I actually roll, it's more of like a ribbon curl. The twist I just don't like..

 

[MileHighDiva]

This video shows two or three different flexi rod techniques

 

[Curls&Justice417]

This video shows two or three different flexi rod techniques

This is exactly what I am looking for, like a side by side comparison! Her hair looks very similar to mine too only way less frizzy lmao

 

[SexySin985]

I LOVE the look of flexi and perm rod sets, however, I have never attempted the style. I have thin fine hair and I assume the look will not be a good fit for my hair.

 

[Smiley79]

@Rocky91
@faithVA

I only use flexis on dry hair so I'm no help lol

Me too. Dry hair only.

Whoops I thought this was for perm rods. Sorry. Now I'm really no help,lol.

 

[LadyPBC]

@Smiley79 @SuchaLady - How sway? How you rolling your hair when dry and coming up with good results? Do tell!!!

Me too. Dry hair only.

Whoops I thought this was for perm rods. Sorry. Now I'm really no help,lol.

Me too. Dry hair only.

Whoops I thought this was for perm rods. Sorry. Now I'm really no help,lol.

 

[Smiley79]

@Smiley79 @SuchaLady - How sway? How you rolling your hair when dry and coming up with good results? Do tell!!!

Lolllll. I got you Kanye! Well I never did a flexirod on my own. I misread your post, sorry. I do perm rods on dry hair. I just mist my hair and moisturize it and I apply ORS Hair Pudding and that's it. I want to try another product next time, but that ORS has always been great.

 

[SlimPickinz]

 

[MileHighDiva]

 

[toinette]

Freaking genius

 

[LadyPBC]

No worries @Smiley79 - whatever you were using I wanted to know how it was done. Thanks for the information. I think that I have the ORS hair pudding so maybe I'll give it a try!

Lolllll. I got you Kanye! Well I never did a flexirod on my own. I misread your post, sorry. I do perm rods on dry hair. I just mist my hair and moisturize it and I apply ORS Hair Pudding and that's it. I want to try another product next time, but that ORS has always been great.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Bruh, black people are soo creative. Who would have thunk to do this? Now I wanna try

 

[DST1913]

Thanks. This looks super easy. Ive never tried rods because they look like they take too long but this is fast!

 

[SlimPickinz]

The horseshoe method works on damp & dry hair too. It's a godsend!

 

[MileHighDiva]

 

[happycakes]

These women's hair is everything! Oh my!

This video shows two or three different flexi rod techniques

 

[Ltown]

i've tried flexi rods twice a year after looking at most of these videos. absolute failure

 

[Curls&Justice417]

Yeah they're harder than they look. At least for me lol.