I had this problem last night. Mine was caused by using way too much setting lotion in the front. I've never had that problem before last night. The products you use could play a part in your breakage. I never use tissue either.
Fabulosity, in reality you are sterssing much more your hair with the blowdryer !
Please check the products you are using OP, it sounds like your protein moisture balance is off. Roller setting should not be adding to your hair loss. I found it to be the best way to dry my hair and style it during the week.
Keep us posted.
this is what i was going to suggest... some of the setting lotions have ingredients that are very dryingI had this problem when I first started rollersetting and found out that it was the products I was using that was causing dryness when my rollersets dry mostly mousse or setting lotion. Now I use a creamy leave in and water and I dont have that problem anymore
I don't think so. Not if you are not using the comb attachment. Which I don't use.
Thnaks so much for your help and concernsheedahp, I've been rollersetting since the dinosaurs roamed the earth so I'll try to help you
Rollersetting shouldn't cause hair loss and I'm sorry this happened to you.
- What are you using to detangle your hair? I use a wide tooth comb, then the denman to smooth my hair out. Yes I use a wide tooth comb as well but Idk what a denman is
- Are you using a rat tail comb to section your hair? yes
- Use metallic rollers. The soft ones are better if you use them on dry hair and ready to go to bed, or if you have short hair. I use the big gray rollers is that what u meant by metallic? I also used vent rollers for the first time with my last wash, they worked really well other than the breakage and I used the soft rollers one night on dry hair nice curls the next day but I experienced the same breakage issue as well
- Keep your hair completely saturated with water. I use a water bottle. Yes I do as well
- Smooth out each section of hair that you are rollersetting or you can cause tangles. I thnk I do pretty well with detangling
- Make sure you are completely dry before coming out of the dryer or your hair will frizz. I learned that the hard way
- If you blowdry afterwards you could be using too much heat. Do you also flatiron afterwards too? I usually rollerset and dry under the hooded dryer, then I flatiron. When i didnt completely dry out under the dryer I would blowdry and flat iron but lately Ive only been rollersetting, i like the results better.
Here's a link to a rollersetting video I did a few months ago. I hope it helps!
Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBfLHkwEcCM
Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocos0ZDKSko&feature=related
I've used Cream of Nature conditioning leave in which gave me good results but still experienced breakage I also sealed my ends with oil. Ive also used Aussie's Hair Insurance leave in which seamed to be a little drying and I used Elasta QP Thermal Silk leave in (I think thats what its called) it was ok but I like the CON better. But each time I experienced breakage. Maybe Im using too much product I have a heavy hand.Not using the comb is less damaging than using it, but the heat is more concentrated and directed than a hood dryer, and potentially more damanging. As long as it's working for ya', though, it's all good.
OP, I'm not sure what you're setting with, but you definitely don't want "crispy, cruncy curls," which a lot of setting lotions will give you. Also, if you're not using something that gives some conditioning and a good "seal" on your curls, that could be an issue.
Definitely go for something that will give you a soft set. I have three standby's:
Keracare Wrap/Set Lotion (the regular formula--not extra hold - crispy crunchies!)
Lustrasilk Wave Set - IDK if they make this anymore, but a little dab'll do you--and the curls come out shiny and gorgeous, can't find it in NYC
Lottabody diluted 1:2:1 with water and liquid leave-in - for leave-in's I like Moisture Max Moisture Mist (my new fave) and Elasta H-Two (good n' cheap). My stylist uses Infusium in that blend, which I've heard can be drying for some people on here, but works well for me when I go to him though. HTH!
I get my ends trimmed regularly but Ive just recently started moisturizing my ends and sealing with oil. I use Elasta QP Mango Butter and Profective Healthy Ends so hopefully this will help. Ive gotten somuch great tips and advice from this site and Im loving how much healthier my hair is from rollersetting. Thanks!This sounds like regular split ends to me. You probably need a trim, or to moisturize your ends more frequently. Once your hair is healthy, roller-setting, or any other styling technique, won't cause small broken hairs. That's damaged ends.
I know because I used to see hairs all of my shirt daily before I cut off all those dry ends and learned how to take care of them.
sheedahp, I've been rollersetting since the dinosaurs roamed the earth so I'll try to help you
Rollersetting shouldn't cause hair loss and I'm sorry this happened to you.
- What are you using to detangle your hair? I use a wide tooth comb, then the denman to smooth my hair out.
- Are you using a rat tail comb to section your hair?
- Use metallic rollers. The soft ones are better if you use them on dry hair and ready to go to bed, or if you have short hair.
- Keep your hair completely saturated with water. I use a water bottle.
- Smooth out each section of hair that you are rollersetting or you can cause tangles.
- Make sure you are completely dry before coming out of the dryer or your hair will frizz.
- If you blowdry afterwards you could be using too much heat. Do you also flatiron afterwards too? I usually rollerset and dry under the hooded dryer, then I flatiron.
Here's a link to a rollersetting video I did a few months ago. I hope it helps!
Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBfLHkwEcCM
Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocos0ZDKSko&feature=related