I want a silky Rollerset!

[ScandalousBeauty]

Seems like everytime I rollerset my hair, it doesn't come out silky at all, just blah. Don't get me wrong, I do have curls. Are there any particular products that will give me silkiness, or do I need to flat iron for this effect? I think I have pics in my Hair Journal, do your home rollerset's come out this way? Thanks!

 

[Kitkat]

Why don't you try mixing some Lottabody Setting Lotion and Keracare Setting Lotion? You have to dilute the Lottabody because it's concentrated. I started mixing both because though Lottabody gives me a really firm set, sometimes it's too firm. I have the opposite problem with Keracare; it doesn't give me enough hold. Mixing them together along with water works really well for me, and gives me a nice silky but firm set.

I checked out your album, and your hair is really pretty! You mentioned finger combing a rollerset before doing an actual comb out. Have you tried just finger combing alone? That's what I do with my roller sets and they come out really well. Matter of fact, the only time I comb my hair is every 4th day, after I shampoo. Anyhoo, didn't mean to lecture. Good luck!

 

[keylargo]

Seems like everytime I rollerset my hair, it doesn't come out silky at all, just blah. Don't get me wrong, I do have curls. Are there any particular products that will give me silkiness, or do I need to flat iron for this effect? I think I have pics in my Hair Journal, do your home rollerset's come out this way? Thanks!

I enjoyed your pictures. I love your makeup looks. I'm gonna try the setting lotion combo kitkat suggested.

 

[Miss*Tress]

You could also try making smaller sections. From what I can see, it looks like your putting too much hair on each roller. If you can manage them, try using end wraps too. I swear by those to keep hair smooth when doing roller sets.

 

[miracle]

Seems like everytime I rollerset my hair, it doesn't come out silky at all, just blah. Don't get me wrong, I do have curls. Are there any particular products that will give me silkiness, or do I need to flat iron for this effect? I think I have pics in my Hair Journal, do your home rollerset's come out this way? Thanks!

After having several "blah" rollersets myself, I finally figured out a method to getting silky, soft rollersets. The trick for me has been using a liquid leave in as a setting agent, instead of a setting lotion, foam, cream, etc. After I wash and condition my hair, I apply a small amount of creamy leave-in conditioner (either Lacio Lacio, At One or Empress Moisture Retaining), and then spray a liquid leave in (either Back To Basics Sunflower or Razac) on my hair. As I'm rolling, I keep the spray bottle of liquid leave-in next to me to re-wet strands if they become dry. I've found that if a section of hair that I'm rolling becomes dry, my sets don't turn out well. For me, each section has to be saturated with the leave-in.

This method has done wonders for me!!!! My rollersets always come out soft & silky and my curls have much more bounce. HTH!!!

 

[ScandalousBeauty]

Thanks so much y'all for all of your tips!!! I am going to hit the beauty supply store in a few mins!

 

[ryanshope]

A liquid leave in, a silicone serum and some wrap lotion...keep the hair damp and roll your hair taunt...magnetic rollers or mesh rollers work well.