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My first and last attempt at a home Roller Set

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complexsimplicity said:
yeah i gave up on magnetic rollers a while ago. i now only use my mesh rollers w/ end papers wrapped around. w/out the end papers i have a hard time getting the rollers to stay. i dip the end paper in water and wrap it around the roller. that way it's smooth on the roller. if i try to put the end paper around my hair and then try to roll up, my ends come out frizzy. this is what works for me. it used to take me over two hours w/ the magnetic rollers but w/ the mesh 45min-1hr.
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I like the mesh rollers too so I'll be trying your method!
 
Yeah it definitely takes persistence. I started learning this when I was like 14. My arms would get so tired, and I'd start getting hot and wanting to turn the fan on but couldn't because it would dry my hair out before I finished. LOL! A mess! I gave up on my first try, and when I finally did learn to finish my whole head it would take me over an hour to do. I can do it in like 20 minutes now if I really have that much motivation lol. It's one of those things you just have to practice and REALLY want to learn to do it. You're a type A personality, I'm sure you'll get it! :)
 
OP, we are in the same boat. I have attempted to roller-set a total of three times & all three took over 1.5hrs. It is highly discouraging. :ohwell:
 
I would try going to the salon for a set and watching the stylist like a hawk, that's what I did. It's easier because you can see and feel, plus it's on your head. Once you do this you'll have it down. take notes when you leave the shop if needed, hth!!!!!!
 
Don't feel bad. I had almost the same experience as you did Thursday. IDc'd and tried to do a rollerset, I ended up getting the rollers to stay in but my hair is thick and I sat under the dryer for 1 1/2 hours before giving up. My curls still weren't dry and I refused to go outside to get my daughter off the school bus with rollers in my hair lol. I have a cute curly 3/4 wig whenever I want rollersets, I think I will stick to that for now. Good luck with your next try.
 
My rollersets never came out the way I wanted. Too big and poofy...or it just looked bad so it always made a good ponytail.
 
What kind of clips are you using. You really need these

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They slide all the way under the roller for security.

And also try clipping the rollers to each other or put a clip in each side of the roller if you don't clip them together
 
Pratice makes perfect. I would suggest air drying straight than using caruso's to roller set. This should be a lot easier for you.
 
The first few times rollersetting were HARD. I had tired arms, the rollers kept falling out and the ones that were in were not snug. Im texlaxed so getting the rollers snug is IMPORTANT.

I think it took 3 hours the first time. Now rollersetting is no big deal - takes me about 30 mins now.

Switching to mesh rollers instead of magnetic made a HUGE difference. If you aren't using mesh rollers definitely try them!

Learning how to put the clip in tight the first time also made a huge difference. Its hard to explain the right place to put it. Ok, lets say you do the "mowhawk" and you are rolling the very front center section, and you are rolling the roller towards your nape (down). That clip needs to be placed as far BACK as you can get it on the roller and at the same time as LOW as possible on the roller. You want to place it so that it clips both the roller, the hair on the roller, and a small amount of hair on the base of the roller.

If you just cannot get regular rollersetting, try the ponytail method. Put your hair into 6-7-8 ponytails and then roll each section. You might have some crimps from the ponytail holders but they don't bug me much.

HTH
 
Clip placement & tension were my two problems. Macheriamour's video helped me with that. I know I'm always plugging that video, but before my rollersets were a hot mess. Now they come out so nicely.

Oh...I just saw someone else already mentioned it! But if you do decide to try again, that video is da truth.
 
VettaVetta said:
Hi everyone I am a newbie will post picture in the morning. I recently started to roll my hair with foam rollers, or I use the rollers with the plastic cap that comes with it. I never could get the rollers that you use the metal clip (maybe if I keep up the practice:wallbash:, very short on patience). maybe try with the plastic clap.
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NO FOAM ROLLERS!

girl you better ponytail rollerset that hair...you will be done rolling in less than 45 minutes. this is the only way i will do my hair.
 
Don't give up, it took me three years to learn to rollerset my hair. And I would get frustrated and DH would tease me and I would give up and try again in another couple of months. BUT WHEN I GOT IT...I GOT IT and it's been on since.
 
hairlove said:
Rollersetting does take a lot of practice. Don't give up. I can now roller set my hair in under 30 minutes.
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Thanks! I am going to try your tutorial because when my hair is wet it looks just like yours on the blog..maybe the 4 sections will be better for me just starting out..that Mohawk middle is the devil!!!
 
Noodle_Mama said:
The first few times rollersetting were HARD. I had tired arms, the rollers kept falling out and the ones that were in were not snug. Im texlaxed so getting the rollers snug is IMPORTANT.

I think it took 3 hours the first time. Now rollersetting is no big deal - takes me about 30 mins now.

Switching to mesh rollers instead of magnetic made a HUGE difference. If you aren't using mesh rollers definitely try them!

Learning how to put the clip in tight the first time also made a huge difference. Its hard to explain the right place to put it. Ok, lets say you do the "mowhawk" and you are rolling the very front center section, and you are rolling the roller towards your nape (down). That clip needs to be placed as far BACK as you can get it on the roller and at the same time as LOW as possible on the roller. You want to place it so that it clips both the roller, the hair on the roller, and a small amount of hair on the base of the roller.

If you just cannot get regular rollersetting, try the ponytail method. Put your hair into 6-7-8 ponytails and then roll each section. You might have some crimps from the ponytail holders but they don't bug me much.

HTH
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Do mesh rollers produce the same silky result as the magnetic ones?

Thanks so much for this.. I'm picturing how I have to clip the rollers in now.. I just went to the salon..so I will try it DEFINITELY next Wed or Thurs .. whenever this gets to looking limp.

I really appreciate y'all!
 
Hey Fabulousity,

Girl rollersetting is trial and error!!! Don't give up on it yet!!! I have been rollersetting for years and when I started out I sucked. Actually my stylist at the time made it "mandatory" that her clients learn how to rollerset their hair. She wanted her clients to only come to her for relaxers, colors, and cuts and that we should learn how to maintain our hair.

Anyway - when you try again - which I hope is soon, keep doing the mohawk method. I did not see the tutorial(s) but I think the majority of them have you starting at the top of your head (I don't do this) I find it simpler starting at the bottom of my hair (rolling downward) and working my way up (follow me) By doing is this way, I only use (1) clip attached my hair/scalp and the remaining clips are attached from roller to roller. (If that makes any sense) I can usually knock it out in about 10 minutes (I do it in the morning before going to work)

HTH...

Here is a pic of my rollerset...
 

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sqzbly1908 said:
Hey Fabulousity,

Girl rollersetting is trial and error!!! Don't give up on it yet!!! I have been rollersetting for years and when I started out I sucked. Actually my stylist at the time made it "mandatory" that her clients learn how to rollerset their hair. She wanted her clients to only come to her for relaxers, colors, and cuts and that we should learn how to maintain our hair.

Anyway - when you try again - which I hope is soon, keep doing the mohawk method. I did not see the tutorial(s) but I think the majority of them have you starting at the top of your head (I don't do this) I find it simpler starting at the bottom of my hair (rolling downward) and working my way up (follow me) By doing is this way, I only use (1) clip attached my hair/scalp and the remaining clips are attached from roller to roller. (If that makes any sense) I can usually knock it out in about 10 minutes (I do it in the morning before going to work)

HTH...

Here is a pic of my rollerset...
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OMG.. your hair is beautiful and your rollerset is PERFECT!!! I think the clips you are using are longer than mine... mine don't go all the way on the other side of the roller like it appears yours do.
 
*fabulosity* said:
OMG.. your hair is beautiful and your rollerset is PERFECT!!! I think the clips you are using are longer than mine... mine don't go all the way on the other side of the roller like it appears yours do.
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Thank you Fab!!! LOL - the reason I am laughing is that I only have (2) long clips because I keep losing them. But they certainly would not hurt, you could also use the long bobby pins (just for the roller to roller attachment) I only use the double prong clips. Girl, if I had your hair.....

Shucks - I thought your siggy was a roller set
 
It took me over a year to get the hang of rollersetting. Now it is easy to me. Hang in there, it will get better.
 
My first time roller-setting took 2hrs plus! What really helped me were these ideas:

1. a good leave-in and DC that detangles (NTM Silk Touch leave-in)
--this cuts down on the time spent combing and combing and combing, over and over again.
2. larger rollers (mostly grey and a couple (2-3) of purple ones)
--I used these even when I was APL. It seems to cut down time
3. using 2 pins, one on each side.
--makes it more secure, less wobbly
4. rolling upward
--creates more room, and gets the roots straighter

hope this helps!
 
Wow... Your rollerset came out gorgeous :grin::grin::grin:.. I am going to try this at home....:yep::yep:

sqzbly1908 said:
Hey Fabulousity,

Girl rollersetting is trial and error!!! Don't give up on it yet!!! I have been rollersetting for years and when I started out I sucked. Actually my stylist at the time made it "mandatory" that her clients learn how to rollerset their hair. She wanted her clients to only come to her for relaxers, colors, and cuts and that we should learn how to maintain our hair.

Anyway - when you try again - which I hope is soon, keep doing the mohawk method. I did not see the tutorial(s) but I think the majority of them have you starting at the top of your head (I don't do this) I find it simpler starting at the bottom of my hair (rolling downward) and working my way up (follow me) By doing is this way, I only use (1) clip attached my hair/scalp and the remaining clips are attached from roller to roller. (If that makes any sense) I can usually knock it out in about 10 minutes (I do it in the morning before going to work)

HTH...

Here is a pic of my rollerset...
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Okay, I haven't read this entire thread, but I'm with ya OP. I'm trying to rollerset now, and the hair on my rollers looks a mess. My hair was soaking wet, IMO, and my hair still won't lay down on the rollers. I have little strands curling up everywhere. HELP!!!
 
Please don't give up trying to do your own rollersets. You'll figure it out with some practice.


The first time I rollerset my hair myself (ages ago) I was crying in my college dorm because I could not do it and my arms got tired. I called my aunt and the one tip she gave me was to make sure my ends were well tucked in and to make sure they dried through and through. She said not to worry about how the rollers "looked" because what I wanted was for my hair to dry. The first couple of times, it did not turn out so great, but with practice I got the hang of it. To this day, I don't always get perfect sets, but they do the trick and once the hair is dry, it turns out just right.

So hang in there, you'll be just fine :)
 
Guess I was lucky, my first attempt took me 38 minutes and I was so upset that it took so long. I used the big rollers, gray and purple, I had watched Lorraine's vid on youtube like 8 times.

I think I know what helped me. The week before, I had gotten a rollerset at a DOM salon, I paid close attention to what she was doing. I even took pictures when all the rollers where in place. I made sure I took the rollers down myself to have a better idea of how she did it. So the next week, I looked at the pics, and placed the rollers the exact same way. If you are struggling, go to the salon and try what i did, it worked for me
 
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