My Rollerset turned out wack again

[KhandiB]

For the fifth time

Ok, well the back did, cant even tell I did anything to it.. Maybe I used rollers taht were too big...

Anyhoo.. I had drenched hair, I used EQP Silk Mixed with EQP H20 and Evoo to set, I think I parted wackly in the back it just looks ridiculous

ANyhoo, the front turned out pretty good, even though I think I still might have to flat iron the roots..

I guess this is one of those practice makes perfect things..

I do think that I should definitely use setting lotion..

No Pics tho , My digicam broke, I have pics of the set, but not the result I will post in a few days

 

[Supergirl]

Hmmm... don't give up. From my experience the Elasta QP Silk is a gel that dries hard.

Try a combo of setting lotion, setting foam, liquid leave-in conditioner, cream leave-in conditioner, oil & water. I know that's a lot to put in a spray bottle but it's a good combo for setting.

Even simpler may be setting lotion + water. That works for many people.

 

[crlsweetie912]

I agree with supergirl. I use salerm, lacio, jojoba oil, a little leave in (water based) and about an ounce or two of water. Put that in a spray bottle, shake it up! ITS THE BOMB!

Practice does make perfect!

The next one will be better

 

[macherieamour]

Dont give up!!!!! I posted this on another thread buts its really helped me perfect the rollerset

Some helpful tips:

1) Section Section Section- Sectioning makes it easier. I part a mohawk and two sides. I take one inch section on the mohawk, roll down and work my way down. On the side, I section off three vertical smaller sections and rubberband the sections im not using to keep it out of the way. Take one horizontal section and roll up.

2) Clean parts - While setting, make sure you parts are super clean. Sloppy parts mean frizzy roots and rollers that have too much hair will not dry in the same amount of time as the others. You want to make the set as UNIFORM and Consistent as possible.

3)Use Tension- I roll and tug, roll and tug while I set. This ensures the straightest possible hair.

4) Soaking wet hair - Your hair ,especially your ends, should be dripping wet. Its uncomfortable to set with super wet hair but it will give you the best set. If your hair dries up, DRENCH it with water

5) Product Usage- i get the best set when I use an leave-in, serum and then put an oil moisturizer on top. In my water bottle, i have water and setting lotion (heavily diluted). This gives me a controlled supple softest set- no mushroom hair! Setting lotion is NOT mandatory.

6) Practice makes perfect. My first set was HORRENDOUS. Just take your time and work on just SETTING the hair your first time around. You will get quicker and be able to naturally pick up one inch sections and part properly. My first set took me 2 hours. I now set in 35-40 mins. Im working on getting it down to 20 mins

This has whats worked for me!

 

[KhandiB]

Thanks Everybody!!
and great tips MaCherie!!

I just took down the front, n it looks so good , I know one problem I have...
I just noticed my dryer is 1200 watts , the back doesnt even ft in it

I got these Mesh rollers that feel like Magnetics.. Im going to the bss and ask them to order more, I got one pack and the set on them was great!

I got a disposible cam, I will post the pics Monday.. gotta get them developed n scanned... gotta get a new cam next week

 

[wadadligyal]

Dont give up!!!!! I posted this on another thread buts its really helped me perfect the rollerset

Some helpful tips:

1) Section Section Section- Sectioning makes it easier. I part a mohawk and two sides. I take one inch section on the mohawk, roll down and work my way down. On the side, I section off three vertical smaller sections and rubberband the sections im not using to keep it out of the way. Take one horizontal section and roll up.

2) Clean parts - While setting, make sure you parts are super clean. Sloppy parts mean frizzy roots and rollers that have too much hair will not dry in the same amount of time as the others. You want to make the set as UNIFORM and Consistent as possible.

3)Use Tension- I roll and tug, roll and tug while I set. This ensures the straightest possible hair.

4) Soaking wet hair - Your hair ,especially your ends, should be dripping wet. Its uncomfortable to set with super wet hair but it will give you the best set. If your hair dries up, DRENCH it with water

5) Product Usage- i get the best set when I use an leave-in, serum and then put an oil moisturizer on top. In my water bottle, i have water and setting lotion (heavily diluted). This gives me a controlled supple softest set- no mushroom hair! Setting lotion is NOT mandatory.

6) Practice makes perfect. My first set was HORRENDOUS. Just take your time and work on just SETTING the hair your first time around. You will get quicker and be able to naturally pick up one inch sections and part properly. My first set took me 2 hours. I now set in 35-40 mins. Im working on getting it down to 20 mins

This has whats worked for me!

Great tips thanks!!!!!!

 

[JenniferMD]

Dont give up!!!!! I posted this on another thread buts its really helped me perfect the rollerset

Some helpful tips:

1) Section Section Section- Sectioning makes it easier. I part a mohawk and two sides. I take one inch section on the mohawk, roll down and work my way down. On the side, I section off three vertical smaller sections and rubberband the sections im not using to keep it out of the way. Take one horizontal section and roll up.

2) Clean parts - While setting, make sure you parts are super clean. Sloppy parts mean frizzy roots and rollers that have too much hair will not dry in the same amount of time as the others. You want to make the set as UNIFORM and Consistent as possible.

3)Use Tension- I roll and tug, roll and tug while I set. This ensures the straightest possible hair.

4) Soaking wet hair - Your hair ,especially your ends, should be dripping wet. Its uncomfortable to set with super wet hair but it will give you the best set. If your hair dries up, DRENCH it with water

5) Product Usage- i get the best set when I use an leave-in, serum and then put an oil moisturizer on top. In my water bottle, i have water and setting lotion (heavily diluted). This gives me a controlled supple softest set- no mushroom hair! Setting lotion is NOT mandatory.

6) Practice makes perfect. My first set was HORRENDOUS. Just take your time and work on just SETTING the hair your first time around. You will get quicker and be able to naturally pick up one inch sections and part properly. My first set took me 2 hours. I now set in 35-40 mins. Im working on getting it down to 20 mins

This has whats worked for me!

Great advice!

 

[Blu217]

I get clean sets every time, as good or better than what my stylist does. I say that just to demonstrate that different techniques work on different hair.

I don't use anything on my hair but a good leave-in (Infusium or Motions for me) and Lottabody setting lotion.

I do not set my hair soaking wet, but it's drippy. It takes long hair far too long to dry if it's too wet--for me. I do keep it wet to the ends and rewet my ends if they dry during the process.

Definitely tug and pull because your ends HAVE to be straight on the curler. I use hard solid plastic red ones to ensure I get nice smooth ends against each one. I use metal clips and clip each curler to the one behind it; this helps hold everything relatively straight and in place and also helps you get a smoother root.

I roll a mohawk down the middle and then roll the sides. I part with a rat-tail comb and make sure I don't have too much hair on the curler that will keep it from drying or setting properly.

I sit under my dryer for about 40 minutes, then take out my curlers. Usually a few curls are still a wee bit damp, or there may be a place near the roots that's not fully dry. But everything is SET, not falling, so the smoothness is there. If not, roll that curl back up. Then I sit under the dryer again for another 5 minutes to be sure everything to the root gets good and dry without the curlers blocking the process.

Voila. Perfect set. It does take practice; in college I'd go WEEKS without washing my hair because I had to wait for a friend to do it for me. My hair would be coated with waxy buildup and the frizz from the bad sets was awful! But I learned from my hairdresser and over time really got the hang of it. I prefer to do them myself now and leave my stylist's with my hair in a wet ponytail. It also cuts the price!

 

[MizaniMami]

Aww i'm sorry KhandiB

I hope miNes work out well. I will let you know if it does or doesn't! I will be doing mines on the 6th!

 

[KhandiB]

Its all good, I think I used too much product... dont know how... Maybe it was that EQP silk.. Imma try again next weekend, Im about to take these Mesh Rolles I didnt use back to the BSS.. I could NOT get them right...

I got these hard mesh rollers, they are the Bizzomb

I might not do it til the 4th I need a whole day as slow as my butt be doin it

Aww i'm sorry KhandiB

I hope miNes work out well. I will let you know if it does or doesn't! I will be doing mines on the 6th!

 

[Vshanell]

Dont give up!!!!! I posted this on another thread buts its really helped me perfect the rollerset

Some helpful tips:

1) Section Section Section- Sectioning makes it easier. I part a mohawk and two sides. I take one inch section on the mohawk, roll down and work my way down. On the side, I section off three vertical smaller sections and rubberband the sections im not using to keep it out of the way. Take one horizontal section and roll up.

2) Clean parts - While setting, make sure you parts are super clean. Sloppy parts mean frizzy roots and rollers that have too much hair will not dry in the same amount of time as the others. You want to make the set as UNIFORM and Consistent as possible.

3)Use Tension- I roll and tug, roll and tug while I set. This ensures the straightest possible hair.

4) Soaking wet hair - Your hair ,especially your ends, should be dripping wet. Its uncomfortable to set with super wet hair but it will give you the best set. If your hair dries up, DRENCH it with water

5) Product Usage- i get the best set when I use an leave-in, serum and then put an oil moisturizer on top. In my water bottle, i have water and setting lotion (heavily diluted). This gives me a controlled supple softest set- no mushroom hair! Setting lotion is NOT mandatory.

6) Practice makes perfect. My first set was HORRENDOUS. Just take your time and work on just SETTING the hair your first time around. You will get quicker and be able to naturally pick up one inch sections and part properly. My first set took me 2 hours. I now set in 35-40 mins. Im working on getting it down to 20 mins

This has whats worked for me!

Those are great tips. That's how I roll other people's hair up (the mowhawk way) but I can't roll my own up that way and get a smooth set. I think I"m too impatient so I set mine doing the ponytail set because I can't reach the back good. Do you have a hard time reaching the back?

 

[amy1234]

I get the best sets when I don't use any leave in product. Setting my hair takes me 20min. to do. What helps me is the section off the crown when you are rollersetting the back and let your fingers guide you... I don't even need a mirror to do these

 

[KhandiB]

Thanks *Dee*!!!

I get the best sets when I don't use any leave in product. Setting my hair takes me 20min. to do. What helps me is the section off the crown when you are rollersetting the back and let your fingers guide you... I don't even need a mirror to do these