Roller Setting Challenge for 2010???

[panamoni]

Have I mentioned I'm scared about this challenge...Learning rollerset will be a huge challenge for me -- I'm just afraid that it's going to take too long, and my hair will become tangled and it will look messy.

Anyway, I'm getting my relaxer this weekend, and about two weeks after that, I will try my first rollerset (though I've become very fond of airdrying and bunning, so it's going to take a lot for me to start and stick with this challenge). My rollersetting DVD is sittnig there waiting for me to watch it.

 

[sharifeh]

Don't be scared! You'll fall in love with rollersetting! It also took me awhile to muster up the strength to start but it's great! It's really not that bad, it's difficult to get good technique, but we are all working on it!

Have I mentioned I'm scared about this challenge...Learning rollerset will be a huge challenge for me -- I'm just afraid that it's going to take too long, and my hair will become tangled and it will look messy.

Anyway, I'm getting my relaxer this weekend, and about two weeks after that, I will try my first rollerset (though I've become very fond of airdrying and bunning, so it's going to take a lot for me to start and stick with this challenge). My rollersetting DVD is sittnig there waiting for me to watch it.

 

[missfreshlala]

1. What rollers will you be using?
I will be using plastic rollers with end wraps on them

2. What products will you use to set? (i.e. setting lotion, leave ins, serums etc.)
I use lotta body setting lotion, and ors hair lotion before i put the rollers in.

3. What do you want to achieve in your stretch (length, health both)?
I want to achieve thicker, healthier hair and retain length

4. Will you be using a blowdryer on your roots? Will you be using a blowdryer at all (optional)?
No blowdryer at all.

5. Will you be airdrying or using a hooded or bonnet dryer?
I use a hooded dryer for about 15 and let it airdry the rest of the way and take the rollers out in the morning.

6. What styling tools will you be using? (fine tooth comb etc)
Wide tooth comb and i use my fingers to separate the curls

 

[lolascurls]

Here's my starting pic from December 2009 length check!
I will be starting with ponytail rollersets cause I'm too lazy to do full ones.
Anyone have any tips on ponyrollersetting?

 

[ilah]

Me, me, me! I want in please if it's not too late.

 

[gissellr78]

Can I join?. I have been doing my rollers for 7 weeks

1. What rollers will you be using? 2" black magnetic rollers

2. What products will you use to set? (i.e. setting lotion, leave ins, serums etc.)
Leave ins like herbal essences LTR, Chi Silk Infusion

3. What do you want to achieve in your stretch (length, health both)? To be able to do them really well myself.

4. Will you be using a blowdryer on your roots? Will you be using a blowdryer at all (optional)?
When i have growth i use a blow dryer

5. Will you be airdrying or using a hooded or bonnet dryer? Pibbs 512

6. What styling tools will you be using? (fine tooth comb etc) Ratail comb to do rollers ( not the smallest one available)

 

[longhairlover]

no it's not too late
don't forget to post a starting pic and what you'll be doing to achieve the rollersets.

Me, me, me! I want in please if it's not too late.

 

[longhairlover]

:notworthy hail to the queen of beautiful hair

it is an honor to have you in this challenge.

I love you roller pic.....and the starting pic lovely

Can I join?. I have been doing my rollers for 7 weeks

1. What rollers will you be using? 2" black magnetic rollers

2. What products will you use to set? (i.e. setting lotion, leave ins, serums etc.)
Leave ins like herbal essences LTR, Chi Silk Infusion

3. What do you want to achieve in your stretch (length, health both)? To be able to do them really well myself.

4. Will you be using a blowdryer on your roots? Will you be using a blowdryer at all (optional)?
When i have growth i use a blow dryer

5. Will you be airdrying or using a hooded or bonnet dryer? Pibbs 512

6. What styling tools will you be using? (fine tooth comb etc) Ratail comb to do rollers ( not the smallest one available)

 

[longhairlover]

i'll be honest and at first you may hate anything rollerset related because it can be a pain,

so don't give up and lots of patience, roll up, use slide in clips or bobby pins specifically for rollersetting (sold at sallys).

we are all here if you have any questions.

Have I mentioned I'm scared about this challenge...Learning rollerset will be a huge challenge for me -- I'm just afraid that it's going to take too long, and my hair will become tangled and it will look messy.

Anyway, I'm getting my relaxer this weekend, and about two weeks after that, I will try my first rollerset (though I've become very fond of airdrying and bunning, so it's going to take a lot for me to start and stick with this challenge). My rollersetting DVD is sittnig there waiting for me to watch it.

 

[gissellr78]

:notworthy hail to the queen of beautiful hair

it is an honor to have you in this challenge.

I love you roller pic.....and the starting pic lovely

You are soo silly girl!

I decided to do this myself because my aunt that did my rollers got diagnosed with breast cancer and i didn't want to bother her at all.....i must say it gets easier with practice.


Oh a great tip that someone posted ( sorry don't remember who) was wetting the rollers...OMG it makes a great difference in how smooth the hair comes out.

 

[unique4lyfe33]

You are soo silly girl!

I decided to do this myself because my aunt that did my rollers got diagnosed with breast cancer and i didn't want to bother her at all.....i must say it gets easier with practice.


Oh a great tip that someone posted ( sorry don't remember who) was wetting the rollers...OMG it makes a great difference in how smooth the hair comes out.

Thanks for the tip, I will be trying this.

 

[unique4lyfe33]

Are most of you girls washing your hair every week or two weeks, to keep it straight longer?

 

[mzsophisticated26]

i am sitting under the dryer now trying to attempt a spiral set with yellow snap on rollers. my rolling skills are a mess, these rollers are going all kinds of directions....lol. if the results come out okay then i will post pics.
Here are pics of my first spiral set, I need to fluff it out more and pull the curls loose. I think I like snaps on rollers.

 

[uofmpanther]

1. What rollers will you be using?
Magnetic (I will switch back to ceramic magnetic when my hair is longer), cross-wrap wet wraps (easier for me to get my roots straight than regular wet wrap), and I will try curlformers at least once this year.
http://www.irbysbeautysupply.com/images/graphics/rollersmag.jpg

2. What products will you use to set? (i.e. setting lotion, leave ins, serums etc.)
Keracare Foam Wrap. For wet wraps, I add Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in to the Keracare.
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/texasbeautysupplycom_2088_14297659
http://a1468.g.akamai.net/f/1468/580/1d/pics.Drugstore.com/prodimg/158104/200.jpg

3. What do you want to achieve in your stretch (length, health both)?
Both!

4. Will you be using a blowdryer on your roots? Will you be using a blowdryer at all (optional)?
I don't have the coordination to blowdry my roots When I get around 6 weeks post, I will flatiron my roots, if necessary.

5. Will you be airdrying or using a hooded or bonnet dryer?
Hooded - They call him Mr. Pibbs!

6. What styling tools will you be using? (fine tooth comb etc)
Wide tooth comb to detangle. Fine tooth comb to smooth around roller. Metal roller clips for roller set / Longer metal clips for Wrap sets.

 

[longhairlover]

your set came out nice, i'm scared to attempt a spiral set but eventually i'll try, but rolling in different directions like you did is how I read you do spirals even with a curling iron, it gives it a natural look.

i am sitting under the dryer now trying to attempt a spiral set with yellow snap on rollers. my rolling skills are a mess, these rollers are going all kinds of directions....lol. if the results come out okay then i will post pics.
Here are pics of my first spiral set, I need to fluff it out more and pull the curls loose. I think I like snaps on rollers.

 

[longhairlover]

i'm very sorry to hear about your aunt, may everything work out for her.

I use to wet my rollers when I use to towel dry my hair and it would start to dry too fast before I rolled, but now I don't towel dry my hair at all, the more wet my hair is the longer it takes to dry.

but starting out wetting the rollers is good.

You are soo silly girl!

I decided to do this myself because my aunt that did my rollers got diagnosed with breast cancer and i didn't want to bother her at all.....i must say it gets easier with practice.


Oh a great tip that someone posted ( sorry don't remember who) was wetting the rollers...OMG it makes a great difference in how smooth the hair comes out.

 

[happylife]

I am going to do a rollerset tonight or Monday night with rubberbands.
I am a little excited and nervous at the same time...any sugestions or cautionary tales about doing this?


TIA!

 

[LaToya28]

HL, do you mean that you are going to do a ponytail rollerset using rubberbands? If so, I'm not sure that I would do it. I have a hard enough time cutting them from my daughter's hair so I wouldn't dare try it on my own. Ouchless bands would be better

 

[happylife]

HL, do you mean that you are going to do a ponytail rollerset using rubberbands? If so, I'm not sure that I would do it. I have a hard enough time cutting them from my daughter's hair so I wouldn't dare try it on my own. Ouchless bands would be better

Thanks for the tip! The package say they are elastic.

 

[happylife]

I am a little down about my roller setting results. I bunned mostly all dec. and I planned to do this wonderful looking rollerset but it is not so hot. Its extra fluffy with no curl after sitting under the dryer with my hair wrapped after taking out my rollers. I had lots of broken hairs on top of that!

I am not a very good diy person. I want to learn without having any major setbacks.

I am gonna get some sleep and wake up and keep myself busy so I won't be concern about the fiasco sitting on top of my head right now.

 

[longhairlover]

ok so where did you notice the breaking? was it from the ponytail section? or from the rollers?

what leave ins did you use, and roller size?

once you wrap the curls gonna drop you'll just have extra fluffy hair, to get some curl look back I put my hair up as if i'm doing a ponytail, twist the hair around and pin it up, wrap with a scarf and in the am I have some curls/waves.

I am a little down about my roller setting results. I bunned mostly all dec. and I planned to do this wonderful looking rollerset but it is not so hot. Its extra fluffy with no curl after sitting under the dryer with my hair wrapped after taking out my rollers. I had lots of broken hairs on top of that!

I am not a very good diy person. I want to learn without having any major setbacks.

I am gonna get some sleep and wake up and keep myself busy so I won't be concern about the fiasco sitting on top of my head right now.

 

[Chaosbutterfly]

I am a little down about my roller setting results. I bunned mostly all dec. and I planned to do this wonderful looking rollerset but it is not so hot. Its extra fluffy with no curl after sitting under the dryer with my hair wrapped after taking out my rollers. I had lots of broken hairs on top of that!

I am not a very good diy person. I want to learn without having any major setbacks.

I am gonna get some sleep and wake up and keep myself busy so I won't be concern about the fiasco sitting on top of my head right now.

Did you pre-soak the elastics in some kind of oil? Doing that helps keep it from drying out under the dryer, tightening up, and then ripping out your hair when you take them out.
And when you took out the elastics, did you cut them out or pull them out?

About the puffiness, just wrap it nice and tight and it'll probably be better. I'm convinced that there's almost no rollersetting goof up that a good overnight wrap won't fix.

 

[Salsarisma]

Are most of you girls washing your hair every week or two weeks, to keep it straight longer?

I'm still washing and DCing every week.

 

[questionable]

Ladies-
I have a quick question...I am going to do my wash and rollerset today, then I will post my starting pic (I have had plenty of hat hair days lately) so I haven't gotten around to posting.

I would like to know if I could use the HairVeda whipped cream & ends hydration as a leave in.

I ordered this cream a few months back and I am not sure how to use it. It appears to be a bit too creamy to use on my ends..Im afraid I will lose my curls and it smells too good to let it sit and go to waste.

Any advice?

 

[longhairlover]

I personally haven't used hairveda's products but is the conditioner you mention a leave in?

if so I say try it out but use it sparingly, too much and you may end up with greasy limp rollerset.

if it's not a leave in conditioner then I wouldn't use it for rollersetting.

Ladies-
I have a quick question...I am going to do my wash and rollerset today, then I will post my starting pic (I have had plenty of hat hair days lately) so I haven't gotten around to posting.

I would like to know if I could use the HairVeda whipped cream & ends hydration as a leave in.

I ordered this cream a few months back and I am not sure how to use it. It appears to be a bit too creamy to use on my ends..Im afraid I will lose my curls and it smells too good to let it sit and go to waste.

Any advice?

 

[LushLox]

I broke my hood dryer so I've not been able to participate in this challenge unfortunately, but I've got my new baby, so will be doing a fresh rollerset this week!

 

[longhairlover]

^^^ awww man, I know you were mad, I tell ya these hair dryers are cheaply made.

 

[LushLox]

Mad doesn't quite cover it, but I blame myself for being careless won't be happening again!

 

[questionable]

I personally haven't used hairveda's products but is the conditioner you mention a leave in?

if so I say try it out but use it sparingly, too much and you may end up with greasy limp rollerset.

if it's not a leave in conditioner then I wouldn't use it for rollersetting.

This product is used a lot with the baggying method as a moisturizer.

I posted a thread to get some reviews on this product. From the replies that I've received, some of the ladies have had success using this cream as a leave-in and some have only used it on dry hair for their moisturizer before sealing their ends.

I will try it next and I will post my results.

 

[sqzbly1908]

Oh a great tip that someone posted ( sorry don't remember who) was wetting the rollers...OMG it makes a great difference in how smooth the hair comes out.

This is GREAT...I did it this morning and my rollerset was alot smoother...

OT - I put this in another thread but I used Silicon Mix (for the 1st time ....this stuff almost had me poppin' and lockin' ...) My hair was "bigger" (volume-wise) than normal...this is definitely in tha' rotation