Roller Setting - YAY....but MORE QUESTIONS!!!

[MsMontoute]

Hi Ladies,
Hope all is well. I tried roller-setting my hair after my co-wash and I have to say that, for the most part, it came out pretty successful and I may be a convert…no more hand drying

I usually roll my hair for regular styling but this was my first wet hair set. I have to say I appreciated the low manipulation because my hair is desperate for a perm with the Megatek I’m using and I am on my way into week 9. But when I took the rollers out, my hair was super curly and pretty so I was excited about that…

But on the downside, here are my other issues

I had a few places on my head, only the top that took a long time to dry. I am going to definitely make my sections smaller next time but can anyone recommend a good overhead dryer?

My hair, though it came out super pretty, was a little dry. I used a combination of water, leave-in and heat protectant. What product should I ad to give my hair more moisture and where can I get it from….???

Lastly, I used my regular rollers (like the plastic weave, net-looking like ones) and they worked pretty fine. Should I be using the magnetic rollers and pins instead? Thanks so much!

 

[jeabai]

Bumping for you!

 

[MsMontoute]

Thank you girl, I am still looking for some answers!!

 

[MsMontoute]

BUMP!!!! Please someone help!!

 

[crlsweetie912]

I would say you need some sort of moisturizing leave in in your mix for softer hair. I use Lacio Lacio and it has NEVER failed me. Any old hard top dryer will do. Mine is an old gold n hot that's still kicking and they aren't expensive. Check out Sally's and make sure that you sign up for their email alerts and you can score a coupon for I think 5.00 off. That will make the dryer even more affordable. What sort of leave in do you use on a regular basis when not rollersetting? Put a squirt or two of that in your mix and you should be GREAT!
I use the wire mesh rollers and love them. Some people swear by magnetic rollers, but I think the mesh give me more tension, so I can get my roots smoother when I am stretching relaxers. Maybe buy a couple packs of the magnetics (they aren't expensive at all) and see which you like best.

Rollersetting is a lot of trial and error. Do a search on rollersetting and you can get a WEALTH of good information and suggestions. HTH!

 

[Ms. Alainious]

Hi there! I'll try my best to help you.


I've been rollersetting for some years now (but by no means an expert), but here are my answers to your quesitons:

Drying: Making even parts is important in roller setting, but different sections of your head will still take longer to dry, especially if some areas are thicker than others. Currently I'm using a tabletop Gold N Hot dryer, but next month I'm getting a Hot Tools 1059 Rollabout Dryer. This is similar in design to the Pibbs dryers that LHCF people rave about. I'm getting a professional dryer so I can finish my sets faster, and not get cramps from hunching under my Gold N Hot.

But here's a tip: If you have a table top dryer, putting it on an ironing board gives you many more height options than putting in on a table!

Leave-In: I currently use a leave-in (Neutrogena Triple Moisture or BioInfusion Olive Oil (from Walgreens)) and Foam Wrap Lotion (either KeraCare or BioInfusion). I just purchased my fist bottle of serum a few days ago, so I haven't used it on a roller set yet, but with the results I just got ona braidout, a serum should do a good job of keeping your hair soft and moisturized as it dries.

Rollers: If the mesh rollers are giving you the look you want, and they work for you, I say stick with them. I use the smooth magnetic rollers with metal clips. If you're still working on your technique, or if youre going to flat iron/blow your roots anyway, you can also use the rollers with the snap on covers. But if you're setting the 'Dominican' way, the ones with the covers probably wont stay very well.

I know that was a lot, but hopefully I answered your questions.

Happy Rollersetting!

 

[MsMontoute]

I would say you need some sort of moisturizing leave in in your mix for softer hair. I use Lacio Lacio and it has NEVER failed me. Any old hard top dryer will do. Mine is an old gold n hot that's still kicking and they aren't expensive. Check out Sally's and make sure that you sign up for their email alerts and you can score a coupon for I think 5.00 off. That will make the dryer even more affordable. What sort of leave in do you use on a regular basis when not rollersetting? Put a squirt or two of that in your mix and you should be GREAT!
I use the wire mesh rollers and love them. Some people swear by magnetic rollers, but I think the mesh give me more tension, so I can get my roots smoother when I am stretching relaxers. Maybe buy a couple packs of the magnetics (they aren't expensive at all) and see which you like best.

Rollersetting is a lot of trial and error. Do a search on rollersetting and you can get a WEALTH of good information and suggestions. HTH!

Yes that is great advice, thank you!!!! I currently use a combination of water, nexxus heat protectant and infusium 23 leave-in. I may just add a bit of something else or use a little less of the mixture. We will see… and yes, people have recommended lacio lacio to me before so I may give it a whirl…I think I just need something to add softeness...and I am going to look for a good hardtop dryer on Amazon tonight since I have a coupon…

And its funny because I used the mesh rollers this time and I loved that it got these roots staright at WK9 but I felt like my hair could have been smoother with the magnetic rollers so we will see, I am going to give it another try tonight after I wash my hair and try to improve my technique and maybe pick up some lacio lacio

Thanks so much!

 

[MsMontoute]

I've been rollersetting for some years now (but by no means an expert), but here are my answers to your quesitons:

Drying: Making even parts is important in roller setting, but different sections of your head will still take longer to dry, especially if some areas are thicker than others. Currently I'm using a tabletop Gold N Hot dryer, but next month I'm getting a Hot Tools 1059 Rollabout Dryer. This is similar in design to the Pibbs dryers that LHCF people rave about. I'm getting a professional dryer so I can finish my sets faster, and not get cramps from hunching under my Gold N Hot.

Yes, you are probably right. The top of my hair takes the longest to dry but I also think it was the thickest! Also, I think I need to do better about only trying to dry smaller sections in each roller…I am definitely going to fine tune my technique. Thanks for the recommendations of dryers, I am going to look them up and see what I can find!

But here's a tip: If you have a table top dryer, putting it on an ironing board gives you many more height options than putting in on a table!

Thanks great tip!!!

Leave-In: I currently use a leave-in (Neutrogena Triple Moisture or BioInfusion Olive Oil (from Walgreens)) and Foam Wrap Lotion (either KeraCare or BioInfusion). I just purchased my fist bottle of serum a few days ago, so I haven't used it on a roller set yet, but with the results I just got ona braidout, a serum should do a good job of keeping your hair soft and moisturized as it dries.

That is funny because I do have the BioInfusion Olive Oil, so that might be helpful as well since it is fairly light. I will try that tonight!

Rollers: If the mesh rollers are giving you the look you want, and they work for you, I say stick with them. I use the smooth magnetic rollers with metal clips. If you're still working on your technique, or if youre going to flat iron/blow your roots anyway, you can also use the rollers with the snap on covers. But if you're setting the 'Dominican' way, the ones with the covers probably wont stay very well.

I am doing the Dominican way but I am going to go out and try the magnetic rollers and metal pins. I think that the mesh ones worked well, but I wanted to see how my hair comes out different with the magnetic!

I know that was a lot, but hopefully I answered your questions.

This was SUPREMELY helpful!!! Thanks so much!

Happy Rollersetting! [/quote]

 

[crlsweetie912]

Yes that is great advice, thank you!!!! I currently use a combination of water, nexxus heat protectant and infusium 23 leave-in. I may just add a bit of something else or use a little less of the mixture. We will see… and yes, people have recommended lacio lacio to me before so I may give it a whirl…I think I just need something to add softeness...and I am going to look for a good hardtop dryer on Amazon tonight since I have a coupon…

And its funny because I used the mesh rollers this time and I loved that it got these roots staright at WK9 but I felt like my hair could have been smoother with the magnetic rollers so we will see, I am going to give it another try tonight after I wash my hair and try to improve my technique and maybe pick up some lacio lacio

Thanks so much!

Also, make sure you use end papers with the mesh rollers. That helps with the smoothness!

 

[shmmr]

I pretty much agree with the previous posters, but wanted to chimein anyway.....a good leave in conditioner might do wonders for the dryness. As for rollers, use whatever rollers work best for you. I have been using magnetics for about a month (virgin relaxer a month ago) and it takes me too long and I can't get them to be tight enough now that I'm getting some new growth in. I bought the plastic mesh rollers , got them on Monday, just set with them 30 mins ago- OMG! I set from start to finish in 15 mins, they are tight, and I LOVE them!