Rollersetting 101?

[LittleLuxe]

Hi all.

After an annoying phony-pony incident this morning (NEVER - FREAKING - AGAIN ) I decided I'm going to start practicing roller-setting. I know it won't be easy the first time and that it will take a lot of practice to achieve a good look.

I started this thread because a. I just wanted some simple tips and general advice that I wasn't really coming across through a search and b. I won't be able to watch any youtube videos for now so posting links at the moment won't be helpful.

I used to, well my mom used to, rollerset my hair all the time so I know how it's supposed to work, feel, look but I just wanted to be brought back up to speed. I haven't done this in years.


Just from a general standpoint are there any tips, tools of the trade, or tricks you can offer. Something you learned about technique that really made all the difference?


Thanks in advance!

 

[arosieworld]

What did that mean pony do to you?



Bump-I have no idea how to rollerset

 

[BGT]

I used techniques in MacherieAmour's how-to DVD. My hair hasn't been the same since. It is so healthy after learning to rollerset. I think she sells it on Amazon. It's totally worth it.

 

[againstallodds]

When I decided to first get serious about my hair care in March 2009, I decided that roller setting would be my method of choice for drying my hair. I had never roller set my hair before and for the first couple of weeks, my sets weren't all that great but I've gotten better over time (thankfully)

Here's what I've learned works for me:

1. The "mohawk method" I put in the rollers down the middle first and then the sides.

2. Rolling the roller up towards my head - meaning the hair is underneath the roller as I roll the roller up and back. This helps straighten my roots immensely.

3. Having a cup on the side where I dip the roller into, wetting it, before I roll. I find this helps the hair stick to roller creating smoother curls.

4. Making sure my hair is wet and straight as I roll it on the roller.

5. I apply wrapping strips to the ends of my hair before I roll it to protect my ends.

6. Making sure I keep the hair stretched as I roll up.

That's all I can think of right now. I'll post again if I remember something else. HTH OP!

 

[LittleLuxe]

What did that mean pony do to you?



Bump-I have no idea how to rollerset

Girrrrl. Takes deep breath. Let's just say after a few days of almost no breakage I was building ant hill of broken hair in my bathroom scowling ready to trash that mess.

 

[LittleLuxe]

When I decided to first get serious about my hair care in March 2009, I decided that roller setting would be my method of choice for drying my hair. I had never roller set my hair before and for the first couple of weeks, my sets weren't all that great but I've gotten better over time (thankfully)

Here's what I've learned works for me:

1. The "mohawk method" I put in the rollers down the middle first and then the sides.

2. Rolling the roller up towards my head - meaning the hair is underneath the roller as I roll the roller up and back. This helps straighten my roots immensely.

3. Having a cup on the side where I dip the roller into, wetting it, before I roll. I find this helps the hair stick to roller creating smoother curls.

4. Making sure my hair is wet and straight as I roll it on the roller.

5. I apply wrapping strips to the ends of my hair before I roll it to protect my ends.

6. Making sure I keep the hair stretched as I roll up.

That's all I can think of right now. I'll post again if I remember something else. HTH OP!

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! Those all sound like wonderful amazing tips for me to keep in mind when I try!

 

[againstallodds]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! Those all sound like wonderful amazing tips for me to keep in mind when I try!

You're welcome! Try practicing on dry hair before you move on to wet hair. Getting down the motions helps

 

[mizchin]

The most important thing with rollersets is to make sure your hair is wet when setting not damp but soaking wet. If the hair is not wet it will not cling to the roller and will dry looking one frizzy mess.

Secondly use your rattail comb to properly smooth your hair before wrapping it on the roller.

If you are going for a straight or wrapped finished look use larger rollers, no setting lotion just a good leave in con, and if you want it silky wrap after hair is dry with saran wrap and go under the dryer for addtl 15 min.

If you are looking for curls then use setting lotion and an appropriate sized rod.

Also make sure your hair is fully dry before removing the rollers from your hair or your hair will be frizzy and poofy.

Good Luck

 

[Ms Kain]

Hi all.

After an annoying phony-pony incident this morning (NEVER - FREAKING - AGAIN ) I decided I'm going to start practicing roller-setting. I know it won't be easy the first time and that it will take a lot of practice to achieve a good look.

I started this thread because a. I just wanted some simple tips and general advice that I wasn't really coming across through a search and b. I won't be able to watch any youtube videos for now so posting links at the moment won't be helpful.

I used to, well my mom used to, rollerset my hair all the time so I know how it's supposed to work, feel, look but I just wanted to be brought back up to speed. I haven't done this in years.


Just from a general standpoint are there any tips, tools of the trade, or tricks you can offer. Something you learned about technique that really made all the difference?


Thanks in advance!

From the time I first attempted to rollerset until the time I perfected it, I probably tried about 10 times. So it takes time but once you learn it is SO worth it!

I learned from 2 sources.

1) MacherieAmour's Rollersetting video which she sold on her site and as mentioned in a previous thread, she sells it on Amazon.

and

2) Adrenne Raines (aka Alraines or Mrs. Raines) rollersetting video on Youtube.

Both videos show the Mohawk technique but the differences are that Macherie goes into an explanation as to why the mohawk technique and rolling upwards is better than rolling down (it makes your roots straighter) and she also explains that after you roll a piece of hair one rotation, you should tug a little bit so that the hair will lay flatter on the roller and get closer to the scalp.

But I probably wouldn't have bought Macherie's video if I'd seen Mrs. Raine's video first. Not that it wasn't a agood video but just that I would've picked it up for free with Mrs. Raines. Mrs. Raines also shows the Mohawk technique and even though the video goes pretty fast and there's no audio, it was helpful in seeing what products you should put on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Also, she does it so neatly and you can see how she parts it and how she puts the clips on and that's a great help.

The other bit of advice is to obviously use magnetic rollers, roll your hair with water (rolling while dry will not allow the hair to cling to the roller) and to use the kind of clips that push all the way on the roller as opposed to hanging off the side of the roller. Like this:

The clip on the left is easier to rollerset with than the one on the right.

I hope some of that helps!

Take Care!

-Hera

 

[divachyk]

Agree that MacherieAmour's DVD (mohawk down the middle, rolling the hair upward on the sides method) put the wheels in motion for me. I have a hard time working with the metal clips. I feel like they rip out my hair (I'm sure it's my error) and it takes me forever to roll because I'm fooling around with those clips. I've since started using the magnetic snap-on rollers and still somewhat follow the mohawk pattern but I roll the hair downward on the sides. I find this works better for me and I roll my hair much faster now that I'm not fighting with those clips. I use the large rollers so that I can still have bounce. Here's a pic of the rollers: http://www.webplusbeauty.com/g5240200.html. Some have commented in other threads, the snap-on rollers put indents in the hair where the snap-on portion rests on your hair. I don't find that to be a problem because those little indents are no longer visible after I do the saran wrap treatment.

 

[OrangeMoon]

When I decided to first get serious about my hair care in March 2009, I decided that roller setting would be my method of choice for drying my hair. I had never roller set my hair before and for the first couple of weeks, my sets weren't all that great but I've gotten better over time (thankfully)

Here's what I've learned works for me:

1. The "mohawk method" I put in the rollers down the middle first and then the sides.

2. Rolling the roller up towards my head - meaning the hair is underneath the roller as I roll the roller up and back. This helps straighten my roots immensely.

3. Having a cup on the side where I dip the roller into, wetting it, before I roll. I find this helps the hair stick to roller creating smoother curls.

4. Making sure my hair is wet and straight as I roll it on the roller.

5. I apply wrapping strips to the ends of my hair before I roll it to protect my ends.

6. Making sure I keep the hair stretched as I roll up.

That's all I can think of right now. I'll post again if I remember something else. HTH OP!

I'm going to try that.

 

[LittleLuxe]

Thank you ladies all sooo much. I truly appreciate it and some really great tips have been offered, today's my wash day so I want to make sure I have some great ideas in mind as I start to pluck up products and start practicing. Wish me luck!