Rollersetting 2011! (Challenge, Tips, Techniques, etc.)

[Rocky91]

thanks for all the lovely pictures, everyone!
Napp, your set came out really cute. trust me, when you get the flexi-rods, you're gonna love the ponytail flexi-rod set. it's super easy to do.

did anyone else do sets over the weekend?
I actually did bantu knots. I needed a break from having my hair out.

 

[Napp]

I'm very upset that i cannot get much longevity out of my rollerset. i set on friday and by today my ends were all knotted and my hair feels very dry. what am i doing wrong?

I am just so fed up with this hair care thing i think i just might go to a salon get it relaxed and let someone else deal with it.

before i go to the salon i will try out the nuNAAT Brazilian Keratin reconstructor. if it doesnt work i will go back on dat crack.

 

[Curlybeauty]

This is my week off, and I did a braidout.

 

[Cocoeuro]

I'm very upset that i cannot get much longevity out of my rollerset. i set on friday and by today my ends were all knotted and my hair feels very dry. what am i doing wrong?

I am just so fed up with this hair care thing i think i just might go to a salon get it relaxed and let someone else deal with it.

before i go to the salon i will try out the nuNAAT Brazilian Keratin reconstructor. if it doesnt work i will go back on dat crack.

at night I oil my hair, braid my it in 10 plaits and put satin covered sponge rollers at the ends, it keeps my ends from frizzing and gives it a nice bump at the ends. Try something like that before chemicals!!!

 

[LushLox]

at night I oil my hair, braid my it in 10 plaits and put satin covered sponge rollers at the ends, it keeps my ends from frizzing and gives it a nice bump at the ends. Try something like that before chemicals!!!

Sounds good. I use satin rollers occasionally too they give lovely curls. It's all about keeping those ends smooth which I'm finally doing week to week until my wash.

Did my set Sunday night, pin curled last night.

 

[KimPossibli]

Starting Length/Goal Length: around 4-5 inches
Why You Rollerset: to ease me through my transition
How Often: once a week
Products: 1:3 ratio lotta body, creamy leave in applied before lotta body
Techniques/Tools: rollers with the clip on covers, end papers, the skyblue Diane curlers, Some times hooded dryer-but I prefer to air dry, keep the sections pretty small
Your #1 Piece of Advice on Rollersetting: let it dry completely before you take it out to avoid fuzz/frizz

I wasnt gonna join this thread because I didnt think I could hang but I think I am getting better at this now. Once I stick to what I know works I think I may be doing this for the duration. It may even help me delay the BC untill I get some actual length...

 

[PinkPebbles]

I just wanted to share that Nairobi foam wrap is great to use for rollersets!

I forgot that I had this in my stash, and used it this past weekend.

After my wash and DC, I applied my liquid leave-in and then Nairobi. My curls were soft, shiny, and bouncy!

 

[Miss*Tress]

Napp, your rollerset turned out so nicely!!
I find the best way to maintain is to add a little serum or even grease to my ends at night, and put them on flexirods. I def stay away from any products with water in them.

I'm going to try this for my next rollerset. Mine always come out nice, but frizz up as soon as I go outside.

 

[Miss*Tress]

Starting Length/Goal Length: (Lower) MBL/Full HL

Why You Rollerset: It's safer than flat-ironing and gets the hair smooth which reduces breakage

How Often: 1x-2x a month

Products: After the whole cleansing & conditioning routine, apply a leave-in conditioner, then Lottabody setting lotion; the other products vary, but Lottabody is a constant

Techniques/Tools: Mohawk set using solid, rigid mesh rollers from France , wide-tooth comb for detangling, med-tooth comb for removing shed hair, fine-tooth rat-tail comb for parting and smoothing each section; end wraps; soft-bonnet dryer

Your #1 Piece of Advice on Rollersetting: Don't overdo it with oils and creams before rollersetting; pull hair taut to get the roots straight; hair must be completely dry before removing rollers

 

[Napp]

Sounds good. I use satin rollers occasionally too they give lovely curls. It's all about keeping those ends smooth which I'm finally doing week to week until my wash.

Did my set Sunday night, pin curled last night.

ok i need to get some new rollers. i have the satin pillow rollers and they are too big for the curls i like to wear.(sausage curls) i will be getting a few packs on payday.



i bought some bkt though just in case. dont worry its a safe one. i hope it works.

 

[Rocky91]

Miss*Tress and Itgirl, welcome to the thread! Thanks for posting your info

 

[Solitude]

@Solitude

Wooo I can't wait to get my hands on that new Argan oil Creme of Nature shampoo. I think there's a leave-in also. My hair loves the conditioning treatment. I'm about to head home from the weekend gig. Not sure if I'm up for a wash n set tonight....maybe.

Sunshine_One

If you get the leave-in, let us know how it works for you. I'm waiting on a sizeable order from Hairveda, so I'm trying not to buy too much.
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[LushLox]

Rollerset my hair again this evening. I only did it on Sunday evening but I just felt like my hair needed some more moisture, so I'm back under the dryer waiting for this set to dry.

 

[lawyer2be371]

Im joining this challenge will start rollersetting tomorrow will be back to update

 

[sylver2]

i failed. i got to the 2nd roller and was like hell no did braidout.
then tried again next 2 days with all black rollers. sat under dryer for 15 mins and said hell no. got up took them out and blow dried . i'll try again soon. my hair def needs to be soaking wet.

 

[Ltown]

i failed. i got to the 2nd roller and was like hell no did braidout.
then tried again next 2 days with all black rollers. sat under dryer for 15 mins and said hell no. got up took them out and blow dried . i'll try again soon. my hair def needs to be soaking wet.

sylver2, you tried at least with all that hair i'm sure it will take practice and patience. Cute avatar! I been reading and lurking in here trying to find the magic touch, i can't even get magnetics with cap tight

 

[sylver2]

sylver2, you tried at least with all that hair i'm sure it will take practice and patience. Cute avatar! I been reading and lurking in here trying to find the magic touch, i can't even get magnetics with cap tight

Thanks. yeah..it just seemed soo overwhelming for a min and i was like bump this

 

[blackberry815]

Starting Length/Goal Length: (Lower) MBL/Full HL

Why You Rollerset: It's safer than flat-ironing and gets the hair smooth which reduces breakage

How Often: 1x-2x a month

Products: After the whole cleansing & conditioning routine, apply a leave-in conditioner, then Lottabody setting lotion; the other products vary, but Lottabody is a constant

Techniques/Tools: Mohawk set using solid, rigid mesh rollers from France , wide-tooth comb for detangling, med-tooth comb for removing shed hair, fine-tooth rat-tail comb for parting and smoothing each section; end wraps; soft-bonnet dryer

Your #1 Piece of Advice on Rollersetting: Don't overdo it with oils and creams before rollersetting; pull hair taut to get the roots straight; hair must be completely dry before removing rollers

@Rocky91! Thanks much! FYI that set is now a bun! lol

One thing about roller setting natural hair is the lack of longevity. At least for ME. I had to realize that I could no longer use that lil dime to quarter size amount of leave-in with no setting foam and expect the set to last like when I was relaxed. Even with all that Jane Carter wrap n roll and the treseme my ends started to frizz by day 3. I have to find a remedy to this.

Ironically when I set & flat iron (not just the roots) that will last for over a week. I mean it still looks fresh and smooth but I can't go longer than a week with out a wash. I really think my hair likes heat!

I purchased the those blue french mesh rollers from Marcherie. So I will be doing another set either tonight or tomorrow night. We shall see how that one turns out! I love this thread..finally a place to discuss the ups n downs of roller setting.

@sylver2 Post some pics girly!

How are these rollersets with the french mesh rollers turning out. I just received mines from macherie this week and I'm scared to try them.. I've read mixed reviews. I want the smooth results from magnetics with the faster drying time of mesh.... what is your review of these rollers.

 

[Sunshine_One]

^^^ Have not tried them out yet! Actually I'm still rocking that rollerset from last week. Been oiling with EVCO and braiding up in 2 pockahantas braids and wearing a banana clip. Lazy I know...my scalp is mad at me. So I will be trying them out over the weekend. I will post my reveiw.

ETA: How many packs did you buy? I only purchased one. Now I wish I had got two.

 

[blackberry815]

^^^ Have not tried them out yet! Actually I'm still rocking that rollerset from last week. Been oiling with EVCO and braiding up in 2 pockahantas braids and wearing a banana clip. Lazy I know...my scalp is mad at me. So I will be trying them out over the weekend. I will post my reveiw.

ETA: How many packs did you buy? I only purchased one. Now I wish I had got two.

Thanks! I bought two packs but I doubt I will need that much. Those rollers are huge so one pack would probably be all my head could take! Plus they're pretty heavy... I wish I had more of those long mesh roller pins... I haven't seen those pins anywhere!

 

[theLovelyStyle]

Rollersetting ladies!

Is it better to rollerset on freshly washed hair or cowashed hair?

 

[Curlybeauty]

Rollersetting ladies!

Is it better to rollerset on freshly washed hair or cowashed hair?

Depends on how you like your sets. Sometimes co-washed hair can be dull from the conditioner not bign washed out all the way causing a possible weghed down set.

However, IMO either was is fine as long as the hair is soaking wet when you are putting in the rollers.

I personally use roller sets as a time to baby my hair with a good creamy leave-in, a serum, and some mo' so I don't mind.

Depends on what you like at the end of the day..

 

[Rocky91]

Rollersetting ladies!

Is it better to rollerset on freshly washed hair or cowashed hair?

When I cowash only, my rollerset looks more dull. It's subtle, but I'm vain about my hair like that.
so i always shampoo and DC first. actually, i rarely cowash. It doesn't do much for me

 

[Sunshine_One]

Thanks! I bought two packs but I doubt I will need that much. Those rollers are huge so one pack would probably be all my head could take! Plus they're pretty heavy... I wish I had more of those long mesh roller pins... I haven't seen those pins anywhere!

YES!!! I totally agree. I picked up a box of the Diane brand at bss the other day. Man..those pins are like half the size of the french pins. I don't know why they package them with only 10 pins to each pack of 12 rollers. You may have a point about needing 2 packs. I think if i had 6 more I'd be set. I will most likely buy another set...later this month.

In the meantime I will make what I have WORK! Also when I run out of the longer pins I will try using the long black open hair pins that Macherie suggested in her video. I have a whole pack of those that I don't use.

On a side note: I have also been looking for the purple (Annie brand) mesh rollers Macherie used in her video. I only see the Diane brand and they are too FLIMSY imo. I'd rather use my magnetics than purchase those.

Has anyone used the Annie brand of mesh rollers?

 

[H4irHappy]

Starting Length/Goal Length: Shoulder Length/ Full Mid Back Length
Why You Rollerset: For body, softness, and shine.
How Often: 1 x per week
Products: I don't have staple products, just using up what I have!
Techniques/Tools: (magnetic rollers? flexi-rods? hooded dryer?) Magnetic rollers, flexi rods, and my Gold N Hot hooded dryer.
Your #1 Piece of Advice on Rollersetting: Take your time

 

[Napp]

YES!!! I totally agree. I picked up a box of the Diane brand at bss the other day. Man..those pins are like half the size of the french pins. I don't know why they package them with only 10 pins to each pack of 12 rollers. You may have a point about needing 2 packs. I think if i had 6 more I'd be set. I will most likely buy another set...later this month.

In the meantime I will make what I have WORK! Also when I run out of the longer pins I will try using the long black open hair pins that Macherie suggested in her video. I have a whole pack of those that I don't use.

On a side note: I have also been looking for the purple (Annie brand) mesh rollers Macherie used in her video. I only see the Diane brand and they are too FLIMSY imo. I'd rather use my magnetics than purchase those.

Has anyone used the Annie brand of mesh rollers?

ive been meaning to buy them.ive only seen them in local bss. they are much sturdier than the diane

 

[Angelicus]

I love setting my hair but I wish my hair was even. I am debating on a cut. I am using smaller rollers today because I am trying to hide my length.

 

[Curlybeauty]

I wish I would have set my hair today...

Oh well...next week I will

 

[Miss*Tress]

How are these rollersets with the french mesh rollers turning out. I just received mines from macherie this week and I'm scared to try them.. I've read mixed reviews. I want the smooth results from magnetics with the faster drying time of mesh.... what is your review of these rollers.

The curls do have very slight ridges, however they disappear completely as soon as I brush or comb the curls out.

If you don't have enough long pins, you can use the same short duckbill clips for magnetic rollers to hold the mesh ones. I use clips in the rows closest to my face and nape. Also one pin can hold two rollers. I pin the first roller; when the second roller is in place I put the second pin through both rollers and remove the first pin from the first roller.

 

[Ltown]

YES!!! I totally agree. I picked up a box of the Diane brand at bss the other day. Man..those pins are like half the size of the french pins. I don't know why they package them with only 10 pins to each pack of 12 rollers. You may have a point about needing 2 packs. I think if i had 6 more I'd be set. I will most likely buy another set...later this month.

In the meantime I will make what I have WORK! Also when I run out of the longer pins I will try using the long black open hair pins that Macherie suggested in her video. I have a whole pack of those that I don't use.

On a side note: I have also been looking for the purple (Annie brand) mesh rollers Macherie used in her video. I only see the Diane brand and they are too FLIMSY imo. I'd rather use my magnetics than purchase those.

Has anyone used the Annie brand of mesh rollers?

Thanks! I bought two packs but I doubt I will need that much. Those rollers are huge so one pack would probably be all my head could take! Plus they're pretty heavy... I wish I had more of those long mesh roller pins... I haven't seen those pins anywhere!

blackberry815, and Sunshine_One, Those rollers are big and sturdy thanks sunshine_one. Great investment. I had mesh rollers yearsago and they used to sell the wire pins don't know why they sellthose plastics one waste of money and time.