Rollersetting 2011! (Challenge, Tips, Techniques, etc.)
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Rocky91
NYE side boob.
I'd say before you flatiron.
and when you rollerset-try not to use as much product as you usually do. forego anything with hold like foam wraps or setting lotions, because it'll come out sticky after you flatiron.
i'd use just a serum and water to set, and then add a little bit of the spray before flatironing.
thank you! i just fold the papers in half around my ends, making sure to really smooth down the hair in the end paper first.
yodie
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I'm under the dryer right now.
@Rocky91, didn't try the flexi rods today.
My hair feels great. Yep, I'm feeling my hair while I'm under the dryer.
I pre-poo'd (that sounds so silly to me) with mixture of Hempseed oil, Vatikia Oil, Grapeseed oil and squirt of AOHSR condish.
Rinsed really well and washed with WEN Fig. Applied AO GPB for 5 mins (still in the shower) and followed up with Oyin's Honey Hemp. My hair was already soft, but Honey Hemp just made it feel WONDERFUL!
Applied Oyin Hair Dew as my leave in, Mizani Silkening Mousse and Mizani Foam Wrap.
Set my hair and it feels great. My roots set straighter/smoother this time.
Question for you ladies. I wear twist outs during the week. I don't comb my hair until wash day, but I manipulate my hair everyday because I section it with the pointed end of a rattail comb and then re-twist. I'm noticing that as I comb through each section before I set, I see some small curly ends in the sink. They look like O's. I don't have a lot of breakage, but do any of you get this? Is it good, bad?
Another note, some of my ends are straight. I still go to the salon. Now I get a set. Beforehand, I had a blowdry, press and a curl (UGH)! I was well on my way to being heat trained and my hair just can't take it. Thank God I started setting my hair.
@Rocky91, didn't try the flexi rods today.
My hair feels great. Yep, I'm feeling my hair while I'm under the dryer.
I pre-poo'd (that sounds so silly to me) with mixture of Hempseed oil, Vatikia Oil, Grapeseed oil and squirt of AOHSR condish.
Rinsed really well and washed with WEN Fig. Applied AO GPB for 5 mins (still in the shower) and followed up with Oyin's Honey Hemp. My hair was already soft, but Honey Hemp just made it feel WONDERFUL!
Applied Oyin Hair Dew as my leave in, Mizani Silkening Mousse and Mizani Foam Wrap.
Set my hair and it feels great. My roots set straighter/smoother this time.
Question for you ladies. I wear twist outs during the week. I don't comb my hair until wash day, but I manipulate my hair everyday because I section it with the pointed end of a rattail comb and then re-twist. I'm noticing that as I comb through each section before I set, I see some small curly ends in the sink. They look like O's. I don't have a lot of breakage, but do any of you get this? Is it good, bad?
Another note, some of my ends are straight. I still go to the salon. Now I get a set. Beforehand, I had a blowdry, press and a curl (UGH)! I was well on my way to being heat trained and my hair just can't take it. Thank God I started setting my hair.
Rocky91
NYE side boob.
yodie, can't wait to hear about how your hair comes out?
re: the small hairs in the end. I don't really see any hair leave my head. it sounds kinda weird, but breakage for me doesn't really happen, at least during daily styling. is there some way you could avoid retwisting? I don't like rebraiding or retwisting any set that i do, too much manipulation for my hair.
re: the small hairs in the end. I don't really see any hair leave my head. it sounds kinda weird, but breakage for me doesn't really happen, at least during daily styling. is there some way you could avoid retwisting? I don't like rebraiding or retwisting any set that i do, too much manipulation for my hair.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
I looking for a good leave-in combo for roller setting to generate soft results. I'm relaxed and have medium density strands. In the past I've used diluted lotta body with varying results. I want to use a product with consistent results.
What product suggestions do you recommend for a newbie roller setter? I notice many of you use a variety of different things.
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Chaosbutterfly...do you the three leave-ins all at the same time?
You mentioned in a previous post: For leave in, I use either Lacio Lacio, HE Long Term Relationship Leave-In, or Pureology Leave-In. Then I use a bit of Chi Silk Infusion, and a bit of castor oil.
danysedai - are you able to gauge how small of quantity of product you're using? What LI do you use?You mentioned in a previous post: detangle with wide tooth comb, use Leave in conditioner, spray bottle with some aphogee green tea,chi silk infusion and a bit of leave in, all in small quantities, top it off with water. fine tooth comb to smooth hair on roller.
Wildkat08 - the 5:1 is 5 parts water to 1 part lotta body? Are you results soft or kind of a hard hold?You mentioned in a previous post: still trying to get this down, but good 'ol stand by lotta body diluted like 5:1
Rocky91 - I have a bunch of questions for you ma'am...What type of holders do you use for your pony? Are the ends of your hair crunchy with using a flexi-rod? Does your hair dry quicker with this method? Does the roots get dry with no issues? What products are you using for your set?
What product suggestions do you recommend for a newbie roller setter? I notice many of you use a variety of different things.
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Chaosbutterfly...do you the three leave-ins all at the same time?
You mentioned in a previous post: For leave in, I use either Lacio Lacio, HE Long Term Relationship Leave-In, or Pureology Leave-In. Then I use a bit of Chi Silk Infusion, and a bit of castor oil.
danysedai - are you able to gauge how small of quantity of product you're using? What LI do you use?You mentioned in a previous post: detangle with wide tooth comb, use Leave in conditioner, spray bottle with some aphogee green tea,chi silk infusion and a bit of leave in, all in small quantities, top it off with water. fine tooth comb to smooth hair on roller.
Wildkat08 - the 5:1 is 5 parts water to 1 part lotta body? Are you results soft or kind of a hard hold?You mentioned in a previous post: still trying to get this down, but good 'ol stand by lotta body diluted like 5:1
Rocky91 - I have a bunch of questions for you ma'am...What type of holders do you use for your pony? Are the ends of your hair crunchy with using a flexi-rod? Does your hair dry quicker with this method? Does the roots get dry with no issues? What products are you using for your set?
LushLox
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divachyk you didn't ask me, but I use Pureology also (it is excellent on relaxed hair imo) it is light and weightless but yet provides good levels of moisture that I need. I then use some serum (Alfaparf) on my ends and I've recently discovered Keracare Foam Wrap, which helps give me soft silky curls with hold. I find that setting lotion ie Lottabody just doesn't really work for me. I have a horrible time trying to detangle regardless of how well I dilute it.
These are the steps I take from my final rinse:-
Apply one or two pumps of foam wrap to mid lengths and ends on very wet hair.
Apply Pureology to hair
Apply serum to the ends and excess on the rest of my hair.
Rollerset and dry
This method is giving me lovely curls and the smoothness lasts to my next wash.
These are the steps I take from my final rinse:-
Apply one or two pumps of foam wrap to mid lengths and ends on very wet hair.
Apply Pureology to hair
Apply serum to the ends and excess on the rest of my hair.
Rollerset and dry
This method is giving me lovely curls and the smoothness lasts to my next wash.
Rocky91
NYE side boob.
divachyk-more than happy to answer, hun.
I use the Goody ouchless bands.
no, they're not crunchy due to a combo of my moisturizing leave-in, and the end paper that protects them from the dryer heat.
i wouldn't say that it dries quicker with the ponies, it actually might take longer. but it's faster to do. i don't mind the wait, because i study while under the dryer.
the roots do get dry, but even if they're a bit damp, i flatiron them with no issues.
I use Garnier Sleek and Shine Leave-in and Keracare Foam wrap. i keep my hair damp with a spray bottle filled with just water.
Chaosbutterfly
Transition Over
divachyk, no, I just use one, depending on what my hair plans are for that week.
If I know I'm going to bun the whole week, I just go with the Herbal Essences. It's kind of rich, so it sabotages my swang, but I like how it works and smells nice.
If I'm going to straighten my roots and need lightweight hair, I go with either the Lacio Lacio or Pureology, depending on whichever one is closest to where I'm sitting.
I do use the castor oil and Chi Silk Infusion every time though.
hth.
If I know I'm going to bun the whole week, I just go with the Herbal Essences. It's kind of rich, so it sabotages my swang, but I like how it works and smells nice.
If I'm going to straighten my roots and need lightweight hair, I go with either the Lacio Lacio or Pureology, depending on whichever one is closest to where I'm sitting.
I do use the castor oil and Chi Silk Infusion every time though.
hth.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
Thanks Rocky91!! I have pony roller set in the past but with rollers not flexis. Sounds like the technique used with each - flexi or roller - is quite similar.
LushLox - thank you so much for chiming in. I'm glad you answered. I have heard of Pureology and see that many use this for roller setting. Can you let me know the exact name of this product. Is it available at Ulta?
I have some Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Serum. Is this what you have?
I googled the KeraCare and came up with results for regular hold and extra hold. Which are you using?
LushLox - thank you so much for chiming in. I'm glad you answered. I have heard of Pureology and see that many use this for roller setting. Can you let me know the exact name of this product. Is it available at Ulta?
I have some Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Serum. Is this what you have?
I googled the KeraCare and came up with results for regular hold and extra hold. Which are you using?
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
Chaosbutterfly - thank you. I have HE LTR, jbco and Chi Silk Infusion in my stash. I will make a note of this combo and give it a try. Do you spritz with water at any point throughout or do these prods provide enough saturation.
LushLox
Well-Known Member
@divachyk
This is what I use
And the Semi Di Lino what you posted is what I use also. Just re your question, yes it's important that you keep the hair very wet as you are rollersetting. I personally don't really do this as I can set my hair quite quickly and it's still quite wet when I finish.
Happy rollersetting - do come back and post pics!
ETA: Forgot to say that I use the regular Keracare Foam Wrap.
This is what I use
And the Semi Di Lino what you posted is what I use also. Just re your question, yes it's important that you keep the hair very wet as you are rollersetting. I personally don't really do this as I can set my hair quite quickly and it's still quite wet when I finish.
Happy rollersetting - do come back and post pics!
ETA: Forgot to say that I use the regular Keracare Foam Wrap.
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danysedai
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Chaosbutterfly
Transition Over
divachyk, I spritz my hair right before I roll it. Or if I just feel lazy and don't want to get the spritz bottle, I'll dip the roller in a bowl of water right before I put my hair on it.
I don't think it would be good to saturate the hair with the products, because I feel like your hair would come out limp and greasy. And it would take forever to dry.
mzteaze
Pilates and Yoga Kinda Gal
Now at a cross roads, I need a better dryer as my dryer is not powerful enough to pull off a rollerset with longer hair. Sitting there for 2 hours is not the goal.
Also, thinking mesh rollers will work better. Who uses mesh rollers? any tips?
Also who has natural hair that rollersets? Do you have any special tips or products?
Also, thinking mesh rollers will work better. Who uses mesh rollers? any tips?
Also who has natural hair that rollersets? Do you have any special tips or products?
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allmundjoi
New Member
How did I miss this thread?! Woo hoo! I am rooting for y'all and getting tips as well. Thanks ladies!
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Rocky91
NYE side boob.
MzTease
Hey there!
I can't speak on mesh rollers, cause i've never used them.
I'm natural, 4a/b. My tips:
Using a leave-in with cones makes comb-through easier.
a seamless fine tooth comb saves me so much hair.
foam wrap is essential for a smooth set.
can't think of anything else right now, but if you have any specific questions, let me know.
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blackberry815
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Any of you ladies able to moisturize and seal without having ur sets go flat. I like light and bouncy hair but I also want it well moisturized and sealed too...any tips? I have fine strands so thoroughly moisturized and sealed for me usually equals flat with no body or bounce.... I usually have to do dime sizes to keep the bounce but I feel like my hair needs more..especially as I get further away from a fresh relaxer.
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divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
mzteaze - Thanks, I did notice that. They were out of the samples, plus Ulta has a 60 day (I think) return policy even if you've used the product. I've returned used items before with no issue. I had a 20% coupon, so taking all those factors into consideration, I took the plunge. Trust, it's going right back to the store if I don't like it.
LushLox
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divachyk I apply about two pumps to my whole head, I don't apply the leave in to each lock of hair otherwise I'll end up with limp greasy hair, you need to be quite light-handed to ensure you have a light and bouncy set.
It is expensive yes, but it's a quality product that I will always have it in my arsenal. It's quite economical too as my tub has lasted me a year I believe, and I still have a lot left.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
LushLox
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Yes, I apply each product to my whole head. It doesn't seem like much but it's sufficient for my fine relaxed hair and my results are always consistent.
Some ladies may part their hair, in say the mohawk and apply their leave ins to each of those sections (3). That might be a better system if your hair is thicker.
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