Rollersetting 2011! (Challenge, Tips, Techniques, etc.)
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Rocky91
NYE side boob.
lol @ Diana Ross wig.Rocky91
Which foam wrap do you use?
My hair looks good for about 15 mins then it starting frizzing up, so it looks like a frizzy Diana Ross wig.erplexed
I use either Keracare foam wrap or Elasta QP. I think the Keracare has a softer hold and is a bit more moisturizing, but on the pricier side, so Elasta QP is a good alternative-I just use a bit more moisturizing leave-in when I use that one.
I'm not relaxed, but perhaps I can help.
I actually don't moisturize and seal nightly.
I just don't think my hair needs it. I deep condition well before I do my set, and add enough leave-in. My hair stays pretty moist throughout the week, but if my ends do feel a bit dry, I'll only add a little bit of serum or oil to them.
For me, once I started deep conditioning with a moisture rich DC, it eliminated the need to constantly moisturize.
I know you didn't ask me, but I try to avoid the roots as well. This is because I often flat-iron my roots, being natural, and I don't want to flat-iron foam wrap into my hair-it'll be sticky and stiff.
Rhetta
New Member
I think you're right. I've been working on getting better with my rollersets and keeping my hair on my head. By process of elimination, and after advice from Lushlox and Sunshine I figured it was too much protein. I am losing about 2/3 less hair than I did with my first couple of roller sets. My roller sets are coming out pretty good. I've also been on a crusade to keep my hair moisturized to counteract the protein overload. I shampooed with Hello Hydration, DC'd with Mane 'n Tail conditioner. Tho Mane 'n Tail wasn't my 1st choice (but protein was low on the list of ingredients so I thought it was ok).
I used a little Chi Silk Infusion and Jane Carter Leave In after DC. I set with Aphogee Style and Wrap mousse keeping my hair wet with a mix of water, a little Jane Carter Leave In and, a couple of teeny, tiny drops of Mane 'n Tail conditioner (I guess cause I was just making up stuff). I also used a teeny little drop of castor and tea tree oil on my ends as I rolled. Then spent a very long time under the dryer. I don't have pics so you'll have to trust me when I say that it came out nice. I don't comb it through 'cause I like the big loopy, bouncy curls. Whew, pretty hair is hard work!
I've checked out you guys' pics. Your hair is beautiful. When my hair grows up it wants to be like yours!
Honestly, you all have kept me from essentially snatching myself bald. And, every time I post on here, I kinda feel like the slow kid in the back of the class just trying to catch up but you all are so generous and full of grace. You guys rock!
Hi Ladies. Im back. =/ I love bunning but I can not for the life of me get it sleek enough to look presentable and my edges need a rest so I have decided to try either perm rods or flexis. Now Im on the prowl for a good leave in (Im leaning towards Silk Elements Creme) and good setting lotion (thinking Proclaim Olive Oil Wrap Foam but I want a tighter hold so I will see) Now I just have to practice rolling with whichever I choose; I dont want my curls in front to hang in my eyes like a bang I want them to go kinda towards the sides/back so I can put a headband on them. If I get the hang of it I will probably be a curly top for the rest of the year. Lord, let me go....Im rambling
danysedai
Well-Known Member
Expensive, but I use Kerastase Sublimateur Jour,it's a daily moisturizer and the only one I've found that doesn't weigh my hair down, does not make it wet and is very very light (and believe me I tried tons before spending money on this one). The SJ and its older sister the Noctogenist night serum are my HG duo for daily moisturizing.
mzteaze
Pilates and Yoga Kinda Gal
Ok...I will update this post as soon as I unroll my hair. This is the first rollerset with my new stand dryer. I also bought the next size up in magnetic rollers.
One thing I have noticed, my hair looks better after using the Keracare foam wrap, so perhaps it really was the products I was using.
ETA: So, I just unrolled my hair and yes it looks 10X better from the last attempt. Quite obviously I needed to use a real wrap product to help my rollerset. Last night I used:
Its a 10! Leave-In (just a few pumps per section)
Keracare Foam Wrap Lotion
just a little Lottabody Olive Oil Setting Lotion (diluted 4:1) as my hair dried before I could roll it up.
So now I need to work on either not using end papers or getting my ends nice and flat with them.
One thing I have noticed, my hair looks better after using the Keracare foam wrap, so perhaps it really was the products I was using.
ETA: So, I just unrolled my hair and yes it looks 10X better from the last attempt. Quite obviously I needed to use a real wrap product to help my rollerset. Last night I used:
Its a 10! Leave-In (just a few pumps per section)
Keracare Foam Wrap Lotion
just a little Lottabody Olive Oil Setting Lotion (diluted 4:1) as my hair dried before I could roll it up.
So now I need to work on either not using end papers or getting my ends nice and flat with them.
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VirGoViXxEn
New Member
i've been doing flexi sets after my weekly wash and DC. I maintain it by redoing it at night ( i use about 18 to 22 flexis). This is the best low maintenance style for me. Carol's Daughter Hair Balm and Honey Mimosa help keep my hair shiny with little frizz. I also apply a little HE LTR leave in on my ends while putting the flexi's in. I have noticed a major improvement with my ends with this product. I prefer the flexis b/c they dont snag my hair like the magnetic clips.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
How does one air dry their roller set? I always start with a goal of roller setting but end up air drying. I'm sure this is because I steam my DCners for about 45 mins so by the time I get to the roller setting vs. air dry decision, I opt for air dry because my tailbone is quite tired already and not in the mood for sitting for 1.5hrs to dry.
Rocky91
NYE side boob.
bumping this thread!!
anyone set their hair for the weekend??
I'm not doing too many rollersets during the summer, but I'm doing braid n curls on weekends and bunning during the week....however, I did just get a bomb wash and go today, so who knows??
the bottom line is i need to use that fine tooth comb on my ends at least once a week-definitely keeps the tangles and knots away for my hair.
another sidenote: I'm going to buy more of the snap on rollers for when I get back to setting. I did a test run with one or two rollers, and it'll result in much smoother hair than i get when I use regular magnetics. very exciting.
anyone set their hair for the weekend??
I'm not doing too many rollersets during the summer, but I'm doing braid n curls on weekends and bunning during the week....however, I did just get a bomb wash and go today, so who knows??
the bottom line is i need to use that fine tooth comb on my ends at least once a week-definitely keeps the tangles and knots away for my hair.
another sidenote: I'm going to buy more of the snap on rollers for when I get back to setting. I did a test run with one or two rollers, and it'll result in much smoother hair than i get when I use regular magnetics. very exciting.
mzteaze
Pilates and Yoga Kinda Gal
How'd it turn out? Any pics?
Which rollers did you use??
I didn't take pics. It turned out better than previous efforts. Clearly not as poofy but without the smooth results I am looking for. At least this time you can see some curl definition.
Is it impossible for a natural to get smooth straight results?
I used 1 3/4" rollers (snap ons).
I did my perm rod set. I love the results! I must perfect my technique though ie the roller placement, direction I roll the hair in, just minor stuff. I may change my roller size as well. Now lets see how I feel about it after the gym tonight lol. I pray it holds up.
Rocky91
NYE side boob.
It's totally not impossible!!
Here are some factors that totally turned my sets around:
-plenty of foam wrap-this smooths the hair around the roller and provides hold
-careful smoothing with a fine tooth comb-you want to make sure the hair is completely smooth! a leave-in with cones really helps
-keeping the hair very, very wet the entire time.
sounds good!
it should be just fine, especially if you used a holding product. my rod sets are pretty much unaffected by the gym.
Rocky91 This was my trial run; I used Silk Elements wrap mousse. I took some out too soon before crisply dry so idk if was that or the mousse not being strong enough.
Chrissy811
Well-Known Member
I was wondering, does it really make a difference in how you roll i.e. mowhawk vs. other placement of the rollers. I find it really hard to do the mohawk
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Rocky91
NYE side boob.
yep, i think it was them not being completely crisp and dry.Rocky91 This was my trial run; I used Silk Elements wrap mousse. I took some out too soon before crisply dry so idk if was that or the mousse not being strong enough.
if there's one thing i've learned from doing rollersets, it's have patience. it sucks to spend time and care rolling and then have the set not come out right because i just didn't sit under the dryer long enough.
PuddingPop
Well-Known Member
I was wondering, does it really make a difference in how you roll i.e. mowhawk vs. other placement of the rollers. I find it really hard to do the mohawk
Roller placement really doesn't make a difference at all, neither does straight parts. I too always had trouble with the mohawk so i started doing a different placement which was much easier for me and my curls still came out the same.
The only thing that really matters is the products you use, size of the sections and tension while rolling.
Ronnieaj
New Member
I would add one more thing to what matters: making sure you get all of your hair in the rollers! That's the reason I do mohawks, when I would try to freestyle I'd miss little strands of hair here and there. As long as you make sure hair isn't just out and about, I totally agree that placement and straightness of parts doesn't matter
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Chrissy811
Well-Known Member
I would add one more thing to what matters: making sure you get all of your hair in the rollers! That's the reason I do mohawks, when I would try to freestyle I'd miss little strands of hair here and there. As long as you make sure hair isn't just out and about, I totally agree that placement and straightness of parts doesn't matter
Thank you both for this, gonna try this tonight!
AlkalineSteam
Active Member
I would add one more thing to what matters: making sure you get all of your hair in the rollers! That's the reason I do mohawks, when I would try to freestyle I'd miss little strands of hair here and there. As long as you make sure hair isn't just out and about, I totally agree that placement and straightness of parts doesn't matter
I wanna add one more, one more thing. I find that if I'm hoping to maintain the curly set, the mohawk is easier to pincurl, because I know exactly where the individual sections are. If I'm roller / saran wrapping, it doesn't matter to me.
thebelleofelle
Active Member
just a question, has one flexi rod set their flat ironed hair???
I flat ironed my hair about a week ago and now I wanna try flexi rod set for (insert descriptive word) look...
any advice would be MARVELOUS
I flat ironed my hair about a week ago and now I wanna try flexi rod set for (insert descriptive word) look...
any advice would be MARVELOUS
Rocky91
NYE side boob.
thebelleofelle, yea I do that all the time. in fact, sometimes instead of wrapping I'll just throw four flexirods in there and call it a night.
the member shtow has a good video tutorial on this. if you go on her member profile, I think she has a link to it.
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