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

[candy626]

a previous FOTM did this

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/blog.php?b=22928

i would do it too because by day 4 my scalp starts to itch like mad and my hair starts to act a fool.im thinking i will wear a rollerset for 4 days and then do a braid out until its time to set again

Thanks for the link! My hair also feels icky by day 4, I think I will just alternate rollersetting with wigging and protective styles. I know I'm going to be too lazy to rollerset twice a week anyway

 

[Napp]

this weeks rollerset was a bust! i ended up flat ironing. my hair is ridiculously poofy and i see alot of breakage. i think i will stick to flexi rods until i can get a touchup + corrective

 

[candy626]

Same thing happened to me. I tried to rollerset with magnetic rollers and roller pins. Part of my hair came out ok and part of it didn't. The rollers I used were too large to fit under my portable hood dryer so alot of my hair wasn't fully dry. I didn't feel like blowing drying or flat ironing so I just decided to wear a wig for the day.

I think I'm gonna give rollersetting and flat ironing a rest for awhile.

 

[SerenavanderWoodsen]

this weeks rollerset was a bust! i ended up flat ironing. my hair is ridiculously poofy and i see alot of breakage. i think i will stick to flexi rods until i can get a touchup + corrective

aaaaw, Napp, what went wrong? Was it dry when the rollers came out?

 

[SerenavanderWoodsen]

Same thing happened to me. I tried to rollerset with magnetic rollers and roller pins. Part of my hair came out ok and part of it didn't. The rollers I used were too large to fit under my portable hood dryer so alot of my hair wasn't fully dry. I didn't feel like blowing drying or flat ironing so I just decided to wear a wig for the day.

I think I'm gonna give rollersetting and flat ironing a rest for awhile.

Don't be discouraged because the hair did not dry! That's the dryers's fault for not being large enough. Try smaller rollers next time but don't give up on rollersetting!
You've scared me from using my grey rollers at all now. I may just stick with the 1 3/4 rollers I have because I know they at least fit under my dryer. They almost didn't fit. I may need a larger dryer soon.

 

[SerenavanderWoodsen]

Matter of fact I'm going to do a haphazard dry run rollerset before Sunday night just to see if my 2 inch rollers will fit underneath my tabletop dryer lol.

 

[Evolving78]

i think i am trying doing it every four days. my scalp starts to itch and i start getting heavy hand with moisturizing and sealing. my routine is similar to that^^^^ FOTM!

i'm sitting under the portable, flatable dryer now. i usually like to airdry, but i gotta go to work this morning. i think i will use some larger rollers for a more straighter look once i get my touchup.

 

[candy626]

Don't be discouraged because the hair did not dry! That's the dryers's fault for not being large enough. Try smaller rollers next time but don't give up on rollersetting!
You've scared me from using my grey rollers at all now. I may just stick with the 1 3/4 rollers I have because I know they at least fit under my dryer. They almost didn't fit. I may need a larger dryer soon.

Normally I used some 50mm mesh rollers (close to 2 inches) without any issues.

I really wanted to try and master magnetic rollers so I used a mixture of
the grey and black rollers (2.5 inch rollers). The black rollers were way too large. I think if I had used all grey it would have worked muuuch better.

Anyhoo, I think you will be fine using the grey rollers

 

[Napp]

aaaaw, Napp, what went wrong? Was it dry when the rollers came out?

a few things. Some parts werent dry and i used too much foam wrap. It made my hair (ng an all) so slick which i could never get it to do before. Plus the leave in i used made my hair feel so dry(hawaiian silky14 in 1) some parts felt like they were starting to matt so i put some salerm 21 leave in. Then my hair looked dull but it felt a bit better. So i decided to put more foam wrap to make it feel smooth and silky again.

My results were really stiff curls. even though i really tried to pull the rollers taut and pins were digging into my scalp i still end up with very crinkly roots! The only place i didnt was where i used the red plastic mesh roller. It takes me too long to rollerset traditionally for crappy results! I have over and inch of ng/underprocessed hair and it just looked BAD. I couldnt just leave the roots like that. If im gonna have to use heat i rather ponytail rollerset and flat iron the roots.i dont think i can do the mohawk past an inch of NG with no heat. I also wish my dryer got hotter....

 

[yora88]

I'm just now getting into rollersetting and so far I love it! Flexi rods make the process so much easier! I have a question though, do you ladies still moisturize and seal (and if so how often?) and does anyone know of a moisturizing setting lotion (is that even possible?) TIA!

 

[TeeSGee]

@LushLox - thank you. I placed an order last night. Thought I PMd you back but guess not (my bad). I was unable to locate the 6520. Actually called the company and they didn't have record of that comb. Perhaps does it look like the 6450?

Anyway, the 6450 is out of stock and I will purchase it later. Last night I purchased....

1975

jumbo rake

13620

divachyk can u plz tell which combs u ended up getting and how ur liking them in terms of detangling/brkg . Iwanna get the rat tail and Jumbo rake, is it worth it? thnx in advance.

 

[divachyk]

TeeSGee - I purchased all 4 pictured.

Jumbo Rake - use it every time I comb - be it wet or dry. I'm relaxed and it is my go to comb no matter if I'm freshly TUd or 12 weeks post.
Dry Hair - it's large teeth glides nicely throughout the hair and doesn't cause breakage.
Wet Hair - Use as 1st pass comb. It glides through the hair nicely but the teeth are so large that it doesn't detangle my hair 100%. Little to no breakage.

1975 - wet hair only. Second pass comb. Little to no breakage if used carefully. What I've experienced is that it will cause breakage if I rush through the hair when using this comb. To avoid this, I use small sections and comb through gently and slowly.

6450 - have not used but it's for wet hair only. Third pass comb for smoothing the strand for roller setting. I just received this comb last week because it was out of stock when I placed my original order. I will use it tomorrow to roller set my hair so I will update you after using it.

13620 - dry hair only a second pass comb if I need to smooth the strands more than the jumbo rake can provide.

 

[SerenavanderWoodsen]

Anyone else rollerset with no setting lotion at all? I just use serum and a bit of leave in conditioner and it works fine, no stiffness at all, just silkiness, softer than with the flat iron.

 

[divachyk]

SerenavanderWoodsen - Once upon a time I rollerset with water only as per the Macherie technqiue. I had great results but as I learned more about hair care I opted for a leave in.

 

[TeeSGee]

@TeeSGee - I purchased all 4 pictured.

Jumbo Rake - use it every time I comb - be it wet or dry. I'm relaxed and it is my go to comb no matter if I'm freshly TUd or 12 weeks post.
Dry Hair - it's large teeth glides nicely throughout the hair and doesn't cause breakage.
Wet Hair - Use as 1st pass comb. It glides through the hair nicely but the teeth are so large that it doesn't detangle my hair 100%. Little to no breakage.

1975 - wet hair only. Second pass comb. Little to no breakage if used carefully. What I've experienced is that it will cause breakage if I rush through the hair when using this comb. To avoid this, I use small sections and comb through gently and slowly.

6450 - have not used but it's for wet hair only. Third pass comb for smoothing the strand for roller setting. I just received this comb last week because it was out of stock when I placed my original order. I will use it tomorrow to roller set my hair so I will update you after using it.

13620 - dry hair only a second pass comb if I need to smooth the strands more than the jumbo rake can provide.

divachyk thanks so much for such a thorough review on each comb this helped a ton.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I am currently leaving this challenge. I can't do this without using heat.

 

[divachyk]

DDTexlaxed - I dry using a hooded dryer. Are you attempting air drying with your sets?

 

[DDTexlaxed]

@DDTexlaxed - I dry using a hooded dryer. Are you attempting air drying with your sets?

No. I also use a hooded dryer. I have been straitening my hair too much. I am a little heat damaged because of it. I don't have the hair type that straitens with the roller set. My hair looks like it was lightly blow dried after a roller set. I will use this method in the future when my hair gets longer to stretch my hair for a ponytail. BTW, I use mesh rollers. They have so far gotten my hair the most strait. I used alcohol free mousse to help hold the curls. It just looked like I did a light blow out.

 

[Evolving78]

i'm diggin the satin sponge rollers. i guess i can still just wash/dc once a week.

 

[Rocky91]

I'm just now getting into rollersetting and so far I love it! Flexi rods make the process so much easier! I have a question though, do you ladies still moisturize and seal (and if so how often?) and does anyone know of a moisturizing setting lotion (is that even possible?) TIA!

metamorphose88, Yes, if my hair feels dry, I lightly apply moisturizer. I'm not that into sealing, but there's no reason why you couldn't.
Keracare Foam wrap and Elasta QP foam wrap are both non-drying-but I find it's all about the correct amount. You'll have to experiment, but I've found that 1 small pump for each half of my head yields a firm enough hold, but still soft and moisturized.

Anyone else rollerset with no setting lotion at all? I just use serum and a bit of leave in conditioner and it works fine, no stiffness at all, just silkiness, softer than with the flat iron.

I've done it and it works ok. But for my hair type (4a/b) the hair gets much silkier and wraps around the roller better with some foam wrap.

 

[Napp]

yes the elasta qp design foam makes my hair feel very silky! i never seen my hair get so smooth on a roller. used way to much but its a keeper in my setting regimen from now on.


Im looking for a new leave in. any suggestions? im thinking of going back to an old staple: Africa best liquid hair mayo

 

[Embyra]

No. I also use a hooded dryer. I have been straitening my hair too much. I am a little heat damaged because of it.

I didnt know you could get heat damage from using a hooded dryer

 

[SerenavanderWoodsen]

I didnt know you could get heat damage from using a hooded dryer

I think she's saying she straightened after the rollersets because the rollersets were not straightening the hair enough not that the rollersetting itself was causing heat damage.

 

[divachyk]

No. I also use a hooded dryer. I have been straitening my hair too much. I am a little heat damaged because of it. I don't have the hair type that straitens with the roller set. My hair looks like it was lightly blow dried after a roller set. I will use this method in the future when my hair gets longer to stretch my hair for a ponytail. BTW, I use mesh rollers. They have so far gotten my hair the most strait. I used alcohol free mousse to help hold the curls. It just looked like I did a light blow out.

DDTexlaxed - I'm relaxed, thus I'm unsure of what suggestions would help you get a straighter look as a natural. Perhaps someone can chime in to provide you with some assistance.

I didnt know you could get heat damage from using a hooded dryer

I think she's saying she straightened after the rollersets because the rollersets were not straightening the hair enough not that the rollersetting itself was causing heat damage.

Embyra and SerenavanderWoodsen - I agree with Serana on what I think DD is saying.

 

[Embyra]

DDTexlaxed - I'm relaxed, thus I'm unsure of what suggestions would help you get a straighter look as a natural. Perhaps someone can chime in to provide you with some assistance.





Embyra and SerenavanderWoodsen - I agree with Serana on what I think DD is saying.

ahhhh i see thanks ladies

 

[pookaloo83]

I didnt know you could get heat damage from using a hooded dryer

Well you could have answered my question upthread when I asked if you could get heat damage from rollersetting often by the hooded dryer. Everyone just skipped right on past my post. I see ya'll!

 

[divachyk]

pookaloo83 - my bad Pook. I didn't see your message and my mentions are not working half the time. I have heard majority say no, it's indirect heat, thus no heat damage. Contrary to that, I had a stylist tell me that rollersetting without any protectant might cause issues during the era of when I was setting with water only. I don't know that correct answer but I'm going out on a limb and saying no to can heat damage occur with indirect heat / hooded dryer.

 

[H4irHappy]

yes the elasta qp design foam makes my hair feel very silky! i never seen my hair get so smooth on a roller. used way to much but its a keeper in my setting regimen from now on.


Im looking for a new leave in. any suggestions? im thinking of going back to an old staple: Africa best liquid hair mayo

Rusk Smoother Conditioner. I really like it, it instantly smooths and softens the hair.

And also for a cheapie, Silken Child Leave-In Detangler.

 

[H4irHappy]

Last week I decided to give rollersetting a rest and blow dried and flat ironed my hair. This week I'll be back to rollersetting.

 

[H4irHappy]

I'm just now getting into rollersetting and so far I love it! Flexi rods make the process so much easier! I have a question though, do you ladies still moisturize and seal (and if so how often?) and does anyone know of a moisturizing setting lotion (is that even possible?) TIA!

I just moisturize as needed. Sometimes I just use some coconut oil, sometime moisturizer and a little oil, but not too much product or the hair will become weighed down.

Anyone else rollerset with no setting lotion at all? I just use serum and a bit of leave in conditioner and it works fine, no stiffness at all, just silkiness, softer than with the flat iron.

I do the same.

SerenavanderWoodsen - Once upon a time I rollerset with water only as per the Macherie technqiue. I had great results but as I learned more about hair care I opted for a leave in.

I learned using just leave-in, serum, and water from her, before I always used setting lotion. I don't remember her ever not using some type of leave-in and serum when rollersetting with water.