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

My husband pissed me off so bad... I asked him to help me tilt my portable dryer, it has a tilt lever and he just gave up because he didn't know how and didn't give a sh*t and then wonders why I'm pissed at him after, I mean he was clueless :rolleyes:. I need to get this thing tilted before Friday lol. For the life of me I don't know how to make the hood stay tilted, anyone know? It's an Gold n' Hot 1400, this exact one. I lost the instructions when I moved a few mths ago :(. It sucks when a man can't help with such a simple mechanical thing :nono: lol.
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I'm thinking if I tilt it upwards just right it will dry the back but as it is it won't dry the lower back at all!!
 
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SerenavanderWoodsen - sorry about the mishap. I'm unsure how to tilt it but a few suggestions would be 1) do a google search for the manual - often times you can find the manual 2) contact the vendor where you purchased to inquire; or any vendor that sells the item if it's still sold 3) check youtube to see if any vids are posted on how-to tilt the hood.
 
sylver2 - thank you for the input. I always roll two rollers per pony. I will try one roller per pony next time to see if I like those results better. Also, why did you cut your hair if you don't mind me asking.

Your hair is absolutely stunning either way.
 
^didn't like my ends, also just wanted a nice blunt cut straight across for once. i cut it the day after i took the pic in my avi.
 
Up to my 3rd rollerset ever. Much better than the second but still not as good as my first. Using the metal clips rather than snap on pieces has been very tricky for me. I keep finding that the metal clips are catching hair that isn't even on the roller, it is so annoying!! I need to get some better clips. I have such issues with parting off my hair. I think my hair is very densely packed or something which doesn't help the problem. Plus my roots are fuzzy. I will need to gain more experience with the parting, for me that's at least half the battle.

I also realized that my cheap Gold n Hot 1400 dryer is wonderful and dried my hair in less than an hr, I just wasn't sitting properly under it before. It doesn't need to be tilted after all. It also does not burn me at all. I put a towel over it to keep the hot air in and I think that helped. The entire back was fully dry :D. My hair was fully dry in probably 40 minutes or less ( I have porous, fast drying hair anyway).
 
I'm going to re try roller setting again to replace blow drying. If anything, it is a healthier way to get close to straitening my hair.
 
I have a hot tools standing dryer that used to work great for rollersetting, but has started acting up. It now makes a loud obnoxious screeching sound when I turn it on. Anyone have a similar issue with their hair dryer?

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I just did another partial dry run. I'm really dedicated to this lol.

I realized my HUGE error. I wasn't parting my main sections off properly nor was I securing them properly. I was just kind parting as I went along. I need to part off the main quadrants and secure them away lol, I can't believe I wasn't doing that. This was causing my metal clips to catch hairs uninvolved in the section I was rolling to get caught. It also made it almost impossible to get my whole head since I was going haphazardly some rollers wouldn't fit in the back I forsee my next rollerset to be much easier than the previous ones. Cutting corners only make things harder, I should know that by now lol. I guess I was being lazy by not carefully securing sections away.
 
Just got the 80 pack of the metal cips with extra long pockets from Sallys. They're on sale online too. These are the ones that MsKibibi uses. I'm such a fool for buying all those separate packs of 12 of the ones that don't work as well at like 2.79 a pack when I can get 80 of the good ones for 5 something and online they're one sale :( I opened most of them too so I can't return those.
http://www.sallybeauty.com/Metal-Clips/SBS-292509,default,pd.html
 
bebezazueta said:
Rocky91 will there be a 2012 rollersetting challenge?

Also for all of you rollersetting divas, what do you prefer? Lacio Lacio or Salerm 21?

TIA!
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Sitting here under the dryer as I type on my phone. I think I may prefer Salem to lacio lacio but they both work well- my sets usually turn out a bit more moisturized
 
bebezazueta, I got those red hard plastic mesh rollers you posted about. I used them for the second time yesterday and the pins are now completely bent out of shape. Do you have this problem, or do you use pins separate from the ones that came in the pack?

TIA
 
MACGlossChick yes the pins that came with the rollers are HIT. I bought nylrem roller pix-100 count for $2.99 at Sally's. Besides the pins, how did you like your set with the hard plastic mesh rollers?
 
I used to have Salerm21 used on me when I would visit a Dominican Salon but what exactly is it? I even had some myself to use as a leave in before flat ironing years ago. What does it do for rollersets. I recall it being a bit heavy.
 
bebezazueta said:
Rocky91 will there be a 2012 rollersetting challenge?

Also for all of you rollersetting divas, what do you prefer? Lacio Lacio or Salerm 21?

TIA!
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both of theese give me sub par results. The lacio lacio is too light for my hair. It doesnt make it easier to comb or feel like its doing anything for my hair unless i put in ALOT. the salerm is too heavy and leaves my hair dull and coated even when i use a pea sized amount .

My current favorite leave in is diluted razac leave in conditioner. It has been giving me lovley, shiny, smooth and consistent results. I also find my roots and hair get straighter with a liquidy leave in than a creamy one.


I am also texlaxed so that might make a difference. Lacio didnt do much for my natural hair either. Creamy leave ins tend to sit on my strands it seems.
 
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I've never used Salerm or Lacio. I'll file this away for a later time. I need to use up my other rollersetting products first.
 
MACGlossChick said:
bebezazueta, I got those red hard plastic mesh rollers you posted about. I used them for the second time yesterday and the pins are now completely bent out of shape. Do you have this problem, or do you use pins separate from the ones that came in the pack?

TIA
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i actually prefer the plastic pins that come with these rollers because i have not been able to find metal pins that are that long.i also like that they have a bit of give to them. I do not have bending issues with the plastic mesh rollers but i did notice some bending when i rolled really tightly with my regular mesh rollers. So if you like them try not to roll too tightly and put them at an angle just enough to get them taut but not diggin in your scalp. If they are digging, is too tight. HTH
 
I want to enter this challenge so bad, but I'm so lazy. :ohwell: I visit this thread every day for motivation. If I decide to do it, I'll post my results.
 
kblc06 said:
@mzteaze @candy626@SerenavanderWoodsen

I posted a rollerset tutorial album that may help you:
http://public.fotki.com/kblc06/new-hair-year-2-jan/wet-rollerset-tutor/

SalonsRUs has renamed its website and is selling their dryer for $129.99. They have great service and I really love this dryer :yep:. It's comparable to the Pibbs in that it has an upward circular airflow and dries hair fairly quickly with sleek results

http://lclbeauty.com/proddetail.php?prod=PRO-1028

Here's my normal routine:

Wash with Joico K-Pak Shampoo
-DC 2-3 hours (w/out heat) or 1 hour w/heat. I usually mix moisture and protein conditions for balance. Ex, Aussie 3 minute DC (for slip), Joico Moisture recovery (deep hydration), and Joico K-Pak Reconstructor (protein)
-After washing, I'll apply a dollop of leave-in (i.e. Cantu Shea butter) throughout my hair just to help it hold moisture
-I also sometimes apply Lacio Lacio or Salerm 21, Chi Silk Infusion, and water/setting lotion to each sectioned off piece of hair (per roller)

Tips:

-For naturals, you don't have to worry about using too much product unless you have very fine, silky hair (I don't :lol:). I like to saturate my hair with a blend of 1 or 2 heavy creamy moisturizers (cantu shea butter leave in, lacio lacio, or salerm 21), a serum, and very diluted setting lotion .

- Do not make your parts wider than the roller; as you roll, apply tension and push the hair falling off the sides of the roller towards the middle of the roller - if the parts aren't too wide, this won't be much of a problem.

-Keep hair very wet. Since my hair natural hair, it is very thready and spongy...it's not uncommon for me to have to spritz my hair a lot per section.

-Do NOT try to do a rollerset when you're tired- I promise you'll end up saying "Fcuk It" :nono:

-It is also easier to roll the perimeter sections (near the nape, sides, and front) going downwards, towards your skin, if that makes sense.
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Great tips. I think I will try to rollerset tomorrow using half mesh, half magnetic to compare results.
 
bebezazueta said:
MACGlossChick yes the pins that came with the rollers are HIT. I bought nylrem roller pix-100 count for $2.99 at Sally's. Besides the pins, how did you like your set with the hard plastic mesh rollers?
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bebezazueta- I have some Diane pins, they're a tight fit into those holes. Do the ones you have have square shaped heads? I think I have some of those around here.

Other than that, I really like these rollers! I'm glad you posted about them cause I wasn't so successful with magnetics. My sets were always a little wet, even after an hour and a half under my gold n hot. With these, I'm dry in 45 minutes. Plus, these rollers are easier to secure for me. When I first got a relaxer, I would set my hair at night with the blue and orange Diane rollers, so I already had experience with them.

If only I could get my hands on some Ethiopian rollers too...
 
MACGlossChick yes they have the square heads. I'm glad you liked them. Faster drying time and easily available sold me on these Diane plastic mesh rollers. it gives me a nice tight set

I love my French mesh for a looser curl.

Tell me more about these ethiopian rollers please


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