**Rollersetting 2012 Challenge**

[divachyk]

Used my Pibbs for the 1st time. Tried my best to hang in there at 70 degrees but it simply got too hot. I was able to withstand it for 30 mins and then I decreased the temp to 60 degrees and then eventually to 50 degrees. I stayed under for 1 hour and ran to the bathroom to check my set.

I always start checking the rollers in the back because 's they take the longest to dry. The rollers were completely dry! I was like yay for that! What I failed to remember is the Pibbs is an upward air flow dryer unlike my previous downward air flow dryer. The crown area was slightly damp. Ugh! It was too late to redeem because the other rollers were already down. I'll get it right next time around. My set will still look okay but will be a bit puffy since I didn't let them curls dry completely.

 

[winona]

divachyk

You didn't ask me but I usually dry at 45 with my sets and it takes me about 45min-1hr.

 

[Aggie]

I am not a rollersetter but I will be watching you ladies from the sidelines. I only have about 4 inches of hair on my head and won't be rollersetting maybe until I my hair is around 12 inches or longer.

In the mean time, I could learn a lot from your methods and products in this challenge. For example, I knew nothing about mesh rollers until I started lurking in here.

 

[divachyk]

Thank you winona! I'll take input from anyone. I didn't know you had a Pibbs. My bad for overlooking you girly.

 

[Tee]

Thank you @winona! I'll take input from anyone. I didn't know you had a Pibbs. My bad for overlooking you girly.

Sorry I am just seeing this. I use 50 on the Pibbs. That bad boy doesnt play!! **Love your bun.** divachyk

 

[bebezazueta]

TeeSGee wow! And you airdried? It looks so smooth, shiny & soft! Also I see no dents from the ponytails. I'm indeed impressed. Your set came out lovely.

 

[TeeSGee]

@TeeSGee wow! And you airdried? It looks so smooth, shiny & soft! Also I see no dents from the ponytails. I'm indeed impressed. Your set came out lovely.

Thank u.. means a lot coming from u bebezazueta

 

[IMFOCSD]

I ladies, you all have lovely hair. I have been following this thread and i finally did a rollerset but it was on flatironed hair and i reroll every night w/flexi rods after applying my moisturizer...i love it which is a first for me lol..next time i will try it on wet hair.

I would love to post pics but i don't know how to post pics from my phone..does anyone know how? TIA

 

[Dominga11]

whether i use end papers or not i still break hair pushin in the pins. I angle them opposite to the way i rolled. Idk if that makes a difference.

Idk about moisture/protien levels honestly but when i set my hair like i desribed earlier i dont hear hair snapping and there is barley any hair in the sink.

Thanks for the pics. I am going to give your method a try. I like how you pinned your roller set! I've rolled my hair the same way forever, so I am excited to test this out.

 

[Dominga11]

Dominga11 Can u describe what u mean by inserting them on an angle? Also are u using the french mesg rollers?

Some people try to stick pins straight in and then drag the pins up through the hair. I insert the pin inside one end of the roller, angle the roller toward the contour of my head and the push through on the other side. I never use a mirror and I am getting so inspired by the awesome pics here. I'm so happy I joined.

 

[IMFOCSD]

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[blackberry815]

Some people try to stick pins straight in and then drag the pins up through the hair. I insert the pin inside one end of the roller, angle the roller toward the contour of my head and the push through on the other side. I never use a mirror and I am getting so inspired by the awesome pics here. I'm so happy I joined.

Thanks so much!!

 

[crlsweetie912]

LOVING my rod set with the africa's best. I thought it was a bit firm at first, but it rained here and the curls loosened a bit without being frizzy or poufy, and now it's perfect (well it was, except I had to stand outside in the rain to get a hotshot after my battery died....)
here are pics of it yesterday. I re-rolled tonight....

 

[divachyk]

Tee, thank you.

 

[Napp]

Napp I see you have the yellow plastic mesh rollers. I have those too! Love love your curls. You are getting very skilled lady

thanks

crlsweetie912 lookin good!

i really like the silky set. latley ive been mixing it with my vitale thickening lotion and i get a perfect set every timeill post pics when i can

 

[questionable]

Love the curls crlsweetie912...very nice.

 

[crlsweetie912]

Thanks everyone for the compliments......I have GOT to get a new dryer......I'm can't pick one. UGH! I really want the one from salons r us, but I can't afford it right now...

 

[Evolving78]

i need a new dryer as well, so i am just going to stick to airdrying, unless i am in a hurry.

 

[Evolving78]

i wanna try a flexi rod set. i have done them on myself before, but i wanna use bigger rods (the grey ones) and i don't want to do a million sections. it is better to part the hair in sections, so it will be easier to grab and roll? i wonder will it be a waste for me to do a flexi set, since i will just put my hair up in the back anyway?

 

[naturalagain2]

^^^The last flexi rod set I did I parted my hair in 4 sections and it was so much faster than my usual way. Matter of fact, I started doing it with all kinds of rollers and sectioning in 4 has help me speed up the rolling process.

 

[topnotch1010]

@Tee and @topnotch1010, what temp on your Pibbs do you use for roller setting?

Heeeey ladies! Its been a little busy around here so I haven't been on the board for a few days.

divachyk I dry at around 45-50 deg. That thing gets soooo hot! I can't take it any higher than that. You're going to really enjoy it, I promise!


Sent from Topnotch1010's Samsung Galaxy Tablet using LHCF

 

[naturalagain2]

@crlsweetie912 - Your hair is pretty! When you re-rolled your hair did you use anymore products?


S/N -I'm under the dryer now. I hate when I start late to roller set. I may have to sleep in these tonight.

 

[crlsweetie912]

@crlsweetie912 - Your hair is pretty! When you re-rolled your hair did you use anymore products?


S/N -I'm under the dryer now. I hate when I start late to roller set. I may have to sleep in these tonight.

naturalagain2
I did use the Africa's best again.....I would not do it that way anymore, it was dull and less bouncy......I think I would just use a little water to re-wet it.....

 

[naturalagain2]

^^Thanks! I will try a little water later this week before I re-roll so my hair will be fresh for the weekend.
Here's my roller set for today....

I flat iron the roots this morning

 

[Evolving78]

i haven't done the flexi rods. i will roll my hair tonight with the red and purple so i can just bun it for the next couple of days.

edit. i ran out to get some more bigger rollers and they were the wrong size. Annie magnetic rollers are different from Diane. my purple rollers are the size of Diane's red rollers. i went to get more purple(that size) and they didn't have them anymore. they changed the color to orange, but my eyes thought they were bigger than the purple. i could just go back up there, but i don't feel like dragging Frick and ***** out with me again.

sorry about my rant.

how do you ladies store your rollers? i have mine in a huge bag, no type of order. i thought about getting storage containers for each color or size, but that would require using up more space.

 

[crlsweetie912]

i haven't done the flexi rods. i will roll my hair tonight with the red and purple so i can just bun it for the next couple of days.

edit. i ran out to get some more bigger rollers and they were the wrong size. Annie magnetic rollers are different from Diane. my purple rollers are the size of Diane's red rollers. i went to get more purple(that size) and they didn't have them anymore. they changed the color to orange, but my eyes thought they were bigger than the purple. i could just go back up there, but i don't feel like dragging Frick and ***** out with me again.

sorry about my rant.

how do you ladies store your rollers? i have mine in a huge bag, no type of order. i thought about getting storage containers for each color or size, but that would require using up more space.

Don't laugh...
But I have probably more rollers than a salon.....I have one of the big plastic bags that you get when you buy a comforter set, and I have all of my rollers in that organized by size/color/type. I used the gallon ziploc bags from the dollar store......I love it....I just toss it in the top of the closet.
and I have one bag with my clips/pins/and end papers.

 

[crlsweetie912]

My curls got me "weave" checked today!

 

[Evolving78]

Don't laugh...
But I have probably more rollers than a salon.....I have one of the big plastic bags that you get when you buy a comforter set, and I have all of my rollers in that organized by size/color/type. I used the gallon ziploc bags from the dollar store......I love it....I just toss it in the top of the closet.
and I have one bag with my clips/pins/and end papers.

my bag is that size! i got another bag with perm rods and another bag with flexi rods. i used to try to keep all of my clips together, but i just toss them in the bag when i take the rollers out. i just bought some more clips today!

 

[sajjy]

i have to discontinue this challenge. roller setting has caused me to have major breakage... it maybe too much manipulation for my thin fine hair :/ but i'll check in every now to cheer you ladies on, happy healthy growing!

 

[Evolving78]

sajjy

oh i am sorry to hear that! was it the combing or the tension from the rollers causing breakage? what method were you using? were you using a setting lotion? sometimes, they can cause dryness. i don't use it unless i want the curls to have hold without combing them out. i usually roll with a leave-in and serum. i use water if my hair starts to dry during the setting process.

i have to discontinue this challenge. roller setting has caused me to have major breakage... it maybe too much manipulation for my thin fine hair :/ but i'll check in every now to cheer you ladies on, happy healthy growing!