divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
topnotch1010, slow moving to avoid breakage and limited slip. I need to revisit the pages of this thread to see what products you use for setting.
**Rollersetting 2012 Challenge**
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divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
Found it @topnotch1010. That was quick. What's BB Foam wrap? You add serum before rolling?My hair goal for next year: Full BSL. My hair is cut in 100 different layers.
Products: I use BB Foam Wrap mixed with my "old faithful" Lottabody & water. 2:1:1 respectively. I use the turquoise magnetic rollers and a pibbs 514. If I want my hair "flat iron straight", I roll on red.
Technique: I roll up instead of down because I fullness at the roots would be too much for my already big hair. I roll very taunt in the mohawk pattern and silk wrap for 10 mins afterwards to get rid of some of the curl.
Like I said in my OP, I am triple processed: Relaxed, color blocked and highlighted within the color block. My hair can't take much heat without falling to the floor and after I crossed APL, the weight of the buns started to give me headaches. The health of my hair depends on rollersets w/the occasional braid/twist out.
Anyone else???
blackberry815
New Member
topnotch1010
Real Housewife of Houston
divachyk Yes, I add serum. After I towel dry, I add about a nickel size amount of serum to the hair for additional slip. It REALLY HELPS with detangling the hair while using a wide tooth comb.
BB is Bronner Brothers. Any foam wrap will do though. Mix 1:1:2 foam wrap, setting lotion (ex. lottabody), and water respectively. Adding more water will make the set softer while using less water will make it firmer. If I'm using flexirods, I will use less water because I want a firmer set that will last longer. With roller sets, I use more water so that it's softer and I'm able to comb through it better.
Does this make sense?
blackberry815 macherieamour's DVD
They've got it listed on Amazon for $100!!
That's ridiculous!
topnotch1010
Real Housewife of Houston
winona
Well-Known Member
[USER=74515 said:topnotch1010[/USER];15450749][USER=201322]divachyk[/USER] Yes, I add serum. After I towel dry, I add about a nickel size amount of serum to the hair for additional slip. It REALLY HELPS with detangling the hair while using a wide tooth comb.
BB is Bronner Brothers. Any foam wrap will do though. Mix 1:1:2 foam wrap, setting lotion (ex. lottabody), and water respectively. Adding more water will make the set softer while using less water will make it firmer. If I'm using flexirods, I will use less water because I want a firmer set that will last longer. With roller sets, I use more water so that it's softer and I'm able to comb through it better.
Does this make sense?
blackberry815 macherieamour's DVD
They've got it listed on Amazon for $100!!
That is ridiculous I purchased her roller setting DVD from her website
http://healthtexture.live.subhub.com/store
for $17.50. I swear this DVD is the sole reason why I am able to get flatter sets with the mohawk method.
blackberry815
New Member
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
My BFF loaned me her rollerset DVD well before I knew who the heck macherie was. I simply though, wow this lady has some beautiful hair. Didn't know she was a hair fave at that time.
@topnotch1010, thank you for the info and the compliments. I agree with @blackberry815, you make me want to have layers. Actually, I've always wanted layers but was too chicken to get them.
I like your idea of mixing these together in a water bottle. Right now I just use the products in a layered manner.
Taken from my blog...because I'm too lazy to rewrite
lol
I use: Keracare Foam Wrap, Pureology and Alfaparf Semi Di Lino serum.
I use two pumps of foam wrap, two pumps of pureology and several drops of serum. I apply the product to mid lengths and ends only. I stay away from applying product to the roots for a better set. After drying hair, I wrap my hair with saran wrap. Dry for 15 mins. Done.
@topnotch1010, thank you for the info and the compliments. I agree with @blackberry815, you make me want to have layers. Actually, I've always wanted layers but was too chicken to get them.
I like your idea of mixing these together in a water bottle. Right now I just use the products in a layered manner.
Taken from my blog...because I'm too lazy to rewrite
lol I use: Keracare Foam Wrap, Pureology and Alfaparf Semi Di Lino serum.
I use two pumps of foam wrap, two pumps of pureology and several drops of serum. I apply the product to mid lengths and ends only. I stay away from applying product to the roots for a better set. After drying hair, I wrap my hair with saran wrap. Dry for 15 mins. Done.
SerenavanderWoodsen
SkinnyMe
Wow, I wish I had that experience just so I could do it faster. Takes me close to an hour but I'm still learning. I've only been setting for around 6 months now, I think an hour is good especially for someone as handicapped when it comes to parting and stuff as me.@divachyk now you've gotta remember, I went to school for this and do it for a living!I rollerset hair everyday, a few times a day. You'll get better. What do you think is slowing you down?
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divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
Not pleased with this week's set. Tried a different product combo (lotta body) and results are less than desirable. Not happy. I didn't dilute it enough. I will have to re-do my hair because I hate hard hair. Plus, it is so hard I am getting some breakage with the slightest manipulation. Boooo!
I used 9 oz water
4 oz foam wrap
4 oz lotta body
How much more to dilute to get soft hair?
I used 9 oz water
4 oz foam wrap
4 oz lotta body
How much more to dilute to get soft hair?
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blackberry815
New Member
Ladies I rollerset this weekend and rolled upward (indentation) for all my rollers. I know this is good for getting flatter roots but my arms freakin hurt! lol how do I roll up without pain in my arms especially in the mohawk area. Maybe because my hair has gotten longer its harder to go up while setting my own head... For reference what I was doing before was rolling the mohawk down for the first 3 or 4 rollers and then rolling everything else upward. This time around I did everything upward including the mohawk. I also found that it took longer to set.... any tips??
topnotch1010 do you blow out your roots?
topnotch1010 do you blow out your roots?
gabulldawg
Well-Known Member
I've been slacking on my rollerets, but I intend to get back on it this week. I'm going to try the setting lotion again now that I've got a touch up. I had some shedding last time and don't know if it was due to the lotion or my hair.
candy626
New Member
I definitely will be going back to rollersetting. I tried blow drying my hair last week and my hair was so parched and damaged looking. There's just no comparison to how much healthier my hair feels from rollersetting, though it is slightly time consuming. In the end it's worth it.
topnotch1010
Real Housewife of Houston
I don't. I just roll them tight and if it's still a little puffy, I flat iron them (rare).
topnotch1010
Real Housewife of Houston
I'm so sorry you had this experience. Cut the two 4 oz portions to 2 oz and see how that works out. It should be really soft.
SerenavanderWoodsen
SkinnyMe
Just got my 2.5 inch rollers today 
. They are HUGE even compared to the 2 inchers. I'll be trying them out later on, kind of intimidated lol. I'm sure I won't even be able to put all 6 in because I won't fit underneath dryer so it's kind of a waste I suppose. I also got another 12 pack of grays ( 2 inch). I don't want to use under 2 inchers anywhere on my head to avoid tighter waves.
. They are HUGE even compared to the 2 inchers. I'll be trying them out later on, kind of intimidated lol. I'm sure I won't even be able to put all 6 in because I won't fit underneath dryer so it's kind of a waste I suppose. I also got another 12 pack of grays ( 2 inch). I don't want to use under 2 inchers anywhere on my head to avoid tighter waves.
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blackberry815
New Member
Everytime I rollerset I remember that I need to take the time to file down some of the seams and sharp points on these magnetic rollers.. they're always snagging my hair.. Just thought I would share that as a tip to some of you that might be experiencing breakage when you set. Theres almost no point in investing in seamless combs and brushes if youe gonna be pulling ur wet hair through the sharp seams on some of these rollers...
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Evolving78
Well-Known Member
hopefully i can set my hair today. i miss my roller set. i want to set my hair, just so i can bun it. should i use very large rollers?
LifeafterLHCF
New Member
Are you ladies able to maintain your sets when you workout?
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
GoddessMaker said:
GoddessMaker, yes and no. I pincurl the hair to keep curl on the length but my roots get puffy from sweat.
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shortdub78 said:
shortdub78 I rollerset my hair just to bun as well. At first I thought it was a waste of time (and money since I go to the salon) but I realized rollersetting stretches my NG making it easier to take care of my hair and bun for the week. I use larger rollers to make the hair less curly after a set. I find it easier to bun this way. If I plan on pin curling or wearing a curly style I'll request the stylist use smaller rollers.
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gabulldawg
Well-Known Member
I just did a rollerset tonight and timed it. Took me a little less than 20 minutes to roll my whole head. not bad! I guess it would probably be right at 20 minutes if you count putting products in my hair.
I guess it would probably be right at 20 minutes if you count putting products in my hair.
SerenavanderWoodsen
SkinnyMe
^^Ugh, I hate you!! 20 minutes??? Takes me sooo damned long and still is messy LOL. I'd be over the moon if I could do it in 20.
Seriously, do you have any tips on how to roll faster? I just suck at all of it, the parting etc lol.
Seriously, do you have any tips on how to roll faster? I just suck at all of it, the parting etc lol.
SerenavanderWoodsen
SkinnyMe
blackberry815 I just did that the night of my set on some brand new grays and blacks!
I use a metal nail file, works like a charm. I did it months ago too on my purples. What do you use to file them?
SerenavanderWoodsen
SkinnyMe
If I worked out indoors and sweated heavily I'm sure it would not work. Most of my exercise is my walking and while I do sweat, heavily even ( I'm just a person who sweats even when its below freezing if I exert myself and/or feel nervous), I'm outdoors and it dries quickly without ruining my hair too much.
I don't consider rollersets much of a summer do for me anyway because of the humidity and sweating. I cannot stand having dirty, puffy hair.
gabulldawg
Well-Known Member
well my hair is still pretty short compared to most around here. But I'll try to think of some good tips and post later.
blackberry815
New Member
SerenavanderWoodsen said:blackberry815 I just did that the night of my set on some brand new grays and blacks!
Just a regular nail file.. im actually doing that tomorrow night... No time during the week smh...
la mosca
New Member
I should probably be in this challenge. I've been relying on roller sets to get me through my current relaxer stretch (which will be no less than 7 months, but may be a year if my relaxer doesn't make it through customs *shakes fist*).
Right now, I am 14 weeks post relaxer, and I am roller setting two or three times a week. (I'm doing the Insanity fitness program, so I get drenched with sweat pretty much daily.) My roller sets are going really smoothly. I set my hair on magnetic rollers with a combination of Lottabody, distilled water, aloe vera juice, It's a 10 leave-in conditioner, and Care Free Curl Gold. My new growth in very stretched and smooth, and my hair seems to be thriving thus far.
Right now, I am 14 weeks post relaxer, and I am roller setting two or three times a week. (I'm doing the Insanity fitness program, so I get drenched with sweat pretty much daily.) My roller sets are going really smoothly. I set my hair on magnetic rollers with a combination of Lottabody, distilled water, aloe vera juice, It's a 10 leave-in conditioner, and Care Free Curl Gold. My new growth in very stretched and smooth, and my hair seems to be thriving thus far.
Vshanell
FKA Pokahontas
Timed myself and I took 45 min to do the ponytails and roll.
Ladies dont sleep on using a little moisturizer before doing a silk wrap. That's the way it's originally supposed to be done but I stopped doing it because I haven't had a good moisturizer that won't revert my hair. Well I got my moisturizer today and used it before my wrap and I got straighter/silkier results than usual, even my edges.
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Ladies dont sleep on using a little moisturizer before doing a silk wrap. That's the way it's originally supposed to be done but I stopped doing it because I haven't had a good moisturizer that won't revert my hair. Well I got my moisturizer today and used it before my wrap and I got straighter/silkier results than usual, even my edges.
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