**Rollersetting 2012 Challenge**

[naturalagain2]

destine2grow
I do not blow dry before rollersetting. I rollerset on wet hair. If I want my roots straight I just flatiron my roots (barely). I also use the magnetic rollers that come with the snaps - that help keep the roller taut enough for me.

 

[destine2grow]

naturalagain2 thanks for your response. I have the magnetic rollers with the snaps and I am going to give them a try next.

 

[topnotch1010]

So my rollerset did not turn out great. I will not count it as a fail because I am loving my curly fro.

I will saturate my hair more and go back to using chi silk infusion and elucence leave in (once its used all up I will use ORS foam wrap) Ialso need to hold the hair & roller taut. Some weren't as taut!

Quick question for the natural ladies. Do you blow dry before you rollerset? If so do you than just rollerset on dry hair?

For the naturals that rollerset on wet hair who do you get your roots straight?

I will attempt to roller set again with magnetic rollers this time. I am also going to do smaller sections.

When I rollerset natural hair, I just make sure to hold that roller taut and it gets pretty straight. Make sure your hair is really wet. That helps to set the curl and keep it flat on the roller. I prefer using a foam wrap vs. using a spray. Somehow it makes the hair stick to roller better.

 

[klsjackson]

I did a roller set tonight. I used the Mohawk method. It's the way I've always done my roller sets. I'm usually able to start and finish with in 2 hours, but recent breakage issues have made it more difficult and time consuming. One definite plus is roller setting hids weak spots in your hair. So I'm loving that, but mine are not turning out soft and bouncy anymore. I'm still looking for the perfect leave in. I tried the GVP Paul Mitchell skinny serum. I won't know how well it worked until my hair dries. I'll post pics later.

 

[babyshuf2]

TeeSGee: I love your technique! Sounds good and I'm going to try it. My hair is "glazing" BSL and I need to get to full BSL by March/April of next year and maybe rollersetting can help me along. GB!

 

[TeeSGee]

@TeeSGee: I love your technique! Sounds good and I'm going to try it. My hair is "glazing" BSL and I need to get to full BSL by March/April of next year and maybe rollersetting can help me along. GB!

Thank you. I just got a hooded dryer,so i may use that if i have the patience to sit still for 45 mins- 1hr. i have great results with air drying, so we'll see what my results are gonna be like with a dryer in da mix

 

[Poranges]

My hair goal for next year: Full MBL.

Products: Spray Bottle w/ H20, Shescentit Coco Creme LI, Shescentit Pumpkin Defrizzer, Chi Silk Infusion.

Technique: Shampoo, DC, Rinse...I rollerset on soaking wet hair and use my spray bottle to make sure it's soaking wet so the hair is as taunt as can be on the roller. I go under the dryer until it is fully dry.

 

[winona]

Have you ladies noticed smaller rollers (in diameter) give you flatter roots and and more curls?

 

[bebezazueta]

winona yes. You can pull smaller rollers more taut. I love the 1.5 inch Diane plastic mesh rollers on my MBL hair.

 

[winona]

bebezazueta Thank you I will try using the 1 1/2in this weekend

 

[bebezazueta]

winona you are welcome. Let me know how it turns out lady

 

[Loving]

How do you ladies get your rollerset to last all week? What do you do with your hair at nights?

I am a relaxed newbie (last Saturday makes 3 weeks) and I get my hair washed once a week. I rollerset to dry.

Each night however I rollerset my dry hair ( I use the velcro ones -no breakage so far; I hate seeing the setter marks in ladies hair). If I dont rollerset, my hair will be straight as a arrow. I also work out in the mornings and I can't imagine how my hair would look if I did not set each night.

I think I must be missing something! erplexed

 

[MACGlossChick]

Count me in! I'm self texlaxed, currently between APL & BSL with some chewed up ends. My goal is to rollerset weekly and be at BSL at year's end.

Right now I'm using Diane red hard plastic mesh rollers (1.5 in), Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea, NTM Silk Touch Leave in, Skala Ceramides Leave in, Garnier Fructis Sleek N Shine serum, and weak olive oil Lottabody. My dryer is a table top Gold N Hot, but if I'm consistent, I'll get a SalonsRus or Pibbs in April.

I usually airdry my sets for a couple of hours and then sit under the dryer for 20- 30 mins. I think this keeps more moisture in my hair. Then I blow out my roots or do a silk wrap.

Last night I did the most gorgeous set. I rolled the front of my head forward/up and the back regularly. I blew out the roots and applied some oil. The result was a set that looked like Joan Clayton's hair from the later seasons of Girlfriends. I pineappled the back and set the front on orange mesh wire rollers and tied my scarf on. When I woke up the rolled hair was a little too tight, so I blew it out again. No problems with the back. I saw it was foggy outside, so I tied my scarf over my hair.

Unfortunately, the weather got to it. I'm sitting @ work with wavy roots & dropped curls. I should have taken pics, but I'm gonna do the set again next week for the company holiday party, so I'll take pics then.

 

[camilla]

@camilla I love this product!!! it leaves my hair very soft and it de-tangles with ease and my hair is not stiff/hard like with others i've tried. once my rollerset is dry my hair feels very moisturized and is very bouncy. I can't say i've had any bad experience with this product, and I've been using it for 2 + yrs. HTH

TeeSGee thank you i will be purchasing it this week for my next roller set

 

[dicapr]

I tried rollersetting my hair last night. It came out pretty good for a first try. I need some smaller curlers to get the edges and a better pattern to straighten and curl all the hair. All in all I think this style may be a keeper! Is it ok to rollerset 2x a week under a bonnet dryer? My goal is to be at my skinny weight by May so I will be working out a couple times a week so I will need to redo midweek.

 

[topnotch1010]

How do you ladies get your rollerset to last all week? What do you do with your hair at nights?

I am a relaxed newbie (last Saturday makes 3 weeks) and I get my hair washed once a week. I rollerset to dry.

Each night however I rollerset my dry hair ( I use the velcro ones -no breakage so far; I hate seeing the setter marks in ladies hair). If I dont rollerset, my hair will be straight as a arrow. I also work out in the mornings and I can't imagine how my hair would look if I did not set each night.

I think I must be missing something! erplexed

Roll your hair with smaller rollers to get the set to last longer. Don't wrap at night, sleep with a satin bonet and fluff in the morning.

That should help it to last a week.

Sent from Topnotch1010's Samsung Galaxy Tablet using LHCF

 

[candy626]

@winona yes. You can pull smaller rollers more taut. I love the 1.5 inch Diane plastic mesh rollers on my MBL hair.

I still love those red rollers. I used them all through college.

I do wish Diane made those bigger and wider though.

 

[pookaloo83]

I want to join, but ive never tried since I've been natural. I have a whole bunch of magnetic rollers, but it may not be a good idea. I had flexirods the blue ones, buy I cant find them. I also have a bunch of curlformers, but I want a more straight look. Guess I may either have to order more flexirods or clip on rollers. Naturals, what would you suggest?

 

[Evolving78]

guess i will be clipping my ends on my own today and will roller set my hair. i'm not feeling the straight look on me. my wraps don't look right.

 

[Sunshine_One]

Quick tip for natural ladies using magnetic rollers. For the last month I have wrapped end papers around the rollers before wrapping my hair around them. This technique helps the curly hair lay down smooth on the rollers without slipping. This has really helped me cut my setting time in half. HTH

 

[Sunshine_One]

pookaloo83 I suggest you purchase a variety of rollers so you can change up it and master different types of roller sets. HTH

 

[crlsweetie912]

Quick tip for natural ladies using magnetic rollers. For the last month I have wrapped end papers around the rollers before wrapping my hair around them. This technique helps the curly hair lay down smooth on the rollers without slipping. This has really helped me cut my setting time in half. HTH

I was just getting ready to say this. Also you can fold the end paper over your hair, slide it so the ends of your hair are completely covered by the paper, and use the paper to stretch the hair taut! This should help with a smooth set and less puffy roots.
I am in on this challenge, I need to replace my dryer though...off to shop.
I roll weekly using the mesh rollers (diane I believe). And I use the roller pins.... I roll with a mix of lacio lacio, water, lottabody and a splash of proclaim olive oil in a spray bottle.
I retained so much length last year, I gotta get back on my game.

 

[bebezazueta]

I still love those red rollers. I used them all through college.

I do wish Diane made those bigger and wider though.

Yes me too candy626. They are ok for me now but as my hair get longer it's taking longer to dry. Here's a pic

 

[Napp]

I think i will be using plastic mesh rollers for a while. They are just so easy to roll and secure for me vs regular mesh or magnetics.

 

[Rocky91]

I want to join, but ive never tried since I've been natural. I have a whole bunch of magnetic rollers, but it may not be a good idea. I had flexirods the blue ones, buy I cant find them. I also have a bunch of curlformers, but I want a more straight look. Guess I may either have to order more flexirods or clip on rollers. Naturals, what would you suggest?

pookaloo83, i started out with the regular plastic ones that you place the covers on. I got the most inexpensive ones, so i could practice before i invested in nicer rollers.
also, I mastered flexirod setting before even attempting regular rollersetting. flexirods are easier, but give you practice for real rollersets. so i'd say order some flexirods first.

 

[winona]

Okay ladies is there a tutorial just to show to use the pins on mesh rollers. This technique is sooo defeating me.

 

[4evershika]

I'd like to join you ladies if it's ok!

Starting Length/Goal Length: APL (aiming to be BSL by May)
Why You Rollerset: I have been prefering my hair straight but don't want to use too much heat...
How Often: 1-2 times a month
Products: Vary soooo widely!
Techniques/Tools: (magnetic rollers? flexi-rods? hooded dryer?): I will use magnetic rollers and flexi rods... right now I have a cheapie table top dryer but I am interested in buying a better one soon.

 

[sajjy]

Please may I join if it isn't to late! I just bought a pack of jumbo flexi rods and some JC wrap and roll moose. Has any used the jumbo rods with success? Thanx

 

[topnotch1010]

Please may I join if it isn't to late! I just bought a pack of jumbo flexi rods and some JC wrap and roll moose. Has any used the jumbo rods with success? Thanx

It's never too late to join this challenge!

The biggest flexirod I could find was the big blue ones. They gave me slight curl but I needed longer hair to get the full spiral effect. My hair was then right above APL. How long is your hair?

 

[classoohfive]

Starting Length/Goal Length: Full APL - BSL (I've yet to flat iron, so I may change this in a few weeks) / Goal: MBL?

Why You Rollerset: I'm texlaxed and I air dry. I want to learn a new, easy technique that doesn't require direct heat for smooth hair.

How Often: Depends on my mood and how often I wash.

Products: I'll let you know after I take some more notes.

Techniques/Tools: (magnetic rollers? flexi-rods? hooded dryer?) I have a dryer, flexi-rods, and some plastic rollers at the moment. I want to buy some huge jumbo ones.

Your #1 Piece of Advice on Rollersetting: I'm the wrong person to ask, lol.



Edit: The first thing I'm going to try is the pony tail method again. I think those were the best I could do when it comes to rollersetting. Then I want to start using my flex-rods again.