**Rollersetting 2012 Challenge**

Hi guys! I've been taking care of my hair more of myself, except for the fact that I still go to the salon just for the roller setting, since I can't do it. Well today the salon was closed, AND I had pre-poo treatment in my hair so I decided to go and get a dryer.

I wanted the Pibbs 514, but couldn't find it. Instead I found the Gold 'n hot professional ionic stand dryer with tourmaline. I rushed home to google it and it got mixed reviews. Anyone know much about it?

I want to do the challenge, my hair only thrives on rollersets! My hair is the healthiest its ever been, and I'm stretching and I am currently 16 weeks! I thought I couldnt do it based on other ppl's experience, but it has been very easy!
 
candy626 i cant see the rollers :(


Also I think i have found the best setting lotion ever. i have never seen my set come out so shiny. after i relaxed my usual razac leave in+ EQP foam+ kera pro serum just didnt cut it any more. i kept having floppy limp sets. i did a set the other day with some ultrasheen super setting lotion and the curls came out AWESOME and it was beautiful. but then i got caught in the rain today and my hair exploded. :(

so on my way home i decided to check out the bss and i went to pick up some africa's best mayonnaise and they had a "silky set styling lotion" next to it. it was only $2 and some change so i decided why not. im almost out of razac leave in and i liked that this would act as both a leave in an a setting lotion.i also added a little bit of my kerapro serum during setting.

OH. MY. LAWD. this stuff is awesome. my hair got so smooth on my mesh rollers its cray cray. when it dried i touched my hair and i thought it would end up stiff and crunchy but when i took out the rollers my hair felt great. this stuff also didnt give me any breakage during wet setting and taking out the rollers. i dont even need to add anything to my hair. it just feels nice.

i will come back with pics.

ETA to add pics. i hope y'all arent getting sick of my pictures LOL

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to maintain the set i do not make as many pin curls.since i use this setting lotion i can finally pincurl my rollersets without my hair looking questionable the next morning.
 
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topnotch1010 said:
(b) Pay attention to which direction you're holding the hair while putting the roller on. It makes a big difference.

If you want volume at the roots, elevate the hair while rolling. **See diagram 1 at bottom**

For less volume, hold the hair straight out from the section at a 90 degree angle. You will only have slight lift at the roots. **See diagram 2**

To get the roots flat, as I like to do because I don't like volume and it helps me avoid puffy roots and a flat iron, use the indentation technique which is diagram 3 but put the roller on top and roll up instead of down. **See diagram 3**
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Thanks for the diagram. I've done roller sets for a really long time and always did them like diagram 1. I never knew that was the cause of all of the unwanted volume that I had!
 
since i will be setting 2x a week i think i will be using the long metal duckbill clips. i feel like i break strands when i am using the pins and double prong clips.
 
Thanks for this thread! I'm airdrying a ponytail rollerset right now! :)

Since I can't dedicate to rollersetting weekly, I won't join the challenge, but I will pop in on the regular to get tips and post pics of my rollersets! :yep:
 
I just wanted to share a "GOOD" rollerset I did last weekend!!! One of the nicest bounciest rollerset I've ever done!!!

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Previous Regimen:
1. I rollerset once a week
2. I use magnetic rollers (red size) with metal clips
3. I'm currently using Givonanni Direct leave-in conditioner, then Silk Elements Foam Styling Lotion with Silk Protein. Once the Silk Elements is finished I will go back to using Giovanni styling foam, I like that much better.
4. While I'm removing the rollers once my hair is dry, I apply IC Hair Polisher Heat Protector Straightening Serum, and flat iron my roots
5. Before bed I "pineapple" my hair with an ouchless ponytail holder and put a scarf on over my hair
6. In the morning I take the ponytail holder off, lightly pull my hair downwards, tie a scarf around the top of my hair and lightly pull on the curls to position them and take off the scarf before I leave the house.

7. I'm self-texlaxed with Revlon Lye relaxer (oldie but goodie)

Updates to Regimen:
3. No longer using Givonanni Direct leave-in conditioner. Now I use Elasta QP Design Silk Thermal Styling Spray, Silk Elements Silken Child leave-in Conditioner, then Silk Elements Foam Styling Lotion with Silk Protein.

7. Growing texturizer out relaxers are not for me. This will be my 2nd transition to natural hair



 
I am not in the challenge, but I wanted to add my experience with rollersetting. I am 4b so my hair hasn't done well with rollersetting. But after looking at the different techniques, I decided to give it one more try. What works for me is that I start on hair that has been cleaned with shampoo, then conditioned. I use a leave-in(not being specific as I use whatever I have). I set my hair wet, not damp using a mouse, cream set and a heat protectant. I then roll with curlformers, and sit under a dryer until dry and viola, nice shiny curls that last for days. I am on day 3 now and I pineapple at night. Previously my hair would be a fro within 2 hours as I think my hair didn't have the hold, because I used the cream set and heat protectant (no mousse) on damp hair. I use the curlformers because it secures the hair from root to almost tip. My hair is MBL, so it hangs out of the curlformer. I use the red or blue flexirods on the ends and roll. Sorry, I can't post pics as I am Muslim, but I hope this helps a 4b who is having trouble rollersetting with their natural hair.

Rollersetting using any other roller doesn't get my hair smoothe, especially if it is wet. The only way it works is if I wet hair(just get it damp) that has airdryed, but the set doesn't last more than a couple of hours.
 
I may be getting a little hooked on ponytail rollersets! Here I sit yet again airdrying another set. However, I decided against totally airdrying a rollerset. I tried it last time and didn't like the results.

I will have to do like I did the first time - airdry 30 minutes, sit under hooded dryer for 45 minutes, airdry for 1 hour.

Only 30 minutes to go before I can take these rollers out and pin up for the night! :yep:
 
I'm sitting under the dryer now. After it's dry I'm Saran wrapping it. This is my first time ever doing a roller set by myself. I'm hoping it works out because I'm transitioning and I haven't been able to find any styles besides doobies that I like. Fingers crossed! I really want to do this challenge.
 
I ordered the Topstyler today! I'll be sure to post a review of them once I receive them.

So excited!

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Kind of disappointed on how my hair came out. I DC'd all day and then roller set it. That came out good. But the Saran wrap sucked all the moisture out of my hair. I'm blow drying and flat ironing tomorrow morning for work. I'll def try roller setting again because I liked how it looked but I'm leaving the Saran wrapping alone.
 
I did my first roller set ever last night! It wasn't great but I think I will get the hang of it very quickly in the future.

I am nearly three months post relaxer, and I didn't put nearly enough tension on it to even put a dent in my new growth. The relaxed part, though, was very sleek and bouncy like I've always wanted my hair to look. Also, I used three different sizes of rollers in my hair and so it didn't look right with some curls that were tight and some that were pretty loose.

I am pretty happy and I think I did well for my first try. I was able to get the rollers in much more quickly than I thought. I used wire mesh rollers and my hair dried in about 30 minutes.

I am getting a touch up on Friday, so I will probably try again in a month when I start to get some growth.
 
I want to join! I started rollersetting in 2006 and I loved it but got lazy and started going to the salon for everything.

I'm relaxed, neck length... most of my head is 4A, 3C in the top, 4B at the nape (I went back to the relaxer last Dec after transitioning/BC/natural for a few years)

I decided to grow my hair out last week after wearing my bob for a year so I'm going to rollerset as my "protective style" because it will be off my neck if I use small rollers.

My products

Enjoy Sulfate Free Hydrating Shampoo
Kenra Platinum Color Care Recovery Mask as my DC
Enjoy Conditioning Spray as my Leave In Conditioner

Experimenting with:
Elasta QP Design Foam, Lottabody Foam Wrap and KeraCare Setting Lotion as my setting lotion

I use magnetic rollers I got from Sallys a long time ago, I have 4 different sizes...will use the smallest two sizes, green and silver. I hate that I stopped rollersetting, I got really quick with rolling now I'm starting all over it seems. Did my first rollerset in a WHILE on Dec 22 and it was painfully slow. I'll get there though.

Still looking for good moisturizers/butters/oils...currently using coconut oil and Enjoy creamy pomade on my edges.
 
Yay sunnieb is here! I'm glad you like the ponytail roller sets.

Here's one of my Christmas gifts. That salons r us hair dryer. I plan to use it on Saturday. Can't wait

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Napp no we are not sick of seeing pics! Keep it coming. Thanks for the leave in suggestion. The price sounds good too and look at you roller setting so nice and neat. It came out beautiful!
 
I am buying my first set of rollers tomorrow! I am so excited! I am going to get the mesh rollers since my hair takes forever to dry.

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Does mesh rollers cause dry ends with or without end papers? Has anyone obtain a smooth set with mesh rollers?
 
bebezazueta said:
@lovely_locks I hope you enjoy the mesh rollers. I love them. Which ones are you getting?
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They were out of mesh rollers so I got the magnetic rollers. I was too lazy to go to another store. The brand I got though is Conair. My first time roller setting did not come out to well. Here are some pics:
 

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sajjy I do not get dry ends and I use with or without end papers. I make sure my hair is moist and soaking wet on the ends. I use non alcohol products to combat dryness. I hope this helps lady!
 
Niknak20 said:
Kind of disappointed on how my hair came out. I DC'd all day and then roller set it. That came out good. But the Saran wrap sucked all the moisture out of my hair. I'm blow drying and flat ironing tomorrow morning for work. I'll def try roller setting again because I liked how it looked but I'm leaving the Saran wrapping alone.
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How do you suppose this happened? Saran wrap can't absorb moisture. I think we need to dig deeper to find out what really happened.

I'm :heart2: with these rollerset pics!! Keep up the good work ladies!

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I recently randomly got back into rollersets and am interested in joining this challenge. My hair has been a lot healthier since I have cut back on heat. I have been using the green magnetic rollers to get a curly/wavy look, but actually have the small purple magnetic rollers in my hair right now to try for a tighter curl. I also plan on experimenting with bigger rollers to see if I can achieve a straight look with a rollerset.

ETA: I rollerset 1-2 times a week and airdry. I think I have changed my avatar to a recent rollerset pic.
 
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rolled my hair today. i cowashed today and used my leave-in and my serum on dripping wet hair. i airdried. hair feels really good, soft and shine. i am going to pull the curls out a little bit and rock my satin headband for the next few days, or so.

i finally decided on my reggie
dc, shampoo, leave-in, serum, roll
lightly moisturize if needed
seal if needed

cowash, leave-in, serum roll
lightly moisturize if needed
seal if needed

i am going to switch to all Keracare products except for the Fantasia serum. it gives good slip for rollersets, some time next year.

i might need to drop out of the HYH, Bunning, Castor Oil Challenges. those challenges have me doing too much. at least i got some hair goodies for when my hair starts looking jacked up.

i will let my hair tell me when i need protein.
 
Did a rollerset on Thursday night with the small (purple) magnetic rollers. Love how it turned out on my hair!
 

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