**Rollersetting 2012 Challenge**

[Evolving78]

ladies, that stretch their relaxers and don't come out the curls, how do you moisturize your new growth? i think i will just let the conditioning from the dc and the leave-in do the job and just focus on moisturizing and sealing my ends.

 

[gabulldawg]

@gabulldawg
very nice! what brand do you use? my small rollers are orange and i use the blue ones for a really tight set. i used the tan sized rollers yesterday.
i use the red and purple for a more softer, straighter look. i haven't moved on to the bigger ones yet. hopefully i can use those by the end of the year.

http://www.metrobeauty.com/Hair-Care/Rollers-Rods-Pins-Clips-Hair-Nets/Diane-Magnetic-Rollers.html

Thank you! I'm honestly not sure about the brand. They are the old magnetic rollers with the cap on them. I will try to take a pic later to post the exact rollers that I use. I usually use the green ones and like how that turns out (my avatar). They were passed down to me from my mother.

 

[Evolving78]

Thank you! I'm honestly not sure about the brand. They are the old magnetic rollers with the cap on them. I will try to take a pic later to post the exact rollers that I use. I usually use the green ones and like how that turns out (my avatar). They were passed down to me from my mother.

ok! yes the ones with the caps are different colors! i got the green and pink ones with the caps. i used the pink ones at the bottom with the caps just in case i go under the dryer. i have been getting burned lately using the metal clips.

 

[ladyscorpian14]

I'm in just started rollersetting I discovered I have enough length to rollerset I'm roller setting once a week for now all I do is wet my hair with a leave in condtioner then set then I'm done

 

[Sugar]

I'm in! My regimen needs some revamping so I'll be back with details. Plus, I need to get another hooded dryer. As far as my reggie is concerned, I want add more ayurvedic powders and oils.

So my regimen hasn't changed yet : /

I've been washing once a week with CHI Deep Brilliance and following up with Aphogee 2 Minute...d/c with Vigorance Capilary Mask. I switch things up if I see a product I want to try. The one change I really need to make is going back to washing my hair twice a week.

Yesterday I did the Aphogee 2 Step and then used these giant perm rods to rollerset my hair. I used the mohawk method and 26 rollers. I should have tried harder to keep my hair wet because the left side was almost dry by the time I got to it. Also I think I need to use smaller sections and work on getting the tension right because my hair was poofy in some spots.

I'm going to get some mesh rollers and magnetic rollers and try those.

 

[nubiennze]

i am interested in procuring some of those italian conici rollers. i got into contact with a wholesaler who is in the process of making an order from the manufacturer. since i am not sure i will ever get ahold of those elusive french mesh rollers i will try to see if i can get these rollers instead. i will keep y'all posted on info about that.

Napp , I think I talked to that same person on alibaba about a month ago. I bumped the Ethiopian thread asking if anyone was interested & I only got one response. I thought it was crazy to buy them, even though it was a pretty small order, and just have them hanging around collecting dust. So I started researching for a retail seller.

I did a Google Shopping search for "Ethiopian rollers" and came up with this place http://lulasbeauty.ecrater.com/. I would order, but I don't want to be the guinea pig/ this place looks a little shady to me.

I also did a search for "bigodini pungiglione" which are like the conici ones, except these are straight sided, not conical. I got this http://www.keyforbeauty.it/commerce/. It's an Italian site. I didn't want to go through the hassle, so I didn't order these.

With all of that said, if you do order those rollers, count me in!

Napp MACGlossChick I would be interested in buying some as well. If anyone decides to place an order let me know.

 

[nubiennze]

I want to join you ladies, but I believe my (natural) hair will be too short for the look I want to achieve after I have it cut tomorrow. I'll be lurking and cheering from the sidelines until mid year or so; hopefully I'll have enough growth by then.

 

[Napp]

2 small notes

i tried using end papers with my mesh rollers and the sets was so smooth like i had roled on magnetics. the downside was that it took me some time to figure them out. the tip about putting the end paper around the roller really worked well for me.

i tried a new setting lotion: Vitale Mo Body Styling and Thickening lotion. my set came out so bodacious without being 80s fluffy. (my hair was looking so right this day the menfolk were coming out of the wood work)i think it works best for loose curls. i could not pin curl with this and look right the next morning. i have to use satin rollers or wrap to keep the style. this will be a staple for sure

it seems that for loose curls i like this product,for curly sets i like the silky set and for tight sets/outs i like eqp foam. i am looking foreward to trying out some more products from vitale.

 

[ladyscorpian14]

wash tonight and roller set it took me 1 hour last time to put them in

 

[divachyk]

I pony roller set (demonstrated in blog). See blog for products, technique, pics.

I enjoy the sleekness of roller set hair and my hair responds better to that than air drying. I tend to fall off on roller setting for one or two reasons: takes to long to detangle for a sleek set or I don't have time to sit under a dryer for hours to dry.

I will try my best to keep with roller setting 1x weekly. I think 2x weekly would be way too much to ask of myself right now.

 

[sunnieb]

divachyk - love how your set came out! I'll have to look into getting those little scrunchies. I'm using ponytail holders now and they're ok, but I think the scrunchies will be more gentle.

 

[Evolving78]

i will be rolling again tonight. hopefully i can get a pic taken.

 

[gabulldawg]

I bought lotta body with olive oil setting lotion to try. I don't usually use setting lotion so I'm a little nervous. I will either rollerset with it tonight or tomorrow.

 

[divachyk]

@sunnieb, I can't pony set with anything less than 4-6 ponies because my roots won't dry.

@bebezazueta, I'm on the fence about what dryer to get. Keep us posted on your new toy. Congrats btw!

@Niknak20, ita with @topnotch1010. Something else likely caused the decrease and/or lack of moisture. I have started applying a bit of moisturizer/oil before placing saran wrap on. This gives me a slight moisture boost and added sheen. *need to update my blog with that*

ETA @Nix08, care to join us?

 

[bebezazueta]

divachyk I LOVE my dryer! I have a huge head & I fit comfy with a head full of 2 inch rollers with room to spare. I was dry in 40 minutes!

 

[bebezazueta]

Ok I have front pics only of my roller setting experience with the salons r us dryer.

First pic is me under the dryer with 2 inch French mesh rollers in. 18 to be exact

Yes I need to lose weight too. LOL!

And here's my hair after I roller wrapped it. Sorry pic is dark. I took it in the car at night.

 

[sunnieb]

I'm sitting with a ponytail rollerset right now.

divachyk since I'm setting and going to bed, I modified it to do a quickie set. I put in 4 ponytails, twisted each one and put one roller on the ends. I'll sit in front of my little fan for about and hour, then remove the rollers.

I leave the ponies in, but loosen the holders almost to the point where they might slide off. Then I'll put on my satin bonnet and go to bed.

bebezazueta you are lovely! Now that's a dryer. I'm kinda intimidated by it! :ha:

 

[naturalagain2]

I bought lotta body with olive oil setting lotion to try. I don't usually use setting lotion so I'm a little nervous. I will either rollerset with it tonight or tomorrow.

gabulldawg I use the lottabody (the regular one). I mix it with leave-in conditioner and oil and mostly water. You should be fine. I would try a little mix with a lot of water then next time add a little more lottabody and see how you like it. I actually like to add a lot because my hair doesn't get hard and crunchy.

I did a flexi rod set tonight. Under the dryer now.
I notice keeping my hair parted in four sections and rolling from there helps me to finish faster. This is my 3rd time doing this and I have finished much faster than the mohawk method (when using other rollers).

 

[divachyk]

BeBezazueata - thank you and I agree with sunnieb, you look fab! I totally am ignoring your weight comment!

 

[sunnieb]

@BeBezazueata - thank you and I agree with @sunnieb, you look fab! I totally am ignoring your weight comment!

What weight comment??

 

[divachyk]

Exactly sunnieb, what comment?

bebezazueta, is that the pro 1028 model? I think I've come up with a game plan. I'll let dh purchase that dryer for me and if it doesn't dry my hair quickly (1hr or less), I'll return it (LCL has a 30 day money back guarantee) and purchase the Pibbs that I've been lusting over. What temp do you use on your dryer?

 

[bebezazueta]

sunnieb divachyk y'all are too sweet but yea just finished sweating to wii Zumba so I'm working on me.

Here's a pic of the dials

I had it on 158 (right dial) and after 20 minutes I switched the middle dial to change direction of air flow!

I don't remember the model but its the salons r us roll about dryer for $129 & free shipping!

NOTE: I used 2 leave ins : redKEN anti snap & shescentit coco creme (love them) & rolled on mesh rollers with end papers. It took 40 minutes to dry 2 weeks post hair that's MBL.

 

[bebezazueta]

Oh excuse my manners! Thanks for the compliments! Can't wait to share my weight loss testimony!

Now back to roller setting . . .

 

[naturalagain2]

Here is an up do of my flexi rod set. It looks so much better in person haha !

I also have a question - does anyone strictly cowash with their rollersetting routine?

 

[crlsweetie912]

I am having the worst time finding a dryer....has anyone used the stand dryer from Sally's?

 

[klsjackson]

I roller set yesterday. I followed my regimen (Prepoo with Coconut oil under steam cap for 20 mins; KeraCare Hydrating detangling shampoo; DuoTex for 15 mins under warm dryer; Sustenance Conditioner 15 mins under warm dryer; PC; leave ins: Aphogee Green Tea, KC Knot Today; Diluted Lottabody and Mane& Tail to detangle) and rolled all over using the red magnetic rollers. I'm dealing with thinner hair due to breakage issues, so in the very back (nape area) I used the turquoise rollers. Hair turned out nicely!! It's soft and bouncy and has body. I rolled last night using the black and gold velcro rollers from Sally's. I will wrap tonight. I will update with a picture later, for some reason I have a hard time uploading pics and when I do they are waaayy to big.

 

[Nyssa28]

I rollerset yesterday, this pic is today. I will pincurl tonight, to loosen the curl.

 

[gabulldawg]

So last night I cowashed and rollerset my hair on green rollers with my new olive oil lotta body setting lotion. I have a small spray bottle and filled it with about 1/4 setting lotion, 1/4 olive oil, and the rest water. I think the set turned out great! I airdried over night and I combed out the curls this time and love how it turned out. It looks like I used a curling iron. This will definitely be my staple. It doesn't even make sense to use heat when my hair can come out this good without it! I have really been sleeping on rollersets! Anyway, pics are attached. Tried to get a good pic of the back, but I don't know if it came out well.

 

[sapphire74]

I will be doing my first officall rollerset this weekend! Please pray for me that I get the clips in right! That is my biggest problem. I will come back hopefully with pics and the products I used.

 

[bebezazueta]

gabulldawg your roller sets are beautiful! And you used the green magnetics?! My curls used to be stuck to my scalp with those but yours are bouncy & roots are smooth. Great job!