**Rollersetting 2012 Challenge**

My roller set from last weekend. My roots are puffy. I need a better dryer. After an 1 1/4 hrs. under the dryer, I ended up going to bed with the magnetic rollers still in. I wear wigs in the winter so right now I am rollersetting just for practice and to stretch my hair before I flat twist it.

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divachyk said:
@bebezazueta - do the diane plastic mesh and the french mesh dry your hair in the same amount of time?

Where did you buy your french mesh?

What about the french mesh do you like better than plastic mesh? I know we've chatted about this before don't recall your views.

For those that missed her post in a rollers thread showing hair set with diane plastic mesh and french mesh, check it out.....
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Thank you for this post divachyk!

bebezazueta your rollerset looks awesome!! Do you find that the mesh rollers dry faster than magnetic and give you a sleeker tighter set?
 
1stladyv said:
I'm currently in another 6 month rollersetting challenge, but I am also interested in joining this one. I'm looking for as much support and tips as I can get. I am also relaxed and color-treated and I normally wear air dry styles.
*I am currently between SL and APL
*I am a returning newbie to rollersetting. I rollerset my hair pre-hhj about 2004-2006, but my sets were all ways puffy and I'd end up flat ironing
* As for products I have Motions styling foam, FX Silk Drops, evco, etc. I don't know what combo I'll use yet. I haven't rollerset in so long. Do I need to use a setting lotion?
*My goals are length retention (FULL BSL) and maintaining healthy relaxed and color-treated hair while still achieving straight styling
*At this point I can only commit to rollersetting 2-3x a month as I prefer textured air dry styles. Eventually I want to increase to rollersetting as my primary setting. However 2-3x a month may be perfect for me.
TopNotch2010- how do you achieve the straight look on top and the curly look in the bottom half of your head? How long do your curls last if you wrap or do you use a bonnet? Do you have a YouTube channel? I am just so inspired by your, its like I want to see more and more pics.
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Awww thank you 1stladyv!! To get straighter hair on top, use bigger rollers on top then smaller ones on bottom. My curls look like that because my hair is REEAAALLLY layered through the crown. It's shorter than the hair at my nape so it gives that effect. My curls last about 4 days but I usually shampoo and reset around the 3rd day and I wrap nightly with a little evco.

Unfortunately, I do not have a YT channel as of yet. I am in beauty school and I graduate next month so I hope to show my skills on the web after I finish.:grin:
 
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divachyk said:
Found this article written by Sista Slick on Pibbs but it still doesn't answer my question on why it's so much better than other dryers, nonetheless, it gives a good write-up.
http://voices.yahoo.com/product-review-pibbs-514-kwik-dri-hair-dryer-2098316.html

Sunshine_One - I saran wrap and sit under the dryer with low heat. Hight heat makes me sweat. Low heat seems to work out nicely.
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divachyk The Pibbs has a better airflow than most table top dryers. The airflow is so strong that you must use a hair net while using the dryer, otherwise your hair will get sucked up by the fan. It also allows you to adjust to the exact temp that is comfortable to you. Not like hi, med, low, but adding or taking away the heat slowly. I LOVE IT!!
 
thinking of ditching my foam wrap for softer sets. then maybe bunning for most of the week??
i'm trying to find a really consistent low maintenance, easy way to stretch my hair for bunning/cornrows for underneath my wig. oh, and low heat.
 
topnotch1010, thank you lady! I ordered the Pibbs and I ordered some plastic mesh rollers. I'll post an update with a review of the rollers and dryer when I try them out.

naturalagain2, I protective style non-stop so yes, I roller set but bun throughout the. My hair seems to experience less breakage when roller setting than when air drying. I don't roller set for the curl factor.
 
Im in Im rollersetting cant afford my braids right now. Recovering from dye damage so cant wear my hair straight looks weird....I normally flat my iron my hair with heat protectant and then roller set then roller set again maybe once a week or twice. I dont like the back of my hair hanging so I think this week I will rollerset and end pushing the back up...my back is my weak spot and dont like it rubbing against my coat clothes etc...I use the flexirods love them might be done with hard rollers, even though I have a slew of them...
 
divachyk said:
naturalagain2, I protective style non-stop so yes, I roller set but bun throughout the. My hair seems to experience less breakage when roller setting than when air drying. I don't roller set for the curl factor.
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divachyk Thanks! :scratchch This is the route I'm going to take. I can't wet or damp bun (too many of those darn ssk) so rollersetting and bunning will work for me. I plan to do this all of 2012 and see how much I can retain...
 
I lurk in this thread for all you ladies' awesome info!!! I did a curlformers set last night... it's a little "Shirley Temple" right now but I'm hoping that the curls will drop a bit...


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I roller set last night using the turquoise magnetic rollers all over. I added FPS to my regimen. It made a huge difference in my results. Curls are soft and bouncy. It was also easy to detangle my hair after I rinsed my conditioner and added my leave-ins.

I'm still a newbie and working on taking better pics. :grin:
 

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naturalagain2 said:
divachyk Thanks! :scratchch This is the route I'm going to take. I can't wet or damp bun (too many of those darn ssk) so rollersetting and bunning will work for me. I plan to do this all of 2012 and see how much I can retain...
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I will likely be doing this as well.
It's much easier to manipulate my hair after it's been set into cute buns and updos.
 
has anyone tried jumbo flexi-rods? flexi rods are easier for me to work with, but I don't always wanna put all those teeny ones in my hair. i'm lazy. :look:
i've seen it done on prettydimples youtube, which was cute, but I'm looking for a sleeker look than she got.
like the look of magnetics without magnetics. is this possible or am i reaching?
 
i'll be setting my hair this weekend. i am going to use the orange and green magnetic rollers. i got burned from the clips last time from the dryer getting too hot. i really need a new dryer. i may buy i few more packs of the snap on green ones, so i don't have to worry about clips until i can get a new dryer.
 
Rocky91 said:
has anyone tried jumbo flexi-rods? flexi rods are easier for me to work with, but I don't always wanna put all those teeny ones in my hair. i'm lazy. :look:
i've seen it done on prettydimples youtube, which was cute, but I'm looking for a sleeker look than she got.
like the look of magnetics without magnetics. is this possible or am i reaching?
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I haven't tried jumbo flexi-rods but I don't see it being a problem to use. But I don't think they would be super sleek like magnetics. I could be wrong though.
 
just finished a flexirod set of all different sizes.
it came out nice.
I'm so sold on Lottabody!! It's fantastic, i've got shine, and soft hold-but i'm still able to brush through. it's great stuff. i used a 1 part lottabody to 4 parts water mix, aussie moist as a leave-in, and shine serum to seal/shine.
i promise i will post pics soon as i upload them...
 
bebezazueta said:
klsjackson beautiful set lady! You did an excellent job!

Waiting on Rocky91 pics! I suck at flexi rod sets. I need you to school me on that one. cause I know it's gonna be BEAUTIFUL!
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WARNING: PIC HEAVY POST. lol.
aww thank you! your sets are always lovely.
hmm, let me see. idk it's so strange that you find flexi-rods hard. well, i find magnetics difficult, and flexirods easier!
i guess my #1 tip would be to secure, twist in the opposite direction. otherwise you won't enough tension at the root.

pics:
4a/b natural wet hair. just wanted to show my texture, cause many ppl think that only naturals with silkier textures can achieve smooth sets. not so. my hair is kinky, type 4. it's all in technique.
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i did larger ones at the front. i plan to get more purple and gray, and a do a set with just those.
dry:
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roots.
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now while i think the length of natural hair can get quite smooth and silky, the roots are another story. perhaps i need more practice, but i'm willing to bet they will probably never get relaxer smooth. so i just grab my flatiron and hit it with low heat, aobut 300 F. i prefer the look of the smoother roots..
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that's all for now. sorry for the loooong post. :look:
i will probably snap a few more when i fluff it out and separate the curls.
ETA: one more pic that i think is purty.:look:
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Rocky91 said:
has anyone tried jumbo flexi-rods? flexi rods are easier for me to work with, but I don't always wanna put all those teeny ones in my hair. i'm lazy. :look:
i've seen it done on prettydimples youtube, which was cute, but I'm looking for a sleeker look than she got.
like the look of magnetics without magnetics. is this possible or am i reaching?
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they never dried for me:nono:it wasnt worth the hassle. have you tried mesh rollers?
 
Napp said:
they never dried for me:nono:it wasnt worth the hassle. have you tried mesh rollers?
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oh brother. guess i'll pass on those. i'm already quite impatient as it is.
i haven't tried mesh yet. I think that will be my next thing to invest in. i could really use a faster drying time, forreal. did you get yours at the BSS or someplace online.
 
Rocky91 Excellent hair! You (as well as others) are making me want to roller-set. I've discovered that twisting/braiding on the regular is not for me and I like wearing my hair out. I'll be watching from the sidelines and I think I'll start roller-setting my hair soon. :yep:
 
Rocky91 THANKS! Your flexi rod set is gorgeous! I love the roots before you flat iron. To me it gives volume. Now do you pin curl to preserve your curl?

Oh and thanks for the pics & tutorial. I may just try again cause my curls last so long with them. But yes securing them was my problem! I'll keep your tips in mind.
 
MaraWithLove said:
Rocky91 Excellent hair! You (as well as others) are making me want to roller-set. I've discovered that twisting/braiding on the regular is not for me and I like wearing my hair out. I'll be watching from the sidelines and I think I'll start roller-setting my hair soon. :yep:
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thank you!
yes, definitely give it a try! it isn't too hard once you get the hang of it.

bebezazueta said:
Rocky91 THANKS! Your flexi rod set is gorgeous! I love the roots before you flat iron. To me it gives volume. Now do you pin curl to preserve your curl?

Oh and thanks for the pics & tutorial. I may just try again cause my curls last so long with them. But yes securing them was my problem! I'll keep your tips in mind.
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yea i def agree on the volume. it just all depends on what I'm going for. the smoother roots helps me bun later on in the week.

to maintain, i'm very very lazy. :look: i just pile it all on top of my head and cover it with a bonnet, or nothing at all if i'm trying to be cute lol.
 
Rocky91 said:
oh brother. guess i'll pass on those. i'm already quite impatient as it is.
i haven't tried mesh yet. I think that will be my next thing to invest in. i could really use a faster drying time, forreal. did you get yours at the BSS or someplace online.
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i can only see jumbo rods good if i wanted to put some loose curls in a weave/wig or something. they have just been sitting there collecting dust. my plastic mesh rollers are getting all the play right now LOL i got them at a BSS
 
Rocky91 said:
now while i think the length of natural hair can get quite smooth and silky, the roots are another story. perhaps i need more practice, but i'm willing to bet they will probably never get relaxer smooth. so i just grab my flatiron and hit it with low heat, aobut 300 F. i prefer the look of the smoother roots..

Rocky91 Gorgeous set!!! That's the thing with me. The roots. I guess with I won't be able to get them any straighter than what I've already have unless i flat iron the roots.
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Rocky91 that flexi set is gorgeous!!

I'm probably going to be doing another mesh rollerset on Wednesday (my last wash day before relaxer day!)


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