**Rollersetting 2012 Challenge**

[naturalagain2]

My sets having been coming out dry as of late, as-in not moisturized. The hair is soft and bouncy but dry looking. How do you all ensure your sets are moisturizing?

I currently use a handmade leave-in, spritz hair with water then roll. I'm trying my best to stay away from -cones when setting but I may have to go back to them since I got the best sets with using Kera Care setting lotion / serum.



naturalagain2, what LI/setting lotion are you using and what ratio?

divachyk I use Lottabody the original kind. I don't have exact measurements but percentage wise it would be: 40% water, 30% Leave-In conditioner (I like Giovanni Direct Leave-In), 20% setting lotion, 10% Chi Silk Fusion.

My hair is moisturized and has nice hold. My hair is very coily/curly this mix helps me be able to smooth the hair better around the roller.

 

[Angelicus]

I'm not into "challenges" but I do roller set my hair about 2x a week. Here is my regimen:

After applying leave-in conditioner, I roller set using the mohawk method with either small red, large purple, XL gray rollers are 2XL/ > coke can size green rollers.

I tie my hair with a hairnet then either sit under the dryer or air dry. I usually flat iron the new growth or in between my "parts" for a sleek, smooth look.

Sometimes I like to set my hair upwards instead of downwards. This is especially helpful when I have a ton of new growth! It smoothes the new growth down and prepares it for super straightening. It does not have my hair looking like Jane Jetson, I promise! Here is a pic of what my hair looks like when I roll upwards:

I was four months post-relaxer in this pic.

I'm actually in rollers right now. I love my hair!

 

[niknakmac]

i had the best rollerset ever Saturday afternoon. I went out saturday night and people didn't stop asking me where i got my hair done. It was super humid and my curls held strong. It was even curlier than when I left the house (I wrapped for a few minutes after I took the rollers out). I guess i finally have my moisture balance right. My rollerset is still killing it even today. This is so unusual for me especially after and intense workout yesterday. My sets usually last two days at the most even when I go to the stylist. It still took me forever to get the rollers in but they were really neat and snug this time around. It only took a year to master, I thought I would never get it! woohoo! Can't wait to roller set next weekend.

 

[gabulldawg]

I did a rollerset over the weekend and I think it turned out okay! I pin curled it last night.

 

[Smiley79]

Count me in. Just found this thread and love it! Im texlaxed and although my hair is progressing where I want it to (thanks to the Cassia I've been using), I now desire to have smooth silky hair. Im getting to the fullness but I cant master smoothness. I just realized that I am a regular blow dryer head, DUGHH! What did I expect, smooth and moist?! So anywho, Im going to swing by the BSS and pick up some Rollers and stuff and start giving it a try. I have neck legnth hair. If anyone can give me any product recommendations for RollerSet Newbie, I'd greatly appreciate it. Otherwise, I'll keep you all posted on how it goes!

 

[shortt29]

i had the best rollerset ever Saturday afternoon. I went out saturday night and people didn't stop asking me where i got my hair done. It was super humid and my curls held strong. It was even curlier than when I left the house (I wrapped for a few minutes after I took the rollers out). I guess i finally have my moisture balance right. My rollerset is still killing it even today. This is so unusual for me especially after and intense workout yesterday. My sets usually last two days at the most even when I go to the stylist. It still took me forever to get the rollers in but they were really neat and snug this time around. It only took a year to master, I thought I would never get it! woohoo! Can't wait to roller set next weekend.

This is great! No pics???

 

[Napp]

I stopped rollersetting after i passed 12 weeks and have been bunning and that seems to have been giving me breakage. So i am just doing twistouts until i can find something to tame the roots.(im currently 5 months post)

 

[SerenavanderWoodsen]

Still roller setting weekly and I still suck at it lol.

 

[SerenavanderWoodsen]

i had the best rollerset ever Saturday afternoon. I went out saturday night and people didn't stop asking me where i got my hair done. It was super humid and my curls held strong. It was even curlier than when I left the house (I wrapped for a few minutes after I took the rollers out). I guess i finally have my moisture balance right. My rollerset is still killing it even today. This is so unusual for me especially after and intense workout yesterday. My sets usually last two days at the most even when I go to the stylist. It still took me forever to get the rollers in but they were really neat and snug this time around. It only took a year to master, I thought I would never get it! woohoo! Can't wait to roller set next weekend.

I've been doing it almost a year now and I still suck soo bad lol.

 

[Lilmama1011]

I've been doing it almost a year now and I still suck soo bad lol.

Lol, took me about 6 months

 

[SerenavanderWoodsen]

@divachyk It's normal to see a few strands on the floor after taking the rollers out but I see the bulk of the hair come out at the shampoo bowl. That could be because they let their hair get too dry or not combing for several days though. There are many factors that contribute to that.

Maybe 10 hairs?

You aren't differentiating between shedding and breakage. What comes out when you shampoo is shedding. There may also be shedding after a rollerset or any manipulation. Breakage is another story and that would normally be short piece of hair...

 

[gabulldawg]

Is there any way to avoid the crunchiness of a rollerset? I like the curls, but it seems like I have a crunchy hold, particularly at my roots.

 

[PinkPebbles]

I know that I'm late joining this challenge but I'd like to join.

My goal is to grow out this terrible layered cut. Also, help me curve my laziness and stay out of the salon.

I will be using moisturizing products for a soft rollerset sealed with coconut oil on the ends.

 

[PinkPebbles]

Is there any way to avoid the crunchiness of a rollerset? I like the curls, but it seems like I have a crunchy hold, particularly at my roots.

gabulldawg

I only experienced crunchy rollersets when I'm using products with too much protein or a setting lotion that is drying.

What products are you using?

 

[Dionnesse]

Hi ladies

I know i'm late but i would like to join this challenge! I have been lurking this thread for ages and finally read all 30 pages .

I am currently texlaxed around APL but i have about 3-4 inches of bonelaxed hair at the ends. Rollersetting will help me to blend the two textures. I plan on rollersetting once a week and I have been doing this inconsistently up until recently.

In the week i flexirod on dry/damp hair after co-washing when I go to the gym, I'll also randomly bun and pincurl.

I have a question - what are the benefits of using end papers? And how do you use them? I bought some last week on a whim, but I don't know what to do with them!

Thanks!

 

[gabulldawg]

gabulldawg

I only experienced crunchy rollersets when I'm using products with too much protein or a setting lotion that is drying.

What products are you using?

The last rollerset I used the morracan curl cream and some oil.

 

[candy626]

I really liked using the 2.5 inch and 3-inch magnetic rollers last time. Everything except for about 2.5 inches of roots came out nice and silky and smooth (which was fine because I always flat iron my roots anyway)

I searched half way around the world to get my ethiopian rollers and I do love them, but...I have just always wanted to master magnetics. They are so cheap and come in very large sizes which is great because I can grab large sections of hair. Plus I think my curls and ends come out the smoothest with these..

I want to try them again for labor day weekend.

 

[divachyk]

I really liked using the 2.5 inch and 3-inch magnetic rollers last time. Everything except for about 2.5 inches of roots came out nice and silky and smooth (which was fine because I always flat iron my roots anyway)

I searched half way around the world to get my ethiopian rollers and I do love them, but...I have just always wanted to master magnetics. They are so cheap and come in very large sizes which is great because I can grab large sections of hair. Plus I think my curls and ends come out the smoothest with these..

I want to try them again for labor day weekend.

candy626 what are Ethiopian rollers and what makes them great rollers? TIA.

 

[candy626]

divachyk

They are 2 inch white mesh rollers. I actually have pictures of them in my fotki.

I don't know if you're familiar with the smaller red and yellow plastic mesh rollers you can get from a BBS but they are just a even bigger version of them. They work great because you can secure them very tightly with a roller pick, so roots will be straighter and smoother.

You just have to go through changes to get them. I ordered mine from Italy and it took a month before I got them. And of course now that I have them, I want to use the cheapie $2 magnetic rollers ...

 

[Sugar]

Is there any way to avoid the crunchiness of a rollerset? I like the curls, but it seems like I have a crunchy hold, particularly at my roots.

I started using a creamy leave-in conditioner and I don't have that problem anymore.

 

[gabulldawg]

My most recent rollerset turned out pretty good! I just used conditioner and coconut oil. I will be interested to see how long the curls last this time since I didn't use any holding product on the set.

 

[Blairx0]

So I am interested in getting into roller set. Could you ladies please tell me what styling products I need. I am specifcally interested in setting lotion. I know i need to begin with clean hair that has been deep conditioned.

Can I use a leave in?
If so how much? I assume something light and appiled sparingly
What is a good setting lotion?
I looked into Giovanni sunset styling lotion, but it seems so much like their direct leave in I wonder if it is worth it.

What else do I need to know. My goal is to begin to practice as early as this weekend so I can have a working knowledge for an upcoming event.

 

[Americka]

Bumping for mummy0f2boyz

 

[Napp]

i rolled my hair and initially it looked great. i did a ponytail rollerset with the front traditionally set.after a few hours my roots had reverted all over. it was so puffy but luckily it was still wearable. it seems like i cannot be natural and rollerset at the same time. i have to chose one or the other.

 

[Blairx0]

Don't say that! I'm natural and determined to rollerset! We can find a solution together!

 

[Napp]

Don't say that! I'm natural and determined to rollerset! We can find a solution together!

i would really like to figure out a solution. i relaxed so i could rollerset and have it last. i rollerset my natural hair plenty of time but it didnt last. that was the part i hated. next time i will try using a stronger setting lotion and flat ironing the roots.

 

[Blairx0]

Is flat ironing your roots safer than flat ironing the length?
I am still in the early stages. This week will be try number 4. I think I need to realize that my hair will never be relaxer straight. And that's okay since I don't want that look.

I would like to reduce the puff. I am going to try mixing setting lotion with cobditoner this week. And of course trying to roll tighter.

 

[candy626]

Tried magnetics yesterday. Could not get my roots taut to save my life. I had about 3 inches of curly roots that needed to be flat ironed. In the process of flat ironing my roots, I over seperated my curls (which I think were not 100% dry) and then my hair just super frizzy at the bottom. Decided to just flat iron the whole thing.

Next time will use my Conici/ethiopian rollers with end papers.

 

[Blairx0]

I find end papers,though diffcult, helpful. But like you my roots have so much texture. I feel like I am rolling tight but pinning too loose. I'm not.sure what to do

 

[H0tPinkButtafly]

Does anyone know how to rollerset properly using cold wave rods? I got the large brown ones and the smaller orange ones but when I but them in they are too lose and not close enought to my scalp