Setting to Success 2013

I watched the videos and they were very helpful however me being challenged with my hair Im still on the fence...sigh I wish it was easier!
 
Under the dryer now.....it took me an hour to set tonight but I'm glad I didnt give up and flat iron instead.
 
Do you ladies find that you are always itching for rollers? I have my eye on some mesh rollers and the boyfriend is looking at me line I'm crazy
 
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Blairx0 said:
Do you ladies find that you are always itching for rollers? I have my eye on some mesh rollers and the boyfriend is looking at me line I'm crazy
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YES! My hubby said no more lol. I have 5 mesh sizes and 5 or 6 magnetics sizes and 1 plastic mesh. He cut me off :lachen:
 
Blairx0 said:
Do you ladies find that you are always itching for rollers? I have my eye on some mesh rollers and the boyfriend is looking at me line I'm crazy
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I stay looking for new types of rollers:look: i think i have enough though. Between several sizes of magnetics,3 types of mesh rollers,flexi rods and perm rods my roller stash is insane:nono:

I think for my next set i am going to challenge myself and use magnetics.
 
I finally got the time and energy to do a curlset on my hair with my knockoffs. I ended up running out (only have 32) so I'm going to have to get a few more for my next set to come out better. I had to do really big sections so it didn't dry as stretched as I would like. My hair is really shiny though so I think i'll stick with the Jane Carter.

THe Curlformers soft dryer was pretty nice too.

Now though I kinda want to try the Narrow and extra long (knockoffs again of course). Maybe with my tax refund...

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Fhrizzball

Nice work! It always seems like you never have enough curlformers lol. I had 48 and it was hardly enough...sigh. Your set came out very nice. It looks so soft. Do you think you will stick with curlformers? And what Jane Carter did you use the wrap and roll or nourish and shine?
 
So my last rollerset was a bust, but I didn't mind because it rained for the next three days. Now i want some mesh rollers so bad, I don't even want to roller set again until I get some. Sigh. IT IS HARD BEING AN ADDICT!
 
Blairx0 said:
@Fhrizzball

Nice work! It always seems like you never have enough curlformers lol. I had 48 and it was hardly enough...sigh. Your set came out very nice. It looks so soft. Do you think you will stick with curlformers? And what Jane Carter did you use the wrap and roll or nourish and shine?
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I used the wrap and roll as I can't justify getting the nourish and shine with how heavy handed I am. Since these were 1" diameter I thought I can get away with fewer. I learned my lesson though. But yea I forgot how simple curlformers are once you get the hand of them. These are 21 inches long so they'll last for awhile. I can never get the hang of regular rollersets so curlformers and perm rods are the only way for me lol.
 
Fhrizzball
Yeah I sold mine because I didn't like the shirely temply look on me, but i am considering buying the extra wide ones to try. Now you have me tempted
 
Blairx0 said:
@Fhrizzball
Yeah I sold mine because I didn't like the shirely temply look on me, but i am considering buying the extra wide ones to try. Now you have me tempted
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The narrow versions don't give much of Shirley Temple look. You have to separate them a lot though. What size were the ones you were using? The one's I have now are 1 inch in diameter and I even think there's a 2 inch version too. I wish it was in my budget to try those out but the bigger the size, the less they give you:nono:. But yea with enough separating it doesn't look Shirley Temple at all. Once I get a proper hooded dryer I would love to try mesh rollers though I'll probably suck at it. You got me all excited about them.:lick:
 
Did my magnetic set on co-washed hair. Used SSI Coco Creme Leave-in and QP Silk Thermal to set. Blew my roots with my BD w. a very thin concentrated nozzle. My 10 weeks post new growth didn't stand a chance. Hair is silky and bouncy. Night.
 
DominicanBrazilian82 said:
Did my magnetic set on co-washed hair. Used SSI Coco Creme Leave-in and QP Silk Thermal to set. Blew my roots with my BD w. a very thin concentrated nozzle. My 10 weeks post new growth didn't stand a chance. Hair is silky and bouncy. Night.
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How do you blow out your roots after a set? Isn't isn't your hair already dry? Are your curls still there? Sorry for all the questions, I've read other people do this too but I don't understand it.

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Fhrizzball said:
The narrow versions don't give much of Shirley Temple look. You have to separate them a lot though. What size were the ones you were using? The one's I have now are 1 inch in diameter and I even think there's a 2 inch version too. I wish it was in my budget to try those out but the bigger the size, the less they give you:nono:. But yea with enough separating it doesn't look Shirley Temple at all. Once I get a proper hooded dryer I would love to try mesh rollers though I'll probably suck at it. You got me all excited about them.:lick:
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The ones I sold where 3/4" in diameter. So the look was a little tighter than I wanted. They have a 1 inch version like you said, but they may be too tight for me as well. I've had my eyes on these: from an ebay seller that are 2" inches in diameter, but I think I will pick up some mesh rollers 1st until I see some pics of those.
 
I did a ponytail rollerset last night and It cam out pretty well. I hate trying to remove those rubber bands. Has anyone tried this with regular hair ties? If so what were your results?

I may post some pictures tonight, but as of now my hair is in a bun it was 17 degrees when I woke up, so I think I will be bunning for a while. But I will continue to perfect my setting technique in the meantime!
 
KiWiStyle said:
How do you blow out your roots after a set? Isn't isn't your hair already dry? Are your curls still there? Sorry for all the questions, I've read other people do this too but I don't understand it.

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KiWiStyle

I don't really set for curls. More so for body. But when I blow my roots, I attach a concentrator nozzle (with a very thin opening) to my blow dryer and hit only my roots (always applying heat protectant to that area). My hair is already dry; however, that quick shot of heat really straightens the kinks and curls (just like at a Dominican salon). If my rollers could be pulled taut enough to remove the texture and curly roots, then I wouldn't need it. My hair still holds its curl, but I wrap it up and tie it down.

The trick is the concentrator nozzle. It's the small piece (not the comb attachment) that attaches to your blow dryer. Most people have it and don't really know how to use it. And then again, the really good ones (really thin opening) come with really good (expensive) blow driers. I hold my hair, just below where I want to apply heat, with a round-brush and pull tautly. Apply the heat for about 2-3 seconds and go to the next. Roots are flat, hair had movement and body!

This is a good example of thin opening... The smaller the opening, the more concentrated the heat to that one area, the better the results. I've seen smaller. But this is a good one (not the dryer, the nozzle)

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Here's another good example of the nozzle...

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KiWiStyle

I don't really set for curls. More so for body. But when I blow my roots, I attach a concentrator nozzle (with a very thin opening) to my blow dryer and hit only my roots (always applying heat protectant to that area). My hair is already dry; however, that quick shot of heat really straightens the kinks and curls (just like at a Dominican salon). If my rollers could be pulled taut enough to remove the texture and curly roots, then I wouldn't need it. My hair still holds its curl, but I wrap it up and tie it down.

The trick is the concentrator nozzle. It's the small piece (not the comb attachment) that attaches to your blow dryer. Most people have it and don't really know how to use it. And then again, the really good ones (really thin opening) come with really good (expensive) blow driers. I hold my hair, just below where I want to apply heat, with a round-brush and pull tautly. Apply the heat for about 2-3 seconds and go to the next. Roots are flat, hair had movement and body!

This is a good example of thin opening... The smaller the opening, the more concentrated the heat to that one area, the better the results. I've seen smaller. But this is a good one (not the dryer, the nozzle)

Here's another good example of the nozzle...
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WOW! Thanks for the explanation and visual. I think I would tear my hair off if I concentrated heat like that to any area. I won't knock it, my dryer has a nozzle but like you said, the end is not nearly as small as the ones you showed. If I ever buy another dryer, I'll look for that. Thanks again :-).

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I received my Diana Plastic Mesh Rollers (Red 1.5 inch). I think I'm going to brave a set this weekend and touch up my roots with my sedu flat iron on 320.
 
Any tips on how to get shiny silky sets? I don't like setting lotion, hair is too stiff. Do I need more water?
 
Now I'm thinking about serum, has anyone used mixed chicks straightening serum with their roller sets?
 
DominicanBrazilian82 said:
Did my magnetic set on co-washed hair. Used SSI Coco Creme Leave-in and QP Silk Thermal to set. Blew my roots with my BD w. a very thin concentrated nozzle. My 10 weeks post new growth didn't stand a chance. Hair is silky and bouncy. Night.
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Thanks so much for your videos! I re-watched them today and they gave me the confidence that I needed to flat iron my nine week post roots and I am amazed at the results!

Thanks to you week 10 will be a breeze!

Also does anyone know how you mention folks??
 
Altruisticoam said:
Thanks so much for your videos! I re-watched them today and they gave me the confidence that I needed to flat iron my nine week post roots and I am amazed at the results!

Thanks to you week 10 will be a breeze!

Also does anyone know how you mention folks??
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Awww... I'm glad. You have no idea! Where da pics at? Lol
 
jcdlox said:
Any tips on how to get shiny silky sets? I don't like setting lotion, hair is too stiff. Do I need more water?
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I get the best sets with shiny magnetics. They have the matte magnetic rollers (feels a little rough when you rub your fingers against them). And then there are the plastic looking ones that have more of a shiny coat to them. The shiny rollers give my hair über silkiness (coupled with whichever products I use). Similar to the silkiness you'd get from wrapping your hair user Saran Wrap (plastic) and sitting under the dryer. The rougher or matte style ones make my hair dryer or harder. If that makes sense. HTH
 
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