Setting to Success 2013
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~*~ShopAholic~*~
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I haven't done a set in 2 wks, been airdrying and wearing a bun. I'll be setting tomorrow though!
klsjackson
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Current hair length: CBL on the sides and almost SL in the back
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Relaxed
Current Setting method and styling choices: Rollerset on magnetic rollers usually I wrap after I rollerset and wear it straight. Once is grows out i will begin to wear it in curls.
Current Setting products: I set with diluted Lottabody
One thing you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve: I would like to achieve straight roots when I'm more than 8 weeks post. So far, so good.
How long do you plan to set? Forever!!! Rollersetting is the only way I style my hair. I have used a flat iron a few times, but rollersets work for me and I don't have to worry about heat damage.
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Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Relaxed
Current Setting method and styling choices: Rollerset on magnetic rollers usually I wrap after I rollerset and wear it straight. Once is grows out i will begin to wear it in curls.
Current Setting products: I set with diluted Lottabody
One thing you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve: I would like to achieve straight roots when I'm more than 8 weeks post. So far, so good.
How long do you plan to set? Forever!!! Rollersetting is the only way I style my hair. I have used a flat iron a few times, but rollersets work for me and I don't have to worry about heat damage.
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Blairx0
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Welcome klsjackson
I am sure you will be able to get your roots straight after 8weeks post. If natural and transitions can do it so can you!~
I am sure you will be able to get your roots straight after 8weeks post. If natural and transitions can do it so can you!~
Kimmy1978
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Well, it appears I'm still just too lazy to be in this challenge. I'm still airdrying, and putting flexirods on dry hair. We'll see how that goes over the next few weeks (I'm 8 weeks post now), but so far so good. I foresee rollersets coming to obtain straight hair/roots as I continue to stretch to at least 12 weeks. We shall see...
LovelyBwonderful
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I'd love to join in the challenge!! Whereas I don't think I'll be setting exclusively (I'm a college student lol) I want to try to set mostly.
CBL length (maybe slightly longer in the back)
Relaxed (Affirm Mild)
this'll be the first time I've been relaxed and doing my own hair. However I tried to set my natural hair before. I have magnetic rollers (purple and yellow) and Curlformers (wide/long, extrawide/long)
not certain about what styles I'll be wearing - down and out or a ponytail probably
Nubian Heritage heat protect keratin leave in conditioning treatment
still need a moisturizing leave-in
I want to work on: the time it takes me to set; separating my curls better; product choice
CBL length (maybe slightly longer in the back)
Relaxed (Affirm Mild)
this'll be the first time I've been relaxed and doing my own hair. However I tried to set my natural hair before. I have magnetic rollers (purple and yellow) and Curlformers (wide/long, extrawide/long)
not certain about what styles I'll be wearing - down and out or a ponytail probably
Nubian Heritage heat protect keratin leave in conditioning treatment
still need a moisturizing leave-in
I want to work on: the time it takes me to set; separating my curls better; product choice
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LovelyBwonderful
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just set my hair today (my first relaxed hair set!!)
I used Curlformers. I wanted to use only extra wide but realized I didn't have enough (I only have 16) so I had to supplement with some wide ones
pics of curlformers in hair and after I took them out (you can see the one I'd taken out too soon in the front - that'll show me to try to rush drying time
I still haven't separated yet because I don't want to completely ruin it. Do any of you ladies have experience with Curlformers? How do you ladies get rid of all the parts and the little indentations (just where my side part is)
overall I'm immensely happy with my set! it came out way better than I was hoping for!
I used Curlformers. I wanted to use only extra wide but realized I didn't have enough (I only have 16) so I had to supplement with some wide ones
pics of curlformers in hair and after I took them out (you can see the one I'd taken out too soon in the front - that'll show me to try to rush drying time
I still haven't separated yet because I don't want to completely ruin it. Do any of you ladies have experience with Curlformers? How do you ladies get rid of all the parts and the little indentations (just where my side part is)
overall I'm immensely happy with my set! it came out way better than I was hoping for!
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DominicanBrazilian82
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Been setting faithfully 1-2/week. Life has consumed me and I haven't been posting. I've noticed that I get my softest sets on clarified hair. I usually clarify every 3-4 weeks and my hair feels soft and bouncy after I set under heat. Even when I wrap it; upon takedown it still has a little definition and the style mimics long layers. Hair has really been responding well to setting. Growth is becoming more evident as each week passes. HHG!
Blairx0
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Welcome LovelyBwonderful
It seems you can have enough curlformers! How did you style your set afterward?
It seems you can have enough curlformers! How did you style your set afterward?
TracyNicole
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Just checking in. I'm still doing the same old set weekly. If it ain't broke...Under the steamer right now, then roller setting before afternoon tea.
KaramelDiva1978
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Hey ladies! Been a minute since I've posted but still setting only not as frequently been bunning a lot. However after last night's henna treatment, I'm in a full rollerset right now. Been under my Carel dryer over an hour now. This should last me most of the week and then I'll be back to bunning by the end of the week.
KaramelDiva1978
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just set my hair today (my first relaxed hair set!!)
I used Curlformers. I wanted to use only extra wide but realized I didn't have enough (I only have 16) so I had to supplement with some wide ones
pics of curlformers in hair and after I took them out (you can see the one I'd taken out too soon in the front - that'll show me to try to rush drying time
I still haven't separated yet because I don't want to completely ruin it. Do any of you ladies have experience with Curlformers? How do you ladies get rid of all the parts and the little indentations (just where my side part is)
overall I'm immensely happy with my set! it came out way better than I was hoping for!
I have only used my Curlformers when I was natural. I relaxed last summer and still only use my magnetic rollers. I don't have any tips for removing the indentions but I think your set is beautiful!! I may try to dust off my Curlformers and give it a go on relaxed hair. It just took so long to set before and that's why I haven't tried again.
Thanks for sharing!
Napp
Ms. Nobody
no i used l'oreal advanced xtreme statighening cream. i was planning on using the kay vel once it started to get warm out
I am looking for a current review of KayVel for my next straightening session.
Cocoeuro
Active Member
Hello Setters,
I'm doing an update since I did an impromptu length check last night.
I'm now using mesh rollers to set my hair, it took me a while to find some without velcro. My drying time is now 45 min. versus 90 min.
Flat ironing my roots to get rid of roller lines.
Also, my hooded dryer broke so I've been using my bonnet on my blow dryer.
I've been pre-pooing and DCing with cholesterol conditioner, shea butter, honey, coconut, grapeseed, and olive oils.
http://images49.fotki.com/v569/fileg0xa/cbcb1/7/1540207/10240629/2013021807_27_05.jpg
Overall length: Dec. '12 = 7, Feb. '13 = 8.5
Longest "bulk": Dec. '12 = 4, Feb. '13 = 5
Shortest Bulk: Dec. '12 = 3, Feb. '13 = 4
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Cocoeuro
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Hello Setters,
I'm doing an update since I did an impromptu length check last night.
I'm now using mesh rollers to set my hair, it took me a while to find some without velcro. My drying time is now 45 min. versus 90 min.
Flat ironing my roots to get rid of roller lines.
Also, my hooded dryer broke so I've been using my bonnet on my blow dryer.
I've been pre-pooing and DCing with cholesterol conditioner, shea butter, honey, coconut, grapeseed, and olive oils.
Overall length: Dec. '12 = 7, Feb. '13 = 8.5
Longest "bulk": Dec. '12 = 4, Feb. '13 = 5
Shortest Bulk: Dec. '12 = 3, Feb. '13 = 4
LovelyBwonderful
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just did a set on my dry hair. dabbed aloe Vera gel sealed w a little EVCO and a quick spritz of water (ends only to make sure the rollers stick)
hoping my set will be dry before my boyfriend gets home in 2 hours. air drying because my hooded dryer is broken
leave in suggestions? I don't have one and got lucky I happened to have some mini bottles of AVG in my stash
dryer recommendations ladies? best one and where to buy (I've always used Folica.com or amazon for my tool purchases) preferably not too too expensive ( < $100 )
ETA: so my hair was completely dry (yay!) but some pieces didn't come out as curly, maybe because I didn't wet that piece enough or wet it high enough closer to the root? since I set dry
my hair is a little greasy so I would def use prob half the amount of oil next time. the gel gave pretty good hold my hair was only a little crunchy in a few areas. next time I'll prob do 50/50 avg/leave-in
I love the volume and body I got from the magnetics that I didn't get w the curlformers
I know I can't wait til my hair gets longer! so I can have super bangin swangin set w big full curls everywhere
hoping my set will be dry before my boyfriend gets home in 2 hours. air drying because my hooded dryer is broken
leave in suggestions? I don't have one and got lucky I happened to have some mini bottles of AVG in my stash
dryer recommendations ladies? best one and where to buy (I've always used Folica.com or amazon for my tool purchases) preferably not too too expensive ( < $100 )
ETA: so my hair was completely dry (yay!) but some pieces didn't come out as curly, maybe because I didn't wet that piece enough or wet it high enough closer to the root? since I set dry
my hair is a little greasy so I would def use prob half the amount of oil next time. the gel gave pretty good hold my hair was only a little crunchy in a few areas. next time I'll prob do 50/50 avg/leave-in
I love the volume and body I got from the magnetics that I didn't get w the curlformers
I know I can't wait til my hair gets longer! so I can have super bangin swangin set w big full curls everywhere
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Blairx0
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LovelyBwonderful
I have the LCL Beauty dryer also known as the SalonRus dryer before the company changed their name it is 130, but that includes shipping. I really like mine. i have had it for maybe 7 months and have no complaints.
I have seen some dryers at my local sally's too if you have one in your area.
My hair would take forever and day to air dry, so a dryer is a must for me! As for a leave in what do you regularly use? I dilute giovanni leave in for sets. I feel like the heat really bakes my leave-in into my hair so I don't need nearly as much. I also set on freshly DC'ed hair, so it stay moist for days!
I have the LCL Beauty dryer also known as the SalonRus dryer before the company changed their name it is 130, but that includes shipping. I really like mine. i have had it for maybe 7 months and have no complaints.
I have seen some dryers at my local sally's too if you have one in your area.
My hair would take forever and day to air dry, so a dryer is a must for me! As for a leave in what do you regularly use? I dilute giovanni leave in for sets. I feel like the heat really bakes my leave-in into my hair so I don't need nearly as much. I also set on freshly DC'ed hair, so it stay moist for days!
LovelyBwonderful
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KaramelDiva1978
I LOVE the look of curlformers on relaxed hair! that was one of the pros I had about relaxing, knowing if all else fails I can just curlformer set my way to new lengths
of course post pics! if you try them. the curls last for days. I think to prevent the indents I'm not going to put the curlformer in all the way to the scalp. I'm not natural anymore and don't have new growth yet so I don't need the curlformer to pull my roots straight. Or if my roots do get puffy from air drying maybe I'll just flat iron the roots only
Blairx0
I just wore the set as was after finger combing the curls to separate them and get them to clump together.
I really can't afford the LCL dryer, I wish!. especially since I just spent $100+ getting my hair relaxed, reupping on products, and buying new products. maybe if I get extra money from my tax refund
Mjon912
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Washed and set my hair yesterday, literally all day!!!! I'm happy with the end results though. I ended up breaking my dryer so my hubby had to fix it, it's super ghetto but oh well lol
My dryer, taped up =\ idk what I'm going to do, we've got a new baby on the way so I don't feel like putting an extra 200$ into a new dryer but this is a nightmare, he literally took the whole thing apart to tape the piece on the inside and now I have to use some tool thing to turn it on =\
After my wash and set... Idk if any other ladies who set are transitioning or natural but omg honey added to your deep condition makes a world of difference, it was like I was 6weeks post and not 27!!! No lie!!!
After I flat ironed my roots only
In the morning when I took down my wrap... It's raining today so I'll put a beanie on but still! I love my results
My dryer, taped up =\ idk what I'm going to do, we've got a new baby on the way so I don't feel like putting an extra 200$ into a new dryer but this is a nightmare, he literally took the whole thing apart to tape the piece on the inside and now I have to use some tool thing to turn it on =\
After my wash and set... Idk if any other ladies who set are transitioning or natural but omg honey added to your deep condition makes a world of difference, it was like I was 6weeks post and not 27!!! No lie!!!
After I flat ironed my roots only
In the morning when I took down my wrap... It's raining today so I'll put a beanie on but still! I love my results
Blairx0
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Mjon912
sorry about your dryer. If mine broke i would be lost. Does it still work as well? You might to try draping a towel over it to keep the heat in if the problem is the plastic part that slides down in the front.
Meanwhile your set looks great! I am dc'in now and added some honey, so I will be putting your theory to the test! GREAT RESULTS
sorry about your dryer. If mine broke i would be lost. Does it still work as well? You might to try draping a towel over it to keep the heat in if the problem is the plastic part that slides down in the front.
Meanwhile your set looks great! I am dc'in now and added some honey, so I will be putting your theory to the test! GREAT RESULTS
Blairx0
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Question ladies:
When setting how do you determine roller size. I am nearing BSL and think i need some bigger rollers. I am hoping bigger rollers allow me to make larger sections and have a looser curl.
thoughts?
I did find this: Use the correct size roller for your length. Short hair can use rollers up to an 1-1/4", medium from 1-1/4" - 1- 3/4" and long from 1-3/4 on up.
But I not sure how the author defines Medium vs. long. Anyone out there with good results rolling with 1-3/4 inch rollers to 2 inch rollers?
When setting how do you determine roller size. I am nearing BSL and think i need some bigger rollers. I am hoping bigger rollers allow me to make larger sections and have a looser curl.
thoughts?
I did find this: Use the correct size roller for your length. Short hair can use rollers up to an 1-1/4", medium from 1-1/4" - 1- 3/4" and long from 1-3/4 on up.
But I not sure how the author defines Medium vs. long. Anyone out there with good results rolling with 1-3/4 inch rollers to 2 inch rollers?
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