Setting to Success 2013

[MileHighDiva]

Are you relaxed or natural. I am natural and use a medium rat tail comb--when I am being good. Sometimes I just grab and roll, but combing makes all the difference.

Blairx0 I'm primarily natural. I have been transitioning for the past 19 months. Thank you for the quick response. Did you buy your medium rat tail comb from your local BSS, hotcombs.net, or Hairsense?

 

[KiWiStyle]

Roller Setting Ladies,

What kind of comb or you using for your roller sets? A medium or fine tooth rat tail? Something else? I was looking at the HS6450 and/or the Hairsense 205 both are medium tooth rat tail combs. My hair is fine and low density. Trying to be as gentle as possible and getting my supplies together, so I can start roller setting. It takes me 1-1 1/2 hours to set because I have to be very careful with my fine strands.

Please advise! TIA

MileHighDiva I have fine low density hair as well and I have to use 3 different combs when Rollersetting. I also bought my bone combs from hairsense.com

I use this one to detangle large sections of hair:
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I use this one to detangle smaller sections after my hair is parted in the Mohawk and to detangle each roller section:
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I use this rattail comb to smooth just before rolling:
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[Saludable84]

finally got around to doing my hair today and has been a disaster from the start
but I'm finished rollersetting and under the dryer now so hopefully my set comes out good enough that I don't have to put in a ponytail.
my main problem was placement. I've got a big head (lol) with a lot of hair. can someone give me some help/tutorial with pics or video ??

I don't have a tutorial or pics yet, but what I've started doing is sectioning my hair the way I would rollerset and wash, condition and rinse with my hair already sectioned in ponytails. I wash in sections. When I condition, I just take my hair out the ponytails and tie em back after applying condish. For my final rinse, I detangle then twist each section and pin them up in the same sections. So when I rollerset, my hair is still in sections and all I have to do work with each sections. It's more time consuming, but its less work, tangles, fighting and hair loss.

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[Babygrowth]

finally got around to doing my hair today and has been a disaster from the start
but I'm finished rollersetting and under the dryer now so hopefully my set comes out good enough that I don't have to put in a ponytail.
my main problem was placement. I've got a big head (lol) with a lot of hair. can someone give me some help/tutorial with pics or video ??

There's a tutorial posted a few pages back my DominicanBrazilian82. The placement of the rollers is good! I also watch jenichris23's video on rollerseting and Ms. Kibibi has a good video as well. I have others that I really like but I just can't remember their names.

 

[Nightingale]

I'm sitting under the dryer now after rollersetting. This set I used Loreal's Ever Sleek silicone free serum and I'm not sure I like it. It's sticky. Ick. We'll see how my set turns out.

 

[Blairx0]

I'm sitting under the dryer now after rollersetting. This set I used Loreal's Ever Sleek silicone free serum and I'm not sure I like it. It's sticky. Ick. We'll see how my set turns out.

Keep me updated. I'm on the hunt for a serum

 

[Blairx0]

Blairx0 I'm primarily natural. I have been transitioning for the past 19 months. Thank you for the quick response. Did you buy your medium rat tail comb from your local BSS, hotcombs.net, or Hairsense?

I bought mine at the BSS in one of those classic multi packs, so I got several different widths for cheap

 

[MileHighDiva]

DominicanBrazilian82 Why do you have both a Pibbs and an LCL dryer? Which one do you like better? If you had the Pibbs first, what made you purchase the LCL? TIA

 

[GrowAHead]

GrowAHead where did you purchase plastic mesh rollers that are larger than the 1 1/2" Dianne red mesh rollers?

Please advise! TIA

I have red plastic mesh and black plastic mesh (found a random site selling old Goody brand plastic mesh).

The largest mesh I have is maybe 2 1/4th and they are more traditional mesh but instead of a "string-like" texture it's hard plastic over the metal frame of the roller... if that makes sense. I can snap a pic when I get home if that helps

 

[MileHighDiva]

I have red plastic mesh and black plastic mesh (found a random site selling old Goody brand plastic mesh).

The largest mesh I have is maybe 2 1/4th and they are more traditional mesh but instead of a "string-like" texture it's hard plastic over the metal frame of the roller... if that makes sense. I can snap a pic when I get home if that helps

GrowAHead please snap a pic of the black ones. I believe I'm familiar with the red ones if they're the 1 1/2" Dianne ones. I saw some black Goody ones on another site but they don't state the size and only show them in the packaging sideways, so you can't tell what's going one.

TIA

ETA: If the red ones are not Dianne red plastic mesh, please snap a pic of those, too.

 

[Napp]

I have red plastic mesh and black plastic mesh (found a random site selling old Goody brand plastic mesh).

The largest mesh I have is maybe 2 1/4th and they are more traditional mesh but instead of a "string-like" texture it's hard plastic over the metal frame of the roller... if that makes sense. I can snap a pic when I get home if that helps

are they these?

or these?

 

[LovelyBwonderful]

ok what gives ladies ????

so I've really been trying to not give up on roller setting but goodness! I can't get a good set.
took me 45 min to set this time and I was really concentrating on the best placement only messed up a little at the end when I got to my crown.
took FOREVER to dry as usual
but.

I only have curl in the front ?! the back is just slightly bumped.... idk what to do. I was really hoping it'd look cute for me to go out tonight but I have no clue how to style bumped in the back and curled in the front. and I just know it's cause I can't see the back of my head.
should I go down a size in rollers? I also have yellow 1 in rollers but I don't want to increase my drying time.

ok. rant over lol
besides all the curls in the back falling I think this is one of my best sets so far and I nailed down my products (yay!)

 

[KiWiStyle]

ok what gives ladies ????

so I've really been trying to not give up on roller setting but goodness! I can't get a good set.
took me 45 min to set this time and I was really concentrating on the best placement only messed up a little at the end when I got to my crown.
took FOREVER to dry as usual
but.

I only have curl in the front ?! the back is just slightly bumped.... idk what to do. I was really hoping it'd look cute for me to go out tonight but I have no clue how to style bumped in the back and curled in the front. and I just know it's cause I can't see the back of my head.
should I go down a size in rollers? I also have yellow 1 in rollers but I don't want to increase my drying time.

ok. rant over lol
besides all the curls in the back falling I think this is one of my best sets so far and I nailed down my products (yay!)

I had that very issue. I learned that going down a size or two gave me the curly look I had been going for. Your setting time may go up slightly because you're using smaller rollers for smaller curls.

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[Napp]

LovelyBwonderful it looks great! I think your placement is a bit interesting. Do you not like the traditional mohawk placement? I think that would help with getting a more predictable result. i like trying new setting placements but the mohawk always gives me consistent results.

KiWiStyle BTW you siggy inspired me to do mine! I love big braids!

 

[Babygrowth]

LovelyBwonderful it looks great! I think your placement is a bit interesting. Do you not like the traditional mohawk placement? I think that would help with getting a more predictable result. i like trying new setting placements but the mohawk always gives me consistent results.

This is what I was thinking!

 

[Blairx0]

ok what gives ladies ????

so I've really been trying to not give up on roller setting but goodness! I can't get a good set.
took me 45 min to set this time and I was really concentrating on the best placement only messed up a little at the end when I got to my crown.
took FOREVER to dry as usual
but.

I only have curl in the front ?! the back is just slightly bumped.... idk what to do. I was really hoping it'd look cute for me to go out tonight but I have no clue how to style bumped in the back and curled in the front. and I just know it's cause I can't see the back of my head.
should I go down a size in rollers? I also have yellow 1 in rollers but I don't want to increase my drying time.

ok. rant over lol
besides all the curls in the back falling I think this is one of my best sets so far and I nailed down my products (yay!)

Like others ladies said, you may need to reconsider your roller size depending on the look you are going for.

In regard to dry time are you using oil when setting? Oil will increase your drying time. I had to cute down on oil and throw a towel over my dryer to keep the heat from escaping. When I did those two things my hair started drying in about an hour and a half as opposed to 2+ hours

 

[smores]

Hi Ladies,

i just started and feel in love with rollersetting! I want to start doing them at home but i can't find the rollers Ethiopian salons use. They're made in Italy by Sal-Srl and are called Bigodini Conici. I love them! I can only find them at Italian stores online and none of them ship to the US. Also, I live in the DMV (in case someone has seen them in-store). Please help!

 

[Nightingale]

3/13/13

I'm sitting under the dryer now after rollersetting. This set I used Loreal's Ever Sleek silicone free serum and I'm not sure I like it. It's sticky. Ick. We'll see how my set turns out.

Update: Never again will I use Loreal silicone free serum. This was the worst rollerset I have ever done. My hair felt stiff and tacky, despite being straight. I was going to wait until next week to wash, but my hair has already started to frizz and looks dirty.

 

[Blairx0]

3/13/13

Update: Never again will I use Loreal silicone free serum. This was the worst rollerset I have ever done. My hair felt stiff and tacky, despite being straight. I was going to wait until next week to wash, but my hair has already started to frizz and looks dirty.

Sorry that happened to you. But thanks for the warning!

 

[Guinan]

I'm currently dc under the dryer for 3o min & I plan on dc overnite & then start my curlformer set by 10am 2morrow.

My rollerset lasted for 1wk. I could of done two but my hair was itching bad. This week is my workout so Ill see how this set goes. I don't wear my curls down. I pin them up.

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[Nyssa28]

My hair looks a mess. I can't wait to rollerset it tonight!

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[LovelyBwonderful]

ok ladies I think I'm going to try going down a size. but I'll prob do curlformers or my next set.
also. I did use PM SSS for the first time w a set. I love the serum and it makes set detangling a breeze but I'll prob wait til I take the rollers out next time or use the smallest amount.
I only do a half Mohawk because I can't part my hair well in the back at all. but I'm going to use yellow rollers for the crown with my next magnetic set. thanks for all the advice ladies !!

 

[GrowAHead]

are they these?

or these?

Both....

 

[jcdlox]

Current hair length - NL
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd - Relaxed
Current Setting method and styling choices - phony bun, airdrying and dry rollers; just bought a LCL hood dryer so I'll start rollersetting next week!
Current Setting products - probably will start with Keracare setting lotion
One thing you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve - retention and moisture, less breakage
How long do you plan to set? we'll see

I have been able to get a consistent routine with setting yet, my results are too sporadic. So I'm air drying and alternating phony buns with wrapping. My problem is I want to roller set to dry and then wrap my hair but its so curly that I can't smooth it in a wrap without breakage.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

@DominicanBrazilian82

hey i have a few questions for you

what blowdryer do you use? if i could just master the dominican blowing the roots method, i would be elated! also what type of round brush?

sharifeh ... Sorry it has taken me so long to respond!!! I'm actually just seeing this. I have two. I have a Pibbs dryer and a Silverbird (Conair). Its the concentrated nozzle that really makes the difference. As long as it is thin and wide, it will direct heat faster. If I am blowing the roots, there is no real need for a round brush; unless I plan to blow out the entire head. If just the roots, I use either a rat-tail or denman brush, pull my hair taught using the comb or brush (I pull the comb or brush just below where the hair needs to be blowed), and apply the heat for a few seconds. The taught-method (as used by naturals) actually allows the heat to do its thing without interruption or much manipulation.

I have another question re: your pincurling. can you show us how to do that too when you get a chance? I'm so horrible at maintaining my rollersets.

I plan to set tonight after a FAILED blow dry and flat iron yesterday!!! I havent used a blowdrier in months! I feel ashamed that I even took that bad boy out of my closet. Back in she goes! I will make a short video for you love. I will say, that I pin under as though I am curling it. Some people pin flat. The flat method might work better for you. I will post both!

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

Roller Setting Ladies,

What kind of comb or you using for your roller sets? A medium or fine tooth rat tail? Something else? I was looking at the HS6450 and/or the Hairsense 205 both are medium tooth rat tail combs. My hair is fine and low density. Trying to be as gentle as possible and getting my supplies together, so I can start roller setting.

Please advise! TIA

Detangling with a brush/comb might be better first. Then using a rattail to smooth the sections as you roll. I just use a rattail, I dont lose too much hair, not more than I would if I detangled first.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

19 weeks post this upcoming Thursday. Shrinkage is real and rollersets are still Fab! I do use direct heat on my roots (CHI iron); but only on my roots. I msitakenly used my blow-drier yesterday (tryna get cute quick for a dinner date) and my hair was crunchy! Will do a CW with SSI Avocado Condish and a VERRRRY deep DC tonight with my Nunaat Chocolate Mask (amazing if you need a moisture boost) and set.

Will post a few pics of my process and a short video of my pin curling technique for the fabulous @sharifeh.

Hope you ladies are doing fantabulous! Relaxer date 3.28.13. Can't wait.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

My set tonight...




























Will post roller set take down and tomorrow's "after-wrap" take down later tonight and tomorrow morning, respectively.

 

[MileHighDiva]

DominicanBrazilian82 Why do you have both a Pibbs and an LCL dryer? Which one do you like better? If you had the Pibbs first, what made you purchase the LCL? TIA

DominicanBrazilian82

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

And here are the takedown results...



After taking down the rollers...




Back view...




Those ratchet roots (19 weeks post)




Roots again...




After flat iron...




Full view after flatiron...




Roots after flat iron... Heat at 300F... So not really straight.




Roots at top view...

*peace sign* Goodnight.