Setting to Success 2013

[Blairx0]

Roller are out




Flat ironed roots



Finger combed back

 

[mshoneyfly]

Roller are out

Flat ironed roots

Finger combed back

I love it! It looks smooth and fluffy at the same time. Good job!

 

[smores]

oh ok. well it still looks good ... i found some natural rollersetters online. theirs look really good, so i will try this again.

Can you share links to the natural rollersetters? I love finding more people like me (us); it's great inspiration.

 

[Blairx0]

Can you share links to the natural rollersetters? I love finding more people like me (us); it's great inspiration.

Check post number 2 all the way in the beginning of the thread. I posted about 5 links for natural Rollersetthat helped me

 

[smores]

Check post number 2 all the way in the beginning of the thread. I posted about 5 links for natural Rollersetthat helped me

Got it! Thanks!

 

[laylaaa]

When you're brushing out the curls from the roller to do a doobie, do you use a paddle brush or a comb?

 

[mshoneyfly]

When you're brushing out the curls from the roller to do a doobie, do you use a paddle brush or a comb?

Laylaa
I am relaxed/ texlaxed and I use a wide tooth comb to direct the curls around my head. I haven't used a paddle brush since I began my hair journey. It pulls out too much hair

Then I use a very soft boar bristle brush for final smoothing on top and around edges

 

[laylaaa]

mshoneyfly

Laylaa
I am relaxed/ texlaxed and I use a wide tooth comb to direct the curls around my head. I haven't used a paddle brush since I began my hair journey. It pulls out too much hair

So a comb doesn't make the hair look too piece-y and separated for you? The reason I asked is because I thought a denman/boar brush would make the hair more uniform and easier to wrap.

 

[mshoneyfly]

mshoneyfly

So a comb doesn't make the hair look too piece-y and separated for you? The reason I asked is because I thought a denman/boar brush would make the hair more uniform and easier to wrap.

Well...when the hair is in the wrap its going in one direction (around the head) and you're trying to completely change direction. A brush, esp a denman or paddle would be too rough on my hair. I use my fingers for most of the styling after i get the hair to change direction

Laylaa
Check out my pics of roller set and wrap on page 49

 

[Rozlewis]

I am 8 weeks post and you would not know it. My rollerset turned out really nice. I purchased some of those rollers from smores and they really made a difference. My hair came out straight, plenty of shine, and full of body. I could not post pics cause my 8 year old photographer is outside playing. Husband is busy and he thinks I am crazy with this hair stuff. I will try to take pics of next weeks set.

 

[laylaaa]

Well...when the hair is in the wrap its going in one direction (around the head) and you're trying to completely change direction. A brush, esp a denman or paddle would be too rough on my hair. I use my fingers for most of the styling after i get the hair to change direction

Laylaa
Check out my pics of roller set and wrap on page 49

Yeah, that makes sense. I'm trying my best to educate myself on the little steps that can make or break a roller set so figured I'd ask around, all the theory in the world won't help though if I don't stop bunning soon!

 

[MileHighDiva]

smores are you on Amazon, yet? Rozlewis is stating your Ethiopian/Italian rollers are getting her roots straight and smooth in the above post. Please advise! TIA

 

[smores]

I am 8 weeks post and you would not know it. My rollerset turned out really nice. I purchased some of those rollers from smores and they really made a difference. My hair came out straight, plenty of shine, and full of body. I could not post pics cause my 8 year old photographer is outside playing. Husband is busy and he thinks I am crazy with this hair stuff. I will try to take pics of next weeks set.

Thanks for posting Rozlewis. I'm glad your hair turned out good! Looking forward to the pics! BTW: my BF feels the same way about my hair "obsession." He just doesn't get it.

 

[smores]

smores are you on Amazon, yet? Rozlewis is stating your Ethiopian/Italian rollers are getting her roots straight and smooth in the above post. Please advise! TIA

Hi MileHighDiva! I'm not on Amazon yet, but I can PM you the info if you're interested in purchasing the rollers via PayPal like Rozlewis did. Just let me know!

 

[mshoneyfly]

I am 8 weeks post and you would not know it. My rollerset turned out really nice. I purchased some of those rollers from smores and they really made a difference. My hair came out straight, plenty of shine, and full of body. I could not post pics cause my 8 year old photographer is outside playing. Husband is busy and he thinks I am crazy with this hair stuff. I will try to take pics of next weeks set.

Your little photographer! Soo cute

I did an old school wet wrap this time. I henna'd my big sis and tried pink clay for the first time on myself. Too pooped to do rollers

 

[Rozlewis]

MileHighDiva, if you have never purchased via PayPal it is easy and painless. smores, ships fast and the rollers were packed securely. Service was exceptional.

I was invoiced on 4/15/13
I paid the invoice on 4/16/13
The rollers shipped on 4/17/13
smores, sent an e-mail confirmation with a tracking number on 4/17/13
I received the rollers on 4/19/13
I used the rollers on 4/20/13

 

[GrowAHead]

I'm under the dryer now.. I set on green (smaller than red probably 1". I love the body it gives my wrap but I hate the drying time!!!

 

[Altruisticoam]

I'm back and I'm officially a married lady!!!


Just started back with my roller sets and am experimenting with alternating rolling hair up and down....my technique needs help but it shows promise. I'll try it a couple more time before I go back to the regular all down.

 

[mshoneyfly]

I'm back and I'm officially a married lady!!!

Just started back with my roller sets and am experimenting with alternating rolling hair up and down....my technique needs help but it shows promise. I'll try it a couple more time before I go back to the regular all down.

Awww!!! How gorgeous! You looked absolutely divine!! And soo happy! Congrats!

Now lets get back to work

 

[mshoneyfly]

I'm under the dryer now.. I set on green (smaller than red probably 1". I love the body it gives my wrap but I hate the drying time!!!

I use the green ones too. I am mostly neck length so these work the best for me

 

[Blairx0]

I'm back and I'm officially a married lady!!!

Just started back with my roller sets and am experimenting with alternating rolling hair up and down....my technique needs help but it shows promise. I'll try it a couple more time before I go back to the regular all down.

Congrats on the nuptials. You look stunning

 

[Blairx0]

All rolled up and under the dryer. I have a suspicion this cassia powder is linger, so we shall see what I end up with!

I will post pictures tonight. Hot mess or not these rollers sets have my hair SSK free and my ends looking good.

 

[Rozlewis]

Set this weekend and this is the first time I wore my hair down since roller setting. i think the trick is to make sure you have the right size rollers. I am mastering this process finally.

 

[Blairx0]

Rollers are out vi have attempted to pin curl for the first time. I will try to take another pic in the morning

 

[mshoneyfly]

Didn't feel like rolling so I put in some bantu knots after air drying to about 90%. I like the way it looks pretty well. Now I have pin curls for sleeping so I should have nice waves tomorrow

 

[Babygrowth]

Didn't feel like rolling so I put in some bantu knots after air drying to about 90%. I like the way it looks pretty well. Now I have pin curls for sleeping so I should have nice waves tomorrow

Can you post pictures please? My hair is probably about your length and I think bantu knots will be cute but I would like to see it on someone else too! mshoneyfly

 

[mshoneyfly]

Can you post pictures please? My hair is probably about your length and I think bantu knots will be cute but I would like to see it on someone else too! mshoneyfly

Babygrowth
OK you twisted my arm
I didnt take any pics yesterday before pin curling but it was a nice uniform wave all the way down the shaft. Here it is today after taking out the pin curls. The pics dont quite do it justice. My hair is still layered so that helps.











If you try it I wanna see pics...pretty please!!

 

[Babygrowth]

Babygrowth
OK you twisted my arm
I didnt take any pics yesterday before pin curling but it was a nice uniform wave all the way down the shaft. Here it is today after taking out the pin curls. The pics dont quite do it justice. My hair is still layered so that helps.

If you try it I wanna see pics...pretty please!!

Thank you! I like it! I can't wait to try it and I will definitely post pics.

 

[caliscurls]

** Saving my spot *** After reading through this entire thread, all the dryer comparisons, and several blogs re: roller setting, I broke down and bought a Pibbs this morning. Can't wait! I've been bunning and wearing french braids since January. Looking forward to wearing it down on occasion without the flat iron and blow dryer (but I'm going to stick to bunning most of the time...trying to get to MBL this year)

Will post my info when it arrives...have patience with me ladies when I start asking questions - I really suck at doing roller sets!

 

[Blairx0]

** Saving my spot *** After reading through this entire thread, all the dryer comparisons, and several blogs re: roller setting, I broke down and bought a Pibbs this morning. Can't wait! I've been bunning and wearing french braids since January. Looking forward to wearing it down on occasion without the flat iron and blow dryer (but I'm going to stick to bunning most of the time...trying to get to MBL this year)

Will post my info when it arrives...have patience with me ladies when I start asking questions - I really suck at doing roller sets!

Can't wait to watch you become successful. I bun as well. I normally wear my hair down two days and then bun the rest of the time. I think it has really helped me in a variety of areas with my hair health. Hope you will experience the same