Setting to Success 2013
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ElegantElephant
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@DominicanBrazilian82, I use Lacio Lacio setting lotion diluted with water. My curls are soft and bouncy, but after I pincurl it, my curls are flat. I probably need to work on pin curling to maintain my curls.
DominicanBrazilian82
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ElegantElephant My advice to you is to buy some large flexis and put like 4 or 5 in, or use a setting lotion with a firmer hold than leave-in. Your curls will naturally flatten a bit when you pin curl because you are sleeping on them. That's why really big flexis might be a good option for you.
ElegantElephant
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Thanks DominicanBrazilian82!!! I'll definitely try the large flexis.
smores
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I started an intense workout plan this week and I think I'm going to have to wash my hair twice a week but I'm worried. I'm concerned about sitting under the dryer that much. How did y'all keep your hair moisturized?
smores
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janeemat
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I ALWAYS deep cond first whenever I do a rollerset. Deep conditioning keeps the hair moisturized. Deep cond and rollersetting twice a week is a lot, but it kept my hair on point and swanging. If I was not on a bunning mission right now, I would go right back to doing this.
DominicanBrazilian82
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Although not tagged smores, I agree with janeemat. I've rollerset up to 3 x's in one week before and I always apply moisture during my DC process. I never M&S with a rollerset (so never since this is my everyday style). I allow my hair to condition well while wet and apply a really good Leave-in (something silicone-y) to prevent moisture escape.
smores
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3Xs a week?!? I think my hair would love and hate me. I have a steamer for deep conditioning and I must say it makes such a difference in the moisturizing of my hair. I may try it 2Xs next week. Of course the next step is becoming faster at "doing" my hair. Rolling takes at least an hour. Drying is only 20 mins (I use ventilated rollers). I'm just so slow at rolling. My arms even hurt; actually that's the result of being both slow and out of shape.
Can y'all share your leave-ins? Esp the silicone versions.
Blairx0
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DominicanBrazilian82
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Blairx0 - That week that I did 3 happened first on a Saturday, then on a Tuesday, then on a Friday. I barely do two a week. But two is the average. I just hate flat hair. And a bun doesn't cut it when I'm tryna be cute all the time. So I will sacrifice sleep to set. Plus... I've gotten so good at setting (I do the same Mohawk style each time) that it takes me about 1.5 hours (including drying time) to be done with it. So 1.5 hours of setting gets me 3-4 days of cuteness. It all balances itself.
DominicanBrazilian82
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smores... I use SheScentIt (SSI) Coco Crème LI, Lacio Lacio LI, CurlyKinks Satin Roots LI and my new fav is BioHair Care Moroccan Argan Oil LI (I actually really love this whole line... including the Reconstruct DC). Not sure their exact ingredients. I will double check when I get home tonight.
DominicanBrazilian82
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Magnetic set with gray and black (purple) rollers. Did a Gleau Oil and SSI Banana Brûlée prepoo for about 2 hours. Poo washed with Loreal Sulfate Free Poo, Joico condish and BioHair Care Moroccan Argan Oil LI (Iron Guard and Thermal Protection *Bonus*) smores it has Trimeticone in it.
Results:
Nitey Nite.
Results:
Nitey Nite.
Blairx0
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Your hair is growing nice and thick!
DominicanBrazilian82
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Babygrowth
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This... right here... makes me want to start rollersetting now! Your hair is also just flourishing! I love it!
smores
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DominicanBrazilian82 Thanks so much for the information! Your hair looks amazing! I'm off to research all of the products you listed, especially Trimeticone and your prepoo. I prepoo and it makes all the difference in the world when trying to detangle.
DominicanBrazilian82
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It is!!! I'm doing a happy dance right now :dance: My 1 Year hairversary is coming up on the 1st. Can't wait to post then and now pics!!!
Thank you Babygrowth
DominicanBrazilian82
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I haven't pre-poo'd in months!!! Literally. I started again last week when I steamed on dry hair with GSO and SD Chocolate Smoothie. The results made me realize how crucial this is or my hair. This week I applied my oil first (Gleau) and then the conditioner (both relaxer style), packed for my cruise and was amazed after I took down my rollers. Thanks for the compliment smores.
mshoneyfly
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DominicanBrazilian82
Sooo beautiful!!
I cant wait for my hair to grow out more on the sides and front. Then I can use larger rollers and get more of a relaxed flat ironed look like yours. I use the 7/8 inch rollers so I get more of a wavy look
GrowAHead
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After I touch up I'ma see if I can recreate that all star DominicanBrazilian82 rollerwrap!
DominicanBrazilian82
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DominicanBrazilian82
Sooo beautiful!!
I cant wait for my hair to grow out more on the sides and front. Then I can use larger rollers and get more of a relaxed flat ironed look like yours. I use the 7/8 inch rollers so I get more of a wavy look
Thank you mshoneyfly I had the same short side issues too. They never grew. Ever. But they are starting to gain some really sexy length and I am sooo thrilled. It took some time, and some areas are still a little short, but it's getting there. Thank you for the lovely compliment.
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DominicanBrazilian82
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You can Mama!!! I get better each time I do it. Practice and patience. I don't think I will ever pick up a blow dryer again if I don't absolutely have to (I mean like I would have to be somewhere 10 minutes ago). Rollersetting and wrapping gives my hair amazing body. I wouldn't trade it in for nothing.
cherishlove
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Do you all let your hair Airdry with the rollers or do you all have dryers you sit under.
smores
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Tonight, I blow dried a little then air dried.
Blairx0
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I sit under the dryer. I have never air dried with rollers. Naptural85 did a type of air dry Rollerset. You should check it out
ladyscorpian14
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I'm really happy after shaving my head bald in january I finally have enough growth to get the blue small rollers in doing a set tonight
EnExitStageLeft
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Anyone ever do ponytail rollersets? I have three textures in my hair (natural <new growth>, texturized and texlaxed) , so standard rollersetting doesn't seem ideal to me. I was thinking that the ponytail method could help smooth my roots a bit more, what do you rollerset pro's think?
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