Setting to Success 2013
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Jobwright
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[*]Current hair length. SL
[*]Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd. RELAXED
[*]Current Setting method and styling choices MAGNETIC ROLLERS,
[*]Current Setting products. STILL WORKING ON PRODUCT SELECTION BUT USED APHOGHEE GREEN TEA SPRAY, VATIKA OIL AND AO ISLAND NATURALS TODAY
[*]One thing you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve. LONGER STRONGER SHINY BOUNCY HAIR
[*]How long do you plan to set? AT LEAST TILL THE END OF THE YEAR
[*]Post a beginning picture
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[*]Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd. RELAXED
[*]Current Setting method and styling choices MAGNETIC ROLLERS,
[*]Current Setting products. STILL WORKING ON PRODUCT SELECTION BUT USED APHOGHEE GREEN TEA SPRAY, VATIKA OIL AND AO ISLAND NATURALS TODAY
[*]One thing you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve. LONGER STRONGER SHINY BOUNCY HAIR
[*]How long do you plan to set? AT LEAST TILL THE END OF THE YEAR
[*]Post a beginning picture
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DominicanBrazilian82
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All set under my dryer... Magnetics that is. What I did tonight...
1. Prepoo'd with RBO
2. Poo Wash w. Loreal Sulfate Free
3. Roux PC Condish
4. DC w/o heat w/ BioHair Care Moroccan Argan Oil Reconstructive Hair Mask
5. ACV Final Rinse
6. Roll... Roll... Roll.
Goodnight
Oh yeah... I am 17 weeks post and I WILL be flat ironing my roots. I tried not to last week and I had a lion's mane all week.
1. Prepoo'd with RBO
2. Poo Wash w. Loreal Sulfate Free
3. Roux PC Condish
4. DC w/o heat w/ BioHair Care Moroccan Argan Oil Reconstructive Hair Mask
5. ACV Final Rinse
6. Roll... Roll... Roll.
Goodnight
Oh yeah... I am 17 weeks post and I WILL be flat ironing my roots. I tried not to last week and I had a lion's mane all week.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
DominicanBrazilian82
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All set under my dryer... Magnetics that is. What I did tonight...
1. Prepoo'd with RBO
2. Poo Wash w. Loreal Sulfate Free
3. Roux PC Condish
4. DC w/o heat w/ BioHair Care Moroccan Argan Oil Reconstructive Hair Mask
5. ACV Final Rinse
6. Roll... Roll... Roll.
Goodnight
Oh yeah... I am 17 weeks post and I WILL be flat ironing my roots. I tried not to last week and I had a lion's mane all week.
Best roller wrap to date! Hair is full of swang, thickness and shine! My hair hasn't shined in quite some time. Thank you Roux PC and ACV rinses!
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
EnExitStageLeft
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Blairx0
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Definitely let me know what you think. I hope it tames frizz, but doesn't add to dry time
DominicanBrazilian82
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Currently under my dryer with my usual magnetic set. Hair is thriving from roller sets!!! I love this life of rollersetting.
Lissa0821
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I miss doing my magnetic roller sets with it raining just about everyday, its not worth it to put the time in to roll the hair and sit under the dryer. I have been blow drying or air drying my hair and just using the 4 purple flexi rod in a mohawk style. Its still curly but its the same look week after week. With my magnetic rollers, I have all differrent size and could create different looks.
Hopefully, it will stop raining here in Atlanta soon cause I love my roller sets.
Hopefully, it will stop raining here in Atlanta soon cause I love my roller sets.
Blairx0
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This week's set came out better, but I need smaller sections.
I have used cassia two weeks in a row and though I use it regularly, I have noticed with back to back use it has slowed my drying time.
Next week I'm going to skip cassia, dc , and layer my products in the hopes of smoothing some of the frizz resulting in taking down not so dry rollers
I have used cassia two weeks in a row and though I use it regularly, I have noticed with back to back use it has slowed my drying time.
Next week I'm going to skip cassia, dc , and layer my products in the hopes of smoothing some of the frizz resulting in taking down not so dry rollers
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Your hair is growing!
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
I will join in September. I will get a dryer and rollers soon.
Newbie questions:
Best dryer under 100...not ready for the Pibbs investment...yet.
I will roll for straightness rather than curls. I am natural 4a/b with fine strands and lowish density. I'm grazing BSL and would like to start off with magnetic rollers with the snap on covers. What is the best method?
Product suggestions and order? I prefer natural products, but do not mind water soluble cones once in a while or if they produce the best results.
I want results like Blairx0 and DominicanBrazilian82 among other ladies whose names escape me.
Tia!
Sent from my Snow White Frost Galaxy S4
Newbie questions:
Best dryer under 100...not ready for the Pibbs investment...yet.
I will roll for straightness rather than curls. I am natural 4a/b with fine strands and lowish density. I'm grazing BSL and would like to start off with magnetic rollers with the snap on covers. What is the best method?
Product suggestions and order? I prefer natural products, but do not mind water soluble cones once in a while or if they produce the best results.
I want results like Blairx0 and DominicanBrazilian82 among other ladies whose names escape me.
Tia!
Sent from my Snow White Frost Galaxy S4
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Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Froreal3
I bought mine from amazon. Here are a couple of links:
http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Salon-...&qid=1376846343&sr=8-17&keywords=bonnet+dryer
http://www.amazon.com/Bonnet-Rollin...&qid=1376846397&sr=8-24&keywords=bonnet+dryer
I have the second one. It works very well. The 3 star reviewer answers my chief complaint, otherwise, I'd still recommend.
If you want straighter hair, you may have to use smaller rollers (I use one size down than I need, using the Diane grey rollers though I can use the black ones) and roll really tight. It shouldn't hurt, but it should still be tight. You will still have some curl. Since you are fine and LD, smaller sized roller may likely give you more volume creating a thicker appearance of the hair.
You want a natural heat protectant, try the Shea Moisture red colored containers line. I tried the setting foam and it was "okay" but your natural so your hair may like the glycerin content better. If your hair hates foam in general, skip it. There is also a creamy heat protectant from the same line. I forget what its called but I have a jar in here somewhere.
Anything with keratin amino acids or silk protein will give you the straight results you want. I use CHI silk infusion, but its filled with cones, so you would have to debate if you want to try it. Im sure many of the ladies on here can give you suggestions. I actually only started using CHI because a natural at my job suggested it because she always gets smooth flat ironed results. I didn't expect to like it, but did a lot. So its my go to.
Anyway, HTH
I bought mine from amazon. Here are a couple of links:
http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Salon-...&qid=1376846343&sr=8-17&keywords=bonnet+dryer
http://www.amazon.com/Bonnet-Rollin...&qid=1376846397&sr=8-24&keywords=bonnet+dryer
I have the second one. It works very well. The 3 star reviewer answers my chief complaint, otherwise, I'd still recommend.
If you want straighter hair, you may have to use smaller rollers (I use one size down than I need, using the Diane grey rollers though I can use the black ones) and roll really tight. It shouldn't hurt, but it should still be tight. You will still have some curl. Since you are fine and LD, smaller sized roller may likely give you more volume creating a thicker appearance of the hair.
You want a natural heat protectant, try the Shea Moisture red colored containers line. I tried the setting foam and it was "okay" but your natural so your hair may like the glycerin content better. If your hair hates foam in general, skip it. There is also a creamy heat protectant from the same line. I forget what its called but I have a jar in here somewhere.
Anything with keratin amino acids or silk protein will give you the straight results you want. I use CHI silk infusion, but its filled with cones, so you would have to debate if you want to try it. Im sure many of the ladies on here can give you suggestions. I actually only started using CHI because a natural at my job suggested it because she always gets smooth flat ironed results. I didn't expect to like it, but did a lot. So its my go to.
Anyway, HTH
DominicanBrazilian82
Well-Known Member
I will join in September. I will get a dryer and rollers soon.
Newbie questions:
Best dryer under 100...not ready for the Pibbs investment...yet.
I will roll for straightness rather than curls. I am natural 4a/b with fine strands and lowish density. I'm grazing BSL and would like to start off with magnetic rollers with the snap on covers. What is the best method?
Product suggestions and order? I prefer natural products, but do not mind water soluble cones once in a while or if they produce the best results.
I want results like Blairx0 and DominicanBrazilian82 among other ladies whose names escape me.
Tia!
Sent from my Snow White Frost Galaxy S4
Froreal3 Welcome chick! I have (had) an LCL ($129 <---- includes shipping) and a Pibbs and honestly both work (worked) great for me. Like you want to, I set to wear it straight (wrap). My technique is Mohawk-style:
Middle first (Mohawk), then two rows on each side. You want straight, bouncy results? Roll under (where you have to bring your hair forward to roll <---- hope that makes sense) and smooth as you go! I know you'll do well.
I poo or cowash when I set... and I always DC. I only use leave-in and set; while others have successful sets using setting lotion and other things.
I use cones because of my porosity issues. And I always wrap and smooth with a butter (PBN Cupuacu is my fav!)
HTH
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
Thank you Saludable84! I mean if the CHI will give me smother results than the natural version, I will try it. But if a natural version can duplicate the results of something with cones, I will go with it.
I just don't want the dryer to make my crown crispy. It is already sensitive and dryer than the rest.
Eta thanks DominicanBrazilian82. I dc every week anyway, so this will just be an addition to my reggie. I will try setting maybe twice a month. I think the ceramides have helped my hair, so maybe my hair will hold up to the heat. Also, do you do extra protein treatments or up your mild protein use due to the heat?
Sent from my Snow White Frost Galaxy S4
I just don't want the dryer to make my crown crispy. It is already sensitive and dryer than the rest.
Eta thanks DominicanBrazilian82. I dc every week anyway, so this will just be an addition to my reggie. I will try setting maybe twice a month. I think the ceramides have helped my hair, so maybe my hair will hold up to the heat. Also, do you do extra protein treatments or up your mild protein use due to the heat?
Sent from my Snow White Frost Galaxy S4
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DominicanBrazilian82
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Froreal3
I bought mine from amazon. Here are a couple of links:
http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Salon-Equipment-Premium-Quality/dp/B0032CI2IU/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1376846343&sr=8-17&keywords=bonnet+dryer
http://www.amazon.com/Bonnet-Rolling-Beauty-Salon-Equipment/dp/B005IHE9OS/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1376846397&sr=8-24&keywords=bonnet+dryer
I have the second one. It works very well. The 3 star reviewer answers my chief complaint, otherwise, I'd still recommend.
If you want straighter hair, you may have to use smaller rollers (I use one size down than I need, using the Diane grey rollers though I can use the black ones) and roll really tight. It shouldn't hurt, but it should still be tight. You will still have some curl. Since you are fine and LD, smaller sized roller may likely give you more volume creating a thicker appearance of the hair.
You want a natural heat protectant, try the Shea Moisture red colored containers line. I tried the setting foam and it was "okay" but your natural so your hair may like the glycerin content better. If your hair hates foam in general, skip it. There is also a creamy heat protectant from the same line. I forget what its called but I have a jar in here somewhere.
Anything with keratin amino acids or silk protein will give you the straight results you want. I use CHI silk infusion, but its filled with cones, so you would have to debate if you want to try it. Im sure many of the ladies on here can give you suggestions. I actually only started using CHI because a natural at my job suggested it because she always gets smooth flat ironed results. I didn't expect to like it, but did a lot. So its my go to.
Anyway, HTH
Saludable84 Froreal3 I think the bigger the rollers, the straighter the results. The smaller the roller (especially with longer hair), the tighter the curl). Another tip: when shopping for magnetics, be sure to buy the shiny ones vs. the dull, rough looking, ones. Trust me it makes all the difference when heat is involved.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
The tabletop ones made my crown super crunchy!!! When I got the stand up one, I stopped having that problem. I hated having to spend more money, but I have no crown breakage (which is my weakest area as it is the lowest porosity and harder to moisturize) due to indirect heat after using this dryer. I think thats the popularity with Pibbs style though. If you can find a cheaper one, go ahead; thats what I did. Definitely keep us updated on your progress!
Blairx0
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Saludable84
thank you! I have been neglecting my hair as of late but ever since I got back into roller setting my hair has been happy. I just trimmed and I plan to trim again, but rollersetting has got my hair thriving!
hope you can say the same!
thank you! I have been neglecting my hair as of late but ever since I got back into roller setting my hair has been happy. I just trimmed and I plan to trim again, but rollersetting has got my hair thriving!
hope you can say the same!
Blairx0
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Froreal3
Hi there!
I'm natural also and have the LCL dryer. I think it works great-- no crown issues. I have had my dryer for a year and love it.
Like you I wanted to avoid cones, but my sets weren't smooth. I got a very wooly look, which i didn't mind because my goal was to stretch my hair to bun. However as I continued setting I wanted a little more longevity and that meant cones.
I haven't had any issues with the cones. I use the GVP Super Skinny Serum. I am looking into trying different things because I have been finding it hard to get the right level of serum--to little r not evenly distributed means no/gross result...to much and I want to rewash because my hair will hold lint!
I recently bought the Aloe my Hair serum which is cone free. I will review it once it arrives.
thanks for the mention!
Hi there!
I'm natural also and have the LCL dryer. I think it works great-- no crown issues. I have had my dryer for a year and love it.
Like you I wanted to avoid cones, but my sets weren't smooth. I got a very wooly look, which i didn't mind because my goal was to stretch my hair to bun. However as I continued setting I wanted a little more longevity and that meant cones.
I haven't had any issues with the cones. I use the GVP Super Skinny Serum. I am looking into trying different things because I have been finding it hard to get the right level of serum--to little r not evenly distributed means no/gross result...to much and I want to rewash because my hair will hold lint!
I recently bought the Aloe my Hair serum which is cone free. I will review it once it arrives.
thanks for the mention!
EnExitStageLeft
Well-Known Member
Froreal3
I set without the use of cones and I am texturized.
My Hair Texture:
How my sets turn out:
I do press the first inch of my hair to remove the dents (I ponytail rollerset to stretch my new growth and texturized roots), but other then that my smoothness is mainly from my set.
How my set looks before I press my roots:
(I have no idea why this pic is so large, also excuse the bullet hole action going on in my tee. It was late at night and stuff gets really REAL around that time
)
Before I set I usually use a oil based heat protectant and Nairobi Wrap It Up Foaming Setting Lotion (Cone Polymer, water soluble and doesn't build up). Also I just invested in the Living Proof Satin Serum, it is also silicone free and smooths my hair like no ones business.
I set without the use of cones and I am texturized.
My Hair Texture:
How my sets turn out:
I do press the first inch of my hair to remove the dents (I ponytail rollerset to stretch my new growth and texturized roots), but other then that my smoothness is mainly from my set.
How my set looks before I press my roots:
(I have no idea why this pic is so large, also excuse the bullet hole action going on in my tee. It was late at night and stuff gets really REAL around that time
)Before I set I usually use a oil based heat protectant and Nairobi Wrap It Up Foaming Setting Lotion (Cone Polymer, water soluble and doesn't build up). Also I just invested in the Living Proof Satin Serum, it is also silicone free and smooths my hair like no ones business.
Cattypus1
All loced up...
Froreal3
I set without the use of cones and I am texturized.
My Hair Texture:
How my sets turn out:
I do press the first inch of my hair to remove the dents (I ponytail rollerset to stretch my new growth and texturized roots), but other then that my smoothness is mainly from my set.
How my set looks before I press my roots:
(I have no idea why this pic is so large, also excuse the bullet hole action going on in my tee. It was late at night and stuff gets really REAL around that time
Before I set I usually use a oil based heat protectant and Nairobi Wrap It Up Foaming Setting Lotion (Cone Polymer, water soluble and doesn't build up). Also I just invested in the Living Proof Satin Serum, it is also silicone free and smooths my hair like no ones business.
I forgot about your ponytail roller sets...I gotta try that since I now have a hood dryer. Nice pics. Your hair is most beautimus!
ronie
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Froreal3
I set without the use of cones and I am texturized.
My Hair Texture:
How my sets turn out:
I do press the first inch of my hair to remove the dents (I ponytail rollerset to stretch my new growth and texturized roots), but other then that my smoothness is mainly from my set.
How my set looks before I press my roots:
(I have no idea why this pic is so large, also excuse the bullet hole action going on in my tee. It was late at night and stuff gets really REAL around that time
Before I set I usually use a oil based heat protectant and Nairobi Wrap It Up Foaming Setting Lotion (Cone Polymer, water soluble and doesn't build up). Also I just invested in the Living Proof Satin Serum, it is also silicone free and smooths my hair like no ones business.
It should be a crime to bun this hair all week. Absolutely gorgeous.
EnExitStageLeft
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You have no idea how good that made me feel!Similar threads
