Setting to Success 2013
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hillytmj
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Does anyone have the Magic Lady Star comb? I figured I could use the fine tooth side for roller setting/3rd stage in the 3 comb smooth.
I've never seen that comb before, but i think it would work. Where did you find it? I might be interested in getting one.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
[Im]patiently waiting….
DominicanBrazilian82
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Received my Magic Lady Star comb yesterday and my white hourglass rollers today. Thanks smores.I also picked up some Elasta QP Design Silk and extra gray and black magnetic rollers to try.
Can't wait for next week when my dryer gets here.
I can't wait to see this healthy head of hair of your out and swinging!! Froreal3
Jobwright
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This may be weird...when you are under the dryer with your rollers in, do you hear cracking noises a little bit, sporadically? Do you sometimes feel the rollers shifting a little? Just wondering if I am the only one and if the noises and shifting could mean I'm not doing something right...or is this normal?
Blairx0
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I normally have my headphones in, so don't hear much. But I can feel my rollers shift as my hair dries
Blairx0
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Foam for me meant firmer curls.
DominicanBrazilian82
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Some people use foams or setting lotions to set their rollers, I don't. I use a leave-in which doubles as a thermal protector as well. Setting lotion gives my hair a drier, crunchier feel. I like my sets to be soft and full of body so when I wrap it feels silky. Others prefer a lotion or foam for more defined curls. When I do a flexi or Bantu set I always add a lotion or form. I use the silk when I blow dry and flat iron. Froreal3
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
DominicanBrazilian What leave in do you use that doubles as a thermal protectant?
And how can I incorporate the Design Silk in my roller sets? I'm natural 4 a/b...and I want them smooth and decently straight...not just stretched. My hair stretches easily, so I'm not interested in just a stretched look. I can do that by combing out a braidout.
And how can I incorporate the Design Silk in my roller sets? I'm natural 4 a/b...and I want them smooth and decently straight...not just stretched. My hair stretches easily, so I'm not interested in just a stretched look. I can do that by combing out a braidout.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
If you are talking about Elasta QP, I haven't tried it but I read it was really good. I recently used the CHI Keratin Mist and because its a spray in, I found it easier to use that the CHI Silk Infusion as you can spray directly on wet hair (I use a spray bottle to re-wet the sections). Just be careful not to use too much because I kinda did
I just make sure that I pull the rollers really tight and sometimes comb my hair while rolling. The Design Silk is a spray too, so a little goes a long way and it does double as a heat protectant.
DominicanBrazilian82
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I use BioHair Care Moroccan Argan Oil Leave In! Love this and it smells heavenly! It does have cones though. Silk, like Saludable84 said is a spray. Like Chi Keratin Mist, Aphogee Green Tea and Elasta QP Silk, I spray it after (or even before sometimes) my creamy leave-in. I don't do oil or butters before I set because it takes your hair that much longer to dry.
MileHighDiva
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Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
Thanks ladies. So I plan to:
1. Pre poo and thoroughly detangle.
2. Wash & Dc
3. Use a leave in w/out glycerin. Most of mine do, so I'll probably try one of the Komaza leave ins (Blairx0 have you tried that Aloe serum yet?) I have to try not to be heavy handed as I usually am.
4. Spray some of the Elasta QP Design Silk
5. Keep a water bottle handy while I apply the rollers.
6. Roll in smallish sections w/large rollers making sure to keep enough tension
7. Silk wrap after drying.
Does any1 flat iron or blow dry their roots? Especially 4 a/b naturals?
1. Pre poo and thoroughly detangle.
2. Wash & Dc
3. Use a leave in w/out glycerin. Most of mine do, so I'll probably try one of the Komaza leave ins (Blairx0 have you tried that Aloe serum yet?) I have to try not to be heavy handed as I usually am.
4. Spray some of the Elasta QP Design Silk
5. Keep a water bottle handy while I apply the rollers.
6. Roll in smallish sections w/large rollers making sure to keep enough tension
7. Silk wrap after drying.
Does any1 flat iron or blow dry their roots? Especially 4 a/b naturals?
DominicanBrazilian82
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Thanks ladies. So I plan to:
1. Pre poo and thoroughly detangle.
2. Wash & Dc
3. Use a leave in w/out glycerin. Most of mine do, so I'll probably try one of the Komaza leave ins (Blairx0 have you tried that Aloe serum yet?) I have to try not to be heavy handed as I usually am.
4. Spray some of the Elasta QP Design Silk
5. Keep a water bottle handy while I apply the rollers.
6. Roll in smallish sections w/large rollers making sure to keep enough tension
7. Silk wrap after drying.
Does any1 flat iron or blow dry their roots? Especially 4 a/b naturals?
I do! But that's just for my new growth. Since you're a natural, you might not need to as your hair texture is all the same. But see what it's like after you set. Froreal3
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Thanks ladies. So I plan to:
1. Pre poo and thoroughly detangle.
2. Wash & Dc
3. Use a leave in w/out glycerin. Most of mine do, so I'll probably try one of the Komaza leave ins (Blairx0 have you tried that Aloe serum yet?) I have to try not to be heavy handed as I usually am.
4. Spray some of the Elasta QP Design Silk
5. Keep a water bottle handy while I apply the rollers.
6. Roll in smallish sections w/large rollers making sure to keep enough tension
7. Silk wrap after drying.
Does any1 flat iron or blow dry their roots? Especially 4 a/b naturals?
Your gonna be good. I don't do anything to my roots. I mostly bun, so I don't get the urge to make my roots straight. When I do, the flat iron works.
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Napp
Ms. Nobody
It was a HAM. it takes some getting used to roll on on these rollers but they are pretty easy to get the hair smooth. the roots however were a bit difficult to get smooth because they are larger than im used to and i kept knocking them out of my head.(my hair is too short and i only used the pink ones! they are much larger than my red mesh rollers) I might need longer pins too.
to add to that my bonnet dryer is damaged so it wouldnt dry properly. some parts were still wet.the parts that dried were super smooth. I decided that i will wait until i get a new dryer before i rollerset again.
Altruisticoam
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Amarilles
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I tried my first set tonight and hammercy 
erplexed Some parts look as if I didn't even bother with smoothing/tugging while rolling.
I think I may need to use much less hair per roller but then I'm not sure if they will all fit on my head. Does anyone have any suggestions for setting with really dense hair?
erplexed Some parts look as if I didn't even bother with smoothing/tugging while rolling. I think I may need to use much less hair per roller but then I'm not sure if they will all fit on my head. Does anyone have any suggestions for setting with really dense hair?
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MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
Amarilles, you could give me some of your strands. I need density! , or you can try one of those ponytail rollersets that EnExitStageLeft does on her dense strands.
http://www.powertothepj.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-style-struggle-series-set_27.html
, or you can try one of those ponytail rollersets that EnExitStageLeft does on her dense strands.http://www.powertothepj.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-style-struggle-series-set_27.html
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