Setting to Success 2013

[Froreal3]

So I've been working on trying to put these rollers in. This crap is not easy. I may have too many. smh I can't see what I'm doing in the back of my head and I'm not sure about the placement of these clips either. This is gonna come out a HAM. I just know it.

 

[Saludable84]

I'd say Curlformers have a bit of a learning curve but once you get the hang of them, I feel like you get smoother results with less effort. Then again, my hair is type 4 with tight little coils. So when I rollerset with flexirods, magnetic rollers, or anything else, I feel like I need to do more work (combing/detangling/product) to get a smooth result. With Curlformers, I literally detangle and pop them on. And I don't have to detangle thoroughly for a smooth finish either.
The learning curve is serious enough for some ladies to give up on them though... So consider your patience.
HTH!

I'm texlaxed. It i still get fluffy hair. Don't mind it but would like smoother maybe flatter results and less detangling. Should I be taking notes?

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[Saludable84]

So I've been working on trying to put these rollers in. This crap is not easy. I may have too many. smh I can't see what I'm doing in the back of my head and I'm not sure about the placement of these clips either. This is gonna come out a HAM. I just know it.

Roller setting isn't easy for me and I'm not natural. I find it easier to section the pieces beforehand. Is the problem putting the hair on the actual roller?

My dryer is on the highest setting. It's the only way I get my hair as smooth as possible.

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[Blairx0]

Does foam make your rollersets hard?

It has in the past which is why I know i don't need this... but it is so hard to resist

 

[Blairx0]

So I've been working on trying to put these rollers in. This crap is not easy. I may have too many. smh I can't see what I'm doing in the back of my head and I'm not sure about the placement of these clips either. This is gonna come out a HAM. I just know it.

How did it go? From one roller setting natural to another it can be challenging. My first few sets my hair webbed on the roller and came out looking like I gave up on a tension blow dry. But it does get better

 

[Froreal3]

The smoothing the hair and clip placement so they don't fall is hard. The mesh rollers from Capelli Care were easier to put in than the gray magnetics. The magnetics are slippery. I am under the dryer now because I'm tired. Lol

This is gonna come our horrible, so I will twist or bun this one. Next week I will do larger sections and try to get the hair smoother.

Blairx0 how did you finally get the hang of this? What mistakes did you make? I know I will get the hang of this. The mohawk part was easier than the sides for me.

 

[mshoneyfly]

Have you all watched Jenn's setting vids from JGA?? She helped me out a lot with placement, smoothing and how to start each roller. Her vids are soo helpful. After watching her I was sure I could do it right.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nrJQldSrmwU

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cTE2m4O69Ug

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

At the salon going in my second hour under the dryer. Longhair #thestruggle

But I wouldn't trade my almost BSL tresses for the world!! Just the frustrations of being under the hair dryer. Glad to allow someone else the opportunity to set my 'do.

 

[Blairx0]

Froreal3

I am not going to lie it was diffcult at first and it is still very much an eveoling process for me.

I came to terms with the mohawk not being something I could manage. The bottom two rollers in my mohawk were never tight enough. I also feel like the crown of my haed didn't strech as deeply with it simply because the texture is so tight and I couldn't get a good rolling angle.

Clean parting was cruical for me. I part now along the line my hair naturally gives me.

I also need a fine tooth comb. I have to detangling as deeply as possbile for smoothing. I used to just comb through once and my hair ould come out super fluffly. And while I liked the looked with a fine tooth comb I can get it to stick to the roller and when i roll I know each strand is taunt.

I've been debating doing a blog post about roller setting, but haven't felt confident enough to do it, but maybe now I will. I have been rolling for a year and it is hard to find info for naturals.

I am expecting pictures

 

[Blairx0]

This week's set:

All rolled up in gray rollers with some covers I borrowed from another set



Rollers are down



closer up of curl




Me a little too nakey...sorry ladies, but I wanted to show how the curls set



I switched up my products and mathods this time. I plan to write a blog post about it. I will link it here when I do

 

[Froreal3]

Blairx0 you should definitely blog. It will be very helpful. I used my fine tooth comb.

I did not like this morning's set. It looked like a busted blow out. I immediately rinsed and tried again. I used less rollers so they fit on my head better. Under the dryer. Will post pics when done.

 

[Froreal3]

First pic is the fail. Last 4 are the 2nd try results. It is ok. But I want smoother roots. They feel really thick. I used the A
Aloe My Hair Serum and diluted Elasta Qp Design Silk.



















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[Saludable84]

Froreal3

Which rollers did you like better? The white ones looked as if they held better. It came out cute! You got your hair to smooth out really well

 

[Froreal3]

Froreal3

Which rollers did you like better? The white ones looked as if they held better. It came out cute! You got your hair to smooth out really well

Thanks Saludable84 I will definitely get more of the white ones from smores. It smoothed out the length ok, but the roots were still thick. Combed out it looked like a lion. Right now it looks like I have blow out. I want to set for straightness.

 

[Blairx0]

Froreal3

What did you think of the aloe my hair serum?

I just posted a review of it here:

http://herampersandhim.com/2013/09/15/komaza-care-aloe-my-hair-frizz-control-serum-review/

I really liked it, but reading your post it seems like you were looking for something more to tame your hair. I also thought it would be a bit more like a serum, and even though it wasn't i really like it. Now I am trying to find things to use with it to give me some weight so my hair isn't a defintion-less fluff ball. You too might need to add something.

Do you feel like the Elasta Qp Design Silk played well with the serum?

 

[Froreal3]

Froreal3

What did you think of the aloe my hair serum?

I just posted a review of it here:

http://herampersandhim.com/2013/09/15/komaza-care-aloe-my-hair-frizz-control-serum-review/

I really liked it, but reading your post it seems like you were looking for something more to tame your hair. I also thought it would be a bit more like a serum, and even though it wasn't i really like it. Now I am trying to find things to use with it to give me some weight so my hair isn't a defintion-less fluff ball. You too might need to add something.

Do you feel like the Elasta Qp Design Silk played well with the serum?

Blairx0 I thought the serum would be more serum like. It was pretty much a lotion. Anyway, my hair seemed a little stiff...not bouncy or fluffy like I see other people's sets. So maybe I didn't have the right products. I think I will let my hair rest in twists for a couple weeks because I noticed some extra breakage.... probably due to combing with the fine toothed comb.

 

[Saludable84]

Blairx0 I thought the serum would be more serum like. It was pretty much a lotion. Anyway, my hair seemed a little stiff...not bouncy or fluffy like I see other people's sets. So maybe I didn't have the right products. I think I will let my hair rest in twists for a couple weeks because I noticed some extra breakage.... probably due to combing with the fine toothed comb.

I would let it rest as well. If you have a good fine tooth comb, unless you were too rough, it shouldn't cause breakage. I recently helped my friend with rollersetting her hair (4C natural) with my fine tooth and she didn't get breakage at all. It's frustrating, especially those back areas so just be patient.

If your hair is coming out stiff, check your heat protectant or drying heat. When I use to use lotion/cream like protectants, I had to use lower heat under the dryer or my hair would be stiff. When I started using serums and stuff with keratin, I could use higher heat without stiffness.

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[Froreal3]

I used close to the highest heat. I could probably lower it since it dries really well anyway. My fine toothed comb is the seamless Magic Lady Star, so I guess maybe I was too rough or my hair was too dry. IDK. I will change up my methods next time. The Design Silk says it is a heat protectant, but I will try my Fantasia Serum next time. I also have the Aphogee Green Tea and Keratin. Might throw that into the mix.

 

[brownb83]

Hello ladies anyone can chime in, whats in your spray bottles?

 

[sexypebbly]

I'm going to join this challenge very soon

 

[Saludable84]

Hello ladies anyone can chime in, whats in your spray bottles?

Mine is just water. I've tried concoctions, never works for me.

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[Blairx0]

Mine is just water. I've tried concoctions, never works for me.

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Same here!!

 

[brownb83]

They have to send me another LCL mines didn't get hot enough.

I sat under it for 2.5 hours major parts of my hair Are still wet.

I'm waiting for them to call me back :'(

 

[MileHighDiva]

They have to send me another LCL mines didn't get hot enough.

I sat under it for 2.5 hours major parts of my hair Are still wet.

I'm waiting for them to call me back :'(

Oh no, I'm sorry this is happening with your new dryer. Please keep us posted, regarding how quickly they resolve this issue.

OT: brownb83, did you name your dryer?

 

[brownb83]

Oh no, I'm sorry this is happening with your new dryer. Please keep us posted, regarding how quickly they resolve this issue.

OT: brownb83, did you name your dryer?

They resolved it yesterday! They shipped a new one that should be here by wed which isn't bad.

Lol they were appalled that I sat under the dryer for as long as I did.

I haven't named her yet... soon though

 

[Froreal3]

brownb83! Great resolution!

 

[Blairx0]

Got my set up all prepared



I'm rolling tomorrow!

 

[Blairx0]

Today's set:












Ps I plan on selling a bottle of komaza serum of you are interested look for it in the exchange forum.

Excuse the raccoon eyes. I had a Hell of a work out and despite having clean head I had a busted face.

 

[Mjon912]

Haven't been on here in a while... My son turns 4 months tomorrow and my daughter will be 3 in December= busy mommy... But I'm still roller setting and transitioning... Currently 13.5 months into my transition to natural

















I wash/condition/deep condition roll on magnetic rollers and sit under the dryer, flat iron and wrap at night

 

[Blairx0]

Mjon912 that shine is lovely! Nice work!