Setting to Success 2013

[baha_locks]

My roller set result today

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

You ladies are still doing an awesome job!

 

[Blairx0]

Yay!

Blairx0

Did you ever try that nubian heritage honey and black seed foam/wrap stuff?

I did! And I would repurchase. I was previously using June carter's wrap and roll, but I like this better because :
No tacky feeling
Plays well with cassia which I like using in my dc
And the extra heat protection makes me a little less nervous.

I win say also I don't need nearly as much of it so a few times I over did it, but I will be less heavy handed next time. I havent used it lately because give been setting to flat iron, but I'm going to get back to it

 

[Babygrowth]

I did! And I would repurchase. I was previously using June carter's wrap and roll, but I like this better because :
No tacky feeling
Plays well with cassia which I like using in my dc
And the extra heat protection makes me a little less nervous.

I win say also I don't need nearly as much of it so a few times I over did it, but I will be less heavy handed next time. I havent used it lately because give been setting to flat iron, but I'm going to get back to it

Awesome! I think I will get their whole heat protection line ( spray, LI cream, foam, and serum) when I'm ready. Probably in August!

 

[KweenBeeDiva]

Since I set my hair on the new mesh rollers last week I decided to use magnetic rollers this week for comparison.

While I do get 20 min less time under the drier with the mesh rollers I still think I get a smoother set with magnetic. Also - a couple days after my set last week my hair seemed a little "rougher".

I will still use the mesh when I'm short on time, but for normal wash days I'll use magnetic.

I haven't read through the entire thread yet, but I noticed on one of your pics that you have a net on. Does the netting help keep the rollers from moving, or would I do better with metal clips keeping the rollers in place?

 

[Blairx0]

Metal.clips!

 

[gabulldawg]

I'm definitely in! I will be roller setting my hair this afternoon.

Current hair length - APL
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd - Relaxed
Current Setting method and styling choices - roller setting with magnetic rollers
Current Setting products - I just use cantu shea butter leave in and seal with coconut oil
One thing you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve - Hoping to make it to BSL by the end of the year, as well as gain thickness
How long do you plan to set? I plan to set all year long. I will alternate between roller sets, buns, and twist outs
Post a beginning picture - I am using the pic in my siggy as my starting pic

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

Prepooing right now in coconut oil for my henna and rollerset tonight.

 

[Napp]

is upgrading to a salon dryer worth it. my select pro gold soft bonnet has been good to me but i wish i could dry m hair faster.

 

[Blairx0]

I have never tried a bonnet dryer, but I love the my salon r us dryer

 

[KiWiStyle]

is upgrading to a salon dryer worth it. my select pro gold soft bonnet has been good to me but i wish i could dry m hair faster.

It's worth it's weight in gold. I just bought a Pibbs Kwik Dry 514 and it was among my top three investments of all time. That and my Sedu Revolution and my Vitamix 7500 I got for Christmas. Go for it, but make sure the one you buy is worth the investment.

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[DominicanBrazilian82]

It's worth it's weight in gold. I just bought a Pibbs Kwik Dry 514 and it was among my top three investments of all time. That and my Sedu Revolution and my Vitamix 7500 I got for Christmas. Go for it, but make sure the one you buy is worth the investment.

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Girl I feel you. #TeamPibbs

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

is upgrading to a salon dryer worth it. my select pro gold soft bonnet has been good to me but i wish i could dry m hair faster.

Yes! The LCL (Salons R Us) is $129 right now and it works wonderfully. I have both the Pibbs and LCL and trust that the LCL works really well for me. Pibbs is upwards of $300+ (depending on where you get it)...

 

[GrowAHead]

I haven't read through the entire thread yet, but I noticed on one of your pics that you have a net on. Does the netting help keep the rollers from moving, or would I do better with metal clips keeping the rollers in place?

I use metal clips to hold the rollers.. The net is just to make sure none of the rollers move around while I'm under the dryer, incase the air to to strong and blows a roller loose , or I knock into the edge of the dryer knocking one of f(the last is the most likely lol).

So the net isn't the only thing holding the rollers

HHG

 

[GrowAHead]

is upgrading to a salon dryer worth it. my select pro gold soft bonnet has been good to me but i wish i could dry m hair faster.

YES LAWD!! I have the LCL dryer (paid around $120ish for it during a sale) and it is amazing. If you're transitioning from a normal tabletop you'll never go back. The air flow is more focused on your head so your entire body doesn't get as hot (to me) it is VERY quiet - DH said he can't even hear it when it's running. And most importantly, the overall dry time for me was reduced by 30 min and I have yet to unroll a damp curl!

 

[Shana']

1. Current hair length....Somewhere around BSL/MBL, not sure
2. Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd.....Relaxed
3. Current Setting method and styling choices....I've been too lazy to set lately
4. Current Setting products...In the past I was using Lacio Lacio and GF Serum
5. One thing you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve.....I would love to be able to straighten my roots as much as possible when setting.
6. Post a beginning picture....I'm going to set for NYE, I'll post then

 

[Rozlewis]

I was planning to roller set tonight but got a late stat. I opted to air dry instead. I will roller set of January 2nd. Hopefully it will turn out good and I can post pictures. This will be my 2nd roller set. Wish me luck.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I was planning to roller set tonight but got a late stat. I opted to air dry instead. I will roller set of January 2nd. Hopefully it will turn out good and I can post pictures. This will be my 2nd roller set. Wish me luck.

Good luck!!

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[DominicanBrazilian82]

Under the dryer as we speak. Co-washed with AOHSR, DC'ed with Bambu Silicon Mix, applied ScheScentIt Coco Creme Leave-in (<------ perfect leave-in for rollersets. It is super softenening) and rolled on my usual grey magnetics. Will FI my roots and wrap for the day.



Water infused with organic elderflower extract, calendula, horsetail & yarrow extract, BTMS (mild hair conditioner), Coconut Cream, vegetable glycerin, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Meadowfoam oil, Silk Peptides, organic sea kelp, fennel, & green coffee extracts, panthenol, germall plus, fragrance.

 

[Blairx0]

I'm too far from home to set. And I must say I miss it.

I think I am going to do .ponytail sets all year long. The one I tried really got my roots straight

 

[Kimbosheart]

I'm still on this. I'm sitting under the dryer now with my curlformers. I've decided that my crown needs some tlc so I will be using jbco on that area every other night and then moisturizing on the opposing night. I really hope to make it to waistlength this year.

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[Altruisticoam]

Under the dryer now. Had to bring the new year in with a clean head of hair

This set went quicker...only 30mins and I think I'm starting to find a rhythm that works for me.

When it dries I'm going to pin curl it until church tonight. Pictures to come later tonight.

As far as products go I did try out Sally's proclaim intensive containing mask with argon oil....too early to tell how I like it...time will tell.

 

[Altruisticoam]

Under the dryer now. Had to bring the new year in with a clean head of hair

This set went quicker...only 30mins and I think I'm starting to find a rhythm that works for me.

When it dries I'm going to pin curl it until church tonight. Pictures to come later tonight.

As far as products go I did try out Sally's proclaim intensive containing mask with argon oil....too early to tell how I like it...time will tell.

Getting better and better

 

[Fhrizzball]

So I just bought some knockoff curlformers and I was wondering does anyone use any soft bonnet hair dryers with them and if so which brand do you find that works and is able to fit it all in?

 

[Blairx0]

Getting better and better

By the end of the year you'll be a master

 

[apple_natural]

I'm going to join, but I'm going to be in box braids until May or July. Until then, I'm going to learn how its done from the side lines... if that's okay.

 

[apple_natural]

actually i think i may do this next year.. i don't feel my hair will be long enough for me to enjoy the style until at least then. have a good time setting!

 

[Blairx0]

actually i think i may do this next year.. i don't feel my hair will be long enough for me to enjoy the style until at least then. have a good time setting!

Defiantly pop in and check us out. Ladies in here have some great tips. Hope you get some good growth from the braids

 

[Rozlewis]

I just finished a roller set today. It was my second. It was better than my first but I still have some work to do. I like how it turned out in terms of the softness but I feel like the heat dried my hair out. I will be doing the GHE this week to rehydrate my hair.

I think the results will be better after my touch-up in about 4 weeks. I am stretching to 12 weeks.

 

[Blairx0]

I just finished a roller set today. It was my second. It was better than my first but I still have some work to do. I like how it turned out in terms of the softness but I feel like the heat dried my hair out. I will be doing the GHE this week to rehydrate my hair.

I think the results will be better after my touch-up in about 4 weeks. I am stretching to 12 weeks.

You think the heat dried it out huh? That opposite of my experience. Did you deep condition prior to setting