Setting to Success 2014 Challenge

[uofmpanther]

I dont have much experience with foam as I could never get just the right amount. But I know I don't like the jane Carter foam, but had fewer issues with the Nubian Heritage foam.

Thanks! I thinks it's time for me to try the Nubian Heritage. Jack Carter's didn't work for me

 

[Blairx0]

Setting today for the first time in 10 days. I am going to get back on my weekly schedule because my hair was ick this go round.

The DC I used was no good either, so I don't have high hopes for this set, but my hair is clean and hopefully my leave in will get my thru the week with moisture

 

[Destiny9109]

I plan on getting back in this challenge soon. I'm in love with my new flatiron a little TOO much lol. As soon as I purchase a good leave in and Keracare foam. I tried the Nairobi but hated it, my hopes were so high for that one.

 

[coilyhaircutie]

I got the CWK plates! So excited. I hope that Kelechi makes longer plates soon though. The long plates are only 10 inches long, which is pretty short IMO. My hair is about 10-12 inches long, scraping BSL. I plan to double-up on plates to get my ends. Unless she makes longer plates in the future, she may lose out on naturals with longer hair.

toaster re edge control- I usually embrace the frizzy, curly look On days I need a more slick look, I'll first *lightly* oil my edges with vatika frosting. Then, I smooth a little kinky curly gel over that, and brush my edges with a toothbrush. I tie it down with a scarf, and I get dressed, eat or whatever, then take it off before I get to work.

also, ladies i am hooked on naptural85's flexirod set! I love it. I've done it nearly every night for the past 2 weeks. I like the look more than my fresh curlformer sets. The curl pattern looks more realistic and it "bounces" more instead of "flowing" like my curlformer curls (hard to describe). when I do her flexirod set, it looks like the curls are my own, if that makes sense- it doesn't look like I did a rollerset.

I don't preserve my curls the way she does though. I don't like how stretched out and ragged my curls look preserving it the way naptural85 does. instead, I'll usually put 4 or 5 flexirods in the front of my head so it looks fresh, then I leave the middle and the back of my hair as is -- no wrapping, no pincurling, no nothing. I put a satin bonnet on and go to bed!

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I got the CWK plates! So excited. I hope that Kelechi makes longer plates soon though. The long plates are only 10 inches long, which is pretty short IMO. My hair is about 10-12 inches long, scraping BSL. I plan to double-up on plates to get my ends. Unless she makes longer plates in the future, she may lose out on naturals with longer hair.

toaster re edge control- I usually embrace the frizzy, curly look On days I need a more slick look, I'll first *lightly* oil my edges with vatika frosting. Then, I smooth a little kinky curly gel over that, and brush my edges with a toothbrush. I tie it down with a scarf, and I get dressed, eat or whatever, then take it off before I get to work.

also, ladies i am hooked on naptural85's flexirod set! I love it. I've done it nearly every night for the past 2 weeks. I like the look more than my fresh curlformer sets. The curl pattern looks more realistic and it "bounces" more instead of "flowing" like my curlformer curls (hard to describe). when I do her flexirod set, it looks like the curls are my own, if that makes sense- it doesn't look like I did a rollerset.

I don't preserve my curls the way she does though. I don't like how stretched out and ragged my curls look preserving it the way naptural85 does. instead, I'll usually put 4 or 5 flexirods in the front of my head so it looks fresh, then I leave the middle and the back of my hair as is -- no wrapping, no pincurling, no nothing. I put a satin bonnet on and go to bed!

Are the plates being sent out already?

 

[GettingKinky]

coilyhaircutie- I can't wait to see your results with the plates! I want to get some, but I've been in love with my braidouts lately.

 

[coilyhaircutie]

HairPleezeGrow nah, not yet- they'll be sent out in august. she reached her goal of $8,000, which is amazing, and now she can start production. i'll be sure to use them and post pictures as soon as i do! super stoked

GettingKinky aw thanks! i can't wait to see and share my results too! lol. and i feel you on rocking a style that you love. i'm telling you, naptural85's flexirod set is my go-to staple nowaways. i love it. i'm even considering skipping wash day tomorrow and waiting til next weekend just so i can do her flexirod set all week long to work. i think my favorite thing about the style is that it's predictable- it always comes out looking the way i want it to

 

[toaster]

The CWK update on kinky hair is pretty amazing I think.

https://www.kickstarter.com/project...tes-straighten-hair-without-heat/posts/861987

 

[toaster]

I was supposed to set today but I did a wash and go instead. It's super cute I think. I finally used Knot Today and Kinky Curly Curling Custard as a set. I remember when I was transitioning in 2008-2010 I couldn't WAIT to use those products, but by the time I was totally natural I had a million other products to try. 4 years later I find they actually are quite awesome. Who knew.

 

[Destiny9109]

I'm rollersetting today with redken antisnap leave in....my first time trying it.

 

[faithVA]

The CWK update on kinky hair is pretty amazing I think.

https://www.kickstarter.com/project...tes-straighten-hair-without-heat/posts/861987

Thanks for posting. That is what I was expecting. I would think the texture would come out the same as if you did a curlformer set but without all the hassle and the curls. It's the same principle.

 

[Blairx0]

Thanks for posting. That is what I was expecting. I would think the texture would come out the same as if you did a curlformer set but without all the hassle and the curls. It's the same principle.

Same here. Looks like a combed out set. I need to see a ful head completed

 

[Destiny9109]

Why have I never tried ponytail rollersetting before? It's so much freaking easier! Especially since I'm not that many weeks post relaxer and just prefer a "bump"at the ends of my hair.

Oh, and I didn't care for the antisnap because it made my hair dull. There was no broken hair during the comb out, but I hate dull hair lol

 

[GeminiGem]

Why have I never tried ponytail rollersetting before? It's so much freaking easier! Especially since I'm not that many weeks post relaxer and just prefer a "bump"at the ends of my hair.

I love them!!!! Finally putting all those rollers to use.

 

[Blairx0]

Used flexi rods to help give my ponytail some life. After my previous set I combed my hair in small sections and trimmed. After I pulled it up moisturized my news ends and set them on flexi rods. My bangs hate to be pulled back so I twisted them while the flexi rods sets and layer unraveled and pinned then back

 

[GettingKinky]

So cute!! Blairx0

 

[coilyhaircutie]

i know i'm late but... cute pony!! Blairx0 love the little curls at the end

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Took my braids down a few days ago and decided to rock my hair in it's curly state. Why oh why did I do that? My hair looks ok but feels dry and rough...so not the smooth hair I get from setting and with shrinkage it's like half of its true length. Needless to say, next wash I'll be back to setting....which will be sooner rather than later! I know if I were to rock my natural curls on a regular basis that I would retain 0 length....the constant touching, washing, pulling, moisturizing etc to get it to act right is so counterproductive.

 

[Blairx0]

lulu97 I will look forward to your sets! How is the new addition?

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

lulu97 I will look forward to your sets! How is the new addition?

Blairx0 He's amazing and I'm sooooo in love with him! I'm learning to adjust everything around his schedule....but I do it gladly.

He sleeps with his face pressed against his bassinet. Thank God it has mesh sides so he can breathe. lol

 

[coilyhaircutie]

lulu97 he's an angel! such a cutie pie.

 

[coilyhaircutie]

just finished doing a curlformer set. guess what- a few sections of my hair are poking out the curlformers! I used the 14 inch extra long spiral (orange & pink) set. most of my hair is at the end of the curlformers, and about 3 sections are actually sticking out. I think I have another two months before it's time to give this curlformers to my sister. I'm kinda bummed I have to drop cash on another curlformer spiral set, but EXCITED bc this means my hair is growing! even though it doesn't look like it's longer at all lol. I guess that's since I always wear it curly. plan to do a straight hair length check in August after I get my CWK plates.

 

[n_vizion]

Hi ladies! After trying and failing miserably at air drying, I'm back to roller setting. It was a challenge at times roller setting texlaxed hair. Especially deep into my stretch. So I added an extra step where I use my conditioning flat iron on each section after misting with leave-in before rolling. The difference in my hair is pretty amazing. I'm now back to setting regularly. Hopefully I can regain some of the length I may have lost during the air drying debacle.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Blairx0 He's amazing and I'm sooooo in love with him! I'm learning to adjust everything around his schedule....but I do it gladly.

He sleeps with his face pressed against his bassinet. Thank God it has mesh sides so he can breathe. lol

Omgosh he is adorable lu! Congrats I've been out of this thread for a minute and hadn't realized you already had DS!

 

[toaster]

I've missed so much! I've still been stretching my hair but a la naptural85 with twists. Once I stop my internship in July I'll go back to sets. I miss them!

Congratulations lulu97!!!

 

[GettingKinky]

Congrats lulu97. He's adorable!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Under the dryer now with a flexi rod set! Feels good to be back doing what I loooooooveee! Now if only I can snap my fingers and this hair be dry.....

 

[Lilmama1011]

I forgot to report that I set my hair on Wednesday with the snap and go rollers and two flexi rods because I needed more rollers. Looking frizzy now because I moisturize yesterday smh

 

[faithVA]

Blairx0 He's amazing and I'm sooooo in love with him! I'm learning to adjust everything around his schedule....but I do it gladly.

He sleeps with his face pressed against his bassinet. Thank God it has mesh sides so he can breathe. lol

Awww, how wonderful. Such a sweetie!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

The results of my flexi-rod set from yesterday. Last night I took the flexi's out and pineappled the curls for bed. This morning, separated and fluffed.