“setting To Success” 2016

[toaster]

@L.Brown1114 Wow that's amazing! Can't wait to see your wonderful sets. I have a Pibbs dryer and I know a lot of ladies love their LCL dryers as well.

I also have the curlformers plastic dryer attachment for when I travel and it attaches to a regular blow dryer. I found it dried my hair in about the same time as a Pibbs, so that's always an option if you don't want a huge stand up dryer in your home.

 

[coilyhaircutie]

Having trouble remembering not to agitate my hair when I moisturize it nightly. I keep wanting to remove all shed hairs and detangle it in sections before I remember - nope, too much manipulation. Just spritz, add oil, add cream, and go! My hair is so soft and pretty it's hard to keep my hands out of it ugh. But I need to remind myself over and over again less manipulation = length retention.

 

[L.Brown1114]

@L.Brown1114 Wow that's amazing! Can't wait to see your wonderful sets. I have a Pibbs dryer and I know a lot of ladies love their LCL dryers as well.

I also have the curlformers plastic dryer attachment for when I travel and it attaches to a regular blow dryer. I found it dried my hair in about the same time as a Pibbs, so that's always an option if you don't want a huge stand up dryer in your home.

I would love a pibbs but that price though....

I had a salonsrus steamer and I loved it. I won't go into why I don't have it anymore lol. But I want to buy another one. Maybe if I loved the steamer I'll love the dryer!

 

[faithVA]

So I just got the French bouffant 2inch mesh rollers!! A member here @SouthernStunner generously sent me hers for free since I said I couldn't afford them. She sent me 23 and they are HUGE!! It's freaking awesome! They are sturdy and the mesh feels like actual mesh if that makes sense. Not that plastic crap. They are long and have a circular wire throughout that allows them to be sturdy but still have a bit of give. She also sent some hair pins! Once I buy a nice dryer I plan on being in this thread A LOT. I'm about to be the setting queen!!

What dryers do you guys have? What are some good ones? I can upload pics if you want when I get home Sunday, there doesn't seem to be a lot out there of these particular rollers

I just have a regular gold n hot bonnet dryer. I think I got it on sale for $35 or $40.

I can dry my hair on low heat or high cool in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

I don't set often enough to justify getting anything else. I also like that I can use it anywhere in the house or take it with me.

Im not sure how it would hold up if I set weekly though but for the price it works.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

So I just got the French bouffant 2inch mesh rollers!! A member here @SouthernStunner generously sent me hers for free since I said I couldn't afford them. She sent me 23 and they are HUGE!! It's freaking awesome! They are sturdy and the mesh feels like actual mesh if that makes sense. Not that plastic crap. They are long and have a circular wire throughout that allows them to be sturdy but still have a bit of give. She also sent some hair pins! Once I buy a nice dryer I plan on being in this thread A LOT. I'm about to be the setting queen!!

What dryers do you guys have? What are some good ones? I can upload pics if you want when I get home Sunday, there doesn't seem to be a lot out there of these particular rollers

I have the SalonsRUs dryer (LCL) I think it's the same company. If I remember correctly, it was around $120.

Wow to the member sending you those rollers. Shows lhcf is definitely a sisterhood. Love that!

Can'take wait to see the pics and get your review on the rollers.

 

[L.Brown1114]

I have the SalonsRUs dryer (LCL) I think it's the same company. If I remember correctly, it was around $120.

Wow to the member sending you those rollers. Shows lhcf is definitely a sisterhood. Love that!

Can'take wait to see the pics and get your review on the rollers.

How long have you had the dryer and what are your thoughts on it? Yes they are the same company.

Ikr! Sisterhood at its finest! So sweet of her!

I can't wait either! Hate that I have the rollers but not a dryer! My moms old gold and hot aren't touching those rollers lol. Or burning the back of my neck again

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@L.Brown1114 I think I purchased it in 2010. Still blows air as hot as the first time I used it.

I am thinking about getting another one though (same model & company). I stripped the pole raising it up and down all the time trying to accommodate doing other people's hair.

 

[L.Brown1114]

@L.Brown1114 I think I purchased it in 2010. Still blows air as hot as the first time I used it.

I am thinking about getting another one though (same model & company). I stripped the pole raising it up and down all the time trying to accommodate doing other people's hair.

Well it's settled! I'll get the LCL dryer.

You roller set other people's hair!!?? Please tell me you live in Midwest! Lol

 

[michelle81]

I'm not part of the challenge, but do set occasionally. Hoping to set more when I get the new rollers.
I purchased my first LCL dryer maybe 5 years ago. I use it once a week for deep conditioning and drying. DD uses it maybe once a month. It stopped working last year. I called them and they said they could send the part for ~ $60 and gave me directions to install it or if I weren't handy to have an electrician do it.
I just went ahead and purchased another. So far no problems with it. Maybe mine went out quicker because of using it frequently?

 

[faithVA]

Sorry the pictures are so big. I don't have the resize feature on my phone. It turned out nice but it started to poof after I separated it. I think having good ends are crucial to preserving a set. So next time I will trim and then focus the serum on my ends to see if that works better.


After taking out my curlformers



I put in Flexi Rods and slept in these



It looked like this after taking out the flexi rods.



I separated it. and having some wayward strands but mostly good.



It's hard to get rid of the parts. I can see them on the camera but can't see them in the picture.


For the most part it turned out well. My ends need a trim but not as bad as previous sets. I think I like the serum but have to try it again after trimming my ends. Now I'm just trying to see if my hair holds up during the event.

 

[MileHighDiva]

Looks beautiful @faithVA! Have a great time at your event!

I normally get rid of my parts by gently massaging with my finger pads.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@faithVA Your hair looks beautiful

 

[Colocha]

You ladies have such lovely sets! Can't wait to join you.

 

[toaster]

Aw snap @faithVA !!! Your hair is

 

[Bibliophile]

@faithVA Your set is awesome.

You out here looking like Dorothy Dandridge.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Well it's settled! I'll get the LCL dryer.

You roller set other people's hair!!?? Please tell me you live in Midwest! Lol

I did in Cali...friends, family & a few of my close co-workers. We are in the DMV area now. Sorry! If I lived close to you, I'd love to play in your hair!!!!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@faithVA Your hair is beautiful. You got a really smooth set.

@Colocha Come on in, we would love to have you. I saw all that gorgeous hair in your avi posting in the French roller thread so I am expecting you to slide on in here ma'am!

 

[Colocha]

@lulu97, I'll definitely be here once I get access to those rollers. (which won't be until May) But I will stay lurking in the meantime.

 

[faithVA]

Thank you ladies. It held up through the event even though it was hot in there.

I probably need to roll it to make it through tomorrow but not sure if that's going to happen.

 

[coilyhaircutie]

Great set @faithVA ! Aren't curlformers the best?
Ladies, just bought a few hair treats as a Valentine's gift to myself haha
Got a 10-pack of black satin scrunchies, perfect for low-stress updos and buns. Also got this Goody ouchless clip: http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0043/5452/products/goody_ouchless2_large.jpg?v=1265415148

It's great to know what my holy grail hair products are- no more having to spend money experimenting on products. But...it's also kind of boring now because there's no mystery lol. I feel like I'm in a longterm relationship that's lost its spark ahaha. Wash, set, protective style. My hair & I are stuck in a relationship rut. Hopefully the new hair toys I bought will help me spice it up

 

[faithVA]

I did put in the flexi rods. Today's hair is bigger and fuller. My curls are more stable and will hold up today.

 

[PlainJane]

Today's wash day was my best yet. I got my curl former set time down to 1 hour and drying time was 45 minutes.
Also this was the first time I didnt use a foam lotion and I'm giving them away after today. All I used was water and APB leave in and my hair is SO soft and moisturized! I think the setting lotion was causing my hair to dry out during the week.

 

[Colocha]

I have a quick question.

I'm getting these bouffant rollers and I know they won't fit under my standard hooded dryer. (And my hair is thick so I will Need a dryer.) Do any of you ladies use soft bonnet dryers/can you recommend one? I know Curlformers has one.

ETA: I have a Sedu Revolution blowdryer with the mouth that doesn't fit all attachments. I wonder if that will make it harder to find one.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@Colocha I currently use the Laila Ali Bonnet Dryer. I've had it for a long time and it works well, my only con is it gets too hot for my liking. My hair is thick as well so I can understand the struggle. I Would love to get a Pibbs but that's out of my budget right now.

 

[faithVA]

@Colocha I currently use the Laila Ali Bonnet Dryer. I've had it for a long time and it works well, my only con is it gets too hot for my liking. My hair is thick as well so I can understand the struggle. I Would love to get a Pibbs but that's out of my budget right now.
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I have the Gold N' Hot version of this and it works well. I dry my hair on either low heat or high cool. I rarely do high heat unless its just for a few minutes. I'm able to get all of my curlformers under it.

 

[toaster]

@Colocha I have the curl formers bonnet dryer attachment that you put on a regular blow dryer. It fits over my head with rollers and dries efficiently. I can't say 100% that it would fit over the 2 inch rollers, but it's fine over my
1 1/2 inch rollers.

 

[Colocha]

Thanks ladies!

I'm looking at the Laila Ali bonnet dryer. It seems to have good reviews and someone says it will definitely fit 2 inch rollers.

@flyygirlll2, does it get hot to the point of pain/discomfort?

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

I'm not part of the challenge, but do set occasionally. Hoping to set more when I get the new rollers.
I purchased my first LCL dryer maybe 5 years ago. I use it once a week for deep conditioning and drying. DD uses it maybe once a month. It stopped working last year. I called them and they said they could send the part for ~ $60 and gave me directions to install it or if I weren't handy to have an electrician do it.
I just went ahead and purchased another. So far no problems with it. Maybe mine went out quicker because of using it frequently?

I think the company only does a 1 year guarantee. Getting 5 years out of a hair tool that you use frequently is considered a quality investment to me. You paid around $120, so in 5 years that's only $2 a month. That's how I would look at it. LOL

Like I said upthread, I've had mine around 6 years and it's still going strong other than the pole being stripped. I can still use it but once it goes out, I'm going to snatch up the same model with the quickness and treat myself to a salon chair too. lol That same company has some nice ones.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Great set @faithVA ! Aren't curlformers the best?
Ladies, just bought a few hair treats as a Valentine's gift to myself haha
Got a 10-pack of black satin scrunchies, perfect for low-stress updos and buns. Also got this Goody ouchless clip: http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0043/5452/products/goody_ouchless2_large.jpg?v=1265415148

It's great to know what my holy grail hair products are- no more having to spend money experimenting on products. But...it's also kind of boring now because there's no mystery lol. I feel like I'm in a longterm relationship that's lost its spark ahaha. Wash, set, protective style. My hair & I are stuck in a relationship rut. Hopefully the new hair toys I bought will help me spice it up

Sometimes boring is good though...it means you have found your hair groove. I must admit, now that I'm at a length I'm comfortable with, I don't really get bored...it feels more like freedom. And when I do, I go lurk in the other forums. Some of those threads poeple start are but it makes for good entertainment. LOL

 

[flyygirlll2]

@Colocha No. It just gets so hot that I start sweating which I don't like, otherwise it works very well.