michelle81
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That's how I look at it as well. Also why I had no problem just going ahead and ordering another.
michelle81
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About the LCL dryer. I hadn't rollerset in a long while. Rollerset today and it came out good, only thing was my head wouldn't fit under the dryer completely. I don't remember this happening with my last LCL dryer. I had the grey 2 inch rollers all over, but only half of my head would fit. Does anyone know if the Pibbs is bigger?
coilyhaircutie
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LOL. You're right. I'm in the groove! I think I feel bored because I'm not at my ultimate goal of hip/waist length. I'm at a happy length of BSL, but I've been at this length for a while now. Thankfully though, I discovered yesterday that my longer strands are now MBLSometimes 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
I need to start lurking too
to keep myself entertained haha
coilyhaircutie
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Did my hair last night and I discovered -- my longest strands are MBL! YaaaYYYY
Finally starting to crack past the BSL Mark! Thank ya JESUS!!!
I'll wait til most of my longer hairs are MBL to claim it. This morning took the curlformers out, tucked my hair into a bun with my new Goody barrette and pinned the rest of the hair under. Going to do this style tomorrow too. Plan to buy longer Curlformers this upcoming Friday. Things are looking up!
Also my hair is extra soft these days. It really likes being tucked away into boring granny hairstyles ahahah it's happy on so many levels
Finally starting to crack past the BSL Mark! Thank ya JESUS!!!
I'll wait til most of my longer hairs are MBL to claim it. This morning took the curlformers out, tucked my hair into a bun with my new Goody barrette and pinned the rest of the hair under. Going to do this style tomorrow too. Plan to buy longer Curlformers this upcoming Friday. Things are looking up!
Also my hair is extra soft these days. It really likes being tucked away into boring granny hairstyles ahahah it's happy on so many levels
Colocha
acne cream and afro dreams
@coilyhaircutie, you hair is pretty much short term setting goals, Goody barette and all. Even though it's a granny style I think it's gorgeous. 
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
@coilyhaircutie Your hair is so shiny. Do tell your secrets.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I skipped pre-poo'ing my last wash day. Simply because I ran out of "use up" conditioners and only had staples on hand. I was torn because I didnt wanna waste my good products Instead I finger detangled with my water bottle which has a smidgen of moisturizer in it, and went right in to the wash process. It cut out at least 30 minutes from my wash day. I ain't mad at that.
Glad to be rid of another additional step in my wash day process.
Instead I finger detangled with my water bottle which has a smidgen of moisturizer in it, and went right in to the wash process. It cut out at least 30 minutes from my wash day. I ain't mad at that. Glad to be rid of another additional step in my wash day process.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I know @toaster has a Pibbs. How would you compare it to the LCL dryer? From images online, they look to be about the same size.
toaster
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@michelle81 @lulu97 They do appear to be similarly sized based on pictures. I've sat under my Pibbs with two inch rollers and it was tight, but I didn't roll in a Mohawk, I rolled in the quadrants so there were more rollers on my head.
L.Brown1114
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@lulu97 @toaster
How many rollers do you guys use. I see some women using 23 2 inch rollers and I see some women use as little as 18. I know head size is a factor but that's a big gap for the same roller size. I guess I'm confused on how thick you make the parts. I know the width is the same as the roller but how thick do you make them?
How many rollers do you guys use. I see some women using 23 2 inch rollers and I see some women use as little as 18. I know head size is a factor but that's a big gap for the same roller size. I guess I'm confused on how thick you make the parts. I know the width is the same as the roller but how thick do you make them?
toaster
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I've read that the length of the section should be as long as the roller as well. I use about 18, 1 1/2 inch rollers in the Mohawk method, so I know I'll use less with 2 inch rollers.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
When I do use the 2 inch rollers, I never use all of them at once as I do have layers in my crown. I may use the 2 inch rollers for the back and my pink rollers for the front. I don't know the actual size of my pink rollers but they are smaller than the 2 inch ones but not by much.
As far as how thick I make the parts, I just kinda guess. I make the part and can pretty much tell by the thickness of the parted hair if it would be too much for the roller. There is a natural Lady on YouTube that has hands down the best roller setting video that I have seen thus far. She explains it so well as she sets. Lord if I can remember her channel, I'll come back and update but if memory serves me well...it was something like healthy hair zone. It is a very old video but very helpful.
coilyhaircutie
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awww thank you @Colocha Got me over here blushing.@coilyhaircutie, you hair is pretty much short term setting goals, Goody barette and all. Even though it's a granny style I think it's gorgeous.
coilyhaircutie
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@lulu97 I'm flattered you ask! Especially considering my secrets are your secrets! ahahaha I've been taking notes from you and @toaster since yall are the resident Rapunzels on this thread lol.
I attribute most of my shininess to Curlformers - they are the only rollers that can get my hair this shiny. When I go to the salon, they can get my hair shiny on regular rollers but I have never been able to get the same results.
My DC regimen probably contributes too. I still DC with Silicon mix, mixed with aloe vera juice and honey. Then, I stay under my super luxurious, top-of-the-line, better-than-Pibbs Andis Bonnet Dryer (ok, it's actually a $35 dryer from Target
but I looove that dryer. So cozy and soft) for 15-60min, depending on how much time I have. Rinse out and cowash with Joico conditioner. Set with sparing amount of Mop Top curling custard and copious amounts of Argan oil. That's it!
meka72
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Is this the video?
I've been lurking in here in hopes of gathering courage (and tips) to do a perm rod set. I hope to figure that out so when I have enough hair to use the french bouffant rollers, I'll know what to do and which products to use.
faithVA
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Thank you meka72. But you know I want to do what my big sisters are doing with 2 inch rollers and hair dryers and all that.
I feel like Im missing out.I love hanging out in here. The hair is so pretty. I love curls.
meka72
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Thank you meka72. But you know I want to do what my big sisters are doing with 2 inch rollers and hair dryers and all that.
I love hanging out in here. The hair is so pretty. I love curls.
Well youve always been so kind and helpful to me since I joined LHCF. i will eventually join this challenge as long as my curls don't have me looking crazy.
I don't think my thin hair is going to look good with curls though
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
meka72
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Yay, I found her! I stayed up until 1am looking at roller setting videos. Lol. I'm pretty sure that I saw her video with 2 inch rollers. I'll go back and look at her playlist. Thanks for the recommendation!
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I registered for dance school today. I missed registration for spring classes, so I won't be in until summer. They started ya girl with a stretching class though! LMBO I guess.... since I'm a beginner but dang a stretching class?
They took me on a tour of the studio and all the women had cute top knots when I peeped in the classes. I was like yeah buddy....I'mma fit right in.
LMBO I guess.... since I'm a beginner but dang a stretching class? They took me on a tour of the studio and all the women had cute top knots when I peeped in the classes. I was like yeah buddy....I'mma fit right in.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
faithVA
Well-Known Member
Well at least give it a go. I think magnetic rollers and oeerm rods will probably give you more volume than something like curlformers.Well youve always been so kind and helpful to me since I joined LHCF. i will eventually join this challenge as long as my curls don't have me looking crazy.
I don't think my thin hair is going to look good with curls though
I'm sure there are tips and tricks that can help. And you are in the right place to get the hell you need. I know that just by the way I separate curls gives me bigger hair so we just need to figure out what works for you.
faithVA
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That sounds like fun. If you have a stretching class it sounds like the dance class must be intense. What type of dance is it?I registered for dance school today. I missed registration for spring classes, so I won't be in until summer. They started ya girl with a stretching class though!
They took me on a tour of the studio and all the women had cute top knots when I peeped in the classes. I was like yeah buddy....I'mma fit right in.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
It's a dance academy so they give you an actual curriculum like an advisor would give you in college.
My first 3 classes are pretty much prepping the body for dancing. (Stretching/Flexibility, Yoga, Pilates) After my first 3: I have ballet I & II, Pointe I & II, Jazz I & II, Tapp I & II as well as 2 levels of 6 others classes. Once my first ballet class is over, we start competiting against other dance schools in the area.
You compete at the end of the semester for each class. I have 2 left feet so all of this is gone be real interesting. LOLJust trying to step out of my comfort zone and try something new.
meka72
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I just ordered some perm rods from Amazon, which should arrive by Friday. I might attempt a perm rod set this weekend.
Thanks for the encouragement! Hair has never been my thing. My daughter started doing her own hair when she was in 2nd grade because my skills were so bad. Lol. I'll let you know how it turns out.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
You're going to be in excellent shape! Sounds like fun, too!It's a dance academy so they give you an actual curriculum like an advisor would give you in college.
My first 3 classes are pretty much prepping the body for dancing. (Stretching/Flexibility, Yoga, Pilates) After my first 3: I have ballet I & II, Pointe I & II, Jazz I & II, Tapp I & II as well as 2 levels of 6 others classes. Once my first ballet class is over, we start competiting against other dance schools in the area.
Just trying to step out of my comfort zone and try something new.
I took ballet and tap as a child. I want to learn ballroom and belly dancing.
faithVA
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It sounded like fun until you explained it.It's a dance academy so they give you an actual curriculum like an advisor would give you in college.
My first 3 classes are pretty much prepping the body for dancing. (Stretching/Flexibility, Yoga, Pilates) After my first 3: I have ballet I & II, Pointe I & II, Jazz I & II, Tapp I & II as well as 2 levels of 6 others classes. Once my first ballet class is over, we start competiting against other dance schools in the area.
Just trying to step out of my comfort zone and try something new.
You will be in great shape.
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