“setting To Success” 2016

I didn't feel like doing my hair last night but needed some curls for an event tonight. So I water rinsed with my twist in and out the white perm rods in the front and resisted the back. When I was putting in the perm rods I knew it wasn't going to work but I was too tired to care.

This morning a few pieces weren't dry because I made the sections too big. And it looks sort of crazy because the curls are small and wonky. I either need to use bigger perm rods or use really small sections for the white ones.

I don't think my hair is going to make it until the event tonight. But I'm feeling like whatever. I paid for tickets but now I don't really want to go. :ohwell:
 
faithVA said:
I didn't feel like doing my hair last night but needed some curls for an event tonight. So I water rinsed with my twist in and out the white perm rods in the front and resisted the back. When I was putting in the perm rods I knew it wasn't going to work but I was too tired to care.

This morning a few pieces weren't dry because I made the sections too big. And it looks sort of crazy because the curls are small and wonky. I either need to use bigger perm rods or use really small sections for the white ones.

I don't think my hair is going to make it until the event tonight. But I'm feeling like whatever. I paid for tickets but now I don't really want to go. :ohwell:
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I'm sorry it didn't turn out the way you wanted it to! Exciting that you need bigger perm rods now!

Do you not want to go to the event because of your hair? If so, put on a snazzy headband or just rock your curls. We're always more critical than other people.

If you just don't feel like being bothered, I understand.
 
faithVA said:
My co-workers hair looks like that and she is natural. She wears her hair like that weekly.
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I can achieve that look with a set but my hair is trained straight. I still have my curl pattern but it is not nearly as thick as it used to be - my twist outs are paltry... but my roller sets are on point. lol
 
Question of the Week?

How are you ladies storing your various rollers, rods, flexis etc.?

I have something different going on for each type of setting tool. I want everything consolidated into one organized storage solution.
 
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MileHighDiva said:
Question of the Week?

How are you ladies storing your various rollers, rods, flexis etc.?

I have something different going on for each type of curling tool. I want everything consolidated into one organized storage solution.
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My rollers are just all over the place since we moved. In travel bags, small bins...just a mess. My Frech rollers are on the way so I plan to get my storage life together before they arrive. I have a 3 drawer storage bin down in the basement, so I'll bring it up soon and make get it ready for my french babies! :lachen:
 
MileHighDiva said:
Question of the Week?

How are you ladies storing your various rollers, rods, flexis etc.?

I have something different going on for each type of setting tool. I want everything consolidated into one organized storage solution.
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All of my rollers are in an under the bed storage container. The rollers that I'm currently using (halo rollers now, will replace with the French rollers) in the plastic bag the curl formers come in. I keep that plastic bag, with my combs and my hair net in my bathroom for easy access.
 
toaster said:
I'm sorry it didn't turn out the way you wanted it to! Exciting that you need bigger perm rods now!

Do you not want to go to the event because of your hair? If so, put on a snazzy headband or just rock your curls. We're always more critical than other people.

If you just don't feel like being bothered, I understand.
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It's actually the same orange ones I usually use. I just thought by going a size smaller it would be better. I don't know what I was thinking :lol:

I didn't want to go to the event because I was so tired. I decided to get up early to workout because I wouldn't be able to work out tonight. But by 3 pm I was ready for bed :lol: I went to the event anyway and wore a cap through the entire thing. We went to see Avery Sunshine and she was fabulous. She was worth staying up for.

I need to get some jazzy headbands. You are right that would have solved the whole issue.

I flat twisted the front back up. It's supposed to snow here tonight and I'm not trying to be bothered with my hair tomorrow.
 
momi said:
I can achieve that look with a set but my hair is trained straight. I still have my curl pattern but it is not nearly as thick as it used to be - my twist outs are paltry... but my roller sets are on point. lol
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She could be straight trained as well. I've never seen her hair curly. She rarely does her own hair and when she does it is in a bun.
 
toaster said:
These French rollers are HUGE! If I can fit more than 10 on my head I'll be surprised. They are very sturdy.
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And heavier than I expected. The post lady left the box on my porch and I just picked it up and went in the house without really looking at the name. The box was heavy to me so I just layed it on the bed thinking it was a pair of shoes or something my husband ordered.

Something told me to go back and look. I was shocked when it was the rollers...I thought for some strange reason they would feel light and weightless like my magnetics. :nuts:
These rollers are definitely ones that I can see lasting forever and I already want 2 more packs! :lachen:
 
toaster said:
View attachment 353253 @lulu97 im thinking these should last forever. I did notice that on the edges where the coil ends it can poke out of the mesh so be careful with your fingers!

But really. Huge. And I don't really roll in the Mohawk so I don't know how this is going to work. But I'm going to make it work.
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Thanks for the tip Sis! Don't wanna hurt them roller setting fanga's! :lachen:
 
@lulu97

Nice set-up! Good job of using what you already have, :yep:

I need to get my setting tools organized. It's a mess :nono:

I probably need to get my behind over to Bed Bath & Beyond, Tar-Jay Boutique, or Wally World to explore options. However, I'm binge watching House of Cards :look:

I do know that I want it to be clean storage. So, that rules out those salon trolleys. The ones that offer clean storage are too pricey.

I need to go shop my basement and garage, before I go wasting $ in the box stores.
 
I'm under the dryer. I was able to rinse the conditioner out of my hair and roll in less than an hour, but for some reason it wasn't a pleasant rolling experience.

It's probably just a learning curve with the new rollers. I have exactly 10 in my hair. I hope the set comes out nicely. I worry that because I had to use such big sections my roots won't be that stretched. Granted, sleeping in two bantu knots at night stretches my roots more than my sets usually do anyway.

Just talking, I guess.

I wonder how long this will take to dry? I'm usually dry in 90 minutes with the hourglass rollers, but those are smaller so I use 17-18 sections.
 
@toaster I only opened one pack, cause it's no way I'mma try and get all 24 of them big joints to fit on my lil head. I'll make up any hair that's leftover by rolling that with my magnetics.

I'm very curious about your placement of the 10 rollers you used. Would you mind taking a pic of the rollers in your hair before takedown? Pretty Pleaseeeeeeeee!
 
toaster said:
I'm under the dryer. I was able to rinse the conditioner out of my hair and roll in less than an hour, but for some reason it wasn't a pleasant rolling experience.

It's probably just a learning curve with the new rollers. I have exactly 10 in my hair. I hope the set comes out nicely. I worry that because I had to use such big sections my roots won't be that stretched. Granted, sleeping in two bantu knots at night stretches my roots more than my sets usually do anyway.

Just talking, I guess.

I wonder how long this will take to dry? I'm usually dry in 90 minutes with the hourglass rollers, but those are smaller so I use 17-18 sections.
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Can you show a pic? I can't imagine a whole head rolled with only 10 rollers
 
My plan is to first start out by doing the mohawk and only using the French rollers on the middle section. I always struggle with fitting all my hair on the magnetics in the middle.
I'll then use the magnetic rollers for the side sections. Well that's the plan. We shall see when it comes time to actually execute lol
 
Okay here's my set! I did eight rollers around the perimeter of my head and two in the crown. Looking at it now I probably could have fit three in the crown area.

The rollers stretched my hair, but I think you have to be a better setter than me (not hard) to get a style using just these rollers. I combed out my curls and my is sufficiently stretched for my daily buns.

I'm doing my blow out on Wednesday, so this set doesn't need to last long. Hair feels strong and soft.image.jpeg
 
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