“setting To Success” 2016

I've been doing good with washing every week instead of every 2 weeks. My hair is loving all the extra conditioning and TLC. This is my set for the week...Monday's are my setting day.

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I pre-poo'd with coconut oil

Touched up my color with Shea Moisture Jet black hair coloring system

Washed with SM Manuka honey poo

Reconstruct treatment with Shescentit okra (first time using...I hate that I love it since it's only available online grrrrr)

Dc'd with Joico Moisture Balm

Set with MoroccanOil Hydrating cream and matching serum
 
faithVA said:
Am I the only short haired person up in here?
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@faithVA I stand behind my thought process of it's better to start setting while your hair is short. It gives you the opportunity to grow with your hair. Your setting techniques will evolve and grow as well to accommodate the new lengths as you achieve them.

Plus I'm selfish cause I just love having you in here!
 
lulu97 said:
I've been doing good with washing every week instead of every 2 weeks. My hair is loving all the extra conditioning and TLC. This is my set for the week...Monday's are my setting day.

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I pre-poo'd with coconut oil

Touched up my color with Shea Moisture Jet black hair coloring system

Washed with SM Manuka honey poo

Reconstruct treatment with Shescentit okra (first time using...I hate that I love it since it's only available online grrrrr)

Dc'd with Joico Moisture Balm

Set with MoroccanOil Hydrating cream and matching serum
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Luscious as always.
 
1451234908991.jpg Current hair length:
Neck length
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd:
Transitioning
Current Setting method and styling choices:
Flexi rods and roller sets w/pins. Just growing out for now. No particular styles.
Current Setting products:
Motions foam wrap
African pride olive oil leave in
Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve:
*smoother roots
*regrow edges
*length retention
How long do you plan to set?:
I would like to set for the entire year. All year long.
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flyygirlll2 said:
Beautiful outcome as usual @lulu97 I just ordered the SM Color System in Jet Black. I've been looking for a good shampoo and conditioner that won't fade the color, is the SM Manuka Honey Shampoo the only shampoo you use? I only have a sulfate free shampoo for color treated hair by Mizani.
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@flyygirlll2 Ooooooh I hope you love the color as much as I do. It really is a beautiful deep dark shade. The color will fade over time to a soft black so when I touch up my roots, I make sure to pull a small amount of color down to the mid shafts just to refresh it. Clays and powders will make it fade faster in my experience so I have decided to cut them out of my regimen completely...it was just an extra step anyways so I'm not missing out on anything. I don't love Shea Moisture shampoos but I don't dislike them either. They work well enough to keep the color fresh without stripping for 2 months strong so *shrugs* lol. I also have Elucence clarifying shampoo that I have reduced to using every 2-3 months and I just purchased Joico Moisture shampoo but it has sulfates. I only plan to use it when I straighten.

Edited to add: the color will come with it's own travel size shampoo, conditoner and oil but I don't use them...I stick them in a bowl in my guest bathroom for guests to use when they stay over. LOL

All in all, I think any sulfate free shampoo will do the job to keep the color looking good.
 
I'm under my softhood travel dryer. It can only be used on "low" heat so I have it set at high speed, warm heat. No telling how long it will take to dry. I'm under my Pibbs for 2 hours so... we'll see.

This set was kind of haphazard, but I'm away from home and my products so I'm giving myself a break.
 
@lulu97 Thank you. In the past I've lightened my hair but never darkened it so it'll be new to me. I saw that it does come with the travel size shampoo, but my immediate thought was that it wouldn't be sufficient enough for my hair. If anything, I'll just use the sulfate free shampoo I have on hand.
 
flyygirlll2 said:
@lulu97 Thank you. In the past I've lightened my hair but never darkened it so it'll be new to me. I saw that it does come with the travel size shampoo, but my immediate thought was that it wouldn't be sufficient enough for my hair. If anything, I'll just use the sulfate free shampoo I have on hand.
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Yeah I didn't care for the shampoo it came with. I used to use it back when I first started my hair journey but for some reason my hair doesn't respond well to it now a days. It's like the only SM shampoo I do not like. lol I wish they included the Superfruit, the Manuka honey, the Coconut one or ANY shampoo besides the raw Shea one. lol
 
faithVA said:
What other types of rollers do you have already?

Some people have gotten the knockoffs and saved a lot of money. If you want the originals really try to get them when Sally's has at least a 20% off sale.

At this length I like my. Curlformers the best out of all of them. And when I want my hair as straight as possible my. Curlformers are my go to. Nothing else gets my hair as straight.
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Right now I have flexi rods (fail fail never use them), perm rods (alright results for a curly style, but not smooth enough, never use them), and magnetic rollers. I get pretty good results with magnetic rollers but my fingers get sore trying to get my hair so smooth and I'm afraid that causes too much manipulation.
Nice to hear you get smooth results, that's exactly what I'm aiming for!
 
Cleansed and DCed last night. Re-wet hair with Infusium 23 and used Keracare Foam Wrap to set on 2" tumbleweed rollers. Keracare doesn't bring the "Bling" like Its a 10 LI. :look: I'm all about the "Bling!"
 

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Finally rolled up and under the dryer. After 10 days away my hair needed some love. I did a hot oil treatment and deep conditioned with yogurt. I then cowashed and let a few other products still on my hair while I showered. Hoping for smooth results and that I get in the habit of better detangling this year!

Pics to come
 
I underestimated how long that set would take given all the follow up I needed to do after being so neglectful while traveling. I slept in 6 flexi Ross and will post pictures when I take them down this afternoon.

I am going on a beach vacation next week so I am going to put in some individual braids and where those in a bun. I plan to rinse them and apply coconut oil and rock a scarf most of the time. My hope is thatbi can come back and go back to weekly setting.
 
First set of 2016 is underway. I cowashed with my new Mizani Thermasmooth and I really liked it. I didn't have to use much, it gave weight to my hair which helped with de tangling, and it clumped my curls. Afterward I applied my deep conditioner and detangled as usual, but it didn't take as long. Can't wait to try the shampoo next week.

Ordered some more plastic conditioning caps on Amazon, and I'm going to take an hour nap. Will rinse, set, and dry afterwards.
 
Had my 1st wash and roller set of the year today. Cheers to 2016...May all your roller sets be fierce and your hair grow to long lengths this year! :toocool:

On to business!

I pre-poo'd with a random use up conditioner mixed with silk amino acids

Washed, conditioned and deep conditioned with the Joico Moisture Recovery line. I was going to wait and use the entire line when I straightened again but the way my laziness factor is set up...I just don't know when that will happen again. Anyway, curiosity got the best of me so I used it today. OMGEEE guys that line is yummy!!! I was already in love with the deep conditionr, but using the entire line together took it to a new level. (It's all PH balanced to work together) The shampoo has sulfates, but it didn't feel like it. My hair was clean yet moisturized. Followed up with the conditioner for like 5 minutes while I showered. When I rinsed it out, I think I shed a tear :lachen:my hair was so soft. This conditioner has human hair Keratin...*Scuse me Mr Joico man but i'mma need y'all to explain to me how yall get that in there :look:*
Steamed with the deep treatment Masque after all a dat

Used Chi Keratin leave in and it's matching serum. Added a little moisturizer to my spray bottle then roller set.

Hair is chilling in a top knot for the week as usual. No pics...looks the same as last week just feels better. I'll probably only post pics on the check in dates but I'll try and remember to update weekly on what I used to set.
 
Yay! The 2016 challenge is here.
Current hair length: Grazing BSL.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Proud natural 3c/4a

Current Setting method and styling choices:
Day 1: Cowash & DC. Install curlformers.
Day 2-7: Moisturize and set stretched hair on soft satin rollers
Rinse & Repeat lol.

Current Setting products:
Cowash conditioner - Joico moisture recovery
DC conditioner - Silicon Mix
Setting product - MopTop Curly Hair Custard
Oil - 100% Argan oil and Camille Rose Fresh Curl Hair Smoother
Water

Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve:
  • Patience
  • Peace with where I am in my hair journey
  • Fall in love with my hair
  • Brazilian hair buns! :)
Ladies, I've been so scared of weaves, wigs, and braids. I got braids all throughout high school and they absolutely ruined my hairline. So, after I grew it back, I swore never to get braids again. I'm still traumatized by braids (lol) but I'm going to step my toe into...curly Brazilian hair! I just ordered a piece online, I plan to use it to make my buns in the winter. Meanwhile my hair underneath will be nicely moisturized and probably baggy'ed. I plan to do naptural85's styles in this video for work:


Wish me luck! I've NEVER worn weaves or pieces before, so I'm nervous that when I try to do my buns, they will look mad fake LOL

Any tips you have on using hair pieces to make a faux bun are much appreciated!!! :D

How long do you plan to set?: Year round, with breaks in between for blow-outs


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lulu97 said:
Had my 1st wash and roller set of the year today. Cheers to 2016...May all your roller sets be fierce and your hair grow to long lengths this year! :toocool:
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@lulu97 Thanks girl! Same to you! But uhh did I read you're going to post pics only on check-in dates. I don't think I can manage with seeing pics of your hair only 4 times a year! :whyme:

Don't you know you're my hair role model/muse? I needs my inspiration! :heart3:
 
coilyhaircutie said:
Yay! The 2016 challenge is here.
Current hair length: Grazing BSL.

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Proud natural 3c/4a

Current Setting method and styling choices:
Day 1: Cowash & DC. Install curlformers.
Day 2-7: Moisturize and stretched hair on soft satin rollers
Rinse & Repeat lol.

Current Setting products:
Cowash conditioner - Joico moisture recovery
DC conditioner - Silicon Mix
Setting product - MopTop Curly Hair Custard
Oil - 100% Argan oil and Camille Rose Fresh Curl Hair Smoother
Water

Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve:
  • Patience
  • Peace with where I am in my hair journey
  • Fall in love with my hair
  • Brazilian hair buns! :)
Ladies, I've been so scared of weaves, wigs, and braids. I got braids all throughout high school and they absolutely ruined my hairline. So, after I grew it back, I swore never to get braids again. I'm still traumatized by braids (lol) but I'm going to step my toe into...curly Brazilian hair! I just ordered a piece online, I plan to use it to make my buns in the winter. Meanwhile my hair underneath will be nicely moisturized and probably baggy'ed. I plan to do naptural85's styles in this video for work:


Wish me luck! I've NEVER worn weaves or pieces before, so I'm nervous that when I try to do my buns, they will look mad fake LOL

Any tips you have on using hair pieces to make a faux bun are much appreciated!!! :D

How long do you plan to set?: Year round, with breaks in between for blow-outs


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@coilyhaircutie I love those pics. Your hair is so pretty.

coilyhaircutie said:
@lulu97 Thanks girl! Same to you! But uhh did I read you're going to post pics only on check-in dates. I don't think I can manage with seeing pics of your hair only 4 times a year! :whyme:

Don't you know you're my hair role model/muse? I needs my inspiration! :heart3:
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Who lil Ole me? *UGLY cries, wipes face, re-reads your comment and ugly cries again* You are so sweet! If I try something new, I'll definitely post pics before the check in dates but I promise all the roller set pics looks the exact same. When I updated my iPhone a few months ago and had my pics sent to the new phone, I was like dang I got a billion hair pics and they all look alike.

Truth is, I thought with the longer lengths; I would wear my hair out more but Girrrrrrl, I'm lucky these days if I take my weekly bun down. :lachen:I wanted to do a flexi rod set on previously roller set hair for New Years...put in 1 flexi rod and was over it :lachen:

I'm just gonna live vicariously through all of ya'll sets!
 
@lulu97 LOLL @ the ugly cries tho
I know what you mean about hair pic overload though. I'm always embarrassed when someone asks to see my camera and half the pics they're scrolling through are of my hair haha.

That's funny you say that -- I want to wear my hair out more when my hair is long! But I guess more hair = more work. Especially in the winter time. My hair feels sooo dry these days, even though I wear satin-lined hats. That's why I can't wait til my first Brazilian weave arrives in the mail lololol. I've been watching youtube videos to see how to use it. I plan to wash it with shampoo and no conditioner to "dull" it out and make it look natural like my hair. That way when I make my buns it will blend in better with my hair. I'm kind of nervous that the color won't match, because my hair is kinda dark brown and I think the weave is black. But we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
 
Current hair length:.
Shoulder

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd:.
Colored Natural

Current Setting method and styling choices:.
Lazy, but hoping to get back on track by using roller sets, rods and curlformers

Current Setting products:.
Setting lotion and/ or foam

Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve:.
Need to improve time it takes and final hair styling

How long do you plan to set?:.
At least once a month
 
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