“setting To Success” 2016

@L.Brown1114 Rollers (flexirods) are in now and I will let them air-dry overnight. I blow-dried, then went back and rolled with wrap foam, purified water, and coconut oil on the ends...I know it sounds like my hair is drenched, but really, I just dampened it so that I can get the "set". I'll post pics in the morning. I am anticipating a smoother set this week because I found my comb attachment so I was able to get my roots pretty straight.
 
toaster said:
I've had a really nice and relaxing wash day so far.

I used my new Purology Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner. I really like both of them, but will continue to use before I make up my mind. The shampoo cleansed my hair without stripping, and the conditioner was great. I applied it to each section in the shower, combed through immediately without any trouble, twisted the sections and waited a bit while I showered before rinsing.

There are two issues, however. One is the price. One liter of the conditioner was over $60!!! I used wayyyy less conditioner than I usually do because that's a ton of money, and I was still impressed with the performance. My hair felt hydrated but not fake silky, it was actually soft. The second issue is that I apparently can't read and the Purology set is for colored hair. As in, the shampoo is purple. Can anyone foresee any issues with me using a purple shampoo regularly, when my hair isn't color treated??

I wanted an easy set today so I used 20 or 21 of my blue hourglass rollers and I'm under the dryer. After an hour I'll stop to make dinner, and eat under the dryer to finish up. Going to give myself a spa facial tonight as a treat.
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@toaster Personally, I would return the shampoo and swap it out for a different one but maybe the same brand. My stylist uses purple shampoo's on her blonde and gray clients.

However, I don't think you would actually harm your hair if you decided to keep it.
 
Hey ladies, I'd love to join this challenge again. Love seeing the beautiful sets. However nowadays with my job, school, and getting my business off the ground I barely have time to was my hair, let alone set it. But I wanted to pop in and encourage you ladies :) also, if anyone is in need or interested in upgrading their set, I am selling my knock off curlformers and my pibbs dryer. Pm me if interested as to not derail this thread.
 
@toaster @MileHighDiva @flyygirlll2

Ladies, do you find that the bouffant rollers stretch the hair better than magnetic rollers? Do they 'grip' the hair better? Is the only real benefit of these rollers faster drying time and durability? I was a rollersetter while relaxed and would love to become one as a natural but I want to make sure this will be a good investment. If these rollers don't stretch my hair any better than my magnetic/mesh rollers, then I may pass on these. Thanks ladies!
 
AgeinATL said:
@toaster @MileHighDiva @flyygirlll2

Ladies, do you find that the bouffant rollers stretch the hair better than magnetic rollers? Do they 'grip' the hair better? Is the only real benefit of these rollers faster drying time and durability? I was a rollersetter while relaxed and would love to become one as a natural but I want to make sure this will be a good investment. If these rollers don't stretch my hair any better than my magnetic/mesh rollers, then I may pass on these. Thanks ladies!
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For me, the bouffant rollers didn't stretch my hair better than my halo rollers, but that may be due to the size. While smaller rollers give more curls, I can use smaller sections and really get my roots straight. Because the bouffant rollers are so big and long I wasn't able to use as many. Also my hair is very curly, and having rollers with grips helps to get my ends straight and helps with tension.

I haven't looked into the group buy thread, but if there's an option to buy smaller bouffant rollers maybe give that a try. My dry time is about the same with my halo rollers, and I just find I have an easier time setting this way.

Because I have the bouffant rollers I'll continue practicing with them.
 
toaster said:
For me, the bouffant rollers didn't stretch my hair better than my halo rollers, but that may be due to the size. While smaller rollers give more curls, I can use smaller sections and really get my roots straight. Because the bouffant rollers are so big and long I wasn't able to use as many. Also my hair is very curly, and having rollers with grips helps to get my ends straight and helps with tension.

I haven't looked into the group buy thread, but if there's an option to buy smaller bouffant rollers maybe give that a try. My dry time is about the same with my halo rollers, and I just find I have an easier time setting this way.

Because I have the bouffant rollers I'll continue practicing with them.
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Thanks toaster! My hair is super coily and I am looking for something that can help with grip and tension. Would that be the halo rollers that you speak of?
 
AgeinATL said:
Thanks toaster! My hair is super coily and I am looking for something that can help with grip and tension. Would that be the halo rollers that you speak of?
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I think so! The halo rollers were sold by Capelli Care, and I'm not sure they are sold anymore. They have little grips on the roller which help to create tension when rolling.

Sally's sells Salon Care bouffant rollers which essentially are the same thing, except they only come in one size which is about 1.5 inches. They are pink and come with caps. The vents and teeth help with drying time and tension.
 
@AgeinATL

I can't use magnetics, the 2" gray ones have too much give for me and my roller setting skill set. Because, the French rollers are ultra firm, I was able to get the tautness and tension I needed. I used 15 2" rollers and pins. Eventually, I'll try them with the clips to see if, I get the same results. Also, they're seamless, no nubs, protusions or ridges etc. They're instant "Holy Grail" status for me.

Please note, that Ms. Toasty has high density hair compared to my low density strands.

Here's a listing for the Halo/Hourglass rollers that she is referencing, if you decide to go with those rollers. It looks like @smores no longer has her own website. http://stores.ebay.com/hourglassrollers/
 
MileHighDiva said:
@AgeinATL

I can't use magnetics, the 2" gray ones have too much give for me and my roller setting skill set. Because, the French rollers are ultra firm, I was able to get the tautness and tension I needed. I used 15 2" rollers and pins. Also, they're seamless, no nubs, protusions or ridges etc. They're instant "Holy Grail" status for me.

Please note, that Ms. Toasty has high density hair compared to my low density strands.

Here's a listing for the Halo/Hourglass rollers that she is referencing, if you decide to go with those rollers. It looks like @smores no longer has her own website. http://stores.ebay.com/hourglassrollers/
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Yes. I should have noted different hair types will have different results. My hair strands are thick and I have a lot of them, so it takes a lot to get my hair "straight" and no roller set will give me silky straight hair, no matter the roller.
 
toaster said:
Also, whoa at those hourglass roller prices. They cost almost as much for 24 rollers as the French rollers did. And those came from France! I was toying with the idea of purchasing the white halo rollers, but that's going to be put on the back burner for now.
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Girl, I know...I was like :thud:, regarding the bolded. Depending on the size that @AgeinATL wants, she may be able to go with the 1.5" red plastic mesh rollers from Wimex Beauty. However, they don't come bigger than the 1.5" size. @toaster, do you believe it's the shape or the plastic that's giving you the results (tension) you want, regarding the halo/hourglass rollers? Or, both?
 
MileHighDiva said:
Girl, I know...I was like :thud:, regarding the bolded. Depending on the size that @AgeinATL wants, she may be able to go with the 1.5" red plastic mesh rollers from Wimex Beauty. However, they don't come bigger than the 1.5" size. @toaster, do you believe it's the shape or the plastic that's giving you the results (tension) you want, regarding the halo/hourglass rollers? Or, both?
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It's definitely the plastic and the teeth. The shape is whatever for me, honestly. I would stick with the plastic Sally's rollers with the teeth except they aren't flat so you can't use clips with them, can only use the plastic covers. I need clips to secure the rollers to my head.
 
@toaster, since @KammyGirl posted her Komaza Analysis results, I'm more mindful of the bumps, ridges, protrusions, and teeth. I'll try to find the post/paragraph where she was talking about the lil bumps on the perm rods weakening her hair.

Here's a quote from her post:
"But my trusty perm rod set has to go bye bye. She says the perm rods are causing indentations on my hair which is causing weak spots and ultimately breakage. A lot of breakage!! She says to switch to flexirods. I guess I can do that except the curls are a little different and sleeping in them is a nightmare. I might try pin curls instead."
 
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MileHighDiva said:
What happened? I thought the ponytails were supposed to keep your roots from being puffy. It'll come out nice the next time :hug2:
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The roots are fine. They look like a good blowout. The ends were pretty sleek...until I tried to be like the girl in this YouTube video and do the saran wrap method. My hair rebelled against the foolishness as soon as the comb touched it. I'll stick to my perm rod sets. I've learned my limitations :lachen:
 
Thanks @MileHighDiva !! @KammyGirl if you see this can I ask if the komaza analysis was referring to the band that goes around the perm rods causing indentations? Or was it the rods themselves?

I'll be sure to be on the look out. Most of my sets over the past few years have been with the halo or Sally's rollers with teeth, but you can never be too careful.
 
toaster said:
Thanks @MileHighDiva !! @KammyGirl if you see this can I ask if the komaza analysis was referring to the band that goes around the perm rods causing indentations? Or was it the rods themselves?

I'll be sure to be on the look out. Most of my sets over the past few years have been with the halo or Sally's rollers with teeth, but you can never be too careful.
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You have Beautiful Healthy Hair! Plus, it's crack-a-lackin':giggle: Don't change your "recipe for success!"
 
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