“setting To Success” 2016

KammyGirl said:
@toaster I'm (occasionally lol) taking Alive Women's Ultra Potency for a multi. They have amazing reviews and were listed as number 1 and 2 on several sites about the best vitamins to take. These are horse pills I say!!! So I am definitely not consistent. Lol

@AgeinATL that Manetobolism sounds good! I might need that. Are the pills a decent size?
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I'm a lurker and saw this and I have been taking this vitamin for almost a year and it is the best multi vitamin I have ever taken. The most complete. I don't take vitamins for growth but I definitely feel a difference when I run out lol. You are right, they ARE horse size pills! I used to take Beautifully Bamboo, but the ingredients mirror the Alive, aside from the Bamboo so after I finish this bottle, I won't repurchase. I will either purchase bamboo to take by itself or Biotin. I have also started taking a Chlorella/Spirulina supplement so I will see how my new combination goes.
I bought some rollers today to begin rod and roller setting. I've been in twists since January, so I will be peeping in and out of here.
 
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Thanks ladies! I know I had entered this challenge about 2 years ago but I'm determined now to keep it up more frequently. I roller setted ALL THE TIME relaxed, not sure why, going into my 5th year natural, I've only done one roller set. I am excited to experiment with combinations and get better length retention keeping my hair stretched. Plus all I do are twist out fros, so I'm getting a tad bit bored.

I'll try to be more active and post pics. I chopped my hair twice so hopefully I will let it grow out.
 
NaturallyATLPCH said:
I roller setted ALL THE TIME relaxed, not sure why, going into my 5th year natural, I've only done one roller set. I am excited to experiment with combinations and get better length retention keeping my hair stretched.
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This. For me it just seems like it will take so much more effort to roller set my natural hair. I could set my relaxed hair in an hour and 15 minutes.

I know that it will take a LOT longer to set my natural hair. I have to take more time to gently detangle each section and since my hair is thicker and way more textured, it just seems like it would be more time consuming!

But, I am determined to get back to roller setting. I got my leave-in, rollers, end papers and clips!

@toaster how long does it take you to set and what are some tips?

Ladies, pls post your suggestions for setting your natural hair. What do you use? How long does it take to set? Tips to make the process go faster and get a smooth set? Thanks!
 
@AgeinATL It takes me about 45 minutes to an hour to set. The first time it probably took me 90 minutes, but the more You do it the faster you get at it. I'm going to try and stick to Mohawk parting for my sets, and my tips are to make sure your hair is detangled while you deep condition so that when you have to part it doesn't take too long. I just part with my fingers, so it's not perfect, but it works.

Also use a leave in with some slip and keep a water bottle nearby!
 
toaster said:
@AgeinATL It takes me about 45 minutes to an hour to set. The first time it probably took me 90 minutes, but the more You do it the faster you get at it. I'm going to try and stick to Mohawk parting for my sets, and my tips are to make sure your hair is detangled while you deep condition so that when you have to part it doesn't take too long. I just part with my fingers, so it's not perfect, but it works.

Also use a leave in with some slip and keep a water bottle nearby!
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Awesome tips! I am impressed with how fast you install your rollers! I'd be happy with an hour. Hoping that the larger French rollers will cut some installation time. Thanks for your input!
 
Since my hair is still short, I'm going with a more curly look so I'm going to use perm rods. I'm going to smooth the hair around the roller. Today I'm going to use APB's leave in, Marula Melon and a little gel for extra hold.
I may sub the Marula Melon for Smooth Naturals Perfect Moisture Hair Milk, not sure tho.
 
Looks like it's flexi rod week. I'm going to use them for my set since some of my perm rods have popped and I'm running low and don't feel like using end papers today.

Yesterday I shampooed and deep conditioned and then put my hair in 2 braids to keep it stretched. Looks like I blow dried my hair. So now I'm going to try to use up the Taliah Waajid setting lotion I have. I'll post a pic either later tonight or tomorrow morning. Flexi rod curls only look slightly different from perm rods on short hair.
 
bluenvy said:
I can't let a day go by without checking on this thread.
Might just miss some lovely sets.

Beautiful sets @toaster
@lulu97 @MileHighDiva

Ya'll make me want do my hair.
It is due for its weekly wash.
I'll get to it in the morning, with magnetic rollers.
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@bluenvy Thanks pretty Lady! :2inlove: Can't wait to see how your set turns out!

L.Brown1114 said:
@lulu97 @MileHighDiva

Beautiful sets ladies!! You've inspired me to do a flexi rod set tomorrow instead of a perm rod set!! I will post pics Monday and hopefully it will be half as good as you guys :drunk:
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@L.Brown1114 Thank you! Ready for those flexi rod pitchas! :flahssssss:I bet it's gonna be fire!
 
@AgeinATL It takes me around 20-30 minutes to set although I never really time it or focus too much on time. My focus is getting that hair smooth! LOL

I agree with all of @toaster tips. Key things for me are:

Making the time to set. I only wash and set on days where I'm free to take my time. Rushing usually gives me not so great results.
Keeping the hair wet. It will stick to the roller better.
For magnetic rollers, I like the roll and pull method. Roll a few times, pull, roll a few times, pull..repeat until you get to the scalp. This will ensure smooth results.
I like to use a leave in and serum with ultimate slip. My favs are It's a 10 and MoroccanOil serum.
Patience!
Practice! It really does make perfect!

Good luck and know we are here for support! :2inlove:
 
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NaturallyATLPCH said:
Since my hair is still short, I'm going with a more curly look so I'm going to use perm rods. I'm going to smooth the hair around the roller. Today I'm going to use APB's leave in, Marula Melon and a little gel for extra hold.
I may sub the Marula Melon for Smooth Naturals Perfect Moisture Hair Milk, not sure tho.
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Can't wait to see how it turns out!
 
I want to try a flat twist out on previously roller set hair. Prettywitty77 on youtube be rocking them joints. Only problem is...I can't flat twist. :lachen:My fanga's and brain won't sync up when I try. That's gonna be my next hair style issue to overcome. By the end of the year, I plan on getting it down!
 
lulu97 said:
@AgeinATL It takes me around 20-30 minutes to set although I never really time it or focus too much on time. My focus is getting that hair smooth! LOL

I agree with all of @toaster tips. Key things for me are:

Making the time to set. I only wash and set on days where I'm free to take my time. Rushing usually gives me not so great results.
Keeping the hair wet. It will stick to the roller better.
For magnetic rollers, I like the roll and pull method. Roll a few times, pull, roll a few times, pull..repeat until you get to the scalp. This will ensure smooth results.
I like to use a leave in and serum with ultimate slip. My favs are It's a 10 and MoroccanOil serum.
Patience!
Practice! It really does make perfect!

Good luck and know we are here for support! :2inlove:
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Thanks so much for the tips! You are so right about doing it when you have time. When I rush, I end up with a bad set and a lot of breakage. Thanks again lulu!!

I am excited! I plan on doing my first roller set on my natural hair next weekend. I will post pictures!
 
Okay, so the rods I bought were too big for the type of curl I wanted and wouldn't stay. So I ended up twisting my hair up. But I am going to purchase some sponge rollers (yes, I'm going old school lol) to get the tight curls I want without the fuss of the rods right now.

I'll try again either next weekend or maybe this week if I'm up to it.
 
MileHighDiva said:
Yesterday, I pre-poo'd with BRB Chair Hair Tea.
-Cleansed with Keracare SLS Free 1st Lather and Hydrating Detangling poos.
-DC'd with ST Magical Molasses Deep-Reconstuctor.
-LCOB'd with Oyin Hair Dew, Whipped Pudding, GSO, & Burnt Sugar Pomade.
-Set using the MileHighDiva method, which is lacing/weaving the hair on a bent flexi rod.
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Gawgeous!!!! :bouncy: :bouncy:
 
toaster said:
View attachment 357161 Here's a quick picture collage. My hair turned out nice! Dry time was a little longer than normal, but I think I used more leave in.

I may order the entwine couture butter hydrator to moisturize my sets during the week. I'm almost out of my Mizani oil and I remember the entwine butter working well on stretched hair. They cost the same so I'll decide soon.

I attempted cornrows, failed, put some Shea butter on my hair and it's in two Bantu knots.
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:worship2::worship2::worship2:...That is all!
 
I did my set and let it air dry for hours and then sat under the dryer for a half hour for good measure. I took these out and added a few perm rods to the top to keep the curl because I refuse to ever sleep in flexi rods again. I have my wrap up from pretty anntoinets on and I'll take a pic in the am to show the end result. I have to remember I don't need to do the flexis as tight as the perm rods. My hair felt like it was pulling and now my scalp is sore.
 

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I did a quick curlformer set on Friday but I didn't take any pictures. I was just trying to stretch my hair for a Marley Bun. Then my hair was too straight so I had to spritz it with some water to get it to match the Marley hair better. The bun turned out well. It was only for a special occasion. I'm back in twist tonight :yep:

I may do another curlformer set in May to dust my ends.
 
lulu97 said:
I want to try a flat twist out on previously roller set hair. Prettywitty77 on youtube be rocking them joints. Only problem is...I can't flat twist. :lachen:My fanga's and brain won't sync up when I try. That's gonna be my next hair style issue to overcome. By the end of the year, I plan on getting it down!
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That's my go to style when I want to wear my hair down. And I mean it when I say, if I can learn how to flat twist then anyone can!
 
NaturallyATLPCH said:
Okay, so the rods I bought were too big for the type of curl I wanted and wouldn't stay. So I ended up twisting my hair up. But I am going to purchase some sponge rollers (yes, I'm going old school lol) to get the tight curls I want without the fuss of the rods right now.

I'll try again either next weekend or maybe this week if I'm up to it.
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I feel like sponge rollers would dry your hair out. You don't have any satin rollers? They are very similar look wise
 
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