“setting To Success” 2016

Sitting under the dryer with the bouffant rollers. It took exactly 24 rollers. They barely fit under my pibbs. I hope to be dry in about an hour and a half.

Gripe: when I attempt to "roll, roll, pull" these things tug and snap at my hair. They aren't as smooth as magnetic and my coils got caught in the "roughness". Suggestions? Do y'all use end papers?

They were fairly easy to install and I set in about an hour but I won't be using them much if I don't find a way to stop the snapping when rolling.

Will post pictures once dry.
 
AgeinATL said:
Sitting under the dryer with the bouffant rollers. It took exactly 24 rollers. They barely fit under my pibbs. I hope to be dry in about an hour and a half.

Gripe: when I attempt to "roll, roll, pull" these things tug and snap at my hair. They aren't as smooth as magnetic and my coils got caught in the "roughness". Suggestions? Do y'all use end papers?

They were fairly easy to install and I set in about an hour but I won't be using them much if I don't find a way to stop the snapping when rolling.

Will post pictures once dry.
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The French rollers are not slippery when wet like the magnetics so the roll, roll, pull repeat method doesn't work. I like to place the roller near the end of my hair, wrap my ends around the roller, place my finger on the end of the hair to keep it layed down on the roller and roll with my finger still holding the ends down. I move my finger once the roller have doubled over and met up with it. Then I pull a tiny bit to make sure the ends lay flat. That's about as much pull as I get with the French rollers. Hope all that wasn't confusing!
 
lulu97 said:
The French rollers are not slippery when wet like the magnetics so the roll, roll, pull repeat method doesn't work. I like to place the roller near the end of my hair, wrap my ends around the roller, place my finger on the end of the hair to keep it layed down on the roller and roll with my finger still holding the ends down. I move my finger once the roller have doubled over and met up with it. Then I pull a tiny bit to make sure the ends lay flat. That's about as much pull as I get with the French rollers. Hope all that wasn't confusing!
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This was VERY helpful lulu!! I will try your method when I use them again in a couple of weeks. Thanks for your tip!
 
Well, I completed my first roller set on my natural hair. I did several things wrong, but I know how to correct them for my next attempt.

1. I really do like the French rollers. Their sturdiness helps get the hair taut onto the roller which really helped get my hair fairly smooth. Placement can be tricky since they are so large, but I figured it out.
2. I may have to use some type of serum to minimize frizz.
3. I use a tangle teezer to get my hair smooth before installing the roller. I may have to invest in the new one for thick hair.
4. I have to remember that my natural hair takes longer to dry. I sat under for an hour just to see if my hair would be dry and it wasn't. My hair needs about an hour and a half.

Overall, I am happy that I tried it and cannot wait to try it again. I love stretching my hair with curlformers but I prefer this method because it is easier to style from a roller set. With curlformers you have to work the curls out first which isn't easy to do.

Well, here is a pic. It ain't on y'alls level but I think I did ok for my first time!
 

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Napp said:
sorry for the delay. i just did a wet set on an old flat iron to give my hair a few more days of the straightness lol these are the results

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people at my school were shocked on how fast and neat i set my rollers by myself LOL I steel got it!:eyebrows2: its only cuz it was straight though....lol

I'm not in the city area yet. I'm more based on long island. I do have an interview with devachan in the upcoming weeks. I hope that works out! wish me luck!
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You set turned out beautifully. It's so smooth. Looks more like you flat ironed it.
 
AgeinATL said:
Well, I completed my first roller set on my natural hair. I did several things wrong, but I know how to correct them for my next attempt.

1. I really do like the French rollers. Their sturdiness helps get the hair taut onto the roller which really helped get my hair fairly smooth. Placement can be tricky since they are so large, but I figured it out.
2. I may have to use some type of serum to minimize frizz.
3. I use a tangle teezer to get my hair smooth before installing the roller. I may have to invest in the new one for thick hair.
4. I have to remember that my natural hair takes longer to dry. I sat under for an hour just to see if my hair would be dry and it wasn't. My hair needs about an hour and a half.

Overall, I am happy that I tried it and cannot wait to try it again. I love stretching my hair with curlformers but I prefer this method because it is easier to style from a roller set. With curlformers you have to work the curls out first which isn't easy to do.

Well, here is a pic. It ain't on y'alls level but I think I did ok for my first time!
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Wow! It turned out really good. So smooth too and your roots got pretty straight.
 
@lulu97 have you ever used the it's a 10 silk express leave in? I used up my 4 oz regular leave in container and almost panicked but I found a 2 oz container in my hair cabinet. That should last me a long time, but I'm considering getting the silk express version when I'm done. It's supposed to aid in faster drying time so I'm curious.
 
toaster said:
@lulu97 have you ever used the it's a 10 silk express leave in? I used up my 4 oz regular leave in container and almost panicked but I found a 2 oz container in my hair cabinet. That should last me a long time, but I'm considering getting the silk express version when I'm done. It's supposed to aid in faster drying time so I'm curious.
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The last time I went hair product shopping, I could have swore I purchased the silk it's a 10 leave in but it was the keratin one. I have no idea how that happened. ...probably because I had an army of kids with me and I was rushing! :look: But no I haven't tried the silk one just yet. I Have maybe 1 or 2 uses of the regular leave in and then I will break open the keratin one. Honestly I've never felt much of a difference between all of them, so I just usually grab what's in stock...they all kinda feel the same on my hair. Maybe the silk one will be different? It will be the next one I pick up for sure though :lachen:
 
MileHighDiva said:
@AgeinATL, look at all of dat thick and lush hair :drool: You're not scared of tangle teazers? :gorgeous: set!

ETA: Did you use the SSI Coco Cream to set with?
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Thanks MHD!!

I have loved the Tangle teezer ever since I bought it a couple of years ago. Nothing detangles and smoothes my hair better BUT I do not use it often. As a matter of fact, I pulled it out after months of not using it just to roller set. I would reserve it just for roller setting.

Yes ma'am! I used the Shescentit leave in. Excellent slip and my hair dried soft and silky.
 
Ya'll got me wanting to wash and set so bad...but alas my arms are sore and I have zero energy to tackle my hair at the moment. This is why it's important to be in some type of hair challenge...the inspiration alone will keep you motivated! I'll try and get it done some time this week or weekend!
 
NaturallyATLPCH said:
Hi ladies!
So I've decided to install magnetic rollers to stretch my hair for a twist bun instead of my satin spongies.
I guess I'll post what it looks like before I throw it in a bun.
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What size are you using to set? My step daughter is home from college this week and of course the first thing she requested is for me to set her hair. I'm thinking of going out and purchasing some 1 inch rollers (her hair is in between shoulder length and apl) She likes it bone straight though so I'm sure I'll have to flat iron her roots too. I'm excited to play in someone else's hair outside of my own though :lachen:
 
NaturallyATLPCH said:
I can't upload the pic for some reason but I'm using a combination of large and extra large rollers @lulu97 .

What are you all using to set? Foams? Setting Lotions? Spray Leave Ins? Gels?
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I use It's a 10 leave in and MoroccanOil serum to set. However I'm not looking for hold...just slip. I can moisturize throughout the week for moisture...but for the initial set...I'm all about the slip.
 
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