flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
Janet'
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@toaster @flyygirlll2 @Colocha Thanks Ladies 
The surgery was "textbook" but the recovery process just to get in a boot is 5 to 6 weeks, so I suspect you will be seeing a lot more of me these few weeks...once I get this pain management under control!
The surgery was "textbook" but the recovery process just to get in a boot is 5 to 6 weeks, so I suspect you will be seeing a lot more of me these few weeks...once I get this pain management under control!
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halfindian
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halfindian
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Was checking curly Nikki's website and came across this video in one of her posts.
Really informative. I bought big perm rods but my hair has varied lengths the back is too short. Will get smaller ones to try them out.
Questions ladies:
1) which set dries faster perm rods or flexi rods?
2) which set gives the best results on transitioning hair?
3) what products give the best hold?
For now I prefer my flexis over rollers with clips and the large perm rods I purchased. I find I get smoother and silkier results from the flexis. Still looking for a setting product. Gel dries my hair and sometimes my foam wrap does not dry. Really want to try smaller perm rods though. Especially as I want to transition long term.
Really informative. I bought big perm rods but my hair has varied lengths the back is too short. Will get smaller ones to try them out.
Questions ladies:
1) which set dries faster perm rods or flexi rods?
2) which set gives the best results on transitioning hair?
3) what products give the best hold?
For now I prefer my flexis over rollers with clips and the large perm rods I purchased. I find I get smoother and silkier results from the flexis. Still looking for a setting product. Gel dries my hair and sometimes my foam wrap does not dry. Really want to try smaller perm rods though. Especially as I want to transition long term.
toaster
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@halfindian i didn't roller set while transitioning but I'll page @lulu97 for help!
For me, the key to fast drying sets is not using too much product. Layering a leave in, curl cream, and gel is going to take forever. I would stick with a leave in and a product for hold if you want to wear your curls. I know naptural85 does well with flaxseed gel.
For me, the key to fast drying sets is not using too much product. Layering a leave in, curl cream, and gel is going to take forever. I would stick with a leave in and a product for hold if you want to wear your curls. I know naptural85 does well with flaxseed gel.
Smiley79
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ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
@halfindian I would do flexi sets over perm rod sets. I couldn't perfect the perm rod sets. I just could never get a good grip at the roots, so resorted to cheat sets. (Braid the hair and put the perm rod set on the last 6 or so inches). I like flexi rod sets because I get more tension at the roots.
I always go lights on my products, otherwise my hair takes forever to dry. You could just use a leave in with slip and a light holding cream. As long as you do the sets on wet hair, you will have a bit of hold anyway.
I always go lights on my products, otherwise my hair takes forever to dry. You could just use a leave in with slip and a light holding cream. As long as you do the sets on wet hair, you will have a bit of hold anyway.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
halfindian
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Thanks @toaster. I use leave in and foam wrap or lottabody setting lotion. I'm also confessing that I don't do my sets on wash day so maybe previously applied products are keeping them moist. I notice you ladies set on wash day. I have flaxseed in the fridge I'll give them a try when I'm not feeling too lazy.
Thanks @lulu97. I too have problems getting tension at the roots with perm rods. Like the idea of cheat set with perm rods. I was considering leaving the twists and just curling the ends as a no manipulation style.
Thanks so much for your advice lovelies. I want to add sets to my go to styles but laziness and when it isn't laziness, busyness and when it's none of the above wanting sexiness for the hubby prevents me. I'm quick with my sets though. I've been setting from inside my mother's womb (used to set my mother's short hair on little blue magnetic rollers and my aunts hair on bigger ones with clips) and also really good with using end papers, so I can do my entire head quickly. Lol but still lazy to start. Lol.
Thanks @lulu97. I too have problems getting tension at the roots with perm rods. Like the idea of cheat set with perm rods. I was considering leaving the twists and just curling the ends as a no manipulation style.
Thanks so much for your advice lovelies. I want to add sets to my go to styles but laziness and when it isn't laziness, busyness and when it's none of the above wanting sexiness for the hubby prevents me. I'm quick with my sets though. I've been setting from inside my mother's womb (used to set my mother's short hair on little blue magnetic rollers and my aunts hair on bigger ones with clips) and also really good with using end papers, so I can do my entire head quickly. Lol but still lazy to start. Lol.
toaster
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@halfindian if I'm ever feeling lazy my go to style is 8 flat twists with perm rods on the ends. I get a uniform curly style with 1 hour drying time. Lasts a full week, too.
I considered that setting because I was using perm rods.
I considered that setting because I was using perm rods.
halfindian
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Sounds like a workable idea @toaster and I think it can meet the sexiness requirement if done neat. Lol sexy is a must with very few exception days.
Your drying time is under a dryer? I normally leave my sets overnight. Bought a bonnet dryer but my blow dryer is too big for it. I'll need to invest in a blow dryer and another bonnet dryer for sets and DC/steams.
Your drying time is under a dryer? I normally leave my sets overnight. Bought a bonnet dryer but my blow dryer is too big for it. I'll need to invest in a blow dryer and another bonnet dryer for sets and DC/steams.
toaster
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Oh yes. I dry all my sets under my Pibbs. But I bet the twists would dry over night. Again, I only use leave in, but since it's a wet set I have curls/waves all week.
At night I would sleep in two large flat twists to refresh.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Just finished finger detangling and slathering my hair with Shea Moisture Manuka honey masque. 
Will do an overnight prepoo, then wash and roller set tomorrow.
Will do an overnight prepoo, then wash and roller set tomorrow.ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I used a mix of the French rollers and my magnetics (on the shorter layers and my kitchen area)
I used all MoroccanOil products with the exception of the overnight pre-poo which I should have skipped because my hair is weighed down and not as fluffy/light as I would like it.
It's hard to tell in the first pic where I'm in the light by the window, but you can definitely see it in the 2nd one.
Ever since I stop pre-poo'ing, I was getting the most banging sets. The last 2 wash days, I included it back in out of sheer laziness and my hair ended up weighed down and flat. *In my Kevin Hart's voice* I learned today! Go back to just finger detangling first and proceed on to the wash process. It's crazy how we *as in me* try to force stuff on our hair when all it needs is the simplest process to thrive.
I used all MoroccanOil products with the exception of the overnight pre-poo which I should have skipped because my hair is weighed down and not as fluffy/light as I would like it.
It's hard to tell in the first pic where I'm in the light by the window, but you can definitely see it in the 2nd one.
Ever since I stop pre-poo'ing, I was getting the most banging sets. The last 2 wash days, I included it back in out of sheer laziness and my hair ended up weighed down and flat. *In my Kevin Hart's voice* I learned today! Go back to just finger detangling first and proceed on to the wash process. It's crazy how we *as in me* try to force stuff on our hair when all it needs is the simplest process to thrive.
toaster
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@angelmilk If that leave in works for your hair, and you set on wet hair, I think it would be great to use for a set!
Woohoo @Napp! Glad you got your dryer!
Last night I went out with friends so when I got home I dutifully moisturized my hair, did my nighttime skin care routine, and took my vitamins. I thought about my setting sisters and didn't want to disappoint you by skipping my routine.
Woohoo @Napp! Glad you got your dryer!
Last night I went out with friends so when I got home I dutifully moisturized my hair, did my nighttime skin care routine, and took my vitamins. I thought about my setting sisters and didn't want to disappoint you by skipping my routine.
Napp
In hair purgatory
I don't really like the results...too poofy. I'm disappointed. I used alot of setting foam but got a soft set. hmph I don't know if this will even last a night. Plus I look like a flapper from the twenties or something LOL the curls are so tight. I'll try to work with this for a few days.
@Napp I love it. But I like tight curls.
The seller for your dryer should replace it no problem right. When I got mine from sundry I dropped the darn thing putting it together and cracked the visor in half with my clumsy self. Lol I sent them a picture and they sent me a replacement part right away.
The seller for your dryer should replace it no problem right. When I got mine from sundry I dropped the darn thing putting it together and cracked the visor in half with my clumsy self. Lol I sent them a picture and they sent me a replacement part right away.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
@Napp I like it too! I think we are hard on ourselves. I was showing my sis my latest roller set results and telling her how unsatisfied I was. She told me I was being silly because her straight hair didn't even come close to my roller set hair. Made me feel much better. Any way....your results are
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ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Moisturized with Camille Rose Moisture Milk and added Shea Moisture lavender dry oil to my ends. I put my hair in 5 flat twists and pinned the twists up in a low bun type protective style. Looking forward to killing the exercise game this upcoming week so I wanted my hair up and out the way. I'll take my hair down and wear it out next weekend.
NaturallyATLPCH
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Hi ladies! Today is wash day and set day! I think I'm going to use my small magnetic rollers and just do a curly rollerset with a leave in and gel (SM High Porosity gel).
Or I may do my twist bun for another week. Decisions, decisions.
Or I may do my twist bun for another week. Decisions, decisions.
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