Setting To Success 2017

[Need2gro]

A few pics from my roller set. I've been roller setting my own hair 20+ years. I use rollers from home (SA). They have plastic teeth but they are not the self grip ones. It takes me about 20-25 mins to rollerset. 30 mins under the dryer. Wrap my hair with a stocking, sit under the dryer 10 mins & then wrap the other way - another 10 mins under the dryer and I'm done.

 

[MileHighDiva]

sets ladies! @lushlady @Need2gro

 

[tashboog]

I haven't posted in awhile because I've been in twists. I've removed them almost 3 weeks ago so that my hair can rest from the extensions. I've been installing my curlformers weekly then bunning throughout the week. I haven't been taking pics because they look just like the ones I've posted at the beginning of this thread.
@toaster I think I'm going to finally break down and buy It's a 10 leave in this weekend and try it with my next curlformer set. My hair is high porosity and I've got a feeling it may need some cones to prevent this frizz I've been experiencing. I'll keep ya'll posted on how I like it.

 

[toaster]

Omg I haven't checked in for a while but everyone has beautiful sets! After this weekend I'm done travelling for a month so I can be more focused.

 

[toaster]

@tashboog ulta and target sell the small bottles and you can return it if you don't like it! No risk!

 

[tashboog]

@tashboog ulta and target sell the small bottles and you can return it if you don't like it! No risk!

@toaster thanks for the info. I'm going to ulta this weekend cuz my target is raggedy so I doubt they'll have it.

 

[faithVA]

@tashboog ulta and target sell the small bottles and you can return it if you don't like it! No risk!

I think know Walgreens has the small bottles as well but that may be by area.

 

[werenumber2]

@toaster do you use It's a 10 along with a heat protectant spray or by itself? I usually use the Tresemme heat tamer spray and Aveda Naturally Straight before I rollerset but I wouldn't mind trying something new!

 

[toaster]

@toaster do you use It's a 10 along with a heat protectant spray or by itself? I usually use the Tresemme heat tamer spray and Aveda Naturally Straight before I rollerset but I wouldn't mind trying something new!

I use it by itself. It's filled with silicones like all heat protectants, so I consider it an all in one.

 

[Curls&Justice417]

Has anyone used curlformers on dry/already stretched hair? I was thinking it might be a cute way to stretch a flat ironed style for another few days or so.

 

[bluenvy]

@AriellePatrice I see curlformers in my future, by time I get them I should have all the good tips

My schedule been busy. I haven't yet set my hair this month.
Been settling for wash, deep condition and wet bun. So simple.
I'm setting this weekend.

Great job ladies, beautiful sets up in here. Gives me inspiration

 

[faithVA]

Has anyone used curlformers on dry/already stretched hair? I was thinking it might be a cute way to stretch a flat ironed style for another few days or so.

Yes they work fine. I still add a little something to set but it's a very light layer.

 

[toaster]

@AriellePatrice check out naptural85 on YouTube. She has a million videos using curlformers on stretched hair.

I'm here to admit that I failed taking my liquid vitamins. They were goopy and gross.

My mom suggested I try these "eight greens" tablets that they sell at Nordstrom. You mix one tablet with 8 oz of water. I was super nervous but it tastes like slightly flat Sprite. I don't drink pop anymore so I was super excited!

https://8greens.com/

You get 10 tablets for $12.50. They suggest three tablets a day, but that's too much I think. I'll stick with one a day. That's cheaper than premade juices I buy, and it tastes pretty good. It's supposed to have eight green ingredients (kale, spirulina, spinach, etc) and lots of vitamins. Similar to those beauty powders that are popular, but less mess.

So far so good. Popped the tube in my purse so I don't forget.

 

[tashboog]

@toaster is your It's a 10 the blue and pink bottle? They had many different versions at Ulta. I want to make sure I bought the right one.

 

[toaster]

@toaster is your It's a 10 the blue and pink bottle? They had many different versions at Ulta. I want to make sure I bought the right one.

It's blue! I use the regular version, not the one with keratin.

 

[tashboog]

It's blue! I use the regular version, not the one with keratin.

@toaster ok I got the correct one then. Thx

 

[faithVA]

@toaster ok I got the correct one then. Thx

Can't wait to hear how it goes.

 

[Britt]

Oops! Forgot to take my vitamins this morning. I'll take them when I go home for lunch.

I've been brushing my hair out every other night and putting it in two bantu knots. On the days I don't brush I just leave it up in the bun. View attachment 387463

Omg, this is beautiful! I'm going through the thread and your hair is so gorgeous! goodness! How do you wear your hair in the summer time? Do you sit under the dryer?

I think this is a challenge I can join. My hair is severely heat damaged, cut shorter, and growing out. This wknd I might try the big sized perm rollers and see how that comes out. I'm also thinking of buying those hourglass rollers. I like how they are able to get the hair pretty straight and then lightly flat iron the roots.

 

[toaster]

Omg, this is beautiful! I'm going through the thread and your hair is so gorgeous! goodness! How do you wear your hair in the summer time? Do you sit under the dryer?

I think this is a challenge I can join. My hair is severely heat damaged, cut shorter, and growing out. This wknd I might try the big sized perm rollers and see how that comes out. I'm also thinking of buying those hourglass rollers. I like how they are able to get the hair pretty straight and then lightly flat iron the roots.

Thank you so much! In the summer I try to set but sometimes I just cowash and wet bun if it's too hot. Now that I'm washing my hair every other week I think I can still set, I'll just turn the AC on high.

Definitely give setting a try! It's a great base for other styles and we have a nice group in here.

 

[Britt]

Thank you so much! In the summer I try to set but sometimes I just cowash and wet bun if it's too hot. Now that I'm washing my hair every other week I think I can still set, I'll just turn the AC on high.

Definitely give setting a try! It's a great base for other styles and we have a nice group in here.

Thank you!!!!!
I like this thread! I just may give it a try. Last time I rollersetted it came out nice it was the straightening of my roots that sucked. I flat ironed but didn't get that smooth look at the root at all.

 

[toaster]

Thank you!!!!!
I like this thread! I just may give it a try. Last time I rollersetted it came out nice it was the straightening of my roots that sucked. I flat ironed but didn't get that smooth look at the root at all.

I haven't mastered that either. When I do my own hair and I want it straight I usually blow dry and flat iron it I figure I rarely use heat so I can do it a few times a year.

 

[PlainJane]

HELPPP!

I got a blow out and I'm so scared and sad that I have heat damage.

What should I use on my hair? Hard protein? Moisture DC?

My stylist promised me that my curl pattern would be fine. Will my hair be okay in a few weeks? I just wet it and it doesn't look the same at all.

 

[Britt]

I haven't mastered that either. When I do my own hair and I want it straight I usually blow dry and flat iron it I figure I rarely use heat so I can do it a few times a year.

When you do your rollersets, how do you normally wear your hair on a daily basis? Also, does it stay as sleek/straight as in the pics when you just take down the rollers? Your hair is so long and thick I'd imagine that you have a nice big healthy bun to make.

 

[bluenvy]

@PlainJane

I use an clarifying shampoo, then mild protein treatment. I see my curls popping back into action once protein is saturated in my hair. Once I rinse that out I follow with moisturizing deep conditioner.

In my experience clarifying and protein helps bring back curls. It may take a couple to a few washes to see curls back in there original state. If not, it may be heat damage.

 

[Browndilocks]

Today's products. I love this line when wanting to go for strength without the dryness of a hardcore protein.

 

[imaginary]

This was so well done. Goals.

 

[faithVA]

Washed, conditioned and added my leave in. Installed my. Urlformers formers using Silk Elements strength and silk foaming lotion. Under the dryer for an hour and fifteen.

 

[faithVA]

I finally counted. I use between 65 and 70 curlformers. This is good to know when I decide to get the barrel curlformers.

My set turned out well but frizzes when I separated. But I only did a set to dust my ends so it doesn't matter. I put in flat twist for tonight.

 

[southerncitygirl]

8 greens has artificial sweetener in it which defeats the purpose of it being health related.What a chewable/ Raw code by garden of life makes a kiddie vitamin. Just double the dosage. You can also try the solgar kiddie vitamin

@AriellePatrice check out naptural85 on YouTube. She has a million videos using curlformers on stretched hair.

I'm here to admit that I failed taking my liquid vitamins. They were goopy and gross.

My mom suggested I try these "eight greens" tablets that they sell at Nordstrom. You mix one tablet with 8 oz of water. I was super nervous but it tastes like slightly flat Sprite. I don't drink pop anymore so I was super excited!

https://8greens.com/

You get 10 tablets for $12.50. They suggest three tablets a day, but that's too much I think. I'll stick with one a day. That's cheaper than premade juices I buy, and it tastes pretty good. It's supposed to have eight green ingredients (kale, spirulina, spinach, etc) and lots of vitamins. Similar to those beauty powders that are popular, but less mess.

So far so good. Popped the tube in my purse so I don't forget.

 

[Ashna]

This was so well done. Goals.

i like that she used bobby pins cause I was looking at these roller pins I just bought like