Setting To Success 2017

This is probably a stupid question but what is the best way to set rollers? The mohawk method? Whenever I use rollers my hair never lays right and it's not shaped right, and all the fluffing in the world doesn't help. Then again I also suck a fluffing my sets...
I'm so style challenged....:nono:
 
Curls&Justice417 said:
This is probably a stupid question but what is the best way to set rollers? The mohawk method? Whenever I use rollers my hair never lays right and it's not shaped right, and all the fluffing in the world doesn't help. Then again I also suck a fluffing my sets...
I'm so style challenged....:nono:
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I use the Mohawk method because it helps keep my set organized and neat and I am able to fit my rollers properly that way. I tried another way only once and my set wasn't as neat, there were stray hairs falling off the roller, and my roller tension wasn't good.

Girl, I don't have tips on fluffing because I just take my rollers out and style with my hands so that I don't cause frizz and disturb the curls.
 
AgeinATL said:
I use the Mohawk method because it helps keep my set organized and neat and I am able to fit my rollers properly that way. I tried another way only once and my set wasn't as neat, there were stray hairs falling off the roller, and my roller tension wasn't good.

Girl, I don't have tips on fluffing because I just take my rollers out and style with my hands so that I don't cause frizz and disturb the curls.
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And you do that method with all your rollers? Magnetic, perm rods, etc? I think I'm going to try that because if I set properly and more organized then hopefully my curls don't come out all jacked up and uneven. I'd like to just finger style my hair and fluff it a bit after that, but it never looks good.

Sorry, I'm literally about to fall asleep so hopefully all that made sense lmao
 
Curls&Justice417 said:
And you do that method with all your rollers? Magnetic, perm rods, etc? I think I'm going to try that because if I set properly and more organized then hopefully my curls don't come out all jacked up and uneven. I'd like to just finger style my hair and fluff it a bit after that, but it never looks good.

Sorry, I'm literally about to fall asleep so hopefully all that made sense lmao
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I do that with my French bouffant/hourglass/magnetic rollers.
For flexi and perm rods, placement is definitely important. I install them based on how I want my hair to lay. That way you won't cause too much frizz manipulating your hair too much. I install exactly like this:


Good luck!
 
Yep! Everything @AgeinATL said. Except the stuff about flexi rods, because I don't know how to use those...

I'm packing up my entire apartment and I have so much hair stuff collecting dust.

I'm taking my Pibbs, hourglass rollers, wet brush, wet comb, flat iron, and the handheld comb style blow dryer. Those are really the only tools I use. All of my experimental blow dryer brushes and whatnot are getting donated or trashed.
 
KinksAndInk said:
Currently sitting with curlformers in. They were pretty easy to install. I'll trim once I remove them. Trying to set more often now that I have a little bit of extra time.
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My set came out soft and bouncy...except for the ends in some spots. But I know where I went wrong (not keeping my hair soaking wet and not adding product to smaller each section as I rolled it, I was being lazy and added my leave in to larger sections). I'll correct my technique and set again next week for my class picture. That's the set I'll post pics of.
 
bluenvy said:
@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.
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Thank you. I haven't clarified in months so I will try that and a protein treatment.
I never understood how heat damage happened to others at the hair salon but it happened to me smh. I'm praying my curls come back.
 
Did a roller set using the Hourglass rollers. It was my first time using them. They was aiight. Drying time was the same. They did get my ends pretty straight though.

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This was after they fully dried.

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I did have a little bit of residue from my leave in, but I'm guessing it will go away. My hair feels light and moisturized so no biggie. This was after finger combing:

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This is what it looks like from the back.

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I just combed out all the curls, did a traditional wrap and covered it with my silk wrap. I have an event tonight and I want to wear it straight so hopefully it will be ready by then.

I started my hair at 7:30 this morning and just finished up not too long ago around 1:30 this afternoon. :nuts: There's about a 95% chance that I won't be setting again until Christmas, but I'll still come through and check on everyone until then. :sekret:
 
lulu97 said:
Did a roller set using the Hourglass rollers. It was my first time using them. They was aiight. Drying time was the same. They did get my ends pretty straight though.

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This was after they fully dried.

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I did have a little bit of residue from my leave in, but I'm guessing it will go away. My hair feels light and moisturized so no biggie. This was after finger combing:

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This is what it looks like from the back.

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I just combed out all the curls, did a traditional wrap and covered it with my silk wrap. I have an event tonight and I want to wear it straight so hopefully it will be ready by then.

I started my hair at 7:30 this morning and just finished up not too long ago around 1:30 this afternoon. :nuts: There's about a 95% chance that I won't be setting again until Christmas, but I'll still come through and check on everyone until then. :sekret:
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:drool::love:
 
CheChe1881 said:
Hello ladies... I have a question.

Does constant roller setting damage the hair (like roller setting twice a month) under a heated dryer and with jane carter setting lotion?

If so, what can I do to combat it?

Thanks
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You shouldn't experience damage with rollersetting. Treat your ends gently like you would at any other time and you should be fine. The heat isn't an issue. The dryer isnt hot enough to worry about.
 
CheChe1881 said:
Hello ladies... I have a question.

Does constant roller setting damage the hair (like roller setting twice a month) under a heated dryer and with jane carter setting lotion?

If so, what can I do to combat it?

Thanks
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I agree with @faithVA. I've been setting regularly for years now and my hair has flourished.

CheChe1881 said:
I want the pink ones. On average how many might I need?
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Maybe 24? I use 18 and 12-14 of them are the larger white size.
 
Did a ponytail perm rod set today but it took way too long. I don't think I'll be doing it with the size permrods I have currently. Will just wait until I find the larger ones.
 
I rolled my hair last night, and the set came out lovely! I removed the rollers and flat ironed my roots today. I will have to sleep pretty tonight!

Ok, so I decided to pin curl my hair. My hair feels really nice, so I don't need to add extra moisture. I just added some serum on my ends. I won't tie my scarf too tight, so my curls won't be flat, and I won't sweat. I will still sleep pretty though.. lol
 
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I need to get some silicon mix for this new growth! Setting takes longer trying to deal with the different textures. Do you ladies use a certain type of conditioner to get a nice smooth set? I had to use my detangling spray for each section.
 
I clarified my hair and it did help bring more texture back. I need to buy a protein treatment this weekend to see if it comes all the way back. If not, I've accepted this as a lesson learned.

Does anyone know where I can buy the wavy curlformers?
 
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