Setting To Success 2017

[AgeinATL]

I bought some more magnetic rollers so I want to try to let setting with those.

I'm also curious to see if using gel on my ends or a split end serum keeps my ends from drying out.

I want to see if I'm able to bun after I set.

And I just want to see if my flat twist out after my set looks any different.

It's hot and humid in VA as well but I will do a set at the end of August because it's time for my length check and to dust my ends.

Good plans! Please keep us posted. I'm still trying to perfect my rollersets. I'm allllmost there. Trying to figure out the right amount of time to sit under the dryer to dry my hair but not my roots. My hair will be nice, soft, and shiny but my roots will be kinda dry and hard.

I think that I may be using too much product and that has increased my drying time but I need a lot of slip to get my hair detangled and on the roller. I always wonder how people set with just water but I bet their drying time is a lot faster.

 

[faithVA]

Good plans! Please keep us posted. I'm still trying to perfect my rollersets. I'm allllmost there. Trying to figure out the right amount of time to sit under the dryer to dry my hair but not my roots. My hair will be nice, soft, and shiny but my roots will be kinda dry and hard.

I think that I may be using too much product and that has increased my drying time but I need a lot of slip to get my hair detangled and on the roller. I always wonder how people set with just water but I bet their drying time is a lot faster.

I have the opposite problem. My hair and roots are fine but my ends dry out quickly.

Have you tried mixing your leave in with water and spraying it on your hair as soon as you rinse out your conditioner? Then keep your hair stretched in we tions and baggy each section until you are ready to roll. And of course make your sections smaller so they can dry faster. A little more rolling time can save me an hour under the dryer.

 

[AgeinATL]

I have the opposite problem. My hair and roots are fine but my ends dry out quickly.

Have you tried mixing your leave in with water and spraying it on your hair as soon as you rinse out your conditioner? Then keep your hair stretched in we tions and baggy each section until you are ready to roll. And of course make your sections smaller so they can dry faster. A little more rolling time can save me an hour under the dryer.

GREAT tips. I usually set on damp hair, apply my leave-in, and spray each section with water to get more slip. Due to the density of my hair and strands, I always tend to lean towards using creamy leave-ins since sprays don't do much for my hair BUT I've never tried adding it to my spray bottle. That may give me just enough slip! Baggying each section until I am ready to roll...genius! I didn't think about that either.

Thanks sis! Great tips!

 

[toaster]

GREAT tips. I usually set on damp hair, apply my leave-in, and spray each section with water to get more slip. Due to the density of my hair and strands, I always tend to lean towards using creamy leave-ins since sprays don't do much for my hair BUT I've never tried adding it to my spray bottle. That may give me just enough slip! Baggying each section until I am ready to roll...genius! I didn't think about that either.

Thanks sis! Great tips!

I've started applying my leave in in the shower and when I roll I don't need to add any extra product or water.

What I do need to do is turn down the heat on my pibbs. I have a blister on the top of my ear from the heat! Even using my cool cap!

 

[AgeinATL]

I've started applying my leave in in the shower and when I roll I don't need to add any extra product or water.

What I do need to do is turn down the heat on my pibbs. I have a blister on the top of my ear from the heat! Even using my cool cap!

Another great tip! Have you tried ear guards? They really do help because I was having the same issue.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Good afternoon,
I really want to roller set and have been daydreaming about it. I am waiting until the cool weather comes.

Question:

Do you ladies know of a soft bonnet dryer that will fit over big rollers? I don't want the ones that you attach to a blow dryer?

Sooo.....nobody in here uses a soft bonnet over rollers LOL?...ok.

off to EBay.

 

[toaster]

Another great tip! Have you tried ear guards? They really do help because I was having the same issue.

I'm picking some up for this weeks set for sure. Ouch!

 

[LushLox]

Sooo.....nobody in here uses a soft bonnet over rollers LOL?...ok.

off to EBay.

I use a soft bonnet dryer but mine is from the UK, so you're unlikely to buy mine. I'm sure you'll have lots of options though.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

I use a soft bonnet dryer but mine is from the UK, so you're unlikely to buy mine. I'm sure you'll have lots of options though.

Thank you for that helpful yet unhelpful response .lol

 

[faithVA]

I've started applying my leave in in the shower and when I roll I don't need to add any extra product or water.

What I do need to do is turn down the heat on my pibbs. I have a blister on the top of my ear from the heat! Even using my cool cap!

I found that apply the leave-in early like you are doing works very well. I don't have to use as much leave-in and my hair dries faster.

 

[faithVA]

Sooo.....nobody in here uses a soft bonnet over rollers LOL?...ok.

off to EBay.

I use a soft bonnet over rollers but I'm not yet using super larger rollers. I think I'm just up to 2" rollers. I use the Gold N Hot bonnet. I didn't answer because you mentioned large rollers.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

I use a soft bonnet over rollers but I'm not yet using super larger rollers. I think I'm just up to 2" rollers. I use the Gold N Hot bonnet. I didn't answer because you mentioned large rollers.

Thank you this answer confirms my decision to pick the Gold N Hot bonnet that I had my eyes on for a few days now. It's settled..G N H it is!

 

[faithVA]

Thank you this answer confirms my decision to pick the Gold N Hot bonnet that I had my eyes on for a few days now. It's settled..G N H it is!

There aren't very many out there to choose from. I don't remember the brand of the one I bought before this one. The Laila Ali is really just a purple Gold N Hot.

Make sure you turn it to cool and let it run a few minutes before turning it off to help the motor cool off and hopefully last longer. Soft Bonnet dryers aren't as durable as hard bonnet (?) dryers or whatever they are called

 

[I Am So Blessed]

There aren't very many out there to choose from. I don't remember the brand of the one I bought before this one. The Laila Ali is really just a purple Gold N Hot.

Make sure you turn it to cool and let it run a few minutes before turning it off to help the motor cool off and hopefully last longer. Soft Bonnet dryers aren't as durable as hard bonnet (?) dryers or whatever they are called

THANK YOU! I will do just that, turn it on cool first: "check"

I was looking at one that had a clear cover (like that explains a lot) on it. I think it was purple with a gray bonnet lol. I'll find it again and put it in my cart.

Eta: Does it distribute the heat well?
I'm still getting it anyway.

 

[LushLox]

THANK YOU! I will do just that, turn it on cool first: "check"

I was looking at one that had a clear cover (like that explains a lot) on it. I think it was purple with a gray bonnet lol. I'll find it again and put it in my cart.

Eta: Does it distribute the heat well?
I'm still getting it anyway.

The problem with most soft bonnets is although they dry fine (well mine does), sometimes it can get overly hot and the unit switches itself off. So you have to ensure that you hold it completely straight so it doesn't overheat. I think this is a common problem regardless of brand.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

The problem with most soft bonnets is although they dry fine (well mine does), sometimes it can get overly hot and the unit switches itself off. So you have to ensure that you hold it completely straight so it doesn't overheat. I think this is a common problem regardless of brand.

OoH... Thank you, I will keep that in mind. Hold nozzle straight: "check"

 

[halee_J]

Sooo.....nobody in here uses a soft bonnet over rollers LOL?...ok.

off to EBay.

Hey girlie I did at one point, I used one from hot tools I attached a pic. This is an older model and they've changed since then but you may be able to fid on eBay or a bss. I used the 1 3/4 inch rollers with this. It was a snug fit, but it got the job done. Also Laila Ali also makes one that looks verrry similar to this although I cant vouch for the bonnet size.

 

[imaginary]

Sooo.....nobody in here uses a soft bonnet over rollers LOL?...ok.

off to EBay.

I use a softhood dryer attachment. My only problem is the airflow, it's pretty localized to where the air enters and I have to spin it around my head to get a proper dry.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Hey girlie I did at one point, I used one from hot tools I attached a pic. This is an older model and they've changed since then but you may be able to fid on eBay or a bss. I used the 1 3/4 inch rollers with this. It was a snug fit, but it got the job done. Also Laila Ali also makes one that looks verrry similar to this although I cant vouch for the bonnet size.

THANK YOU!

 

[faithVA]

THANK YOU! I will do just that, turn it on cool first: "check"

I was looking at one that had a clear cover (like that explains a lot) on it. I think it was purple with a gray bonnet lol. I'll find it again and put it in my cart.

Eta: Does it distribute the heat well?
I'm still getting it anyway.

It works fine on my hair. I can get my hair dry in 1 hour or 1 hour and 15 minutes. I usually dry my hair on high cool or low heat. I never use high heat. It's just too hot.

Anyway don't worry about turning it to cool when you turn it on. Turn it to cool when you cut it off to cool the motor down.

 

[LushLox]

What I love about the soft bonnet is you can relax on the sofa or in bed while you dry your hair. I hardly ever use my proper dryer unless I need to dry my hair more quickly.

 

[faithVA]

What I love about the soft bonnet is you can relax on the sofa or in bed while you dry your hair. I hardly ever use my proper dryer unless I need to dry my hair more quickly.

I like that too. And if I need to move a little bit to get something it's not a problem. I can move my head. Also because the bonnet is over my ears my body doesn't get as hot.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

I thank you ladies so much do your helpful information ....I'm pumped!

Ready to roller set. And my rollers arrived two days ago! I'm just waiting for the humidity to go away. I think I'll have one more inch of hair by that time! Whoot whoot!

 

[halee_J]

It might be overkill but I let it go to cool for about a minute before and 5 mins after putting on warm. Those tiny motors overheat and burn out so easily so I let it gradually start and stop. Also lay it on a flat hard surface like a table or book, dont let it just sit on your bed or any soft surface.

 

[faithVA]

It might be overkill but I let it go to cool for about a minute before and 5 mins after putting on warm. Those tiny motors overheat and burn out so easily so I let it gradually start and stop. Also lay it on a flat hard surface like a table or book, dont let it just sit on your bed or any soft surface.

Agreed. All good tips.

 

[toaster]

I'm under the dryer again. Headed out of town Friday night so wash day was pushed up.

I read @faithVA post about using smaller parts for less drying time so I used more rollers. I'm still under here for 80 minutes, but I lowered the heat a lot.

 

[faithVA]

I'm under the dryer again. Headed out of town Friday night so wash day was pushed up.

I read @faithVA post about using smaller parts for less drying time so I used more rollers. I'm still under here for 80 minutes, but I lowered the heat a lot.

You have a lot of hair. How long does it usually take you? How long did it take you this time?

 

[toaster]

You have a lot of hair. How long does it usually take you? How long did it take you this time?

If I use huge parts it takes me 20 minutes to roll. It was taking me 80 minutes to dry but that was under VERY high heat.

This blister on my ear told me to turn that down.

With smaller parts it took about 30 minutes to roll and still 80 minutes to dry, but it was a much more pleasant experience with the dryer being turned down.

 

[LushLox]

It might be overkill but I let it go to cool for about a minute before and 5 mins after putting on warm. Those tiny motors overheat and burn out so easily so I let it gradually start and stop. Also lay it on a flat hard surface like a table or book, dont let it just sit on your bed or any soft surface.

Really useful tips because it does get hot thanks

 

[faithVA]

If I use huge parts it takes me 20 minutes to roll. It was taking me 80 minutes to dry but that was under VERY high heat.

This blister on my ear told me to turn that down.

With smaller parts it took about 30 minutes to roll and still 80 minutes to dry, but it was a much more pleasant experience with the dryer being turned down.

Yay. Glad it was better. High heat overtime can also lead to hair loss. I know a little about that.

I'm such a wimp that I dry my whole head on high cool. If I could do low cool I would.