LivingDol1
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The Roller Setting & Protective Styling Challenge!
** MID CHALLENGE PROGRESS PICS CAN BE SEEN STARTING ON PAGE 46 **
WELCOME TO THE CHALLENGE LADIES!
The purpose of this challenge is to:
Help each other perfect the roller setting technique & cut down on time.
Avoid using direct heat on a regular basis.
Protect our ends & retain length.
Share ideas on stylish & chic protective styles to get us through summer!
This 6 Month Challenge starts on May 1st 2009 & ends on Nov. 1st 2009.
You have until May 1st to sign up.
THE RULES:
A) Post a Starting Picture by May 1st.
B) Post your regimen using this questionnaire:
1) How often will you be roller setting your hair?
2) What technique will you be using to set? Ponytail? Anchor Method? Etc?
3) What type/size rollers will you be using?
4) What products will you be using for your set?
5) How will you dry your hair and if you are using a dryer, what is the type and brand?
6) What styles will you try in order to protect your ends?
C) Post a Progress Picture by August 1st.
D) Post a Final Reveal Picture btw. Nov 1st & Nov 15th.
E) Keep your hair in a protective style throughout the challenge. In a stylish bun, updo, what have you. The goal is to keep your ends off your back, from rubbing on your clothes(for the SLers out there...) and protected! Check out the 52 weeks of Protective Styling Thread for ideas and inspiration.
F) NO DIRECT HEAT should be used as part of your reggie! But since I know this can be a struggle for some... On to Rule G.
G) ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ENTITLED TO FOUR(4) DIRECT HEAT PASSES. (flat iron, blow frying...) You must let us know you've used a heat pass via posting on this thread.
H) You are allowed to blow dry or flat iron your roots if you have difficultly getting them straight in a set. Pls. be mindful of the amount of heat you use. Minimal!! You know your hair best but it's up to YOU to be responsible. Your progress at the end of this challenge will show!
All participants are encouraged to post pictures, updates, set backs, share techniques, ask questions... Let's get to roller setting ladies!
List of Participants:
LivingDol1
HollyGoLightly1982
Tiffers
Cream Tee
Kyna323
GeorgiaCutie
brickhouse
cburney
thundercat21
Mylin
ladyrah05
natural2be
CaramelKisses1107
Luscious850
kblc06
prettyfaceANB
hokimomi
leona2025
ChcolatAquarius
Glamorous_chic
cutenss
MAMATO
nuwoman02
asummertyme
shay.patterson
pookaloo83
chocolateD
lana
BeyondBlessed
DDTexlaxed
Ivypearl08
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES FOR SUCCESSFUL ROLLER SETTING:
These are tips that we as participants will gather and post at the top of the thread. Please feel free to post your tips and I will update the list on a regular basis.
1) Always use a serum when rollersetting, you'll get consistant results. Serums will smooth your hair while adding slip and shine. (tiffers)
2) Less is more. You don't need a ton of product in your hair when rollersetting. (tiffers)
3) Keep your hair (especially your ends) soaking, dripping wet. Keep a spray bottle full of water nearby and liberally spray each section before combing. Remember how your hair looks on the roller is how it will look once it's dry. (tiffers)
4) Detangle each little section with a regular comb and then go back over it with a rattail comb. This will smooth your hair and make the set come out smoother. I've been lazy a few times and left out the rattain comb- BIG difference. My hair wasn't as soft and my ends were kinda frizzy. Not a good look. A rattail comb is a must! (tiffers)
5) Rolling upwards helps to smooth new growth. (tiffers)
6) If you want more firm curls, put a little setting lotion in your water bottle. If you want softer hair, plain water will do the trick. You can even add a little bit of oil to the water for extra shine. But don't add too much oil, you don't want your hair oily and weighed down (I learned this the hard way) (tiffers)
7) The PonyTail Method is a good way to cut down on time spent setting the hair! (livingdol1)
8) I find that using a spray bottle with 80% water and 20% using your favorite leave in conditioner and/or heat protectant is a better option compared to putting multiple products on your hair. This way, product is evenly distributed on the hair, your aren't weighing your hair down with product, it's faster to apply and to dry, and the result is a bouncy soft roller set. (livingdol1)
9) Don't forget to use that heat protectant! (livingdol1)
PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESSFUL ROLLER SETTING:
1) Silky Milk- Soft, smooth, shiny and airy
2) Silicon Mix- Soft, moisturized, smooth
3) Lacio Lacio- Soft, smooth, airy
4) Salerm 21 b5- Soft, smooth, moisturized
5) NTM Silk Touch Leave In
6) a spray bottle
7) a rattail comb
8) metal clips
9) a wide tooth seamless comb
ROLLER SETTING TUTORIALS & ARTICLES:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0XPTX0AdWw - for the anchor method
http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/200...ting-tutorial/ - article for roller setting technique.
http://healthytextures.typepad.com/m...-to-rolle.html - 5 ways to roller set faster!
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/for...d.php?t=174631 - an older thread showing how a member did a ponytail roller set on very long hair! nice job.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...ir.html?cat=69 - an article describing the ponytail method.
ONLINE STORES FOR ORDERING PRODUCTS
www.goldenmartbeautysupply.com (for mesh rollers. thanks tiffers)
www.beautyofnewyork.com - They have everything: Magnetic rollers, clips, nets (to keep rollers in place while under the dryer), Dominican products, "ethnic" products... Shipping is FAST
www.roundbrushhair.com - Owned by an LHCF'er, specializing in Dominican products. Great customer service
www.paynesbeautysupply.com - All kinds of products and shipping is super fast
www.sleekhair.com - Salon products like Kenra, KeraCare, Paul Mitchell and Aquage (thanks tiffers!)
http://salonsrus.com/shopnow//catalo...861e376eecdff5 - salon hair dryer on wheels for 139.99.
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