Does anyone know how to do a french roll?

[macherieamour]

Im lost Anyone have step by step instructions with pics?? Thanks

 

[ravenmerlita]

Here are two demos:

http://www.franceluxe.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/DemoShots/3123Demo.html
http://www.ficcare.com/videos.aspx

The demos are promoting their products but you can use regular hair pins and get the same results.

 

[camellia]

I do the french twist that is shown in the ficcare video with regular hair pins and it comes out fine.

 

[Isis]

I haven't seen those videos yet but the French Twist or Roll is one of the first protective styles I learned when I came to LHCF. I love that style and it takes me about a minute or two to do.
I gather my hair as if I was going to make a ponytail, smoothing the sides, puling it up a little higher, then I take my left hand, for example, and roll my hair like I'm tucking it under vertically. I insert a Good Hair Days pin at the top and bottom (and in between if necessary). I like leaving a long tendril hanging on one side. I receive many compliments on this style.

It doesn't have to be perfect. This style can be somewhat messy and still look good. It looks good in jeans or dressed up.

This pic is a couple of years old now but I do wear this style and not even for a protective style anymore.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Im lost Anyone have step by step instructions with pics?? Thanks

Hey, hon, how ya doing? Nice to hear from you!

Here is another good site with everything related to the french twist.

http://www.haarkram.e-something.de/index2.html

Instructions:

http://www.haarkram.e-something.de/instructions.html

 

[justsimply]

Here are two demos:

http://www.franceluxe.com/mm5/graphi.../3123Demo.html
http://www.ficcare.com/videos.aspx

The demos are promoting their products but you can use regular hair pins and get the same results.

Raven, thanks these were great demos.

 

[macherieamour]

Thanks guys!!! Hi priestess

Thanks for all of your suggestions. Im gonna try when I get home and let you know how it turns out

 

[Royal Glory]

Hi Macheriamour,

That is my favorite protective style.

I gather my hair on each side, sweeping it back with my hands. If it is a looser roll, I don't need to brush the sides, but if I want it smoother, I do so with a boar bristle brush. Then I tuck the left side under the right side as I am preparing to pull it upward vertically. I gently pull the right side over and tuck the ends under. When I have all of the hair neatly pulled, I secure it with a hair comb. Most of the time I can use the black wire ones. (I think they are from Goody.) That way it looks somewhat invisible. This is easier and gives a more uniform look than individual pins, I think. People with really long hair, like yours, will probably need two hair combs.

I am going to add a step-by-step to my album soon.

 

[sholly6]

great sites ladies

 

[macherieamour]

Hi guys!

Thanks those sites and your instructions were awesome. I tried it on my hair and it looked great!!!!!!! Im sooo glad to have this new protective style

 

[Royal Glory]

Hi guys!

Thanks those sites and your instructions were awesome. I tried it on my hair and it looked great!!!!!!! Im sooo glad to have this new protective style

We want to see! We want to see! :bouncegre Your hair is soooo beautiful. I'd love to see it up in a french roll! Add it to your album or website or siggy when you get a chance.

 

[HoneyDew]

Hi guys!

Thanks those sites and your instructions were awesome. I tried it on my hair and it looked great!!!!!!! Im sooo glad to have this new protective style

LOL I love that comment in your siggie from your BF. Cute!

 

[wheezy807]

Those were some great videos. I was kinda mad at that haarkram video because it cut off right at the part i was confused about. It's amzing how you can accomplish one style a hundred different ways. Great thread ladies, i had to subscribe to this one.