Rollersetting 2011! (Challenge, Tips, Techniques, etc.)

[blackberry815]

Im copying and pasting what i wrote in another thread.... Anyone rollerset hair with gloves on ? lol... Doctor says im doing too much wet work.. starting to have nail issues.... I have to find a way to still do my hair and keep my nails dry...

Sent from my ADR6400L from my ADR6400L

 

[LovingMe87]

Napp Thank you! I used to be natural, up until this past Mayl! My avi is a pic of last summer when I was natural. However, I was still able to do a rollerset when I was natural. It wasn't as straight as my relaxed one, but after sitting under the dryer for almost 2 hrs smh it came out decent. Here's a pic from last summer

 

[RossBoss]

Starting Length: neck length in the back and sl on the sides (bob)

Goal Length: full apl

Why You Rollerset: I recently relaxed my hair after being natural for 15 months and I got it too straight and heat isn't necessary at all. All I need is the rollers to smooth it out some.

How Often: 1-2x/week

Products: Aphogee leave-in, a moisturizer or creamy leave-in, serum, and water.

Techniques/Tools: Shampoo or cowash and then deep condition or 2 min Reconstructor. I use magnetic rollers with metal clips and air dry overnight. I may start flatironing my roots since I plan to stretch for 4-6 months.

Your #1 Piece of Advice on Rollersetting:
Allow it to dry all the way!!

Rollerset I did last night(6 wks post):

LovingMe87

We are hair twins. My hair is cut just like this and my rollersets come out like this when I use smaller rollers. Looking good!

 

[RossBoss]

I have a bunch of flexi rods here still in the packaging, I need to learn how to use them so that I can sleep on them.

 

[LovingMe87]

RossBoss Thank you! I wish my rollersets still turned out this nice. I'm now almost 4 months post now and its a lot more puffy at the roots! lol

 

[Rocky91]

bumping this thread!!

i haven't done a set in a while, but i've been stuck on flexi-rods on the ends of my braid n' curls. i love it, they come out soo smooth and bouncy.
product raves:
smooth n' shine serum: this inexpensive little serum is amazing-makes detangling my hair while setting the ends on flexirods so easy.
herbal essences LTR condish-i use the regular condish as a leave-in-it makes my hair feel soo smooth.

 

[divachyk]

LushLox and others - what fine tooth comb do you use to smooth the strands before rolling? I feel that my BSS fine tooth comb pulls out my hair when I'm in a a deep stretch.

 

[LushLox]

LushLox and others - what fine tooth comb do you use to smooth the strands before rolling? I feel that my BSS fine tooth comb pulls out my hair when I'm in a a deep stretch.

divachyk I use a Hercules Sagemann wide tooth and fine tooth comb to rollerset. It makes a big difference!

I'll be setting tonight!

 

[LushLox]

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[divachyk]

@divachyk I use a Hercules Sagemann wide tooth and fine tooth comb to rollerset. It makes a big difference!

I'll be setting tonight!

LushLox - I'm planning to place an order for the jumbo rake. Do you mind sharing the two combs (the product # of each) are you using specifically?

 

[LushLox]

Diva I pm'd you.

 

[divachyk]

LushLox - thank you. I placed an order last night. Thought I PMd you back but guess not (my bad). I was unable to locate the 6520. Actually called the company and they didn't have record of that comb. Perhaps does it look like the 6450?

Anyway, the 6450 is out of stock and I will purchase it later. Last night I purchased....

1975

jumbo rake

13620

 

[H4irHappy]

divachyk I use a Hercules Sagemann wide tooth and fine tooth comb to rollerset. It makes a big difference!

I'll be setting tonight!

Where do you purchase these?

 

[CurliDiva]

Although I won't be joining this thread, I will definitely be a lurker and I will be cheering you ladies on from the sidelines!!!!

This is just a test

 

[rririla]

Where do you purchase these?

You didn't ask me, but they can be purchased at Hotcombs.net...lol....hope that helps....

 

[LushLox]

LushLox - thank you. I placed an order last night. Thought I PMd you back but guess not (my bad). I was unable to locate the 6520. Actually called the company and they didn't have record of that comb. Perhaps does it look like the 6450?

Anyway, the 6450 is out of stock and I will purchase it later. Last night I purchased....

1975

jumbo rake

13620

My apologies Diva the comb is the 6450, it is the one you've linked here. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[VirGoViXxEn]

I did a flexi rod out today. It makes my SL hair look so short but I know the long term benefits my hair will have!! APL here I come!!

 

[Cocoeuro]

CurlFormers set, this might replace my usual magnetic roller set, CurlFormers straightens my roots unlike the magnetic rollers, When I roller set with the magnetic rollers I usually flat iron my roots to uniform the texture with the rest of my hair and that defeats my goal of no direct heat!!!

 

[Rocky91]

gorgeous sets Cocoeuro and VirGoViXxEn!!

 

[RoundEyedGirl504]

Anybody use velcro rollers or those jet set ones? I have a bunch but never tried them on relaxed hair. I'm going to attempt the velcro rollers tonight and see how it goes!

 

[Napp]

i saw this dryer and i thought it looked like the perfect hybrid of a table top dryer and a stand up dryer.... its called a lava tech 1875 Pro Salon Ionic hood dryer

 

[Sunshine_One]

OOOoooh I likey that dryer!!! Napp where did you find it?? TIA

 

[NYDee]

Napp, that dryer looks hot! If it works well as it looks, I will buy it

 

[Napp]

@NYDee, http://www.longhaircareforum.com/member.php?u=244Sunshine_One i found the dryer at this site

http://www.ginnys.com/catalog/produ...010&link=035489&medium=CSE&CAWELAID=926192332

it just got a new review and it doesnt sound too great. i think we should pass on it.

Sunshine_One how is that RED dryer working for you?

 

[SerenavanderWoodsen]

CurlFormers set, this might replace my usual magnetic roller set, CurlFormers straightens my roots unlike the magnetic rollers, When I roller set with the magnetic rollers I usually flat iron my roots to uniform the texture with the rest of my hair and that defeats my goal of no direct heat!!!

Beautiful! How did you get them so close to the root? Did you use very small sections?
I have some in right now only I was not able to get them super close to my roots. I also have quite a bit sticking out the ends which I'm okay with lol. I used the Extra Wide/Long, they aren't long enough but I can't tolerate the Extra Long because they're so thin and you can't put much hair in.

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I just did a rollerset on a head full of BSL natural hair - for the first time since I've been natural - in under 30 minutes. I always thought it would take longer, but you never know until you actually give it a try

I'm getting cornrows tomorrow and just didn't want to blow dry my hair.

 

[GraceV]

Hi ladies. I need your input. I'm learning how to roller set my hair and after trying 50-11 types of rollers, pins, clips, setting lotion, mousse, setting foam conditioners and what not, I think I've finally gotten what works: Setting foam and mesh rollers with the plastic pins. My issue now is this:

I got the Annie mesh rollers to practice with but the edges of the plastic are rough. I feel like this is a breakage disaster waiting to happen especially with my hair getting caught in them. What brand of mesh rollers are you ladies using? Are there any with smooth edges where the plastic ends? I went to Sally's but they only had the mesh rollers with the fuzzy things sticking out of them

 

[GraceV]

Bumping...

 

[Cocoeuro]

Beautiful! How did you get them so close to the root? Did you use very small sections?
I have some in right now only I was not able to get them super close to my roots. I also have quite a bit sticking out the ends which I'm okay with lol. I used the Extra Wide/Long, they aren't long enough but I can't tolerate the Extra Long because they're so thin and you can't put much hair in.

@ SerenavanderWoodsen Thank you!! I twisted each strand of my hair at my roots, then put the CurlFormer right over it with the "wand" The sections weren't very small maybe 1 inch....

 

[SilverSurfer]

Do you all think roller setting twice a week is healthy since I like to roller set and sit under the hooded dryer for 20 minutes? My roller sets find it hard to last me all week so redoing it mid week would work better for me.