Flexirod Set -Step by Step (with lots and lots of pictures)

[dlewis]

1 Wash and condition hair

2 Section hair and spray diluted settion lotion on the section your going to work on (I use the same dilution I use for my rollerset but I think it should have been less diluted)

3 ok, let start rolling
When starting at the end of the flexirod, you want to roll the first little bit of hair around itself (I hope that makes sense) and then continue to roll the hair on the flexirod up toward the scalp in a spiral fashion

4 Twist the part of the rod at the scalp in the opposite direction of the way you rolled it. This secures the rod.

5 finish this section and continue to do the rest of the head

6 Sit under dryer until completely dry

7 Separate into smaller section with your hand

Needed

Flexirods
combs
setting lotion
bands for securing sections
oil (I used my Ghee mixtures on my hair after my hair dries)



Wash and section hair


I started at the back this time - thought it would be easier


and then I continued to the front and sides


How to roll the hair


When starting at the end of the flexirod, you want to roll the first little bit of hair around itself (I hope that makes sense) and then continue to roll the hair on the flexirod up toward the scalp in a spiral fashion




Twist the part of the rod at the scalp in the opposite direction of the way you rolled it. This secures the rod.


Finished head


top view


side


get comfortable in the bed


two hours later


before separating


after separating


Day 1




Day 2


Day 3


Day 5 (after sleeping with no bonnet on)

[*Happily Me*]

BEeautiful DLewis!

I would love to try this but I'm scared my hair would be a tangled mess.

[ajoyfuljoy]

This is a great tutorial! I'm gonna paste it into a word document so I can have it on my computer cuz I'd love to try it. Thank you so much

[dlewis]

Originally Posted by DSylla

BEeautiful DLewis!

I would love to try this but I'm scared my hair would be a tangled mess.

It was a tangle mess when I went to comb it out for washing. But I section the hair and just did a little bit at a time.

[ChrissyB]

Wow, thanks!!!! I have always wanted to try this but thought that it would come out looking crazy if I did it myself. Thanks SO much for the detailed explanation with pics, I can't wait to go pick up some rods and do my own, hopefully by this weekend. About how many rods did you use?


Your set came out beautifully by the way!

[dlewis]

Originally Posted by ChrissyB

Wow, thanks!!!! I have always wanted to try this but thought that it would come out looking crazy if I did it myself. Thanks SO much for the detailed explanation with pics, I can't wait to go pick up some rods and do my own, hopefully by this weekend. About how many rods did you use?


Your set came out beautifully by the way!

If I can do it you can do it.

[EMJazzy]

Your hair turned out beautiful!!

[neenee280]

Thank you soooo much D! I have been wanting to try this. I think I will try after work tonight. Thanks!!

[Tee]

Originally Posted by neenee280

Thank you soooo much D! I have been wanting to try this. I think I will try after work tonight. Thanks!!

You are just on it!! Thanks for this tut Dee! I think I will give it a try one day.

[Cleve_gryl]

This tutorial is awesome!! Thank you D! I've always wanted to try them (I even have rods at home), I'm just worried how to keep them fresh when I sleep? Wear a bonnet?

[janeemat]

Thanks D! This is so helpful.

[the_UnPrettiest_pretty]

OMG, dlewis, you are a godsend!~! Honey, this is amazing You inspire me so much. That is just gorgeous and it turned out great. Thank you soooooooo much for posting your tutorial. This will really help me out alot. Question though: what kind of bonnet did you use to dry your hair? And, was it hot?

[dlewis]

Originally Posted by Cleve_gryl

This tutorial is awesome!! Thank you D! I've always wanted to try them (I even have rods at home), I'm just worried how to keep them fresh when I sleep? Wear a bonnet?

I wear a bonnet at night. I'm a wild sleeper so this style will last me 4 days.

here are some pictures from this morning

[dlewis]

Originally Posted by miss_cherokee

OMG, dlewis, you are a godsend!~! Honey, this is amazing You inspire me so much. That is just gorgeous and it turned out great. Thank you soooooooo much for posting your tutorial. This will really help me out alot. Question though: what kind of bonnet did you use to dry your hair? And, was it hot?

I use the Ion soft bonnet hair dryer on LOW, high is HOT!. I only use hi when I rollerset because the rollers protect my scalp. Last time I did this style I use hi for 30 mins and then low, etc. It dried my scalp out badly.

[Gin]

This is so pretty. I love your hair!

[4chelle]

Thanks DL, always wanted to try this but didnt know how. Its so pretty. How long does it last and what do u do with it at nite?

[dlewis]

Originally Posted by chelle4

Thanks DL, always wanted to try this but didnt know how. Its so pretty. How long does it last and what do u do with it at nite?

It lasted 5 days last time. I sleep with a satin bonnet on.

[Nice & Wavy]

You are such an all around person, D. You really go above and beyond to help us on LHCF whether its with food or hair. You are the best. I'm going to try this...thank you so much for the tutorial!

[tapioca_pudding]

This is just too pretty.... I mean this is BEAUTIFUL.

Do you think my hair is long enough to try this, or should I wait til I'm closer to shoulder?

[dlewis]

Originally Posted by kels823

This is just too pretty.... I mean this is BEAUTIFUL.

Do you think my hair is long enough to try this, or should I wait til I'm closer to shoulder?

I believe it is. It would prob look similar to the black lady on the clorox wipes commercial. Her hair is shorter and very pretty.