Night Time Rollersetters...

[lonei]

Hi ladies, Im going to relax my hair tomorrow, and yes I have been counting down the milliseconds

!!! I am going to roller set using the large magnetic rollers, motions leave in and a serum. I want to cut out wrapping (I only wrap for 1 week after a relaxer anyway) as it can thin out the hair and in my experience takes out all the body

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For those of you who roller set at night, how many rollers do you use, how do you position them and if you want a loose curl, how tight do you roll?

Do you wear a bonnet or scarf?

What type of rollers do you use, (I plan to use sponge ones)?

Do you spray a product at night or in the morning, either way, which products are light?

All suggestions welcome, please be as detailed as you can, god bless...

 

[BAILEYSCREAM]

Hi Lonei,

I find sponge rollers are more comfortable for sleeping in as I find the other hard type hurts my head (I have both types).

When I actively used to roller set my hair I used to roll th ehair from the front until I rolled all the hair from front to back. I would use perm repair setting lotion and a leave-in such as infusium 23 or motions leave-in is also good (I use that too) or lottabody (well diluted). I think it's a good idea to tie the hair with a satin scarf and then wear a satin cap over it as the scarf can sometimes slip off.

It's good to add a little oil to your hair before wrapping the hair so that it doesn't look dry and frizzy afterwards.

 

[MissB]

The other night I applied Keracare Essential Oils for the Hair and brushed my hair with a boar bristle brush. Afterwards, I used the Hype Hair Satin Rollers (maybe 25 rollers) all over. I didn't use a satin bonnet or scarf. I have two pillows with satin pillowcases. Usually, I use the satin bonnet and the pillowcase. I got up the next morning and took out the rollers and comb it with my fingers and sprayed a little Design Essentials Reflection Spray. I received a lot of compliments on yesterday.

Last night I just rolled the ends with the satin rollers and applied the Spray today and my hair still looks pretty good.

I try to rollerset at night 2-3 times per week.

Good Luck,

MissB

 

[lonei]

Ok ladies, maybe Im not making myself clear. I am talking about previously set hair and just using rollers to maintain a slight bend, not really a multitude of curls. Thus in effect most of the hair would be straight with a curl at the end, how would I maintain this look?

 

[MissB]

You can probably just use a few rollers on the ends as I did last night. And sometimes I put my hair up high with a long bobby pin and just shake it out the next morning. Both methods work well on previously set hair.

 

[Neroli]

I roll my hair at night using 3 green magnetic rollers, they are smaller than the purple and red ones that I use to wet set. I put 1 to 2 drops of aloe gel on the very ends and roll the 3 in going back. I use a satin wrap and then cover that with a stocking cap. If I don't the wrap comes off! In the morning I remove rollers and finger comb -- hair is light and bouncy with just a slight curl that adds movement and body.

 

[lonei]

Thank you ladies, this is exactly what I mean, keep those suggestions coming in!!!!

 

[Lindy]

Gather all the hair up from the sides of your head up to the top (like a mohawk) and use the largest sponge rollers and just put about 5 rollers in starting from the front middle of your forehead down to the back. (You will have a "roller mohawk") You can either use a setting lotion or not, depending on how much curl you want.

I did this last night with the medium sized sponge rollers and setting lotion and my hair is as curly as it would be if I had set the whole thing!!

This technique is my favorite cuz you dont even feel the rollers when you sleep since they are all on the top of your head!!

 

[sweetcocoa]

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lonei said:
Ok ladies, maybe Im not making myself clear. I am talking about previously set hair and just using rollers to maintain a slight bend, not really a multitude of curls. Thus in effect most of the hair would be straight with a curl at the end, how would I maintain this look?

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You could try a very high loose ponytail(with a roller on the ends if you want) or a loose bun....once again high on the head towards the forehead.

 

[Lindy]

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sweetcocoa said:

You could try a very high loose ponytail(with a roller on the ends if you want)

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I do that method pretty often too!! I put about 3 medium sized sponge rollers on the ponytail... Works great!!

 

[simplyhair]

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Lindy said:
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sweetcocoa said:

You could try a very high loose ponytail(with a roller on the ends if you want)

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I do that method pretty often too!! I put about 3 medium sized sponge rollers on the ponytail... Works great!!

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This has been my nightly hair style for the past 2 or 3 years. I love it. I just take the ponytail down and I have a "ready-made" hairstyle. Just comb thru, put a little oil if you want and you are good to go

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[sweetcocoa]

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Lindy said:
Gather all the hair up from the sides of your head up to the top (like a mohawk) and use the largest sponge rollers and just put about 5 rollers in starting from the front middle of your forehead down to the back. (You will have a "roller mohawk") You can either use a setting lotion or not, depending on how much curl you want.

I did this last night with the medium sized sponge rollers and setting lotion and my hair is as curly as it would be if I had set the whole thing!!

This technique is my favorite cuz you dont even feel the rollers when you sleep since they are all on the top of your head!!

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Lindy, I'm going to have to try this method.

 

[lonei]

Lindy do you comb down the hair in the morning or just finger comb?

 

[northernbelle]

I am a former magnetic roller wearer, but discovered these wonderful Velcro rollers at Sally Beauty Supply in June of 2003. They give my hair just enough body and bounce. I use the 2-inch rolllers, about six of them, and the remainder are 7/8 inch rollers. I roll away from the face on top, down toward the nape in the back, and down toward the ear on either side. The only exception is a lock of hair closest to my forehead, which I roll down towards the forehead. So, all total, I guess I wear 15-18.

I currently use Pantene Pro-V Relaxed and Natural Wrap and Set Lotion. which provides very good conditioning and a nice soft set.

I might alternate wrap setting and roller setting. I find that after two or three days, the wrap makes my hair flat, at which point it's time to boost the body of the hair with a roller set.

northernbelle

 

[northernbelle]

One more thing:

When I wrap set, I wear a satin wrap scarf. When I roller set, I wear a satin bonnet cap.

northernbelle

 

[Namika]

I will try this sounds like such a great idea!

 

[Lindy]

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Lindy do you comb down the hair in the morning or just finger comb?

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I ALWAYS use my lil ole plastic Goody "afro pick" to do my hair... every day!!

I have a few of them laying around so that I always have one handy!!

I rarely use a regular comb... actually just when my tangles are out of control I'll pull out my widely spaced tooth comb so that I can comb through my hair properly instead of just picking it...