Setting to Success 2014 Challenge
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ElevatedEnergy
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So for the weekend, I tried something completely out of my comfort zone....a dry flexi rod set on my previously roller set hair. Y'all be nice cause I had no clue what I was doing!!!
I started from the back and parted my hair horizontally. I did this because I wanted the curls to have a layered effect. I ended up with 4 layers and each layered section got 4-5 flexi rods.
To set: I misted a tiny amount of water in my hands, smoothed it into the hair then followed it with a small amount of Hairveda whipped gelly. I did this for each flexi rod. I didn't want my hair to be wet nor damp just coated as to not revert it.
Sat under my hooded dryer for 20 minutes, then just let them sit in for an hour while I did laundry
Separated and fluffed!
I will pineapple at night to see if that will make the curls last. I really only need to it to last until my doctor's appt on Monday. After that I'll just throw it into 2 goddess braids until I'm ready to wash again at the end of next week.
Do you love it as much as I do? Even if you don't...just lie to make me feel good cause I'm headed out on a late lunch date and think I look cute. lol
Be back later to check out the sets that y'all are doing for the weekend.
I started from the back and parted my hair horizontally. I did this because I wanted the curls to have a layered effect. I ended up with 4 layers and each layered section got 4-5 flexi rods.
To set: I misted a tiny amount of water in my hands, smoothed it into the hair then followed it with a small amount of Hairveda whipped gelly. I did this for each flexi rod. I didn't want my hair to be wet nor damp just coated as to not revert it.
Sat under my hooded dryer for 20 minutes, then just let them sit in for an hour while I did laundry
Separated and fluffed!
I will pineapple at night to see if that will make the curls last. I really only need to it to last until my doctor's appt on Monday. After that I'll just throw it into 2 goddess braids until I'm ready to wash again at the end of next week.
Do you love it as much as I do? Even if you don't...just lie to make me feel good cause I'm headed out on a late lunch date and think I look cute. lol
Be back later to check out the sets that y'all are doing for the weekend.
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faithVA
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GettingKinky
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Babygrowth
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toaster
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I actually ended up ordering the blue capelli rollers on amazon. I had a gift card, so it was cheaper than using the discount code. I went with the blue size because I think that gives me the look I'm going for with my length for now. I'll probably order the pink from the actual site around June or July.
I'm going to be sad if my package comes after everyone else's!
I'm going to be sad if my package comes after everyone else's!
Nightingale
On the Grow and Keeping it Simple
I picked up some jumbo flexirods and permrods from Sally's to go with my others rollers and Curlformers. After this, I shouldn't need to purchase rollers of any kind for the next 10 years.
Tomorrow I'm going to try a large flexirod set for big curls.
Tomorrow I'm going to try a large flexirod set for big curls.
MayaNatural
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Mjon912
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blairxo it's not much faster then roller setting but my 8month old wakes up when I have the dryer on. My DH was watching him while I blow dried and then I just got in the bed and flat ironed so he could go to sleep (my son sleeps in the pack and play at the end of our bed =\)
But my plans got cancelled for today so I spritzed my hair and rollerset it, I've got it wrapped now but I didn't really like the results, now I'm a poofy curly mess lol
This is what it looked like this morning
This is in rollers after I spritzed it and got under the dryer
This is my curly poof ball lol, it's a lot poofier then it looks in the pic. I might end up trying to flat iron it after I take down my wrap if it's still not sleek looking
But my plans got cancelled for today so I spritzed my hair and rollerset it, I've got it wrapped now but I didn't really like the results, now I'm a poofy curly mess lol
This is what it looked like this morning
This is in rollers after I spritzed it and got under the dryer
This is my curly poof ball lol, it's a lot poofier then it looks in the pic. I might end up trying to flat iron it after I take down my wrap if it's still not sleek looking
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ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
ElevatedEnergy
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GettingKinky
Thanks Lady!!! I think it would work on air dried hair...you should give it a try and let me know how it works out.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Babygrowth You got me cheesing hard
That whipped gelly gave me a soft touchable hold which I prefer. I would def recommend it!
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
toaster Thanks Sis! When hubby picked me up for lunch, he whistled and say "Hey beautiful"
I swear that made my day
ElevatedEnergy
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MayaNatural Thanks Lady! I'll keep practicing doing dry sets until I can get the hang of it...maybe then I'll be brave enough to try one on wet hair. lol
ElevatedEnergy
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theprototype
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I've been waiting weeks for Capelli to restock their Halo rollers, 'cause I really want to try them out. So they've finally restocked, but shipping to Canada for 4 packs of white halo rollers is $36 (including a $15 handling fee). So disappointed. 
toaster
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I've been waiting weeks for Capelli to restock their Halo rollers, 'cause I really want to try them out. So they've finally restocked, but shipping to Canada for 4 packs of white halo rollers is $36 (including a $15 handling fee). So disappointed.
theprototype would it be cheaper on amazon? They sell there as well.
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ElevatedEnergy
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GettingKinky
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coilyhaircutie
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Mjon912 lulu97 cute sets! both of your hair 'dos came out lovely.
I tried bantu knots after doing curlformers for the first time last night, after looking at toaster's pictures. It came out pretty well- thanks for the idea! Just wanted to share some pics with you all. My roots came out really flat and straight this morning, it was kind of surprising. I almost wish I had a little more volume. I didn't know bantu knots could get my roots to lay so flat. I did about 9-10 bantu knots all over. It's a great base for a braid or an updo!
I tried bantu knots after doing curlformers for the first time last night, after looking at toaster's pictures. It came out pretty well- thanks for the idea! Just wanted to share some pics with you all. My roots came out really flat and straight this morning, it was kind of surprising. I almost wish I had a little more volume. I didn't know bantu knots could get my roots to lay so flat. I did about 9-10 bantu knots all over. It's a great base for a braid or an updo!
Blairx0
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Decided to give perm Rods a go and I think this may be the first and last time.
They are taking forever to dry. I did this set a finishing out my dc and I rung out my hair. I applied leave in and no extra water. Still it has been over an hour under the dryer.
I think I will be sleeping in these. I really wanted that curly bob look, but my ends my never dry, so I will have stretched roots, wavey lengeth and curly ends. Ugh.
They are taking forever to dry. I did this set a finishing out my dc and I rung out my hair. I applied leave in and no extra water. Still it has been over an hour under the dryer.
I think I will be sleeping in these. I really wanted that curly bob look, but my ends my never dry, so I will have stretched roots, wavey lengeth and curly ends. Ugh.
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
Mjon912 IDK what you see, but it looks beautiful! Very nice and full. Better than the flat iron!
lulu97 Gorgeous set as usual!
Love your definition coilyhaircutie@ Your hair is very luscious and thick!
lulu97 Gorgeous set as usual!
Love your definition coilyhaircutie@ Your hair is very luscious and thick!
coilyhaircutie
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thank you Froreal3
Blairx0 aw, don't give up! I feel your pain- perm rods do take forever and a day to dry. that's one of their cons. but when they're done right and your hair dries, it looks beautiful. I think perm rod curls look more natural than curlformers. they also give more volume. I hope you'll try them again.
Blairx0 aw, don't give up! I feel your pain- perm rods do take forever and a day to dry. that's one of their cons. but when they're done right and your hair dries, it looks beautiful. I think perm rod curls look more natural than curlformers. they also give more volume. I hope you'll try them again.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
The last time I did those, my stylist used lotta body and it dried in about an hour. She also use a lot of lotta body.
What leave-ins did you use?
toaster
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coilyhaircutie you know I got that Bantu knot idea from lulu97 but yours looks great!! I usually only do three because I already have a ton of volume to my hair after setting. I do like how straight the roots get.
