Setting To Success 2017

[toaster]

Hi ladies! @Blairx0 usually starts this thread but she hasn't been on the forum in a bit so I'm taking initiative and getting us going for 2017!

I want to be clear that this isn't necessarily a challenge. This is a group support thread and you can set every week, once a quarter, or maybe you've never done a set before. Everyone in the past threads has been welcoming, accessible, and friendly and I know that will continue into 2017. Feel free to pop in, look at pictures, ask questions, and tell us about your roller sets!

The Guidelines

1.Join the thread by clicking "thanks" on this post. I won't keep a running list of participants, so just start posting and we'll look for you!
2.The thread will officially begin December 31, 2016 and run til December 31, 2017
3.The thread is open to join at any time. So join whenever!
4.Post pictures with updates, style ideas, and and anything else hair related that you'd like to share.
5.STAY ENCOURAGED!!

**Update Dates**
December 31st (2016)
March 31st
June 30th
September 30th
and end of the year reveal December 31st (2017)

For challengers wanting to join, after thanking this post answer the following questions:
Current hair length:
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd:
Current Setting method and styling choices:
Current Setting products:
How long have you been setting?
Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve:
How often do you plan to set?:
Post a beginning picture (encouraged but not required)

 

[toaster]

I'll get started with the first post. I'm under the dryer now so I'll do another post with my pictures.

Current hair length: I have no idea. Past waist, not quite hip?
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: natural
Current Setting method and styling choices: I use the mohawk method and set with either magnetic rollers or halo rollers. I DC and detangle on damp hair outside of the shower, shampoo and part my hair in sections in the shower, apply my leave in (and sometimes serum) and roll.
Current Setting products: It's a 10 leave in, Pureology hydrating shampoo and conditioner, CHI serum
How long have you been setting? Oh gosh, off and on since abut 2012/2013. It's usually my go to style until it gets super hot, but I always come back to it.
Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve: I would like to be able to get two weeks out of my set. Maybe do a dry set after one week using flexi rods or something. I'd love to only do my hair twice a month or once every 9ish days.
How often do you plan to set?: Once a week

 

[MileHighDiva]

Current hair length: WHIP

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural

Current Setting method and styling choices: I use the mohawk method and Macherie's Roll, Roll, Pull technique.

Current Setting products: It's a 10 leave in, or SSI Coco LI and GSO.

How long have you been setting?
A few years

Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve:
Using all of my various rollers and/or tools throughout the season.

How often do you plan to set?:
Bi-weekly

 

[MileHighDiva]

I'm under Roll-anda Watts, right now.

Looking at this IG account motivated me to wash and set my hair tonight with #hourglass #ethiopian #italian rollers. I've been running around since Friday night with two plaits due to a long detangling session.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNFSM4FA6M1/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLgi7hXjRUl/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKi2EvLgw-D/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLB4Vzpg_gp/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLbFCMKgHst/

 

[toaster]

Wow @MileHighDiva I used those rollers today and my hair wasn't nearly that smooth on the roller. I assumed you couldn't roll roll pull with them, but I see I was wrong. Will try this on Sunday. @AgeinATL this may interest you

 

[MileHighDiva]

I used Hydratherma Naturals Protein Balanced LI and Growth Oil to set with on white hourglass rollers.

This is my first traditional set of the season. Last month, tested out the Bouncy Curl rollers.

Also, I'm trying to use all of this random setting stuff that I have in my stash. Tonight, I used the wristband magnet/hair pin holder.

 

[AgeinATL]

I used Hydratherma Naturals Protein Balanced LI and Growth Oil to set with on white hourglass rollers.

This is my first traditional set of the season. Last month, tested out the Bouncy Curl rollers.

Also, I'm trying to use all of this random setting stuff that I have in my stash. Tonight, I used the wristband magnet/hair pin holder.

Gorgeous set MHD!!

 

[AgeinATL]

Wow @MileHighDiva I used those rollers today and my hair wasn't nearly that smooth on the roller. I assumed you couldn't roll roll pull with them, but I see I was wrong. Will try this on Sunday. @AgeinATL this may interest you

How funny! This is the very IG posting that sparked my interest in getting the rollers. I was amazed at the end results on kinky hair and since I am a "roll, roll, pull" setter, I wanted to give them a shot. I am excited to give them a try and I will report back. Thanks for tagging me!

 

[Beany]

Lord knows I lurked that 2016 thread HARD for the hair porn and tips. I'd like to join. I find setting decreases detangling time and SSKs.

Current hair length: MBL/WL???
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural (color treated)
Current Setting method and styling choices: so this is an issue. I have no real method, just be rolling smh. I set to stretch and will usually do some sort of PS (updos mostly)
Current Setting products: I'm a recovering PJ so...yeah. I have fallen in love with Jane Carter style smoother and Carol's Daughter styling foam to set. I have hourglass rollers, magnetic rollers, flexis, curlformers, stretch plates. I prefer flexis and hourglass rollers to set.
How long have you been setting? 2016 is when I really started setting my natural hair regularly. I used to set my relaxed hair pretty often on flexis.
Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve: Getting a real method down and smoother results. I can't use cones, my hair gets build up so fast even when my hair was relaxed and I was using sulfates.
How often do you plan to set?: every week or two


I'll try to get a picture soon.

 

[AgeinATL]

This is definitely one of my favorite challenges/groups. You guys are always so helpful and encouraging and there is never any drama. Looking forward to learning different techniques from you guys and seeing more hair pictures!

Current hair length: WL
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural
Current Setting method and styling choices: Mohawk method and I also use the roll, roll, pull method. My favorite method of setting is using rollers, curlformers, and flexi rods. I mainly set to smooth and stretch my hair and then style from there.

Current Setting products: I love using SSI coco creme leave-in and water. I also use the Nubian heritage foam. Thinking about adding a serum to give even more slip.

How long have you been setting? For about 8 years but not consistently. I have my method and placement down, just trying to find the right roller for my natural hair.

Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve:
1. I would like to rollerset more often.
2. I would like to set faster. That is one reason I don't do it as often. It takes a long time to set my natural hair.
3. Getting smoother results by adding more tension without causing breakage.
4. Decrease SSKs and increase my retention. (This should be #1!)

How often do you plan to set?: would like to start off doing them once a month and eventually work up to weekly. If weekly is too much manipulation, every other week.

Post a beginning picture (encouraged but not required): I will post one later.

 

[faithVA]

I used Hydratherma Naturals Protein Balanced LI and Growth Oil to set with on white hourglass rollers.

This is my first traditional set of the season. Last month, tested out the Bouncy Curl rollers.

Also, I'm trying to use all of this random setting stuff that I have in my stash. Tonight, I used the wristband magnet/hair pin holder.

Wow that turned out really nice

 

[faithVA]

I will be representing the shorties :yep

Current hair length: Between NL and SL

Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural

Current Setting method and styling choices: Typically curlformers and using flexi rods or flat twist and curls to maintain

Current Setting products: Haven't narrowed it down yet

How long have you been setting? Randomly for the past 3 years

Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve: Would love to be able to do curlformers and then wrap. I also want to work on a perm rod set. I'm hoping to improve the condition of my ends. I also want to gain enough length to pineapple and preserve a style without having to do too much work.

How often do you plan to set?: Every 2 weeks in the winter. I will reassess in the Spring.

Post a beginning picture (encouraged but not required) I think I'm setting this weekend so I will post then.

 

[toaster]

Here are pictures from last night's set. As you can see, I didn't roll roll pull so I couldn't get my hair taut on the roller. I only used its a 10 leave in, and when my hair was dry applied a literal pea size amount of serum. I think I was using way too much serum before and it was causing my hair to stick together. I will continue using the serum once my hair is dry. I put my hair into two bantu knots to further stretch my hair after the set.

 

[toaster]

Hmm. When I look at my reply I see text boxes instead of the pictures, but when I click I see the pictures. I hope that works!

 

[toaster]

@MileHighDiva gorgeous hair as always! Love your pin usage. I may add that to my 2017 goals, instead of using the duck bill clips.

 

[tashboog]

Holding my spot as well. Thx @faithVA for telling me about this thread . I'll be in puffy twist for awhile but in between my sets I will set my hair with either curlformers or magnetic rollers. Once I'm out of twist I will do my sets weekly or biweekly depending on my mood. Will add my stats later.
Current hair length: Stuck at APL
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural
Current Setting method and styling choices: Curlformers or twist with magnetic rollers to stretch my hair.
Current Setting products: Diluted conditioner and super wet or wetline gel
How long have you been setting? Haven't done it in awhile but was setting weekly last year
Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve: Manageable hair with less single strand knots, retain moisture, and retain length.
How often do you plan to set?: Weekly but for now in between puffy twist sets
Post a beginning picture (encouraged but not required) Don't have any ATM but will post once I remove my twist.

 

[imaginary]

Hi! I've been lurking for a while, but I'm ready to commit to setting for 2017

Current hair length: Different lengths all over. But roughly around shoulder length and above on top and then apl around the back.
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Natural
Current Setting method and styling choices: Curlformers and perm rods for now. I have magnetic rollers, but with the varying lengths those are a hassle right now. Hoping to get more jumbo curlformers and perm rods sometime next year though.
Current Setting products: I just use my regular holy-grail leave-ins (SM curl and shine conditioner, jojoba lavender oil) and a leave-in spray. I may branch out into different setting lotions or gels sometime.
How long have you been setting? I started setting more regularly this year, but I have done it as long as I've been natural.
Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve: Trying to minimize SSKs and retain as much length as possible. I also hope to work on my setting techniques to have a wearable set, usually I set as a transition to plaits or buns
How often do you plan to set?: Trying for bi-weekly
Post a beginning picture (encouraged but not required): Will add after my next wash day.

 

[MileHighDiva]

@toaster
Your set is fiyah as usual,

 

[toaster]

Woohoo! Everyone is signing up! Can't wait to set with you ladies

 

[tashboog]

@toaster beautiful hair . I wish I could get my natural hair that straight after setting .

 

[AgeinATL]

Ordered some hourglass rollers. It was an investment but I am hoping that I can get the smooth results of bouffant rollers without the breakage.

 

[MileHighDiva]

Ordered some hourglass rollers. It was an investment but I am hoping that I can get the smooth results of bouffant rollers without the breakage.

Did you have breakage with the bouffant rollers?

 

[AgeinATL]

Did you have breakage with the bouffant rollers?

I did and I think it is mainly because I use the 'roll-roll-pull' method. Using that method is the only way I can get a smooth set. I tried not doing it on the bouffant rollers and my set was not smooth and my hair was still textured. My super coily hair would get caught in the wiring when pulling to get my hair smooth on the roller. Not a ton of breakage, but enough that I can't see myself using them as much as I would like. I am hoping that these new rollers will be more gentle and allow for the R-R-P method.

What are your thoughts on the rollers? I see that you use the R-R-P method as well. Any breakage issues? Hair getting caught on the teeth? Any helpful hints?

 

[MileHighDiva]

@AgeinATL
I love the bouffant rollers! I've never experienced any breakage with them. In fact, for me they're easier to set with, because they don't have the hourglass shape.

I probably just need to practice more with the hourglass rollers to get used to them. After, seeing those slayin' sets with them on IG, I was like it's about to go down,

Thank goodness we have choices and various rollers/tools! Everyone should be able to find the rollers that work best for them and their hair.

I can't wait to see your results doing R-R-P with the Italian hourglass rollers. I think do to the shape it's easier to get it taut and keep the hair from going over the edge of the roller.

 

[MileHighDiva]

Let's discuss: Why is she flat ironing the roots of her clients hair? They look straight enough to me. Am I missing something here?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNZxPJJApHp/

 

[toaster]

Let's discuss: Why is she flat ironing the roots of her clients hair? They look straight enough to me. Am I missing something here?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNZxPJJApHp/

Wow I would love to get my hair that straight with just rollers. I agree, they were straight "enough" but in some of the parts there was a little texture, and maybe the heat at the roots prevents the indentation from the rollers?

I would have walked out of there before the flat ironing, but it was so minimal that I don't think there will be much damage, if any

 

[Rozlewis]

Hello - I want to join.


Current hair length: Grazing BSL
Relaxed/Natural/Texlaxed/Loc'd: Texlaxed
Current Setting method and styling choices: Magnetic Rollers, Curlformers
Current Setting products: Various brands of setting foam
How long have you been setting? On and off for 2 years
Thing(s) you would like to work on/are hoping to achieve: I would like to work on my rolling technique and pattern
How often do you plan to set?: 1 - 2 times a month
Post a beginning picture (encouraged but not required) - I will post a picture the next time I set my hair.

 

[flyygirlll2]

Let's discuss: Why is she flat ironing the roots of her clients hair? They look straight enough to me. Am I missing something here?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNZxPJJApHp/

Her hair came out beautiful. I didn't see the need to flat ion the roots. Only in my dreams my hair could get that straight with rollers. I think it depends on texture of the hair.

 

[AgeinATL]

Let's discuss: Why is she flat ironing the roots of her clients hair? They look straight enough to me. Am I missing something here?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNZxPJJApHp/

I don't get it either. All she had to do was wrap it! I agree with you @flyygirlll2. I think looser textures can get these results with just rollers. My hair ain't set up like that...

 

[AgeinATL]

@AgeinATL
I love the bouffant rollers! I've never experienced any breakage with them. In fact, for me they're easier to set with, because they don't have the hourglass shape.

I probably just need to practice more with the hourglass rollers to get used to them. After, seeing those slayin' sets with them on IG, I was like it's about to go down,

Thank goodness we have choices and various rollers/tools! Everyone should be able to find the rollers that work best for them and their hair.

I can't wait to see your results doing R-R-P with the Italian hourglass rollers. I think do to the shape it's easier to get it taut and keep the hair from going over the edge of the roller.

Thank you for your response! Ms. Toaster was also very helpful in giving her opinion and tips for setting with these rollers. Do you use end papers with the bouffant rollers? My darn coils get stuck every time! I love the end results though. I will definitely post my results once I get them and take them for a whirl. I will also play around with using end papers with the bouffant rollers to see if that helps.