Thank you all so much for the compliments! I really was expecting worse results, a big frizz ball or something, lol. Honestly, I thought this wasn't too difficult to do, and I'm hair challenged...so if I can do it, I think y'all can too!
Wyld...In the picture descriptions I posted how I did it and what I used, I'll put them here too though. I did use a setting lotion, Nexxus VersaStyler and my typical products (coconut oil and PM's The Conditioner leave-in). I made 25 sections, I would say they were medium sized, not too big and not too small.
Beautifulwideeyes...I'm not sure what to attribute the shine from. I bet it has something to do with the Colourshines (which I've had in for 4 or 5 weeks now, I can't remember). But I also used coconut oil which always gives me good shine.
Thanks again ladies, and I'll be sure to let you know how I care for the style over the next couple of days.