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Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« on: April 27, 2011, 01:45:44 PM »
Hey, someone posted some info about a way to curl your hair while it's wet and let it dry in the rollers?  IDK, but I'm going to the bay this weekend (most of our hair shops here are overpriced with limited selection), and I think I want to buy some stuff to try this out. 

LaRue, or BW or whoever it was, can you lay out what products/hardware, I need to do this? 

Now that I think about it, it might have been Nique... shoot, I know she ain't nowhere to be found...

Maybe it was called a wet set?  IDK...

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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2011, 02:01:57 PM »
is this what you were talking about?

Unfortunately my daughter (age 5) wasn't blessed with nice soft hair.  She has a head full of kinky, thick hair. These are the products I use to help (Note: I don't do this everyday. I usually wash her hair maybe twice a month because it takes entirely too much time).

Kids Organics Ultimate Moisture Shea Butter Conditioning Shampoo
Kids Organics Hair Nutrition Protein Enriched Conditioner
Sofn'free n' pretty Olive Oil Detangler
Kids Organics Protein & Vitamin Fortified Healthy Hair & Scalp Remedy
Kids Organics Shea Butter Detangling Moisturizing Hair Lotion.

-After shampooing and conditioning her hair, I use the Softn' free n' pretty Olive Oil Detangler.
-Using a detangling comb, I section out her hair and  I comb from the end up adding detangler as necessary. Then I plat (not braid) her hair while it's still wet. I do this until all of her hair is plated. I usually end up with about 8 or 9 plats. Then I let her hair dry naturally.
-Once her hair is dry, I would use the Shea butter Detangling Moisturizing Hair Lotion and then blow it out with on the lowest setting (one section at a time). If I'm in a hurry, I would use the medium setting. Then I would use the Protein & Vitamin Fortified Scalp Remedy on her scalp. 

The above routine is only when I wash it. Now for daily maintenance I use the Shea Butter Detangling Moisturizing Hair Lotion on her pony tails (one section at a time). It works great for me.  It makes her hair soft and manageable.  I also use the scalp remedy once a week if her scalp is dry, but usually it's not.

I don't use a straightening comb. And I don't want to give her a perm...especially at her age.

Also, these products do not contain petrolatum or mineral oil...which is damaging to the hair. Hope that helps.

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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2011, 02:03:34 PM »
^^ You have 2 screen names?

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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2011, 02:05:56 PM »
after reading that I realized that probably wasn't what you wanted :( sorry

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« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2011, 02:06:24 PM »
^^ You have 2 screen names?

yeah whenever I look for old threads I try to use ... old thread

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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2011, 02:08:50 PM »
Ness, it may have been me. I've been wet-setting my hair for about 10 years now. Yeah, I think it was me because you had asked me how I style my hair if I don't use a blow-dryer? I think??

Yeah, so what kind of style are you looking for? You want to wear it the same way you currently do (the wrap-look)? Or are you looking to do something different?
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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2011, 02:26:36 PM »
Excellent question Nessa!! I love to learn about various ways of doing hair. I know how to put a perm in, braid hair, and crochet....that's about it unless you want to count hot curling. ;D
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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2011, 02:50:51 PM »
Do you wrap you hair normally? Depending on how curly you want it and how long your hair is you can buy the medium size rollers and roll your hair like this:



Once it dries like this:



You can either wear it curly or wrap it to have a nice flowy hairstyle :)

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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2011, 03:01:07 PM »
Thanks everybody!  I think I may want to try something new, like more curly.  Is there a product you put in while setting it, or do you do the same as if you were going to blow dry it?  Do I have to sit under the dryer, or if I do it at night will it be dry in the morning?

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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2011, 03:16:01 PM »
Thanks everybody!  I think I may want to try something new, like more curly.  Is there a product you put in while setting it, or do you do the same as if you were going to blow dry it?  Do I have to sit under the dryer, or if I do it at night will it be dry in the morning?

This is what I use Nessa
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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2011, 03:28:36 PM »
You have to use setting lotion (I use Lottabody. I have a really expensive one - forgot the name of it - that a friend recommended, but I don't like it) and you have to sit under the dryer or it will be frizzy-ish in the morning.

You'll want to use these specific rollers and these roller clips.



Can you see the type of rollers from the pic? If not, I'll try to find a better pic.

When your hair is wet (after wash and condition), you should part it into three sections. I usually part using the ends of my eyebrows as a guide. I put the two sides into clips to hold them out of the way, then row by row, roll the middle section going backwards. I usually use about 8-10 rollers in the middle. Then, I do the sides. On each side, I use 3 rollers going downward, and that leaves a section on the left back and left right. I use about 3-4 rollers there.

Roll it as tight as you can take it, and use two clips on each roller to secure it well.

With your hair type and length, you'll probably have to sit under the dryer for about 1-1.5 hours on high heat. When you start to hear a few rollers "pop" you'll know it's dry. Test one from the nape of your neck, and one from the ear area to see if it's dry (those are usually the last to dry).

Here's a pretty decent and inexpensive bonnet dryer (and Gold n Hot and Conair have good ones, too).

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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2011, 03:32:25 PM »
Oh, and for a shopping list, you'll need:

- Roller clips
- Rollers (size will depend on what kind of style you want to try; use large rollers - usually purple - for a wrap style, and medium size - usually red or turquoise blue - for a curlier style).
- A bonnet dryer
- Setting lotion (there are a bunch of different types, but I prefer Lottabody to all the others)
- A spray bottle (if you use Lottabody, you'll have to mix it with water, as it is a concentrate)
- A rat-tail comb (it's perfect for parting and sectioning the hair)
- clips to keep the other hair out of your way

If you're going to wrap it, you'll need a paddle brush and a rake comb (which you probably already have). I have a lot of hair, so I put a net on top, then a silk scarf.
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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2011, 03:44:01 PM »
Perfect!  I think I'm gonna try it.  I never thought I'd be ready for something new, but I've been outgrowing my plainness, lately, LOL!  I did some shopping and the people at work are like "Whoa!"  LOL! 

Rue, BW, Vonne, and everyone else that info was so VALUABLE.  I can just print Rue's list and take it with me.  Sweet!

Thanks to you too, PH, you're so sweet to use your search skills to try and help a sista out.  I'll let you guys know how it comes out, and post pics if it's good, lol.

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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2011, 03:53:16 PM »
Perfect!  I think I'm gonna try it.  I never thought I'd be ready for something new, but I've been outgrowing my plainness, lately, LOL!  I did some shopping and the people at work are like "Whoa!"  LOL! 

Rue, BW, Vonne, and everyone else that info was so VALUABLE.  I can just print Rue's list and take it with me.  Sweet!

Thanks to you too, PH, you're so sweet to use your search skills to try and help a sista out.  I'll let you guys know how it comes out, and post pics if it's good, lol.

That's awesome, Nessa! I've been changing some things here and there, too, and it feels good when people notice it. Good for you!

(Btw, I hope you like it or are willing to practice until you like it. Roller setting is much better for your hair's health than using a blow dryer... and the curl lasts a lot longer, so you'll use heating tools less frequently, if at all. And when you get the hang of that, you can do braid sets, rod sets, and all kinds of other fun things!)  ;D
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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2011, 04:09:47 PM »
A rod set sounds interesting.  Cool!

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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #15 on: April 27, 2011, 04:14:32 PM »
Here's the end result of one rod set.



(The pic may look familiar. I posted it once before as a potential weave style I wanted to get).

Here's one with smaller rods:



With rod sets, you can pretty much sleep with a satin cap, and not have to touch your hair for 2 whole weeks. The curls hold GREAT! And even when they fall, it still falls into a nice style. You can put a clip in the front or wear a headband for the second week and keep right on truckin.

Rod sets are also great for natural hair, or in between hair, or if you're overdue for a relaxer.
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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #16 on: April 27, 2011, 04:14:55 PM »
Ok, I'll stop now. Sorry, I get carried away. I love hair talk! LOL
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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #17 on: April 27, 2011, 04:18:21 PM »

Rod sets are also great for natural hair, or in between hair, or if you're overdue for a relaxer.
That would be me!!!!  Ooooh, I'm excited!  I may try the rod set first... ya think?  That first curly style was very cute!  Soooo excited!

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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #18 on: April 27, 2011, 04:20:48 PM »
i think a roller set would look good on you. or a straw set!! i love doing those
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Re: Urgent Hair Question!!!!
« Reply #19 on: April 27, 2011, 04:21:35 PM »
Ok, I'll stop now. Sorry, I get carried away. I love hair talk! LOL
Don't stop....keep going Sis. I'm totally printing this stuff out for future references. I love hair talk too! ;)
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