I woke up super early this morning and didn’t feel like wearing my staple twistout hairstyle, so I did a rollerset on my 7 months post transitioning hair. It turned out great, and I love the BIG hair! The only downside was that it took almost four hours. Yes, it took forever! I had to be extra patient because I didn’t want to rip out or damage my hair at the demarcation line while I was setting it. It was very frustrating at times and I’ve decided that I won’t be doing this hairstyle again any time soon. Maybe I’ll try it again when I finally cut the relaxed ends off.
If you remember the last time I attempted to do a rollerset… it didn’t happen. In fact, it turned into a bun hairstyle because I didn’t spend enough time under the dryer. This time I shampooed, deep conditioned, and rinsed my hair. That took about an hour. Then, I set my hair which took about 1 1/2 hour. Next, I dried my hair under my soft bonnet dryer (about 50 minutes). Last, the roots were blow-dried straight on low/warm with a paddle brush.
My hair is bouncy, huge, and was getting tons of compliments at school. And surprisingly, the rain didn’t ruin it. If I didn’t have finals next week I would go out tonight, but sadly I have to study. This is a pretty good transitioning hairstyle if you need a different look, but like I said… it was time consuming and I won’t be doing it again anytime soon.
To set my hair I applied my leave-in conditioner, serum, heat protectant, and used a huge spray bottle of water. I don’t use curl or rollerset lotion/spray to set with. A spray bottle of water equals less crunchy and more bouncy curls in my hair. Last, I used the red rollers… which are 1 1/2 inches in diameter because I didn’t want tight curls. Majority of the hair products I used are on my hair staples list, but I’ll list them here as well.
1. Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo
2. Keracare Humecto Conditioner and I mixed some Olive Oil in too for my deep conditioner
3. Lacio Lacio leave-in conditioner
4. Keracare Silken Seal Serum
5. Fantasia IC Heat Protector (Pink Bottle)
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It looks great!
I love it
Thanks, Stacey and KiKi!!!
This is super cute on you! I’ve been rollersetting too, and it is a great transitioning style. Great inspiration-long transitioners need blogs like this to keep us motivated. Love the blog!
Thanks for stopping by LSL! I loved the recent sketch that you posted.
Wow! Your hair looks great! You seem to be back on track to bsl.
OMG!!! your 2 cute are u mixed??? is that your real hair? you haven’t done that big shop thing have u cause your hair is really pretti:)
@ Laurence – Thanks, I hope I make it soon. I’m really trying to focus on retention and hopefully I can hold out on straightening for another six months.
@ Brandy – Thanks for stopping by. No, I’m not mixed. Both of my parents are Black… Yes, it’s all my hair.
Wow! don’t look as transition, the hair see very healthy and pretty. Thanks!
can you make hair rollers video? Thank you I will thank. Maria Puerto Rico
Where did you purchase your soft hair bonnet?
I want to go natural so what hair styles can i wear that will not cause breakage to my hair .
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