“setting To Success” 2016

[ElevatedEnergy]

You're going to be in excellent shape! Sounds like fun, too!

I took ballet and tap as a child. I want to learn ballroom and belly dancing.

Ooooooh belly dancing. I wanna try that too!

It sounded like fun until you explained it.

You will be in great shape.

LOL!
I can deal with competition stuff but I almost did a



when they said no smoking or drinking. I likes to partake in my dranks on the weekend. lol But then I had to remember...I always wanted to be one of those people that only had drinks on special occasions like birthdays and vacations. So I'm going to take the time until class starts to wean myself off.

 

[toaster]

@lulu97 no smoking or drinking?? All the professional dancers I know smoke like a chimney, to stave off their appetite. As active as they are, you'd think they could eat whatever they wanted.

But yeah, you're going to be all flexible and suave with your top knot.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@lulu97 no smoking or drinking?? All the professional dancers I know smoke like a chimney, to stave off their appetite. As active as they are, you'd think they could eat whatever they wanted.

But yeah, you're going to be all flexible and suave with your top knot.

You know they have to try and get you to be healthy. They were trying to tell me all the benefits but I stopped listening after a certain point...something about muscles and dehydration *shrugs shoulders* LMBO

I'm like yo bud can we skip to the fun part? I'm just trying to look cute with some short shorts on and have fun. Lol

 

[faithVA]

You know they have to try and get you to be healthy. They were trying to tell me all the benefits but I stopped listening after a certain point...something about muscles and dehydration *shrugs shoulders* LMBO

I'm like yo bud can we skip to the fun part? I'm just trying to look cute with some short shorts on have fun. Lol

They are right about the alcohol, dehydration and muscles though.

Let some muscles cramp up on you mid move and let a toe cross over another - owwww

I did ballroom for a few years and that pain was terrible. But you will know if and when you need to make changes.

 

[toaster]

I think I only have two more wash and sets before I blow dry my hair for vacation! That feels so strange.

I know this is the setting thread but you all are my hair friends, and I didn't have anywhere else to post.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

They are right about the alcohol, dehydration and muscles though.

Let some muscles cramp up on you mid move and let a toe cross over another - owwww

I did ballroom for a few years and that pain was terrible. But you will know if and when you need to make changes.

I just visualized that scene happening. LOL

I had a doctor's appt this morning for my annual check up, and asked him about it. He scared me straight. LOL

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

I think I only have two more wash and sets before I blow dry my hair for vacation! That feels so strange.

I know this is the setting thread but you all are my hair friends, and I didn't have anywhere else to post.

Sounds exciting to have a change! Girl you know we post everything in here ...this is the ultimate hang out spot.

 

[faithVA]

I think I only have two more wash and sets before I blow dry my hair for vacation! That feels so strange.

I know this is the setting thread but you all are my hair friends, and I didn't have anywhere else to post.

I'm good with it. I wouldn't have noticed it didn't fit if you hadn't mentioned it.

We also expect to hear about Lulu's dance classes in here

 

[faithVA]

I just visualized that scene happening. LOL

I had a doctor's appt this morning for my annual check up, and asked him about it. He scared me straight. LOL

What did he say? I can't imagine it being that scary.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

What did he say? I can't imagine it being that scary.

We talked about the general affects it has on the body....but in reference to dancing: he said it affects coordination, of course dehydration as well as my body's ability to heal the muscles should I get an injury...or something to that nature. He didn't agree with the school's whole notion of not doing it at all though. He said he didn't see anything wrong with enjoying alcohol every now and again..especially wine, but recommended to not drink 2/3 days before or after performing/class. I don't have the brain energy for calculations/juggling when i can and cant do another thing in my life. I'm content and actually proud to decide to call the alcohol quits. Good bye. LoL

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

I'm good with it. I wouldn't have noticed it didn't fit if you hadn't mentioned it.

We also expect to hear about Lulu's dance classes in here

Ask and you shall receive! LOL I'mma keep yall updated

 

[faithVA]

We talked about the general affects it has on the body....but in reference to dancing: he said it affects coordination, of course dehydration as well as my body's ability to heal the muscles should I get an injury...or something to that nature. He didn't agree with the school's whole notion of not doing it at all though. He said he didn't see anything wrong with enjoying alcohol every now and again..especially wine, but recommended to not drink 2/3 days before or after performing/class. I don't have the brain energy for calculations/juggling when i can and cant do another thing in my life. I'm content and actually proud to decide to call the alcohol quits. Good bye. LoL

I will have a glass for you starting this weekend

 

[KinksAndInk]

I've been lurking for a long time but I think I'm ready to try setting as my main way of styling. This is a crappy pic of a perm rod set before I picked out the roots and frizzed it up (I like a little frizz) I'm trying to get better with taking pics of my hair but ummm y'all gonna have to pray for me.

 

[toaster]

@KinksAndInk your set looks lovely! I find using the front camera, standing in front of a mirror, and just snapping a picture of the mirror helps with hair pics. I just drop out anything I don't want people to see.

@lulu97 Yes, @faithVA and I will bear the burden of drinking your share of the alcohol. I too will start this weekend.

 

[faithVA]

I've been lurking for a long time but I think I'm ready to try setting as my main way of styling. This is a crappy pic of a perm rod set before I picked out the roots and frizzed it up (I like a little frizz) I'm trying to get better with taking pics of my hair but ummm y'all gonna have to pray for me.
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It looks good.

I agree. Taking good pictures is harder than setting hair.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@toaster @faithVA Yall hold it down for me and po out a lil something something for ya girl

@KinksAndInk Your hair is so pretty. Glad to have you.

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I skipped setting last week...had the once a month, feeling like a blues.

I'm ready to go back to the smoothness of my sets this upcoming wash day.

 

[KinksAndInk]

@toaster @faithVA @lulu97 thanks ladies. Now let's see if I can stick with setting and do more than perm rod sets...even though they are my favorite. I've been lurking and taking notes so I might be ready to step outside my comfort zone in a few weeks.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Washed, conditioned and did a flexi rod set. I sectioned my hair in 4 and added 4 rods to each section so 16 rods total. Sat under the dryer for one hour and of course my hair is not dry since I used so few flexi rods. I'll airdry for the rest of the day and take them out before bed.



Any of you Ladies setting this weekend?

 

[MileHighDiva]

Washed, conditioned and did a flexi rod set. I sectioned my hair in 4 and added 4 rods to each section so 16 rods total. Sat under the dryer for one hour and of course my hair is not dry since I used so few flexi rods. I'll airdry for the rest of the day and take them out before bed.

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Any of you Ladies setting this weekend?

I want to try the Curldaze Horseshoe flexi method. Don't know when tho.

I think it would be tha bomb on your hair.

 

[toaster]

I'm setting on Monday. Currently out of town hanging out with friends, so the hair can wait a bit.

 

[KinksAndInk]

So this perm rod set will not last until Thursday. I can normally get a full week out of them but I was being lazy and deviated from my original method. I made the sections too big and I only used a leave in and serum. I know that I need a product with a little hold since I like to pick my roots a lot to get big hair. I'll do right next time lol

 

[coilyhaircutie]

I want to try the Curldaze Horseshoe flexi method. Don't know when tho.

I think it would be tha bomb on your hair.

@MileHighDiva
Her hair came out gorgeous!! Makes me want to buy & try TGIN curl creme lol

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@MileHighDiva Good looking out Sis! I'm going to try her method on my next wash day.

Side note: It's so refreshing to see new ideas on YouTube. Cause I swear if I see one more regular twist out, braid out, bantu knot out, straightening, wash and go blah blah blah...I'mma punch somebody in the thoak (throat) lol. Not to mention everybody and they momma promoting that scalp massage brush, flat tummy tea and Fashion nova clothes...geesh!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Outside of hair. We all sistah's and we cool right? I have a serious question...especially for @faithVA cause I know we live in the same area.

For the Ladies in the northern or cold weather states....how are you combating the cold weather and your skin? I need help. This weather is doing a number on my skin..it is sOoooooh dry! After I shower: I oil up, lotion up and I'm still dry and itchy after. Are you guys using butters on your skin? I just made a lotion bar with cocoa butter, coconut oil, argan & rosehip seed oil...I'm praying to the skin gods that it works...cause ya girl is dryer than the Sahara. Please share your skin secrets. I know I should post this in a different forum perhaps, but I don't know them like that. Ya'll are my girls and I'm more comfortable with the Ladies in this particular thread.

 

[MileHighDiva]

@lulu97
You moved to the DMV? If so, do you have a water softner for your house? If not, you probably need to install shower filters in all of your bathrooms.

Whenever one of my babies, goes to school in that area, it does a number on their hair and skin, because of the hard water.

I'm the Auntie that includes an HD or Lowes card in the care package. So, they can go buy a filter.

 

[meka72]

You made a lotion bar @lulu97 ?! I'm off to Google!

As an aside, I wish I knew how to stay itch free. I'll take ashy but the itchiness drives me crazy!

 

[L.Brown1114]

@MileHighDiva Good looking out Sis! I'm going to try her method on my next wash day.

Side note: It's so refreshing to see new ideas on YouTube. Cause I swear if I see one more regular twist out, braid out, bantu knot out, straightening, wash and go blah blah blah...I'mma punch somebody in the thoak (throat) lol. Not to mention everybody and they momma promoting that scalp massage brush, flat tummy tea and Fashion nova clothes...geesh!

GURLLL I thought I was the only one!! people are too scared to be innovative these days when it comes to viewers and getting free stuff and money from adds

 

[faithVA]

Outside of hair. We all sistah's and we cool right? I have a serious question...especially for @faithVA cause I know we live in the same area.

For the Ladies in the northern or cold weather states....how are you combating the cold weather and your skin? I need help. This weather is doing a number on my skin..it is sOoooooh dry! After I shower: I oil up, lotion up and I'm still dry and itchy after. Are you guys using butters on your skin? I just made a lotion bar with cocoa butter, coconut oil, argan & rosehip seed oil...I'm praying to the skin gods that it works...cause ya girl is dryer than the Sahara. Please share your skin secrets. I know I should post this in a different forum perhaps, but I don't know them like that. Ya'll are my girls and I'm more comfortable with the Ladies in this particular thread.

I was actually thinking that this winter was quite mild. There have been a few dry days but mostly it has been quite warm.

I do have a shower filter as someone mentioned. I also use either goats milk soap or I use Oil of Olay Bodywash. I don't dry off. I put my oil on while in the shower and still wet. I just use a mix of oils. Or I use Oil of Olay's In the Shower Rinse or whatever that stuff is called.

I also make sure I drink plenty of water.

 

[coilyhaircutie]

@MileHighDiva Good looking out Sis! I'm going to try her method on my next wash day.

Side note: It's so refreshing to see new ideas on YouTube. Cause I swear if I see one more regular twist out, braid out, bantu knot out, straightening, wash and go blah blah blah...I'mma punch somebody in the thoak (throat) lol. Not to mention everybody and they momma promoting that scalp massage brush, flat tummy tea and Fashion nova clothes...geesh!

@lulu97 giiirrl I'm over here dying LMAAAO I feel you on this one!! That's why I stopped watching natural hair tutorials on YouTube. It wasn't anything new! Same sh!t, different girl lol smh. Now I look at movies or TV shows for hair inspiration, and figure out how to recreate those styles on my own. I can't with the endless twist outs and twist and curls and braid outs. Lawd. It's too much

 

[coilyhaircutie]

@lulu97 I use this recipe. It's been working well for me.
http://theyroar.com/2015/04/diy-homemade-whipped-shea-and-cocoa-body-butter/

My main problem area is my lips. I exfoliate them in the mornings with my toothbrush to get rid of all the dead skin ugh. No matter what I do, they are super dry. I make sure I drink a lot of water, and walk around everywhere with a water bottle, Chapstick and Vaseline. I apply the Chapstick first, then Vaseline. I'm on that LOC/ "liquid, oil, cream" method for my lips LOL.

If anyone has suggestions for buttery soft, hydrated lips in the winter time, please share!