Extra straightening after rollersetting

[soslychic]

Hey guys!

In an effort to give my hair relief from so much heat, I've decided to try and rollerset my hair instead of flat ironing when I want it straight (even while transitioning and I'm gonna give it a try when I"m natural), however sometimes I'm sure i'd like to take the straightening up a notch further, so instead of blow drying and flat ironing, I'd rather rollerset (which I'm assuming would be better than blow drying) and then either blow dry each section very breifly or quickly run over it with a flat iron. Which would be healthier for my hair?

 

[moneychaser]

Hi, I am not able to answer your question.
But, like you when I first started roller setting my hair I wanted that straighter look that heat appliances offer. Through trial and error, I found that using larger rollers gave me that straighter look.
HTH

 

[Chimma]

Here's what one natural did: http://public.fotki.com/2twisted/2002_hair/straight_up/doobie_doo_wahhhhhh/

 

[Carefree]

I used to do the roller-set/flat-iron technique when my hair was texturized - I recently tried it out on my natural hair. Like Denali said larger rollers make it easier:

http://public.fotki.com/Carefree/big_chop_-_before/december_03/

password: glory

HTH!

 

[soslychic]

Carefree your hair looks awesome! I've never looked at your album before and I LOVE LOVE that color! Your rollerset turned out great! May I ask what your hair type is?

 

[skegeesmb]

The large rollers help a lot. I really need to hone down and use less rollers. Carefree, how many did you use?

 

[ccd]

This week I used larger rollers (2.5 and 3 inches) than usual and they worked out Great....I'm 7 weeks post and I get rather" puffy" at this time. After I removed the rollers I briefly blow dried the roots only with a brush and a heat concentrator.( I didn't have to do this much at all)

 

[Lindy]

Nice pictures. Your hair is beautiful!!

 

[firecracker]

Wonderful Hair!!!!!!!After those pretty pic's. I am convinced that I will start back doing my own rollersets, but with the larger rollers.

 

[serena]

Carefree, you've just provided me with yet another beautiful head of natural hair to admire! I love your roller set and twist pics.

 

[LiqueXX]

Carefree, your natural hair is beautful. Again, what hair type are you??

 

[Isis]

Your hair is so beautiful Carefree!

 

[Nyambura]

Kind of OT, but Carefree I have to take my hat of to you! Your hair is *beautiful*! I was going through your photo album with my mom, who is also a natural. We agreed that your hair and mine (underneath the relaxer, lol) looks the same.

I didn't know anything (or I knew next to nothing) about hair care, so my hair was a good deal drier than yours. But since I'm learning so much about hair care from relaxed heads and naturals alike, I'm glad to know I have options open.

 

[ccd]

what also helps me is to roll my hair over instead of under....it helps flatten the roots if yours come out curly/wavy

 

[Super_Hero_Girl]

Beautiful hair! I'm going to try this big roller trick soon.

 

[Carefree]

Sorry so late with my response - but thanks everyone!

Nyambura: I'm glad my album provided some useful info for you!

Ccd: Good idea - one of my friends recommended rolling over insteat of over, I'll try this tip with my next set.

 

[Carefree]

Sorry so late with my response - but thanks everyone!

Nyambura: I'm glad my album provided some useful info for you!

Ccd: Good idea - one of my friends recommended rolling over insteat of over, I'll try this tip with my next set.

 

[ccd]

you're welcome...good luck

happy hair setting