kblc06
Well-Known Member
I've always adored this style but was never able to duplicate like my mother can ...even when I had straight hair. But last night I was feeling adventurous and ATTEMPTED it..on my natural hair 
It turned out pretty nice but I need more practice to make it smoother
Instructions:
-to create a support anchor (on which to wrap the hair around..much like that of a sock bun), I cut the foot off a piece of hoisery and stuffed it with the rest of the stocking and possibly a sock to create an oblong shape. They may even sell the shapers at a place like Claire's or Big lots but I'm fairly certain I've seen them.
- I washed & conditioned my hair..(my mom who is the queen of the french roll said that it's best to do it on dry hair but it's difficult for me to manipulate my natural hair in its dry state). I parted a piece off to the side and combed my hair back. After this step I smooth the hair in place almost like you would when inserting a banana clip with some hair gel.
-I then took the anchor/shaper and began folding the top part of my hair over and gently combed until it was smooth and no part of the shaper was visible. I then proceeded to work my way down until I got to the nape. It is very important that you pin the shaper in place as you smooth the hair downwards...this will free up your hands and allow to smooth & comb as you go.
-After the anchor was secure I used my mirror and hands to fill in any remaining visible spaces and pinned as needed.
Hope this helps
There are more pics in my fotki
It turned out pretty nice but I need more practice to make it smootherInstructions:
-to create a support anchor (on which to wrap the hair around..much like that of a sock bun), I cut the foot off a piece of hoisery and stuffed it with the rest of the stocking and possibly a sock to create an oblong shape. They may even sell the shapers at a place like Claire's or Big lots but I'm fairly certain I've seen them.
- I washed & conditioned my hair..(my mom who is the queen of the french roll said that it's best to do it on dry hair but it's difficult for me to manipulate my natural hair in its dry state). I parted a piece off to the side and combed my hair back. After this step I smooth the hair in place almost like you would when inserting a banana clip with some hair gel.
-I then took the anchor/shaper and began folding the top part of my hair over and gently combed until it was smooth and no part of the shaper was visible. I then proceeded to work my way down until I got to the nape. It is very important that you pin the shaper in place as you smooth the hair downwards...this will free up your hands and allow to smooth & comb as you go.
-After the anchor was secure I used my mirror and hands to fill in any remaining visible spaces and pinned as needed.
Hope this helps
There are more pics in my fotki
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