Rollerset

After a week of temporary insanity (blowfrying and flat ironing) I co-washed and did a protein DC. I decided to rollerset because I had not worn a rollerset in over a month. I wanted to see if my hair was any bigger (a.k.a. longer) with the latest rollerset. Check my progress...

March 2008

July, 2008

Products used:
Nexxus Humectress, Motions CPR Protein Reconstructor, Lacio Lacio, Nairobi Wrapp It Shine Foam, Setting lotion (water, Lacio Lacio, EVOO, Silk Amino Acid (SAA), Rice Bran Oil)

Method:
I use my own version of the Mohawk rolling method. I don't roll my hair up, but I did try it once. This is the easiest way for me to roll my hair. Now I will admit it takes me about 45 minutes to roll my hair...I suppose if I do it more I'll get faster. I just haven't gotten a good system down, but I digress...

I think the rollers I use are considered X-large or jumbo....I'm not sure. They are pink and about an inch or so wide. I suppose at this point I could go up a size, but I rather like the curls.

In the center section, I start with the front and roll the first roller under (to give me a bit of a bang). All of the other rollers in the center are rolled going backwards (toward my back).

On the two side sections, I usually start at the nape of my neck. My hair is rolled down perpendicular to the center section (rolled down toward ear).

I usually put a bit of aloe vera gel on my edges just to make them smooth and soft.

Tips

• Keep hair wet with setting lotion mix
• Thoroughly dry (whether hooded or air)....eliminates frizzies
• In order to style, remove rollers, tilt head over and finger comb. Massage scalp and roots to blend curls. When you tilt head back upright, finger style into place.
• I personally like it big and wild, so it doesn't have to be pristine or precise for me.

My Products Part I

My products Part II

My Number One Product...

When I began my healthy hair journey (which will hopefully lead to long hair), I wanted to know what products I should add to my arsenal. I figured this was going to be a pretty extensive list because I had virtually no products (relying on the products and expertise of my stylist). But as I started looking around and searching on LHCF, I noticed one abbreviation kept popping up over and over, whether the topic was conditioners or homemade spritzes. When I looked up the abbreviation I was stunned to learn it was something I literally had in kitchen cabinet...

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL!!

I use this for almost everything. Conditioner Mix, MN Mix, oil cleansing, baggying, pre-pooing, moisturizers, etc.

EVOO is rich in antioxidants and used extensively by the Mediterranean culture and women use it to cleanse their skin. Oil breaks down oil in skin, so cleansing your skin with EVOO will never make your skin oily, but will leave it baby soft.

This is one of my staple products and I recommend it to everyone. As with all things, it may or may not work for you, but this product is definitely a good place to start.

Happy Growing!