Straw Sets!

[Monarch]

Is it better to use Rollers, or straws?? I have a perm now and im trying to find a style to wear until i chop off all my permed ends, how long does it take to do a straw set? I really dont have the patience to spend too much time on my hair...my only other choice is to go to a salon which is way too much(70$)
and Im really tired of always getting my hair done I really want to find something i can do myself.Does anyone have any advice or suggestions?? I dont know anything about hairstyles...

[sonshinescoils]

I've never heard of using rollers for a straw set. When I was still relaxed and transitioning, I almost lived by straw sets. Definitely straws. Definitely.

Anybody else?

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[Ezili]

There are some hairstyles in the &#39;Transitioners&#39; section of the website. That&#39;s where I&#39;m getting mine from...

As a transitioner, there aren&#39;t a lot of options we have for our hair. There are straw sets, roller sets, twists, braids, twist outs and braid outs... Ok maybe more than I thought.
When I did rollersets for the first month and a half. I would take some hair at the fromt and slick it down to create a frame for my face (I have on oval shaped face). But once I realised (sp?) that they were a tad too dressy for everyday life I&#39;ve switched over to the twist out. It lasts much longer... and... well... I just like it better :D All styles are really easy to do, but they take time to master, expect to be frustrated, but keep at it, you&#39;ll get better, and your hair will thank you for it. Try to avoid styles which force you to straighten your roots, as it may damage the hair. If you&#39;re going to stick with the straw sets, straws will create smaller coils, whereas rollers will create larger curls. It depends on how large you want the curls to be.

[Bella]

Originally posted by sonshinescoils@Aug 19 2003, 04:17 PM
I&#39;ve never heard of using rollers for a straw set. When I was still relaxed and transitioning, I almost lived by straw sets. Definitely straws. Definitely.

Anybody else?

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ITA! WHen I was transitioning, straw sets (with straws) were my signature style.

[delightfulflame]

I loved my straw set as a transitioner. (Check my album out for a pic. Also check out synergy, who was my inspiration for the style.) I used straws, but some people use small perm rods (aka jheri curl rollers), and get the same look as a straw set.

[synergy]

I have used both. You can check my transitioning styles for straw sets and a in my napptural kids folder for a picture of the rods. I think straws are easier to use because you don&#39;t have to deal with getting the tension right before you close that rubber clasp.

[sonshinescoils]

Originally posted by delightfulflame@Aug 20 2003, 05:18 AM
I used straws, but some people use small perm rods (aka jheri curl rollers), and get the same look as a straw set.
Ok now that kinda makes sense... its more straw set-esque. Cuz I&#39;m over here like "How&#39;s it a STRAW set if you don&#39;t use STRAWS?" :blink: . Alright, now I&#39;m better...

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[ebonysoulsista229]

What about straw sets after you&#39;ve already transitioned? Has anyone done one?

[ayanna]

I haven&#39;t done what but I am thinking about it. If someone has done one, how long did it last?

[zj189]

I did one. It lasted for about a week for me. I have very tightly coiled hair(4b-i think), so my hair began to resemble locs after three or four days.
best

[redchika]

I&#39;m a transitioner and I love the straw set. I set my entire head with drinking straws that you can get from the dollar store. It took in all about 2½ hours to set and it lasted approximately a week. It&#39;s a great transition style.

[mommamaybell]

I too love the straw set, it last long and almost maintenance free. I have used very small flexible rods for a straw set, it gives more of a Shirley Temple look to the curls. On my hair, sets done with these type of rollers don&#39;t last as long.

[ini]

Originally posted by ebonysoulsista229@Aug 21 2003, 05:18 PM
What about straw sets after you&#39;ve already transitioned? Has anyone done one?
check out jenteel&#39;s album, she&#39;s got some strawsets on natural hair:
Jenteel&#39;s Album (http://jenteel_cinderella.tripod.com)

[Nx2brat]

I like the bigger straws ...like the size of Jack N Box straws. The smaller straws are too much work esp if your hair is dense.

Brat :P

[Tori]

ok, so this may be a dumb question but how do you get the straws to stay?

[Nx2brat]

Originally posted by Tori@Sep 17 2003, 12:27 PM
ok, so this may be a dumb question but how do you get the straws to stay?
I used bobby pins..I secured one at the base to keep the curl tight.

Brat :P

[decnewbie]

For the twistouts, what to you do with it at bedtime so it looks fresh the next day?

Thanks and God bless.

[awooof]

Similar question to the one above: what do you do with the rollerset-styled hair at night? Do you just tie-up the hair in a scarf?

[LaLa*]

Do you all do the straw sets yourself? About how long does it take? I do my own twist (I&#39;m not a transitioner) and it takes a lot of time. Also those that do their sets on natural hair, how does it look with shrinkage? I want to do it with my 4&#39; hair but I&#39;m afraid after shrinkage that it&#39;ll look like one bead on my scalp.

[NappieYo]

I tried a perm rod set this month and it came out more coily looking. I used setting lotion, and it&#39;s still holding. I haven&#39;t tried the straws yet!

[Sekhmet]

bumping for miss_jazz

[Imara]

I am not talented enough to use the straws for my sets so I use rods.

They look like this:

http://www.sallybeauty.com/shop/assets/product_images/209401.jpg