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How to Roller Set Hair

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Roller Set Hair

How to Roller Set Hair

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Step 1 of 10
Start with clean, shampooed hair...

Start with clean, shampooed hair...

Step 2 of 10
Apply setting lotion or mousse. Comb thru to distribute the setting agent...

Apply setting lotion or mousse. Comb thru to distribute the setting agent...

Step 3 of 10
Determine the width of sections by the width of the rollers...

Determine the width of sections by the width of the rollers...

Step 4 of 10
Determine the depth of sections by the circumference of rollers...

Determine the depth of sections by the circumference of rollers...

Step 5 of 10
Comb each section of hair from the scalp and wind onto rollers with tension. Make sure the hair is smooth and not bunched...

Comb each section of hair from the scalp and wind onto rollers with tension. Make sure the hair is smooth and not bunched...

Step 6 of 10
Try to place rollers as close as possible to help eliminate splits in the finished look...

Try to place rollers as close as possible to help eliminate splits in the finished look...

Step 7 of 10
Place client under the dryer for up-to an hour depending on texture of the hair...

Place client under the dryer for up-to an hour depending on texture of the hair...

Step 8 of 10
Once dry, gently remove rollers...

Once dry, gently remove rollers...

Step 9 of 10
Loosen curls with fingers, as some clients will LOVE this look. This look will create lovely up-do's too!

Loosen curls with fingers, as some clients will LOVE this look. This look will create lovely up-do's too!

Step 10 of 10
Comb-out finished look. Spray with holding or finishing spray (optional).

Comb-out finished look. Spray with holding or finishing spray (optional).

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Setting agent such as lotion or mousse

Rollerrs

Tail comb

Hooded hair dryer

Water bottle

Kelsey Sagrillo

On base/off base/ half base curls will give different volumes and styles. Also back combing freshens it up however I find gels or 'camel snot' will also affect different textures of hair. Thin hair does not want to use too much if any!

Kelsey Sagrillo 5 months ago

Veronica Elle

Nice guide! I roller set my hair every week. Wish I could put my hair on a manakin and do it that way lol.

Veronica Elle 5 months ago

Nahla Nader

It looks so easy but icant do it my self I think ineed some help ..will do it soon like it :))

Nahla Nader 5 months ago

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