Roller Set how do I apply rollers to wet hair for a roller set and then I plan to sit under a hooded dryer?
I have tried and end up with the rollers going all kind of ways and not like in a straight row like the professionals do it.
I'm such a pro mine line up without using a mirror. But for you this is what you do.
Mirror. Section off hair start at the top first. It will be your guide for the rest of your rollers. I use my finger get a small section place roller get the next section right behind the first roller and roll it. Then you will need a few packs of large thick bobby pins. The first two rollers you will pin together, then keep doing the rest of the top that same way connecting them with bobby pins.Then do your back then the sides. It takes practice. I've done it so long now I sit and watch tv and roll up my hair nightly without using a mirror. Then you get under the dryer.
Roller Shades Offer Great Variety From Sheer to Blackout
I sympathize with today’s consumer in the market for window treatments and coverings. There are a bewildering number of choices, costs, materials and vendors. But, armed with a little information this is a good thing.
For many, it is hard to think outside of the normal choices when considering new blinds or shades. At least it was for me. I was in a situation where it was time to upgrade my apartment with some new window treatments. When I accessed my memory for what to buy, I was thinking of the boring old default choices: mini blinds and vertical blinds. You may be saying to yourself, “been there, done that.” Well, so was I.
That isn’t to say that roller shades are some brand-spanking new product. The old vinyl roller shades have been around a long time and, frankly, are not very decorative - functional yes, attractive, no. Times have changed and roller shades have come a long way to include new materials, colors and opacity. In my opinion they now offer a look that is contemporary and clean and you can outfit your rooms according to function, i.e. you can get roller shades that are nearly see-through (light filtering) all the way to blackout shades for your bedroom. If you are a light sleeper like me, this is a must.
I like the simple clean look, as I mentioned, but I also really appreciate the easy functionality. They have a cool chain driven clutch system that is easy to use and keeps the shade right at the level you set it. You can even purchase a motorized lift with remote control. This was something I considered but chose not to purchase. My apartment is small and it seemed a little silly. The one option I did go for though was a small cassette system. Allow me to explain. The cassette system is essentially a fabric-wrapped cover to the roll at the top of the shade that conceals the roll. This offers a cleaner, more decorative look.
In the end I chose the Hunter Douglas, semi-opaque roller shades, in a nice, light camel color which was a nice compliment to my walls. For my bedroom, I chose some blackout roller shades, also from Hunter Douglas in a nice, slate grey. The blackout shades work beautifully to darken my bedroom. They have a nice tight fit and the cassette system actually helps to block out light.
Lastly, I would definitely recommend mounting your roller shades to the inside of the window casing. I think the look is cleaner with a snug fit. Just make sure you get your measurements right. One website I visited had a how to measure video that was quite helpful. One of the take-aways I can share with you is to measure the length and width of the window casing in three spots instead of just one. Most window casings will have a slightly different length and width from one end to the other. So, what you do is measure in three places: the top, middle and bottom. Then take the longest of the measurements for your order.
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Roller shades aren’t just those ugly vinyl shades any more. If you are in the market for new window shades, you should take a fresh look. – David Brooks
October 12th, 2010 @ 4:34 pm
awesome video…can this product be used in the aid of transitioning from chemically treated hair to eventually strictly your product??
October 22nd, 2010 @ 12:33 pm
TheO Hair Rollers –