Flexi Rod Takedown & Styling

You can tell by now that I have been obsessing over curly hair from my Clash of the curls and Hot roller set posts. So it should come as no surprise to you that today I'm zooming in on the flexi rod set.

 

I compiled a video of both my flexi rod takedown and some fun and playful styles that are great for when your curls become tired and dreary.

I didn't film how I install the rods because it was dark and I was tired while putting them in. But I captured pretty much everything else. Enough talking, here's the vi vi videooo!

When was the last time you did a flexi rod set?

 

Clash of the Curls

Hey Lovelies!!

Today I'm comparing curls.
I know what you're thinking. No, the curl combat isn't with other girls.
This one is taking place on my own head.

I'm showcasing the results of three methods of creating curls, and then deciding which is the best (IMO).
I'm grading them on beauty, ease and durability.

So without further ado, these are they:

1. The Flexi Rod Set

2. The Hot Roller Set

 

3. The Traditional Roller Set

In the beauty category, I'm gonna have to give it to the hot rollers. This method always gives me va va voom curls that are so sexy and sultry. Love them.

 

In terms of ease of creating the style, It's a close one between the flexi rod and the hot roller set. If my hair is already straight, it'll take me on average, twenty minutes to install my rollers. If I have to blow-dry my hair, it's about forty minutes. With the flexi rods however, on straight hair, I can get them done in 5 minutes if I do about 6 rods (as per above). And if I need to blow-dry prior to installing the rods I would need about 25 minutes. So it's a win for the flexis!

 

In the finally round, I'm judging based on how long a style lasts. Sorry hot rollers! You've been knocked out. This one is between the flexis and the regular rollers. This is a tough one though. I'd have to say that while the results from the regular rollers last quite some time, the flexi rod curls can go a bit longer. PLUS they can be turned into a plethora of other cute styles with ease.

 

Well well well! It seems the flexi rod set emerged the winner of this match-up. I didn't even realize they were such winners till today lol. I'm gonna have to do them more often.

 

I must say though, that I love the results I get from all three and they each have a place in my hair journey and my heart.

 

What's your favorite means of achieving curls?

 

Ciao!

 

 

Curly vs. Straight - Not Another Relaxed Debate!

We've seen it time and time again, the natural versus relaxed hair debate. I love both forms. As most people may know, I am chemically treated but love natural hair and intend to go (back) natural at some point. This post is actually geared towards my texlaxed girls in an effort to share my experience, and to hear about yours, regarding people's reaction to how you style your hair.

Quickie - Super Cute Curly Up-do

This super cute style was done by Kim (backsyncfan). Although this was done on natural hair, I am sure us relaxed and texlaxed girls can achieve this look as well. When next my hair is loose, I'll give it a shot. 

Who's with me? 

XOXO,

Abbi

My Substitute... for Flexi Rods

I love curly hair! You may remember in this post I listed flexirods as one of the things I've been dying to get my hands on but couldn't find anywhere where I live. I went to the 100yen shop and found some foam gadgets that I thought may well work as a substitute.

foam rollers (found in Japan)

Checking Me Out - HOTD

Heyy Loves!

So my hair has been "out" for about 3 weeks (since my 6 weeks of protective styling). I'm going to long-term protective style again soon, so this weekend I'm bringing you a "Hair of the Day" post.

Background Info.

Bendy, Straight or Somewhere in Between - Hair Typing

There are a number of means by which one can classify her hair type by scrutinizing the diameter of the strand and how tight or loose the curl is. There are various systems, charts, and guides. Check out some of the examples below.