I've been using these babies on my clients for quite a while. Each time, my clients are pleased with the outcome. Flexi-Rods
Use
- You'll want to stretch out the flexi-rod to a nearly straight position.
- Starting at the end farthest from the scalp, wrap the ends of the hair around the flexi-rod overlapping at least once to secure the hair.
- Wrap hair up the flexi-rod. For a more elongated curl, be sure to add more space in between each turn. Less space results in a shorter curl.
- Once you have rolled to the scalp, secure the flexi-rod by bending the tip in the opposite direction. For example, if you rolled to the right, you will bend to the left and vice versa.
Cleaning
After doing a flexi-rod set, I wash and dry them like dishes. This is where your standard shampoos (those containing SLS) will come in handy. Wash your rods in the sudsy water, wipe dry with a clean towel and place in your handy tote. This way you'll get rid of any excess oils and product. Tools with build-up are a no-no.
The photos you see here are of our new model, Camisha. She is a currently transitioning and has agreed to showcase her new do's (done by yours truly) on All Tressed Up.
For this particular style, Jane Carter Solution Wrap & Roll was used to achieve the silky/bouncy effect with a nice hold no crunch. Crunchy hair is sooooooooo 1995.
Flexi-rods can be used on relaxed or natural tresses. I think I'll try them on myself next. Stay tuned...
Deriving from the seed of the jojoba plant, jojoba oil can be found in a number of natural skin and hair care products. While it is called jojoba oil, it is actually a wax extracted from the seed of the jojoba plant. The primary reason why it can be found in many hair and skin products is because of its uncanny molecular resemblance to human sebum.
