How to Master a Foam Roller Wet Set - Vintage Hairstyling Basics 

While watching your video, I realized I do everything you said not to do. Did the right way last night, looks better. I love foams, easy to sleep in, fast comb out in the morning and off I go. Thank you so much, I learned more from you than from all the women I ever met in my life. Sincerely, I learned a ton from this video. You're talented.

Can I just put a huge THANK YOU right here?!? Seriously, your video was SO helpful! I have very thick hair that has been a pain all my life. I love curls but I could never seem to get the hang of it no matter what method I've tried (and believe me, I think I've literally tried everything). I've been experiencing with foam rollers again, but for the life of me I just couldn't get it to work. I have been googling for a month straight, desperate to find an instructional video that not only shows me the step-by-step process, but also explains what to do, what not to do, and that also breaks down the various types of curls you can get so that I know how to roll for the look I want. Your video is the godsend I've needed! You also have a great personality that made it very fun and enjoyable to watch. So again: THANK YOU!!! :)

I used to sit on the bed and watch my grandmother roll her hair. She did it fast and with out a mirror! Try as I might I could never put curlers in my hair it would tangle not curl she would just laugh and take them out for me. My grandmother passed away in July. My mom gave me her rollers (the hard plastic kind). I have watched this video & The brush out one over and over. today I will finally get curls not tangles...I hope

You are literally my hero! I was having a nervous breakdown today trying to foam roller my hair for the first time and I was so frustrated that they kept flopping around. Gonna buy some duckbill clips and try again!

Hi, Thank you so much for not just this video but all your videos, I had never found a style of dressing that I felt good in but I always loved the vintage/ rockabilly style. I started experimenting with the make up a few months ago but had no idea how to attempt the hair. A lot of tutorials are really hard to follow but you break it down so so well, I now feel confident enough to buy my first set of foam rollers and give it ago. Your instructions are so clear and easy to follow and you really inspire me to experiment and have fun with my look, I just turned 30 I finally feel I know where I want to be. Please please keep doing what your doing your very talented at it 😊

love it. These hair videos need to go for a while to explain the process. Your quirkyness makes it fun to watch. I didn't even notice it went for 15mins!

I just wanted to say you are one of the best hair tutorial channels I have found so far! I recently found an old photograph of my grandmother from the 40s and I been obsessed with learning this eras beauty! You have made it so easy and fun for me :). You are such a cute person and I love watching! Keep it up!!!!

The memories this brings back! My mom used to roll her hair almost every night, in hard plastic rollers. I have no idea how she slept in them. I’ve recently started using foam rollers again and I follow your tips. I have good results almost every time. Call me old school but I think these foam rollers work better than pillow rollers or flexirods. I don’t have enough hair to try the big satin tube the people on TikTok are using so I can’t speak to that method. I will say that dividing and curling your hair this way gets easier the more you do it. Muscle memory kicks in and you can do it half asleep. 😂

just put in my foam rollers for the first time!! thank you for this huge help. I can't wait to see my hair when it comes out!

Im grateful to you because I've tried doing sets for forever only for them to fail! I will have to try this method soon next wash day !

Setting lotions I tend to use are Kenra's Firm Hold Gel, XL Gel, Proclaim, Motions. Pomades I've used are Aveda's control paste, Short Sexy Hair control maniac, and Lanza. Experiment until you find one that works well for you. I hope that helps! :D

Watching this video as I do my very first foam roller wet set. I will post before and afters to your Facebook page!

Thank you sooooooOoooOooo much for doing this video. My mom has been using these foam rollers on me since i was a baby. I have always loved the idea but could never do it as good as she used to. Thank you thank you so much!!!!

This is seriously THE BEST foam rolling tutorial on youtube! I now see everything I've been doing wrong and why I generally don't like my foam roller sets. I will definitely try my foam rollers again with all your tips and tricks...hopefully I will have a more successful set :)

I swear by my foam rollers {haven't used them in forever since I chopped off my locks} and love how great a curl it can give me. Can't wait to see the brush out. I have to say I learned some new techniques on how to properly do it, but I learned that I was doing a LOT of it correct. Especially the damp hair...learned that one from experience. LOL!

This was great! There are a lot of tutorials on sponge sets but your was the most informative on WHY it works. Thank you!

Oooh, nice tips and tricks. Here's another one: if you want your wet set to last a little bit longer, or just get some body back into your curls, you can do dry pin curls in the same setting pattern you used the night before as a wet set. Like, if you want to have the same style two days in a row (sometimes second day sets aren't all that fun, so why not change it up, hmmm?). Excellent as always!

THANK YOU!! I'm so glad that I have a really good foam roller tutorial to refer to! I enjoy the curl I get from foam rollers but, I always roll all willeh nilleh and it never has any structure. Now, the next time I do it, I have some idea of a pattern to give me a more vintage style. Again, thank you!

I've just started to experiment with vintage style and this video was such a help! I tried a few rollers while i was sewing and I was delighted with the result! I need some bigger rollers and i can't wait to do the full head. The best thing for me was watching how you slid one finger under the wrapped hair to smooth the ends in. It works so well with the squashy foam, brilliant! Curls drop out of my hair so quickly its ridiculous I can't wait to see if this will last the full day :D Thank you!

Great teacher for newbies. Iv been setting my hair vintage style for a long long time but just got a new set of pink foam rollers! You hair looked great at the end.

Aw...thanks! I'm so happy you found it helpful! :D Yes, they can often lead to some pretty crazy hairstyles! I'd love to hear how your next set works out for you!

Great tutorial. I didn't know it was possible to do a wet set with foam rollers.

You are super adorable, just so you know. This was really informative, thank so much for posting!

You are my new favorite youtuber. It was definitely the "Whatevs" about your hair looking nutty in the morning.

sooo I have bought tons and tons of different types of rollers in my life. after watching this video I realised that it's because I've been doing it all wrong lol. thanks for your videos that have taught me tons about doing my own hair which is something I never really did ever in my life, or I should say something I've never done well hahaha thanks!

I just found your channel a few days ago, and I am having the most fun watching you do these retro styles; It brings back so may memories of my mom, just love it and want to play around with it myself. I must also say you are a great teacher and give wonderful instructions, Thanks so much.

My grandma used to always roll my hair for church when I was little. I never knew how to actually use foam rollers. For prom I am planning on doing an updo that needs a basic curled base. These save a lot of time while getting ready.

They are similar though the pin curls hold up much better. Also pin curls give you more flexibility in curl size and placement. I tend to use rollers more because it's so much quicker. :D

You are the cutest! Thank you so much for a very descriptive video. I tried these with dry hair the other night, but I'm thinking of trying it tonight with wet hair. I'm hoping that will give me tighter curls that'll last a little longer. ❤

That is a awesome look! When I had foam rollers I guess I over wrapped my hair using the rollers an my hair would be super curly. So I didn't like it. Now I have short hair and I don't think this would work on a bob but on you it looks fabulous ! Can't wait till my hair grows out!

LOL...at least I know I'm not alone in the squishing of rollers! :D I'm not sure I'll be able to fit it in the next hair tutorial video, but I'll certainly put it on the list! :D I'd love to hear how your next roller set goes!

Yay! :D Rollers are so much easier than pincurls especially on tired days! Yay for cake videos!

This is great . I dont use my foam rollers as often because I never like the "Bar" denting . I never thought of doing what you showed us . AMAZING tips in this one . You are very informative about doing vintage styles , and you always explain everything so clearly . LOVE THIS CHANNEL !!!! :)

Thankyou for explaining this in super simple terms. ❤ This might be an old video, but I've been on youtube for a good hour and this video is the only one that explained in a way I could understand.

Yeah, foam roller squisher here! I might give this a try over the weekend. You mentioned how long a wet set could last - do you think you might be able to touch on just how to best preserve a wet set in your next (Thursday) video? Thanks for the super informative video!

I have never curled my hair but I am definitely going to try!

such great advice on sectioning! watching you do this made me realize i may need to part my hair different when I roll. Thanks so much! ❤️

Thank you for this video! rolling my first wet set right now. I have done pin curls a few times but geez it takes forever ( the woes of having long hair). This is going much faster. You are so much fun to watch, thanks!

I am trying foam rollers for the first time tonight and I am so glad I saw this video it was so helpful and I am so excited to see the results. I also think you're awesome. ♡

I now see where I've been going wrong with my wet sets, thank you! :-) I guess one is never too experienced to go over the basics lol. also, I think from this video I found my wedding hair style! yay!

You do indeed! :D I love pin curls, it's my favorite set, but at heart I'm a lazy girl (shhh...don't tell) so I usually use foam rollers. lol

Yay! :D If you have a mousse that works well with your hair then certainly use it...plus you'll be doing a lot of brushing so any crunchiness will be brushed out!

I absolutely love all your videos! I have learned so much and you are so charming to watch! I had a horrendous midi cut done (poor communicating with the hairdresser. it's bad. I should almost share a picture!) So I wanted to try a foam set since I struggled so so bad with the pin curls. well I am happy to report that I managed to roll too tightly, too small a roller, and probably whatever else I could do wrong!! Lol. I gave myself a poodle set- it was hilarious. I will do it again this week and follow your tips more closely ❤❤❤

Oh man I'm so glad I found your channel recently! I have super long, slightly layered, very thick hair. I have been struggling with pin curl sets for years. Because of you I was able to do my first successful pin curl wet set last week using the t-shirt strip technique. Love your style of teaching and the way you say "bobby pin" haha. Fantastic channel! 😙

You are so welcome! :D I'm so happy you've found it helpful.

You are welcome! :D I'm thrilled you found it helpful...still one of my favorite videos that I've made!

I LOVE this! Are the foam rollers similar to a pin curl or do they have a little different curl to them? I feel like they would make it easier and maybe a little less time than pin curls.

I tried out the wet set on Friday evening, hoping to use it for some victory rolls on Saturday. The wet-set results were pretty good; the curls weren't insanely tight as before, smoother curls with less tangling. So the wet set itself was a success. The victory rolls... I find mine turned out very fuzzy (I have no pomade, but I used a de-frizzing product) and I guess I was too worried about brushing out all my teasing, so that may have affected it too. I ended up doing a curly faux-bob look. ;)

there is lotta-body setting lotion from Sally's beauty supply. Also wanted you to know my hubby thaught you were VERY articulate and well spoken. I agree!

I loved this video, it helped me so much. My 6 year old daughter wants curly hair and I have no clue how to do it but this video helped so much.❤

Thank you so much for this tutorial, so much information and explained really clearly. I've only done a wet set once before, with hilarious results, but I'm willing to give it another go having seen this. Love your channel. x

Woohoo i need to get foam rollers again i have done pin curls and the rollers seem to be faster than pin curls!! Yay love your channel!!!

How many foam rollers does it take for all your hair to be rolled up? I just got a set of 12 rollers and I think I might need a few more :/

Finally, I found someone I can relate to! I love your vibe you've got going on. It's so cute!! ❤

I use my foam rollers more than my rag and pillow rollers.Think cuz it's all I ever had growing up.lol.This definatley is a great how to for rollers.I don't think I have seen any roller videos.Keep up the great work girl.xx

I love the pincurl clip idea! Never thought of that! You are so clever, my dear!

Thank you so much! Great tutorial. I do a lot of theater, so I have to be able to do my hair in all styles. I have a particularly difficult time curling my hair and this method worked beautifully!

I’m here in 2021!!! It showed up as something I should watch!!! Love it!

trying my first wet set tonight. praying that the hair gods gift me with a good brush out!

10 YEARS AGO!!! Great tutorial ❣️❣️❣️

Saw you in Lisa Fremont streets viva videos and figured I'd check you out. Definitly didnt disapoint! Glad to see such amazing ladies exist! : D

Your videos inspire me so much! Thank you for taking the time to show all these cool stuff.

Yay...I love it when people find a little tip that works for them! :D Wow...super yay for wedding hairstyles!

She's totally right ! Your channel is the best I found too! :)

Best in depth tutorial; I remember doing this as a kid. Question; what would you recommend if I have bangs/a fringe. Should I even wrap them or just leave those to style with heat?

It looks lovely! You’re very articulate :-) and this must be a lot better for your hair using heat

Ok, I've watched, I've got the rollers, and am ready to give it a try... but am having flashbacks to grade school and the lumpy, uncomfortable sleeping when I'd wear them at night. Any pointers on how to not lose sleep for the sake of looking awesome?

Just like to say that after watching your foam roller video my hair actually worked. :)

Thanks! :D I strive to make you giggle while I'm showing you tips and tricks!

You are adorable! I love your suggestion to use the duck clips to keep the ridges from forming. I appreciate your tips.

I tried it for the first time last night. I need to get some setting lotion soon. I used Loreal no hair cut cream with nutrients and castor oil. And put a satin night cap over it. I will brush out today and see. I wish I done this a long time ago. But at 51 , its never too late and I'm full of life and love not wasting a minute learning.😁

Yay...thanks! :D I'd love to hear about how your next set works out!

Wow you look beautiful. No won taught me how to do my own hair when I was little. Now I got 2 figure it out all on my own. I'm sick of the same nap neck ponytail everyday. Thank you for explaining everything. Very helpful.

I am so happy to have linked to such a wonderful soul helping me have fun as I manage my naturally curly hair :) Thank you!

Yay...I'm so happy you liked it!

I love this! I love how you actually explain the process so I can actually get the basics of vintage hairstyles!! I was thinking about getting a vintage haircut ..maybe along the lines of the Marilyn but is it relatively easy to do and what cut do I ask for? The midi?

You have such a good description on how to set them on my head, thankyou

Thank you for having this!! I just got foam rollers too, and they just turn out crappy, now I cant wait to try them

So helpful and the end result looks great!

This was a great video! So thorough and informative. My hair is shoulder length and naturally very curly. I could just wash it and let it air dry for pretty curls. But I like the look of more “controlled” curls. I am thinking about trying a wet set with 1/2” foam rollers for a change. Do you think that’s a good plan?

We're having a bad snow storm up here on the east coast of Canada , so I'm all snuggled in here , enjoying myself , re-watching some of your video's :) I'm at the part where you are showing how the foam rollers will look if you roll your hair too tight . If you take those foams off the rollers and soak them well in a sink with water ( squeeze them in the water ) , they will come back to their original shape , or at least mine do :)

I finally ordered some of these rollers :) thought I'd come back and rewatch this vid , thanks :)

hummm...that's a good question. I don't have issues with sleeping in them, I don't know if it's the way I sleep or not. I'm a stomach sleeper and also a back sleeper. This is my suggestion. :D Try using pin curls for the sides of your hair (unless you're a back sleeper...then do them in the back), they are much easier to sleep in. If even the pin curl clips bother you go ahead and pin them with bobby pins (you'll get a little kinking but it's a trade off). I hope that helps a little bit.

Just try out both of them and see what looks best!

This video was so informative! I've only ever used hot rollers but now I kinda want to try foam rollers!

Love the hat that you are wearing at the end.

Love it so much thank you doll. I was hoping for a great foam roller tutorial like this :D

Your hair looks great, I love rollersets.

You will get an AMAZING wave using pin curls. I usually do it as elevated pin curls to get even more oomph out of the curl! :D

Lots of necessary information here, and very clear and concise. Thank you!

Yay...I'm happy you liked it and found it helpful! :D I'd love to hear how it works out for you!

got such good advice from this video! will be trying it myself. hoping you will do a video on preserving a set. i'd love to know how to get the best "bang for my buck." thsnks for making such awesome videos.

Yes, for me I need to use pomade/wax to keep down the frizz for my victory rolls plus a good hairspray! :D

Yay! I'd love to hear how your next set works out for you! :D

I just undid my dubi wrap to roller curl my hair with foam rollers. I don't wet my hair with water spritz though. But I did apply a curl mousse to moisturize my hair before putting in the soft rollers. I do roller curl my hair to add volume and fluff to my hair then I will take out the rollers and wrap my hair again in a dubi wrap.

I've used your tutorial to do my first wet set. However, I do have to roll when my hair is soaking wet, otherwise it won't stay! I've got very fine hair, so it'll go from soaking to dry (on rollers) in a few hours. I use Lottabody setting lotion. The curls will stay in for 3 or 4 days, depending on the weather, so that's pretty good I think! Thanks for teaching me how to do a wet set :-)

Yay! I'm so happy you found this one helpful! I'd love to hear how the tips work out for you! :D

Love it Jen! I just realized I wasn't subbed to you through Mama G! Oh the shame!!! ok I fixed that. Great video love! I'm roller setting as we speak. Too tired for pincurls tonight. I was up in my kitchen like a crazy woman making a chocolate cake...yes...I did the video so enjoy. Now, I'm gonna finish squishing my rollers into a bow...um..ok maybe not lol. Great job sweetie!

This was super duper helpful, thank you!

i've been looking all over for a video that showed how someone can roll the back of their own head, without any other person helping them. yours is just what i needed. thank you!