You’ll need dreads over three inches long to use rollers. Sponge rollers work especially well on longer, thinner dreads. You can buy satin sponge rollers at your local beauty supply store or online.
The dampness in your hair should help distribute the setting lotion. You may need to use more setting lotion if your locks are very thick or long. Use your best judgment. The goal is not to saturate the lock in setting lotion, but to coat the exterior for some additional hold.
If your dreads are thin, you can roll multiple locks around one roller. Note that this may result in a slightly looser curl than if you did one lock per roller.
Try this method if your locks are too short for rollers. They’ll still need to be at least three inches long to hold the braid.
Separating your hair evenly will ensure that your curls are evenly distributed over your whole head.
Covering your hair will keep your braids from getting frizzy while you toss and turn.
Undoing your braids while your hair is still damp will cause your curl to fall.
Style your curls and go!
