The Brush Out of a Foam Roller Wet Set - Vintage Hairstyling Basics

[@fatindie]

Thanks so much for reviving a dying art and passing it on to the young women of today. I'm 58 and I remember my (much) older sister setting my hair in a wet set for special occasions, like my yearly school pictures, or parties. Watching you brings back such happy memories of my sister. She was so kind to me. I really appreciate the brush-out information, I never got that hang of that. Please continue to be awesome.

[@JenniferElise]

Aw...thanks so much! :D I hope that myself and girls like me can keep it going for a long long time cuz I can't live without my wet sets! lol ~hugs~

[@AudraSenig]

I really love these hairstyles. I'm 52, and my grandmother used to put my hair up in rags. Can you show me how to do that on a video? It looks kind of like Shirley Temple

[@TheMrsGiesbrecht]

Girl do you realize you just ooze fabulous? Seriously, you are amazing. I love this video. What a fantastic concept. We all talk about brushing out a set like it's something everyone knows how to do. You breaking down the basics is fantastic. I wish someone had done this when I was learning! Much love to you XOXO

[@rachelhenson8614]

This was THE most helpful video on this I have I ever seen. Finally realised why my hair ends up looking awful!

[@JenniferElise]

Wow...thanks! :D I'm so glad this helped you out!

[@nadinegaunt332]

*The light dawns* I can't wait to try this! I had no idea about brushing out. I watched you take a brush to those curls with wide and disbelieving eyes LOL!! Wouldn't have dreamed of doing that ever. Thanks so much :D

[@JenniferElise]

Yay! {happy dance}

[@SillySmiley94]

Okay, I don't comment on youtube videos, like, at all. But, I HAVE to express how happy I am to have come across your channel! Your videos are so helpful and easy to follow. And your personality is darling. Thanks so much for the time you took making these! You have a new subscriber. :)

[@JenniferElise]

***** Awwww...I'm so glad you commented! :D I'm so thrilled that you are enjoying the videos and finding them helpful!

[@giarcoserrot8085]

Seconded!! Four years later I am slowly but surely watching all your videos! I’ve learned so much already and can’t wait to get my hands dirty :) I have some of the products you recommended in the mail! Too excited. Thanks a ton

[@shannondawn44]

This is such a great video for all of us , but especially for those of us still learning . So many of us have set our hair in rollers , or pin curls , slept on them all night , and then in the morning , when we start to do the brush out , we find we have a frizzy hair do , and get frustrated and wash it . Watching this video you show us how the hair goes through the transformation of the brush out , from frizzy to the finished vintage style that we were trying to achieve . You're so talented :)

[@habituallearner7680]

This and its companion video are the BEST wet set tutorials i have seen. You're adorable and you explain things in such detail. I think maybe now i can succeed at a wet set that isn't a mess of frizz.

[@JenniferElise]

Thrilled to have you here! :D Vintage styles are fun for everyone!

[@HosCreates]

seeing you brush out and talk about the waved with a set its very informative ! I struggle to do a set and brush out because I've no one to teach me. Thank you for the info !

[@nataliethomas52]

Oh wow, I just discovered your channel! I'm in vintage hair heaven! I LOVE how you explain everything so just a regular gal can follow!

[@JenniferElise]

Natalie Thomas Oh yay! I'm so glad you are finding the videos helpful! :D

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so happy you found it helpful! :D lol...I like that description "dismantled cotton ball" (I've had a few of those mornings).

[@JenniferElise]

Aw...thanks so much! :D I'm so tickled you're enjoying my videos and finding them helpful!

[@jessicag.3694]

Brilliant! Many years later, thank you so much!!!

[@JenniferElise]

Ooooo...I would love to! Someday it will happen!

[@dakotad8360]

I just commented on another video asking how to calm down the curls after a pin curl. Thank you so so so much for making this video, I cant wait to do my next curl set now that I know how to handle it!

[@JenniferElise]

Indeed! :D I love my foam rollers so I'm always happy to give them a lil' shout out! lol

[@michelcormier3466]

You make me feel like curling my hair everyday....love you're looks

[@JenniferElise]

Yay! I love wet sets but when learning them they can cause a lot of frustration! When I first started I had issues with giant frizzy hair, hair that didn't dry and went limp in the morning, and a few more. lol So I wanted to share the easy tricks I learned to get a great result. :D Let me know how you get on with a wet set and if you have any questions. I'm glad you found me!

[@TheNemesister]

The best brush out tutorial I've seen. You explain why you do things they way you do. It makes so much sense. Love your style!

[@amietheodorakis7572]

Thank you so much! I ordered a set of foam rollers a couple days ago because nothing but a wet set will give me a lasting curl, and my Velcro rollers were impossible to sleep in! Perfect timing with the tute :) Thanks so much lovely lady xx

[@katedwards7224]

Love your videos! a Video on vintage style from a modern store would be awesome! See you at Viva!

[@JenniferElise]

Just a few more days and we'll be in a warmer more colorful world! 🙂

[@JenniferElise]

First off I hope you have a fabulous show. :D I guess it all depends on if you want your hair up or down. There is my Betty Grable Curly Faux Bangs Vintage Hair Tutorial video which I think is a pretty fab look. If you want to go down the 20s road there is my Great Gatsby 1920s Finger Waves and Faux Bob. Or my Reese Witherspoon Water for Elephants Vintage Hair Tutorial is a fun one. I hope one of those work for you!

[@JenniferElise]

You are very welcome and I'm thrilled to hear that! :D

[@shannondawn44]

Oh this turned out so beautiful . I love the hair styles that are done with rollers or pin curls . They are my favorite . I just love the transformations that our hair goes through from un-rolling the curlers or pin curls , to the brush out - start to finish . Really during that brush out , the curls just change so much , and I really love watching that part , and to see what we finally end up with . Love this tutorial . I get super happy when I see a wet set tutorial come along . Beautiful !!

[@rubylipsandpixiedust]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial for a foam roller brush out. Now I know how to correct the problems my sister and I have had in the past. I am new to your channel and I absolutely love it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@JenniferElise]

Adri-Anne Cecere-Woodley Yayyyyy! :D I love a good foam roller set but it does take a bit of practice!

[@animatedaboutlife]

Thank you for this! I've always been scared to brush out curls with a boar bristle brush because I thought it would just make it crazy and poufy! After watching this I went for it, and it smoothed the hair wonderfully. I didn't realize before this video that after brushing them out I could use my hands with a little hair oil on them to recurl the hair and tame any frizz. Amazing!! Can't believe I didn't know that before.

[@GothicMaximalist]

Would love to see a brand new, revamped version of the "how to wet set" videos!

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it! For hard to control baby hairs you can try clipping them back when your rolling your hair, that way they hold their position a bit better after you hairspray them. I hope that helps!

[@thatgirlgidget]

Wow major hair envy! I never have as much bounce! Really informative tutorial. I'm guilty of winding my hair too tight. I really enjoyed the way you explained the different curls. Thanks! X

[@RedHairedRockHead]

You can use perm papers with a wet set to help get the ends tucked in smoothly, without accidentally compressing the foam rollers too much.

[@JenniferElise]

+Julie oooo...good tip! Thanks luv! :D

[@misseshula]

My mom used to use those on me when I was a kid and she would roller set me!! :)

[@JustaCameo]

You are some sort of wizard lol I love it! I have shied away from my foam set for a while but I am definitely going to try them again after watching your videos. :)

[@missjennjenn05]

Omg you just made me want to try a wet set again i had the crazy curls and i didnt know to keep brushing them to smooth them out and work with them and not give up yay!!! You explain everything step by step it the best!!! I found you channel through lisafreemontstreet the collaboration you guys just did i had to subscribe you are awesome!!!!! So excited!

[@sparkybish]

We were in love with the same section of your hair. So adorable. I had to pause the video when you had just broken up the curls to show my husband your crazy hair. He was all "Oh I've seen you with that hair." lol

[@JenniferElise]

Aw thanks doll! :D Having a pixie cut for summer is super fun!

[@missjennjenn05]

Trying foam rollers for the first time! I can't wait to see how they come out! I would love to send you a picture since your video is what braved me to try this since my hair is thin and straight. You are awesome! Loves ya Jen!

[@Theresa97]

subbed i love your tutorials

[@JenniferElise]

lol...you gotta show it who's boss! Vigorous brushing is actually good for the hair (as long as your not pulling it out by brushing to hard), it invigorates the scalp and promotes hair growth!

[@JenniferElise]

Aw...thanks! :D I'm exactly the same way. Sometimes I'll just roll it up and then see what I end up with in the morning!

[@TheDebbiespagnolo]

Helped me so much with my brush out... I needed more patience and to just keep brushing brushing brushing . You have inspired me :)

[@JenniferElise]

You are so welcome! :D When I do pincurl brush outs I always have to remember to be patient because it takes me about 20 min to brush out to something smooth! lol

[@jessicabennett7759]

I loved your videos. The bush out is definately a test of patients for me but so worth it when yiu take the time and can be kinda fun when you get THAT curl that you just love. Thanks and keep it up!

[@JenniferElise]

Jessica Bennett It can indeed, but you're right...it's so worth the brushing time! :D

[@aprincesspanda]

Your brushing is so intense! You really show that hair who's boss. I'm laughing because I have been known to get a bit rough with mine at times. Though I try not to do that now that I'm wanting to keep it pretty long and grow it out even a little more.

[@reneeparten2989]

You make this look so easy!!!

[@serinaayotte4935]

I have watched your wet foam roller set and this current video and finally decided to give it a go yesterday night. This morning I took out the rollers, watched this video again and gave my hair a good brushing. I am not very patient with my hair that is why I have not tried it before. I guess the patience was worth it this morning...got me plenty of compliments. I do think my hair is too thin for the size I used but I will get that fixed with bigger rollers. I used liquid silk to help tame the frizz and liquid spray gel as a setting lotion...and the curls held on all day, including the first car ride with window's down this year (Montreal....cold!). Thank you very much for your funny go-getter video's!! Love them!!

[@JenniferElise]

Yay!!! :D I tend to use my larger rollers a lot more as well...I'll just lightly roll the hair around the roller and in the morning I get strong but not as tight curls (makes for easier brushing out).

[@sandra666]

Love the look. Really love this video. Super helped me out cause I'm terrible with foam rollers. All rollers I suck. Curling irons. I'm terrible. Lol.

[@kittenkat1979]

Oh please come to Ireland, we need you here

[@ravven369]

You are fantastic to watch , and I hope one day I can get my curls to look as good as yours

[@silviahannak6054]

Thanks for your useful tips... i will try that out. I still try to fix my flat thick frizzy hair in something what you Show.. sometimes it works.. sometimes not... still learning how to do this and that. Thanks !

[@gaylencorbett2014]

So cute! Great tutorial.

[@PRMoody78]

Wow! It's so interesting to see how it goes from wild to sexy and controlled! Thank you for sharing❤️💜

[@Ellaodi]

These two videos were so helpful thank you!!

[@BRETTSBOO69]

GORGEOUS!!!!I love this style!! You look beautiful!!

[@daisydaffsforever723]

just found your channel a few days ago and you have taught me so much already Going to buy some spund rollers today. Thanks

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so glad to hear that...have fun playing with your curl sets!

[@lorizarate3862]

I'll try both out. Thanks!

[@JenniferElise]

Lori Zarate Yay! :D

[@TheKitteth]

Excellent!! This worked so well for me!! Now... How does one maintain a wet set to last a couple of days?

[@JenniferElise]

oh...also...if your hair is extremely fragile you can also try switching to a comb to do your brush outs...it may take a little longer but combs are even more gentle on the hair.

[@kathryn2334]

I enjoyed watching this and the previous one. Thanks for a great video!

[@JenniferElise]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RebeccaRobertsSmith]

Oh wow I am so happy I found you! You know just how to do it girl & I ADORE your style!!! I subscribed!!!

[@JenniferElise]

Aw..thanks! :D

[@dollzilla]

So helpful! I dont do anything with my hair & this tute makes me believe I can actually do this :)

[@monicacarlile]

Beautiful!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks doll! :D

[@JenniferElise]

:D I'm glad you found it helpful! It took me a couple frizzy hairstyles to learn that lesson...lol!

[@staceycampbell15]

haha I will hold back just for now :D I'll have another go with the gel and try get the dampness right :)

[@bx3blog]

Holy cow! that is so neat! I just bought a foam roller set so i'm going to give this a try :) Thanks!!

[@JenniferElise]

bx3blog Yay! I'd love to hear how they work out for you! :D

[@XEdgyWriterGirlX]

You know this is so similar to how my curls came out. Brushing definitely is key for someone with thick, thick hair!! Thanks for showing how you can get awesome retro curls without having to pincurl! :)

[@likkleginger]

Love this style! I do something similar for work but I only roll to the nape of my neck, slightly 30s style. I might try the argan oil trick, my hair can get very dry when I wet set it on foam rollers.

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks doll! I also love the shine I get from the Argan oil! :D

[@ottolinegwodehouse872]

I love your tutorials! You're so personable and fun! Thanks!

[@stephaniemorey8351]

I really enjoy your videos. I've learned a lot.

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so happy you found it helpful! :D

[@Witch_titz]

(sigh) So making me miss my hair! Cut to a short pixie,once again. Maybe if I had tried the foam roller set before, I may have not cut it off. Natural curl and wave in the south makes for a frizzy hot mess in the summer. lol Love how your hair looks. You are a fab lady!

[@jessicareynabrogan2593]

It's like magic!

[@staceycampbell15]

Thanks for the reply! :D I left it to dry a bit when I came out the shower then put the rollers in. Rollers are 1'' my hair is just off my shoulders too. I tried a spray gel this time (didnt have gel in at the time) maybe it would would best with a jelly gel? My hair is useless at curling when I use a curling wand by the time I have gone around my head the first lot are already falling out :( maybe i should invest in a curly wig! LOL

[@queeneywarren9474]

Thank you you have beautiful hair

[@JenniferElise]

If the curls are falling due to sweat I would suggest leaving the front curlers in until you've styled the rest of the hair then release and style them. I would also suggest trying a some different setting lotions/gels to help hold the curl in your hair. It may also help to put a fan on your counter to help keep the sweat down when your styling. I hope some of that helps! :D

[@JenniferElise]

Are you using a setting lotion? I would definitely try a setting lotion or any type of curl defining gel or cream. I really like Vintage Glam's Curling Iron Cream from Sally Beauty and Sexy Hair's Curly Sexy Curling Crème. Also since your hair is thick I would do smaller curlers and perhaps try smaller sections. If you set at 9pm they should be ready in the morning.

[@whozdhers]

Love it. Beautiful as always

[@JenniferElise]

Sadly I don't think YT ever notified me of your comment. :( I am happy you enjoyed the video and I'm thrilled that it's inspired you to give your hair a curl! :D I'd love to hear how it turned out for you!

[@PumpkinQueenn]

Great video. Piety much what i do on a foam wet set

[@MyCheerfulDaze]

Through my love of vintage, I stumbled across your channel and love it! You give wonderful instructions and inspire a beginner that they CAN do this. Yay! ❤️💄👗👠

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so glad you found my little corner of the internet!

[@SuperBettyboop40]

I did a wet set last night and about to brush it out. Got to get a hair gel Friday , using a Australian beeswax hair wax for now.

[@JenniferElise]

Love a good brush out!

[@mariyakrutkova6294]

I just enjoyed your persona while watching these foam curler set videos. you seem super cool :) thanks for the tips

[@sandra666]

I always learn something, plus you entertain me. :) I am so glad you like Bomb Girls, isn't it the greatest. I love that show. Let us thank my son who found it for me. He saw the commercial and said Mom a show for you. My little man knows me. hahha

[@MirrorDramatics37]

I just found your channel and completely fell in love! This video was so helpful!

[@JenniferElise]

Aw shucks! :D You are too sweet! I always think on my regular videos when I cut out the brushing portion if people realize just how much brushing goes into it...ya know! ~hugs~

[@Bulgarianroses1969]

Too cute and fun!

[@JanellesFaFaFarm]

I've tried using foam rollers and didn't know what to do with them so I'm going to try this! Thanks!

[@JenniferElise]

Yay! I'm obsessed with foam rollers and they curl payoff you get so I'm thrilled you'll be trying yours! I'd love to see/hear how it worked out for you! :D

[@JenniferElise]

Absolutely...it really helps to calm and shape the curl! :D

[@maryehudson]

I finally broke down and went on eBay and bought some Lottabody. OMG I LOVE IT!! No crunchies, sticky or gross bits, holds the curl fabulously and doesn't stink! Have found the setting lotion that I will use as long as I can get it!

[@JenniferElise]

Yay...happy dance! :D I'm so glad you liked it...plus the price is really good too! lol

[@maryehudson]

the shipping and handling charges are brutal though! $ 35 to ship to Canada

[@JenniferElise]

Mary Hudson gulp...that is crazy pricey! :/ I'm going to be trying some homemade setting lotion so if I find something fab I'll be sure to do a video on it! :D

[@JenniferElise]

Yay! :D I love foam rollers, it's probably the method I use the most. I've never tried velcro before but I've heard they're good if your using a bonet dryer! I'm happy you found this video helpful! :D

[@jamieharper7445]

You are so relateable and awesome! This video (and the one where you rolled your hair) was very informative and helpful, so thank you for these videos! I am now subscribing!

[@christiansalazar5795]

OMG! I love your video! I always have a REALLY HARD time trying to do pin curls and it's so much easier do it with foam rollers thank you being very thorough!! Thank you so much

[@JenniferElise]

Christian Salazar Yay! I'm so glad you liked it! I'm obsessed with foam rollers! :D

[@ofeliaadames4426]

Omg thank u so much made it look simple I have suck a hard time with wands and curling irons so hopefully this will help me. Thank u so much 😍

[@JenniferElise]

You are sooo welcome! :D If you have any questions please be sure to ask!

[@JenniferElise]

If it doesn't have layers yes. The weight of the hair is more likely to pull out the curl. Have a couple of long layers cut and that should help you out alot. I Love Geraldo has extremely long hair and does vintage looks, I highly suggest giving her a watch as well! :D

[@hellaluigi5252]

I did my first foam roller set today! ive been growing my hair out from a pixie for a year and the layers are finally a length im comfortable curling! Thank you thank you thank you :D

[@JenniferElise]

hellaluigi Yay!!!! :D

[@kendalchen]

The curl plus the different colors in your hair at this stage is really really neat, even more so after the brush-out. Very instructive; I have a few foam rollers and need to try this with such conditions of dampness and keeping in mind the size of the sections of hair. I love insane curls, though, so I might stop at early brush-out or just before! Addendum: The colors are great at every stage! I stick to boring/natural colors but love the different shades of pink here.

[@JenniferElise]

kendalchen :D That was at the beginning of my pink days when I was still trying to get rid of the red! I'd love to hear how your foam roller experiments go!

[@kendalchen]

So far I had unimpressive results BEFORE this video and much better results after watching, the one time I had the chance to be a little less...haphazard. I did get the dents, but I was super-tired, so I expected that result. I'm clearly not using enough product to really get them to stay, plus I take at least one nap per day or I pass out watching stuff, and my curls are currently no match for that. There's a topic: Roll upkeep for people who are half-narcoleptic!

[@JenniferElise]

kendalchen To avoid those dents roll the plastic arm so it's not on top of the hair and pin it in place. :D The best thing I can think of is a hair net...that might help keep them in!

[@chloetorres142]

love your videos and your personality!

[@JenniferElise]

Yay! :D That's an excellent idea and one I'll have to do!

[@erinrawrwolf]

i used my set of foam rollers for the first time earlier today, i took them out after 5 hours when i thought my hair was dry... the front part of my hair was really curly, but the back was only slightly wavy. i was disappointed i didnt get much all-around curl, but the hair framing my face looked great when i brushed it out :D

[@JenniferElise]

We were all noobs at one point! :D It's so fun to experiment with the styles and find what you really like to wear. I'm happy you're finding the videos helpful!

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Ohh here it is! Ha my husband was talking me in the beginning of your last video... so disregard my -missing the brush out- Part?! Lol so I thought you would do part two, the brush out - and style?! Ohh I am excited to see what you do?

[@alexmari_]

Great video and so informative!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks so much! :D