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I don't really want a mini. I want one that's 2 to 3 inches above my knee. Usually, skirts that are mini on most people are the right length for me. That's the reason I was asking about minis. I thought that was what the rest of you shorties were ordering. Which skirt do you recommend, since I'm only ordering 1? I may try the cheap mini too, but I also want one that looks a little dressy to wear with nice tops for a more dressed up look. Unless the cheap one looks nice & is flattering, that is. If it can be paired with a nice top to look dressy, I'm all for cheap.

Thanks for the skirt info. I'll try a 4. I'm guessing I should order a small in the cheap mini.

DH just saw express coupons and he goes I want to shop at Express before India trip no coupon trading for me sorry K.
Note: hide Express coupon next time

I don't really want a mini. I want one that's 2 to 3 inches above my knee. Usually, skirts that are mini on most people are the right length for me. That's the reason I was asking about minis. I thought that was what the rest of you shorties were ordering. Which skirt do you recommend, since I'm only ordering 1? I may try the cheap mini too, but I also want one that looks a little dressy to wear with nice tops for a more dressed up look. Unless the cheap one looks nice & is flattering, that is. If it can be paired with a nice top to look dressy, I'm all for cheap.



That's what I was thinking.



Thanks for the skirt info. I'll try a 4. I'm guessing I should order a small in the cheap mini.

You may be right about hair texture. My hair does roll easily & holds well, but only with a lot of prep. It's too straight for a flat iron though. I get that look naturally. It does have body, which may help with curl. One thing I noticed is you bought a set with all big rollers. I can't use all big rollers & achieve & maintain curl. I use the smallest on the front (what would be bangs on those with bangs). I separate the rest to have a top layer & a bottom layer. On the top, I use the medium size rollers. On the bottom layer, I use the big ones. I use all of the small ones & usually use all of the medium size. Sometimes, I have a few of the largest size left, but not always. I have a lot of hair to roll though. This is with the Babyliss set like azn bought. I hope you girls find the method that works best for your hair soon. At least, it's fun to experiment.

I'm a 2 or a 4. The problem I have with 2 sometimes is they're too small for my waist, but great for my butt and hips. With 4 sometimes I can't fill the butt/hip area. I have tried on the cheap knit skirt, and the XS works for me since the waist is stretchy. The S is too big on the hips. The fabric on that one is great. I ended up not buying though, just because I have other minis anyway that don't get much use.


that's ok, i guess that's good for me, i don't have to think about it

i wanted to clarify my statement earlier - when i said flat iron, i meant curl hair with flat iron - that holds REALLY well.

thanks for sizing tips! your zig zag fit me like that - tight on waist and loose on hips. so i returned it. did you try the mini i linked a couple pages back? i got that in a 2 and it was loose on me (i think it's low-waisted which is why the tight waist wasn't a problem). it was definitely a mini on me.

i kept the black & white zigzag in 4. i originally ordered a 2, and i think it fits better on me, but i'm afraid to waste my money by having it not fit if i gain a few pounds.

which mini, the zigzag? no i have not tried that.

i think it was sort of zigzag-gy animal print (but all black so the animal print part is subtle). i kinda regret returning it now. i liked it! maybe i can try a 0...

i think i won't be able to pull off an animal print + mini anymore

i just talked myself into ordering a 0! no help needed from any of you! my returns and payment credits showed up on my card so i could use it again. so sad...

are u looking at me for trade? i should get a valued customer discount! :rant ing:
yeah... i know! i straightened my hair too and had some makeup on too!

:w ave: How do you measure hair? Mine at longest ever which is just past below shoulder little above bra band :lo l: but i would like ot measure it : )

That's a bummer about your hair. My hair is really long, so I doubt yours is too long. (I'm embarrassed to admit how long mine is at the moment. :blu sh For lasting curls, I have to do prep work. I also use all sizes of rollers. I only use the largest rollers on the bottom row. I use hairspray liberally, after styling. It sounds like a lot to achieve curl, but I get better, lasting curls with hot rollers than any other method. I've tried everything. My hair is too straight to achieve curl, without heat. A curling iron will work almost as well, but it takes more time & wears my arm out. I hope you figure it out. Practice makes perfect. I've been rolling mine since middle school.

i don't remember how long your hair is! did they rollers feel stuffed when you clipped them? or did they seem ok? i haven't tried since my haircut but i usually can't fit all my hair into the set. and it falls out for me too, even with product - but for the first 3-4 hours it falls into a really nice voluminous body that my friend keeps complimenting.

and :w hee: yay for finally trying out everything! let me know if you figure out the fat curling wand. i gave up on it for the time being (and went back to my fat curling iron :l ol: ).

it's possible azn and my hair won't work as well with those hot rollers as our asian hair may be a different texture. i.e. it's hard for my hair to hold a curl - currently it's flat iron or clipless wand > curling iron > hot rollers as far as curl hold for me. i tried hot rollers with product (putting product in before and after) and it still didn't stay.

i think i won't be able to pull off an animal print + mini anymore :tee hee:

I still have mine to trade you! But you never told me if you needed them before Memorial Day or not. Let me know

I have the same hair snagging problem on the Remington! I LOOOVE how it heats up so quickly and how fat it is - just like my curling iron. I don't have a problem with the snagging when I put the hair in, just when I'm taking the hair out. I only tried a section and came to report on the snagging I'm gonna try my whole head now, but I agree with your ranking of holding curl, but I'd stick my curling method for beachy waves before hot rollers

but you were only trading the $40 off $120, and not the tier?

i can't imagine how it would snag when you take your hair out. don't you just loosen your hair then slide the curler out?

i wanted to clarify my statement earlier - when i said flat iron, i meant curl hair with flat iron - that holds REALLY well.

thanks for sizing tips! your zig zag fit me like that - tight on waist and loose on hips. so i returned it. did you try the mini i linked a couple pages back? i got that in a 2 and it was loose on me (i think it's low-waisted which is why the tight waist wasn't a problem). it was definitely a mini on me.

BR 40% off entire order

Dermstore shows free mystery gift with any purchase. I don't trust their free gifts anymore (*deodorant*) :teehee : I received a $10-order today with free foundation brush [dermstore.com] listed as free sample in my receipt :woot : the brush head is small but it's free :whee :

I will try with product one of these days! If I need it for going out or something. Could also be because I'm using it for the first time ever and am not sure. Maybe I over packed the curlers or something.

I can't imagine hair longer. Mine is soo heavy out of the shower! I'm trying all these out before I get it cut!

You just saw me! :bonk : I thought with rollers, hair was supposed to be flat on the rollers, but I watched a few videos and that was not the case. So yeah, kind of stuffed because I was trying to roll up big sections. I tried to do thinner rolls on some sections around the face with the hair above the ears and...those fell out first. I'm not sure what's going on.

I have the same hair snagging problem on the Remington! I LOOOVE how it heats up so quickly and how fat it is - just like my curling iron. I don't have a problem with the snagging when I put the hair in, just when I'm taking the hair out. I only tried a section and came to report on the snagging : mad: I'm gonna try my whole head now, but I agree with your ranking of holding curl, but I'd stick my curling method for beachy waves before hot rollers :nod

:lol : i just talked myself into ordering a 0! no help needed from any of you! : lmao: :fac epalm: my returns and payment credits showed up on my card so i could use it again. so sad...

I offered the tiered for you as well, but wasn't sure if you needed it before Memorial Day cause I wanted to look at some shirts for DBF, but like I said I don't NEED it if you'd want it before then I'm assuming they might have Memorial Day sales or something

BR 40% off entire order

Dermstore shows free mystery gift with any purchase. I don't trust their free gifts anymore (*deodorant*) I received a $10-order today with free foundation brush [dermstore.com] listed as free sample in my receipt the brush head is small but it's free



good job, nerdi!

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You just saw me! :bo nk: I thought with rollers, hair was supposed to be flat on the rollers, but I watched a few videos and that was not the case. So yeah, kind of stuffed because I was trying to roll up big sections. I tried to do thinner rolls on some sections around the face with the hair above the ears and...those fell out first. I'm not sure what's going on.

I have the same hair snagging problem on the Remington! I LOOOVE how it heats up so quickly and how fat it is - just like my curling iron. I don't have a problem with the snagging when I put the hair in, just when I'm taking the hair out. I only tried a section and came to report on the snagging :ma d: I'm gonna try my whole head now, but I agree with your ranking of holding curl, but I'd stick my curling method for beachy waves before hot rollers :n od:


I don't think I can pull off animal print anything anymore! At least for the visible clothes. Bras are okay :l ol: I've been on the fence about whether to sell this cheetah print clutch for a long time now. I haven't used it, bought it years ago...but still can't let it go :sh ake:

this may be their memorial day sale. you try and use it first, i don't really NEED it i won't know if i want it until june 18 since i still have those coupon booklets

that's my bday!