Why Wet Set Rollers Are Making a Comeback | Over 50 and Flourishing

This week, Dominique sits down with Dr. Lisa Grain, a retired orthodontist who has completely reinvented herself as the founder of French Barrelettes, a new beauty brand bringing back the old-school ritual of wet set rollers with modern technology. What started as a cherished Sunday night ritual with her grandmother and mother has transformed into a full-fledged beauty startup built on faith, creativity, and perseverance. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:34 – Meet Dr. Lisa Green 01:06 – Lisa’s orthodontics career and new chapter 03:22 – Generational hair-setting rituals 04:26 – From tradition to creating a business idea 08:59 – What makes a great wet set roller? 11:31 – Benefits of wet set hair and long-lasting results 12:17 – Turning a passion into a business 18:01 – Prototypes, collections, and family influence 20:28 – A business built with family support 21:35 – Faster drying time with new rollers 25:20 – Learning business skills later in life 27:23 – Branding, marketing, and pitching 29:30 – Manufacturing and packaging challenges 31:07 – Reinventing yourself at 60 and beyond 33:18 – Overcoming fear and following faith 38:13 – Life rhythm, creativity, and being your own boss 45:36 – Funding challenges and seed money advice 48:36 – Seven years from concept to launch 52:44 – Self-care, ritual, and inner beauty 54:19 – Where to find French Barrel Sets 55:35 – Gardening, beauty, and hydrangeas 59:11 – Embracing scars as beauty marks 1:00:17 – Dear Dominique: Hair extension