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Are you Steaming to Success???

  • Yup - I am gonna Steam my way to new lengths!

    Votes: 137 40.8%

  • No Way man....It is a gimmick

    Votes: 4 1.2%

  • I would love to do a challenge...

    Votes: 16 4.8%

  • I Don't want to hear anymore for SJ about Steam....

    Votes: 5 1.5%

  • I have never done, But I would like to!!!

    Votes: 174 51.8%
  • Total voters
    336
  • Poll closed .
IDareT'sHair said:
GREAT ! Congrats Girlie! So.....What will you be steaming with???:look:
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Well, I thought I'd rub my mixture of emu, rosemary, tea tree, peppermint, and thyme oil into my scalp. Trying to keep the scalp happy and stimulated.

Then, for my hair, I was thinking a mixture of Lustrasilk Shea Butter and Mango (hair likes with the heating cap, I can only dream about what it will be like w/ the steamer!!!), honey, coconut oil infused with horsetail, nettle, rosemary, and sage. :yep:

I've already assembled the steamer. It wasn't bad at all.
Only one problem. The plastic stopper on the water drainage pipe has a tear in it, so I'm going to go to Home Depot tomorrow morning and get a replacement...something similar so that I can steam tomorrow evening without worrying about water dripping everywhere.

I did plug up the hole where the drainage pipe was, just so that I could make sure that the steamer worked. Boy, does it ever!! That steam was kickin' out of that baby like nobody's business. :blush:

I'm sooooooo EXCITED!!!! :grin:
 
locabouthair said:
I've been steaming and my hair still feels dry and rough after I wash it. I dont know what's the problem.
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Well, that sounds most unusual, particularly based on all the information I've read about steamers.


Could you have product build up on your hair? When is the last time that you clarified?

Also, what kind of shampoo do you use? If it has sulfates in it, that might be contributing to your hair's dryness.

Also, does your hair feel dry all over or is it just the ends? Maybe a trim or a light dusting is in order.

I hope you find out what's causing the dryness soon. It's a shame to have a steamer and not be able to reap the full benefits of it.
 
quasimodi said:
Well, that sounds most unusual, particularly based on all the information I've read about steamers.


Could you have product build up on your hair? When is the last time that you clarified?

Also, what kind of shampoo do you use? If it has sulfates in it, that might be contributing to your hair's dryness.

Also, does your hair feel dry all over or is it just the ends? Maybe a trim or a light dusting is in order.

I hope you find out what's causing the dryness soon. It's a shame to have a steamer and not be able to reap the full benefits of it.
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I clarified maybe 3 weeks ago.

I used cream of nature shampoo. No sulfates.

My hair feels dry all over. From root to tip it's a crunchy dry mess.

Every time I wash my hair it feels so dry. DC doesnt do anything for me.

Thanks for helping.
 
locabouthair said:
I clarified maybe 3 weeks ago.

I used cream of nature shampoo. No sulfates.

My hair feels dry all over. From root to tip it's a crunchy dry mess.

Every time I wash my hair it feels so dry. DC doesnt do anything for me.

Thanks for helping.
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Hmmmmm. What about porosity? Have you done a porosity test?
 
Loca: Have you ever thought about "switching" to Co-Washing for a Time and maybe doing the Shampooing once a month, until you get your dryness issues in check?

I know weekly Co-washing is working wonderfully for me. I have a tendency to have dry hair/scalp. And....I was one of those individuals that woulda' never thought I could live w/o Shampoo.:blush:

But I soon discovered, I don't really need a lot of 'Poo and can reserve that specifically for when my hair really feels the need for it and/or if I need to Clarify.:look:

Are you using PC as a Final Rinse to restore your cuticle to it's proper balance after using Steam. As you can tell from steaming, your cuticle is lifted/raised. So, the PC would close it and lock the moisture that you just "steamed" to stay in your hair.

I hope you are closing the cuticle after steaming.:yep: If not using PC, at the very least, by rinsing in cool water?:yep:
 
locabouthair said:
I did one a year ago it floated the whole time. I'll do one again.
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I agree that it sounds like a porosity problem. Sounds like a sponge with holes, soaked wet with steam, then dried right back to the starting place.

If clarifying doesnt help, you can also treat overly porous hair with a "restructuring" treatment (collagen, silk, keratin, etc.).

Also, seal your moisture in after you deep condition with an oil (or a serium) that "coat" your strand. It will create a film on your hair - locking in that moisture from steaming, and blocking out ability for it to dry out so quickly.

Remember if you seal, you will need to clarify also before the next DC (unless you use something like olive oil or jojoba oil).

Co-washing is great too, esp. if you dont use products on your hair that build up.
 
quasimodi said:
YESSSSS!! My salons r us steamer came today!! :dance7:
I'm so excited I feel like I'm going to throw up.

Anyway, now I have to decipher these assembly instructions and, hopefully, by tomorrow, I can have my very first steam. :grin:
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CONGRATS.
RE: Your siggy - you really DO look happy. Must be cause of the steamer.
:spinning:
 
IDareT'sHair said:
Oh Yeah....why are you washing after steaming? Wouldn't you wash & then steam?:look:

Are you steaming your Pre-Poo or something?
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No I dont wash after I steam. I meant everytime I wash my hair it comes out dry.

Lovie said:
I agree that it sounds like a porosity problem. Sounds like a sponge with holes, soaked wet with steam, then dried right back to the starting place.

If clarifying doesnt help, you can also treat overly porous hair with a "restructuring" treatment (collagen, silk, keratin, etc.).

Also, seal your moisture in after you deep condition with an oil (or a serium) that "coat" your strand. It will create a film on your hair - locking in that moisture from steaming, and blocking out ability for it to dry out so quickly.

Remember if you seal, you will need to clarify also before the next DC (unless you use something like olive oil or jojoba oil).

Co-washing is great too, esp. if you dont use products on your hair that build up.
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Yeah I thought it might be a porosity issue also so I used motions cpr but I didnt seal. Maybe I should pick up some coconut oil?

IDareT'sHair said:
Loca: Have you ever thought about "switching" to Co-Washing for a Time and maybe doing the Shampooing once a month, until you get your dryness issues in check?

I know weekly Co-washing is working wonderfully for me. I have a tendency to have dry hair/scalp. And....I was one of those individuals that woulda' never thought I could live w/o Shampoo.:blush:

But I soon discovered, I don't really need a lot of 'Poo and can reserve that specifically for when my hair really feels the need for it and/or if I need to Clarify.:look:

Are you using PC as a Final Rinse to restore your cuticle to it's proper balance after using Steam. As you can tell from steaming, your cuticle is lifted/raised. So, the PC would close it and lock the moisture that you just "steamed" to stay in your hair.

I hope you are closing the cuticle after steaming.:yep: If not using PC, at the very least, by rinsing in cool water?:yep:
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I cowashed before and it enver did anything for me. I used PC before too. No change. I'll try again.

I've been airdrying after I steam. After I wash out the consitioner, the water is really cold. I know thta is supposed to seal the cuticles but I couldnt take the cold water :lol:
 
locabouthair said:
I cowashed before and it enver did anything for me. I used PC before too. No change. I'll try again.

I've been airdrying after I steam. After I wash out the consitioner, the water is really cold. I know thta is supposed to seal the cuticles but I couldnt take the cold water :lol:
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Girl, maybe try Co-Washing again. I airdry too after I Steam.:yep: It's probably not as bad/dry as you think.
 
Can someone direct me to a thread on how to steam relaxed hair.
I had one used once on me at a salon, but reading here not clear
on how and when and what the benefits would be.
 
After being extremely consistent with my steaming practice I saw my stylist after a very long break a couple of days ago, she said my hair was in excellent condition, and absolutely no split ends at all from what she could see. I put this all down to my steamer! I will never be parted from it! :love:
 
Steaming is a Weekly Part of my Overall Regimen. I usually Steam for about an Hour. But if I am using a Protein DC and a Moisturizing DC I will Steam 30/30 with both of those.

Last Night I Steamed with Alter Ego Hot Oil Garlic Treatment. WOW! Hairgasms galore.:love: Love that Steamer.:love:

Never have been disappointed regardless of what DC'ing Treatment I've used.

It was Definitely a Great Investment.
 
Just recently I've been steaming without the cap and my hair has been fine, no over moisturising horror stories. I think I'll continue to do it like this, but just ensure I'm on top of my protein game to counteract any overmoisture issues. :)
 
Cream Tee said:
Just recently I've been steaming without the cap and my hair has been fine, no over moisturising horror stories. I think I'll continue to do it like this, but just ensure I'm on top of my protein game to counteract any overmoisture issues. :)
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I've Never Used a Cap.:blush: I figure I use too much Mega-Tek, Mane 'N Tail and other Protein Enriched Keratin, Wheat, Silk Products on a Daily Basis therefore, I need ALL the Moisture I can get.

Never had a Problem with Overmoisturization.:nono:

btw: Your comments from your Stylist were very encouraging. You really did a good job taking care of your 20+ Weeks Post Relaxed Hair.:grin:
 
I bought my table top steamer about 3 weeks ago and I am on my 2nd weekly steam now my hair feels great...all I need now are good receipes for DCs!!! Healthy hair here I come!!
 
My coworker had 4 steam treatments and her hair is looking so pretty.

I just ordered my own steamer, so i can do my own treatments.

And I'm getting one done tomorrow!! I need to get some help with dryness.
 
IDareT'sHair said:
I just used my Steamer for the 1st time today. Loooovvee It. I think this might be 'the cure' -- Would love to be included in a challenge, since I will be adding this method into my weekly DC Rotation.
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I'm cosigning here. I too just used my upright steamer for the first time tonight and my hair felt really nice. Now I just need to figure out where I'm going to store it.:perplexed
Bring on the challenge!!
 
:clapping: I’m soo happy with all the ladies steaming success! I absolutely love my steamer and my hair is on its way to the best condition ever :cloud9: I shall never be parted from this critical step in my regimen. Happy steaming ladies :)
 
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IDareT'sHair said:
Isn't it All That?:grin: And More.:yep:

I cannot stress enough: This piece of equipment No Home or PJ Should Be Eva' Be Without It.:lachen:
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:lachen::yep: you’re so right, its amazing! Currently I’m transitioning to natural and doing a weekly steam DC has worked like a dream on my hair :cloud9:, buying a steamer has definitely been one of my very best hair investments.
 
Last night:

NTM Deep Recovery Hair Mask + Steam = Hair Heaven :cloud9:

I'm eleven weeks post with MN induced growth and I lost not one hair when I rollerset last night.
 
**WonderWoman** said:
What I love about steaming is how detangled and soft your hair becomes. These ladies ain't lieing about their results. In the past, I'd have to load up concotions to get shiny + soft + strong hair. But steaming with Protein & Moisturize did all that for me. So, all I did was add a quarter size of leave-in and then rollerset to sit under a dryer.

The great thing about being here is that I can get people in the salon to do anything for me & it's dirt cheap! PLUS, I tell them exactly what product to use, what comb, what temperature of water...EVEN HAVE 'EM MASSAGE MY SCALP!!! :lachen: The best part is I GET NO LIP FROM 'EM. I walk out of the salon with a huge grin on my face and come back in a few days for another wash and massage....:lachen:
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Luck you < i wish i could come one a once for that treatment :lachen:Good luck
 
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