IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Steaming with: Sarenzo's Pumpkin DC'er
2017- Steaming To Boost Moisture
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Nichelle_jb
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Steamed for 30 minutes with Avocado oil plus Alikay's Natural's Honey and Sage Deep Conditioner on top.
Nichelle_jb
Nichelle_jb
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Under Steamer:
WEN Re-Moist Pomegranate
WEN Re-Moist Pomegranate
CurlyMoo
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What are the results of the 2016 challenge?
Had you noticed more growth,long and healthier hair?
To join please thank the OP and post the answers to the following:
1. How often you will steam?
I haven't steamed yet, but will steam once or twice a week; depending on how it effects my hair.
2. What method are you using to steam?
Hand held Conair Steamer
3. What products will you steam with?
KeraCare moisturizing Conditioner for color treated hair
KeraCare Leave in
My oil mixture
Ovation Cell Therapy - Protein conditioner
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CurlyMoo
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When you steam how do you wear your hair?
In braids or loose?
CurlyMoo
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Have you tried KereCare leave in?
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
In braids under the soft top bonnet. With the handheld steamer, I start out with braids. After steaming a braid, I unravel it, finger detangle it and turn it into a twist, to prepare my hair to be washed.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Jakeala's Dope DC'er mixed with Jakeala's Sweet Honey Hair Thang
I'm sorry if I missed this somewhere- but how long are you steaming with the hand held? You inspired me to get one but my tank only lasts 10 mins... whereas I noticed others sit under a steamer for 30m+.
After hand held and twisting, do you move straight to shampoo or give hair time to 'chill'?
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Hi @PR0MISE44,
You didn't miss anything anywhere! Your tank lasts 10 minutes?!
Wow, mine lasts for about 2 braids and then it's dry and screaming for water. I do two (2) types of steaming: hand held light steaming and sitting under a dryer/fake steamer for heavy duty steaming.I use the hand held steamer on dry, crunchy old braids that I need to undo before I start my wash process. So, I might use it 2 minutes on each of my 8 braids. That's about 16 to 20 minutes. Then I twist the braids and go to shampooing! My hair has had a bit of time to "chill" after the hand held steamer session because I move sloth slow. It is cool to the touch by the time I move on to shampooing and it has started to partially dry, too.
After shampooing I work some oil through my hair but do not rinse it out. Then I put on my deep conditioner.
NOW, this is when I sit under my soft bonnet dryer and I jerry-rig the soft bonnet to do more steaming. I place a small sized towel in some water and put it in the microwave. I take it the out of the microwave and press out the water by squishing it with a bowl. Then, I wrap that towel around my head, over my deep conditioner and then put on a plastic bag over that, then the soft bonnet.
I sit under that for 15 to 30 minutes. In essence, I am steaming 2x in my process. It's with my soft-bonnet/fake steamer that I sit for the longest time. I hope this helps. If it is not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know so that I can further clarify the information for you.
Hi @PR0MISE44,
You didn't miss anything anywhere! Your tank lasts 10 minutes?!
I use the hand held steamer on dry, crunchy old braids that I need to undo before I start my wash process. So, I might use it 2 minutes on each of my 8 braids. That's about 16 to 20 minutes. Then I twist the braids and go to shampooing! My hair has had a bit of time to "chill" after the hand held steamer session because I move sloth slow. It is cool to the touch by the time I move on to shampooing and it has started to partially dry, too.
After shampooing I work some oil through my hair but do not rinse it out. Then I put on my deep conditioner.
NOW, this is when I sit under my soft bonnet dryer and I jerry-rig the soft bonnet to do more steaming. I place a small sized towel in some water and put it in the microwave. I take it the out of the microwave and press out the water by squishing it with a bowl. Then, I wrap that towel around my head, over my deep conditioner and then put on a plastic bag over that, then the soft bonnet.
I sit under that for 15 to 30 minutes. In essence, I am steaming 2x in my process. It's with my soft-bonnet/fake steamer that I sit for the longest time. I hope this helps. If it is not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know so that I can further clarify the information for you.
Thank you SO much for the detail!!
So the hand held is mostly for prep and the hood is where the real dc comes in?
I'm going to try your second method now as well. Is it important to get the towel super hot, or is warm okay? Worried about burns.
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Fold the towel up first. Then, place it in a bowl. Cover it with water and put in the microwave. Take the bowl out the microwave and pour the water and towel into the sink. Smash the bowl into the towel to get out excess water without touching it. Let it rest there for a few seconds. Pick up the towel by the corner and shake it out for about 10 to 20 seconds. Touch it quickly with your hand. When it is no longer too hot to handle, but still somewhat hot, tap it to the side of your head. If it is bearable heat, wrap it around your head.
Thank you, burnt the crap out of myself first time because I wasn't thinking. Your posting was timely and helpful!!!
I missed one week steaming in January but got it in the other 3 weeks.
Last weekend I steamed with oil. So now I tried a protein DC, a moisturizing DC and an oil prepoo.
I *think* I liked steaming with the DCs (either) better than with oil BUT - I think I may have skipped the DC last week (sad that I can't remember for sure) so it might not be that steaming with the oil was less nice than steaming with a DC but that I didn't DC last week...if that makes sense.
I really have enjoyed steaming in general so I will aim for doing it weekly (I initially said I would do it ~every other week) unless time doesn't permit it.
Last weekend I steamed with oil. So now I tried a protein DC, a moisturizing DC and an oil prepoo.
I *think* I liked steaming with the DCs (either) better than with oil BUT - I think I may have skipped the DC last week (sad that I can't remember for sure) so it might not be that steaming with the oil was less nice than steaming with a DC but that I didn't DC last week...if that makes sense.
I really have enjoyed steaming in general so I will aim for doing it weekly (I initially said I would do it ~every other week) unless time doesn't permit it.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Steaming with:
Bekura's Cacao Bark DC'er mixed with Jakeala's Sweet Honey Hair Thang (Toasted Marshmallow)
Bekura's Cacao Bark DC'er mixed with Jakeala's Sweet Honey Hair Thang (Toasted Marshmallow)
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
After I rinsed my DC'er out, I went back under and steamed for about 10-15 minutes with EVOO.
chocolat79
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I have not been steaming like I should. I'll get back on it, though.
For those that have been steaming for a year or so. What changes have you noticed? Growth? Softness? What? Ive been steaming for maybe 3 monthsm havent noticed any changes yet. But not sure what I was expecting. Another topic but the same with AVJ. Havent noticed anything. But again not sure what I was expecting. I just see a lot of ppl that do it. Maybe I need to stop jumping on bandwagons. Lol
My moisture retention, shine, ease of detangling have improved dramatically since steaming and using AVJ. They would have to pry AVJ out of my cold, dead hands. Are you using a sealer that works for you?
Yes I have a great sealer. I think maybe its that if I wash and condition with the right products I have no issues with tangles and my hair is really moisturized with the products I use for the LOC method. I'm not going to give up steaming but once my bottle of AVJ is gone, I won't repurchase.
Sounds like what you're doing works for you!
Anyone who uses a hand steamer- do you take any caution with how close you let the steamer to your stands?
I've been putting it a few inches away. Just enough where my 'free' hand feels a tolerable level of heat as I'm detangling. I place the steamer directly on matted and knotted hair.
I've been putting it a few inches away. Just enough where my 'free' hand feels a tolerable level of heat as I'm detangling. I place the steamer directly on matted and knotted hair.
Rozlewis
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I have been steaming for over a year and I noticed better manageability because my hair was softer, it retained moisture longer and had a great shine. Overall it looked healthier. Now I am not sure I can attribute all of that to steaming because I have implemented a lot of healthy hair practices but the steaming has definitely helped with the moisture. My hair is in much better shape now so I don't steam as much as I used to.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Steaming:
CD's Black Vanilla Smoothie DC'er
CD's Black Vanilla Smoothie DC'er
Alta Angel
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Steamed yesterday for minutes with Elucence MB.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Will Steam with Oils (EV OO & EV CO)for about 20 minutes rinse - and then with Ms. Jes.sie's Su.per Sweet.back for about 40 minutes
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