2017- Steaming To Boost Moisture

[Nichelle_jb]

Steamed for 30 minutes using Hairveda Sitrinillah Deep Conditioner with Coconut oil on top.

 

[Nichelle_jb]

Steamed yesterday for 30 minutes using Claudie's Renew Protein Plus Hairveda Sitrinillah Deep Conditioner.

 

[Alta Angel]

Steamed for 30 minutes in my twists using African Royale braid spray. Will moisturize my hair with SM Hair Milk later.

 

[Nichelle_jb]

I tried to steamed my hair yesterday after doing a protein treatment. Unfortunately, my hood on my steamer has developed a crack (I don't know how) and the steamed escaped. I've ordered a new Full-size steamer from Ebay for $62.99 plus free shipping. It should be here week after next.

 

[Nichelle_jb]

Got my new steamer... I steamed for 30 minutes using J. Monique's Bentonite & Rhassoul Detox Hair Mask.

 

[Alta Angel]

Did an overnight henna. I am steaming now with Elucence MB, hopefully for an hour.

 

[Nichelle_jb]

Steamed for 30 minutes using Claudie's Renew Protein with Hairveda's sitrinillah deep conditioner on top.

 

[Nichelle_jb]

Steamed with Bee Mine Deep Conditioner

 

[Nichelle_jb]

Steamed for 30 minutes using J. Monique's Bentonite & Rhassoul Detox Hair Mask.

 

[LushLox]

Question for steamers. Does your steamer pool around the edge of the hood? This weekend I'm going to steam again and would love suggestions to fix and/or avoid. When that water drips, it is hot as Hades.

I think most steamers do this even the professional ones. My stylist used to take a strip of cotton wool around my head to stop the dripping.

 

[Flourishnikov]

I seem to have some difficulty getting to my hair every week to wash. These two week sessions are making the hair struggle unnecessarily more difficult.

I did a double steam. I first steamed after I put on my coconut milk conditioner that I make. I sat under the dryer for about 15 minutes. The conditioner just melted into my hair. I could feel my hair was relaxed and and elongated.

After I rinsed my hair, I used my hand held steamer to put directly on my matted braids. I've learned that my hair tends to unravel long hairs during the week. Those long hairs are what get tangled around my braid and make those monster tangles. I am so surprised that I just learned this about my hair in 2017!

I steamed each braid and unbraided. I was able to get those braids undone with less breakage and shedding. Then, after I applied my leave in protein mix and my shea butter mix, I steamed some of the braids again with the handheld steamer. That just melted in my shea butter mix. I loved it. Then I braided everything and put my hair back into bantu knots.

It was a very, very long session. I think if I do my hair every week on a regular basis, it will shorten the time. I think I am saving time by waiting until the perfect time, which is happening every 2 weeks. But, by documenting this out, I can clearly see I am doing myself NO FAVORS. It took my 4 hours to do my hair : 1 hour for wash/Aphogee Hard Protein/ Deep Conditioning with Steam/Leave-In/ Rebraiding!

Currently wigging it with cornrolls as a protective style. I know my hair is not getting enough moisture cuz lazy. Would it be feasibel to just sit under a steamer with braids in tact and my hair still benefit from steaming? or do you think the individual braids/take down method works better?

 

[Flourishnikov]

One more question regarding steamers...Has anyone opted to use a steamer used for clothes? Im not sold on the amazon reviews for standing nor handheld steamers (price, burns from hot water, etc.). One reveiwer suggested just getting a standard steamer for clothes instead. Thoughts?

 

[Chicoro]

Currently wigging it with cornrolls as a protective style. I know my hair is not getting enough moisture cuz lazy. Would it be feasibel to just sit under a steamer with braids in tact and my hair still benefit from steaming? or do you think the individual braids/take down method works better?

I say try it both ways and see which one works for you!

 

[Chicoro]

One more question regarding steamers...Has anyone opted to use a steamer used for clothes? Im not sold on the amazon reviews for standing nor handheld steamers (price, burns from hot water, etc.). One reveiwer suggested just getting a standard steamer for clothes instead. Thoughts?

https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...lbone-length-hair.807071/page-2#post-23534903

I bought a clothes steamer and January 2017. See the link above to see my thoughts and the picture of it!

 

[Nichelle_jb]

Steamed 30 minutes using Annabelle's Keratin Protein Treatment with Annabelle's Ultra Conditioning Souffle on top.

 

[Chicoro]

Steamed hair. First time since Spring/Summer.

 

[Nichelle_jb]

Steamed using Shi-Naturals Peppermint Deep Conditioner.

 

[Nichelle_jb]

Steamed again with Shi-Naturals Peppermint Deep Conditioner.

 

[Nichelle_jb]

After an overnight Henna/Indigo treatment I steamed for 45 minutes using Karen's Body Beautiful Luscious Locks Mask.

 

[tatiana001191]

I've just started steaming , I bought a cheap steamer off of EBay for 5 dollars . If I stick to a good protein/ moisture balance regimen do you think it's okay to steam every other day ?

 

[BlackRinse]

Bought this steamer http://www.ebay.com/itm/Professiona...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Going to use it for the first time tonight, with my DOO GRO Mega Long Extreme Reconstructor Ultimate Lengthening Conditioner (lol what a long and obnoxious name).

 

[Nichelle_jb]

Steamed for 30 minutes, after a protein treatment, with Bee Mine Deep Conditioner with coconut oil on top.

 

[Chicoro]

Started to steam and my hair dryer died. That's okay! I've got another one stashed for the next time!

 

[Nichelle_jb]

Steamed for 30 minutes using J. Monique Bentonite & Rhassoul Detox Hair Mask.

 

[Nichelle_jb]

Steamed for 30 minutes using Claudie's Renew Protein Conditioner with Hairveda Sitrinillah Deep Conditioner on top.

 

[momi]

During my last salon visit I noticed they'd cut out the tops of the plastic caps used for steaming.

I usually steam without a cap so it was good to see my theory confirmed.

 

[Alta Angel]

Washed, conditioned, steamed, and hennaed. Steamed with Elucence MB for an hour.

 

[Nichelle_jb]

During my last salon visit I noticed they'd cut out the tops of the plastic caps used for steaming.

I usually steam without a cap so it was good to see my theory confirmed.

Thanks for passing along this info. I also have never used a cap.

 

[LushLox]

I've just started steaming , I bought a cheap steamer off of EBay for 5 dollars . If I stick to a good protein/ moisture balance regimen do you think it's okay to steam every other day ?

Personally I think that would be far too much moisture, you're highly likely to get moisture overload. It is such an excellent way to get moisture into the hair but it's easy to over do it. I wouldn't steam for any more than 30 minutes per week maximum. But that's just me personally, other people may need a bit more.

 

[tatiana001191]

Personally I think that would be far too much moisture, you're highly likely to get moisture overload. It is such an excellent way to get moisture into the hair but it's easy to over do it. I wouldn't steam for any more than 30 minutes per week maximum. But that's just me personally, other people may need a bit more.

Thanks for responding, I had to stop because my hair was getting mushy and very stretchy. I will take your advice and do it no more than 30 minutes a week.