4HisGlory
Well-Known Member
Hello All,
My mom recently heard about hair steamers from one of her co-workers and just had to have one. Unfortunately, she is all confused and thinks they are supposed to naturally straighten your hair. I tried to explain the hair steamer process to her, and let her know that BKT is probably what the co-worker was referring to but I don't think it has totally clicked.
Unfortunately, she hates the computer and won't use it for her on research, so I HAD to get it for her. She was so adamant. Anyway, she had to have one so I ordered this one off of ebay for her. She is so spoiled.
I dearly love that lady, but she is driving me nuts with this steamer.
I have searched and searched the threads, but can't really seem to find all the information that I need in one place and in a concise format. I was wondering if you ladies could help me out by giving me the basics that I need to help further explain the steamer concept and process to mommy dearest. I was also able to get some information from this site also. I'm trying to answer the 5 basic questions below, but feel free to add any information that you think is pertinent.
1. What are the benefits of a steamer?
- Better Circulation in Scalp leading to better hair growth
- Cleanses Scalp, removing dirt and dead skin
- Brings moisture to your Roots and hair shaft
- Leaves your hair soft and smooth
- Great for Dandruff Sufferer's
- Stops Dryness and hair Breakage
- Makes hair stronger and healthier
- Improves Hair Color Treatments
*enable conditioners to penetrate the hair shaft more deeply and quickly, to make it more moisturised.
2. How does it work scientifically?
It will improve circulation with the steam and the heat will then open up your follicles and hair shaft cuticles and this allows moisture as well as your hair treatment product to enter the hair shaft.
3. Why is it better than a hooded dryer?
- The steamer infuses moisture into your hair, so it holds curls better and can take heat better.
- A steamer is better than hooded dryer because moist heat is more nourishing for your hair than dry heat.
4. http://hubpages.com/hub/Hair-Steamer-Hair-Treatment---Setup-and-BenefitsTips for machine set up
make sure your water reservoir is full before putting it on your steamer. That will prevent air bubbles
5. Instructions for Henna use (Do you put the conditioner on with the Henna or do you henna then apply conditioner and get back under the steamer?, How long should you sit under for the Henna to take)
6. Procedure for general use
a. Basically, what I do is steam my hair while DCing. Then, it proceed to wash it, blow dry and flat iron.
Thanks Ladies!
My mom recently heard about hair steamers from one of her co-workers and just had to have one. Unfortunately, she is all confused and thinks they are supposed to naturally straighten your hair. I tried to explain the hair steamer process to her, and let her know that BKT is probably what the co-worker was referring to but I don't think it has totally clicked.
Unfortunately, she hates the computer and won't use it for her on research, so I HAD to get it for her. She was so adamant. Anyway, she had to have one so I ordered this one off of ebay for her. She is so spoiled.
I dearly love that lady, but she is driving me nuts with this steamer.
I have searched and searched the threads, but can't really seem to find all the information that I need in one place and in a concise format. I was wondering if you ladies could help me out by giving me the basics that I need to help further explain the steamer concept and process to mommy dearest. I was also able to get some information from this site also. I'm trying to answer the 5 basic questions below, but feel free to add any information that you think is pertinent. 1. What are the benefits of a steamer?
- Better Circulation in Scalp leading to better hair growth
- Cleanses Scalp, removing dirt and dead skin
- Brings moisture to your Roots and hair shaft
- Leaves your hair soft and smooth
- Great for Dandruff Sufferer's
- Stops Dryness and hair Breakage
- Makes hair stronger and healthier
- Improves Hair Color Treatments
*enable conditioners to penetrate the hair shaft more deeply and quickly, to make it more moisturised.
2. How does it work scientifically?
It will improve circulation with the steam and the heat will then open up your follicles and hair shaft cuticles and this allows moisture as well as your hair treatment product to enter the hair shaft.
3. Why is it better than a hooded dryer?
- The steamer infuses moisture into your hair, so it holds curls better and can take heat better.
- A steamer is better than hooded dryer because moist heat is more nourishing for your hair than dry heat.
4. http://hubpages.com/hub/Hair-Steamer-Hair-Treatment---Setup-and-BenefitsTips for machine set up
make sure your water reservoir is full before putting it on your steamer. That will prevent air bubbles
5. Instructions for Henna use (Do you put the conditioner on with the Henna or do you henna then apply conditioner and get back under the steamer?, How long should you sit under for the Henna to take)
6. Procedure for general use
a. Basically, what I do is steam my hair while DCing. Then, it proceed to wash it, blow dry and flat iron.
Thanks Ladies!
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