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lonei said:
I have one, it was my mums, she has had it over 10 years. I have a pic in my products album. I never wash my hair without it! They sell it in most black hair shops in the UK. i think mine is by Aphrodhite along with my dryer, its a wonderful investment for soft, shiny, moistureised hair. Plus going to the hairdressers to a steam is a lot of money!
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Hi lonei

I also live in the UK and am interested in investing in one as well as the dryer... where did you buy yours...

what is the difference with using these as opposed to steaming caps

Linda
 
Queeny20 said:
For those who want a steamer, I just ordered mine from here: http://www.evasalons.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13&products_id=37 The price $139.88 is the total price because shipping is free!!!! I can't wait. This is a gift to myself. Q
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I purchased this steamer as well for the same reason a gift for me. I ordered it on the 8th and it was shipped out on the 15th. I received it on the 19th and I used it for the first time today. I found it to be easy to assemble and I have to be honest I thought it looked a little cheap compared to the website picture. It had several plastic pieces which surprised me at first. Today I washed my hair with a clairifying shampoo followed by Garnier Fructis sleek & shine shampoo. I then applied a light coating of coconut oil with Doo Gro Deep Penetrating Conditioner. I sat under the steamer for 1/2 hour with medium heat. Let me tell you that sucker got hot and sweat was pouring down for my temples. My hair was very soft and detangled as I rinsed out the conditioner in the shower. I did a tight roller set and my hair is still very soft hours later. I had buyer remorse at first but now that I have actually used the steamer I am very happy I brought it.
 
Lissa0821 said:
I purchased this steamer as well for the same reason a gift for me. I ordered it on the 8th and it was shipped out on the 15th. I received it on the 19th and I used it for the first time today. I found it to be easy to assemble and I have to be honest I thought it looked a little cheap compared to the website picture. It had several plastic pieces which surprised me at first. Today I washed my hair with a clairifying shampoo followed by Garnier Fructis sleek & shine shampoo. I then applied a light coating of coconut oil with Doo Gro Deep Penetrating Conditioner. I sat under the steamer for 1/2 hour with medium heat. Let me tell you that sucker got hot and sweat was pouring down for my temples. My hair was very soft and detangled as I rinsed out the conditioner in the shower. I did a tight roller set and my hair is still very soft hours later. I had buyer remorse at first but now that I have actually used the steamer I am very happy I brought it.
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Thanks for this review! I am still considering getting one. I wasn't quite sure how ladies were using the steamer.:spinning:
 
Lissa0821 said:
I purchased this steamer as well for the same reason a gift for me. I ordered it on the 8th and it was shipped out on the 15th. I received it on the 19th and I used it for the first time today. I found it to be easy to assemble and I have to be honest I thought it looked a little cheap compared to the website picture. It had several plastic pieces which surprised me at first. Today I washed my hair with a clairifying shampoo followed by Garnier Fructis sleek & shine shampoo. I then applied a light coating of coconut oil with Doo Gro Deep Penetrating Conditioner. I sat under the steamer for 1/2 hour with medium heat. Let me tell you that sucker got hot and sweat was pouring down for my temples. My hair was very soft and detangled as I rinsed out the conditioner in the shower. I did a tight roller set and my hair is still very soft hours later. I had buyer remorse at first but now that I have actually used the steamer I am very happy I brought it.
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Whoo hoo, good to hear that especially the detangling part. I really hopes it works on my dd's hair. Q
 
Lissa0821 said:
I purchased this steamer as well for the same reason a gift for me. I ordered it on the 8th and it was shipped out on the 15th. I received it on the 19th and I used it for the first time today. I found it to be easy to assemble and I have to be honest I thought it looked a little cheap compared to the website picture. It had several plastic pieces which surprised me at first. Today I washed my hair with a clairifying shampoo followed by Garnier Fructis sleek & shine shampoo. I then applied a light coating of coconut oil with Doo Gro Deep Penetrating Conditioner. I sat under the steamer for 1/2 hour with medium heat. Let me tell you that sucker got hot and sweat was pouring down for my temples. My hair was very soft and detangled as I rinsed out the conditioner in the shower. I did a tight roller set and my hair is still very soft hours later. I had buyer remorse at first but now that I have actually used the steamer I am very happy I brought it.
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Woot, thank you for the update. I'm still up in the air about which one I want to get. DH gets mad when I buy things and don't use them or don't like them so I have to make sure this is the one that I really want :look:
 
Okay,so it seems like this off brand steamer uses cheap flimsy/plastic parts. This is making me doubt the longevity of the steamer. I am wondering if the Pibbs would be a better long term investment? Would the tabletop version be good for steaming if you want to do it while you are sitting in bed? I am worried about oil dripping down my face and onto the bed. I use my hooded dryer while I am in bed surfing the net and want to steam my hair in this manner as well?
 
PeggyFair said:
Okay,so it seems like this off brand steamer uses cheap flimsy/plastic parts. This is making me doubt the longevity of the steamer. I am wondering if the Pibbs would be a better long term investment? Would the tabletop version be good for steaming if you want to do it while you are sitting in bed? I am worried about oil dripping down my face and onto the bed. I use my hooded dryer while I am in bed surfing the net and want to steam my hair in this manner as well?
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I have the tabletop and if you can use your hooded tabletop dryer in bed, then maybe you could use this...Do you have something to level the steamer on bc it does have like a cup or two of water that needs to be upright and stable as the water is being heated and boils to make the steam. I didn't have any drips, tho (from the steamer or my hair) as I used a cloth head band to hold my hair up, which absorbed the moisture from my hairline and neck...

fyi...the table top for hair-only.com has cheap parts, too...i did a review on it a while back in the thread..
 
Ordered my steamer from e-bay...everything arrived {finally}...easy to put together and it has made a world of difference in my hair w/softness. I also like the relaxing
aspect of feeling the steam on my head.

My greatest buy..:yep:
 
OK - I am getting one. That is it.

I love the home grown thing - But I gotta get one of these - EvaSalon's one seems to be the best deal......

139.00 and all....
I have a month long job - so - I am going to use a bit of that cash....
 
BAD news!!!!!

The customer service agent just told me they will not be selling this steamer anymore!!!!!!!!!!

LAWD!!!!!
 
samanthajones67 said:
BAD news!!!!!

The customer service agent just told me they will not be selling this steamer anymore!!!!!!!!!!

LAWD!!!!!
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salonoutfitters on e-bay is the vendor I purchased from...stands behind the product...digital settings...$149.88 includes shipping.


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eshille said:
salonoutfitters on e-bay is the vendor I purchased from...stands behind the product...digital settings...$149.88 includes shipping.


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I just received mine yesterday, I ordered it last Tuesday so it took exactly a week to get to me. I used it last night and love it and for $149 free shipping you can't beat it.

ETA: I actually ordered from Salons R Us but i think they're the same company.
 
msshic said:
I just received mine yesterday, I ordered it last Tuesday so it took exactly a week to get to me. I used it last night and love it and for $149 free shipping you can't beat it.

ETA: I actually ordered from Salons R Us but i think they're the same company.
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That's what my box said...great machine, I know you love it...:yep: :grin:
 
Hello Ladies: This is my first post since joining LHCF in May, thank you for all of the valuable information you have shared.

I wanted to share my experiences with you regarding my hair steamer. In April, I purchased a hair steamer for $169.99 from Lucky Blues on the internet. The steamer seemed a bit flimsy, it was mostly little blue plastic parts that you had to assemble for the cap, but it worked fine once assembled. Unfortunately, I tried using yesterday and it no longer worked, more specifically, the water boiled, it produced steam but the steam was escaping from the back of the unit and not reaching the cap :nono:.

I searched the internet for another steamer and found one from the IBBE.net site. I called them and spoke with Tammy to find out about the steamers and see whether they were able to negotiate on the prices quoted. I also mentioned that I was a member of LHCF and would share the information with the forum. Tammy sent me the following message which have cut and pasted below. The shipping price she quotes is to Virginia. I hope this is helpful. Tammy's e-mail follows:

B&S Vertical Electronic Hair Steamer on Stand 52-CME07AS Cost $197.01 Shipping is approx: $55.00
This hair steamer is made in China. We do sell a lot of these steamers and so far have not had any negative feedback with none expected. If there is a problem with the steamer the manufacturer will warranty it for 1 year from the date of purchase. If the steamer needs to be sent back for repair the consumer is responsible for shipping it back to the manufacturer, once the item is repaired the manufacturer will ship it back to you. If the item is damaged due to misuse the manufacturer will give you an estimate to repair it. At that time you will be able to make the decision to have it repaired or not.
Paragon Hair Steamer w/ Caster Stand 22-80ES Your cost $499.00 Shipping is approx: $59.00

This hair steamer is made in China. This is the most popular steamer for the money and again no negatives on it. There warranty is basically the same as the manufacturer above. Steam accelerates salon permanents, coloring and deep heat conditioning by generating moist warm air as a gentle alternative to conventional heat applications. Steam enhances the effect of permanents, hair dye and conditioners. Unit is mounted on a roller stand.

Features Include: Mobile roller base, Variable heat and time, Adjustable height, Adjustable hood angle
Pibbs Misty Hair Steamer w/ Casters 19-132 Your Cost $580.00 Shipping is approx: $48.00

This hair steamer is made in Italy and again has about the same warranty as the above.

All hair steamers generally do the same thing and work approximately the same way. I know that the cheaper priced ones sometimes draws people in, however the steamers that are more expensive have been made with the most dependable parts and generally last several years longer without any set backs at all. Hair steamers and Hair Processors are a great addition to any salon, they are ideal for permanents, coloring and deep heat conditioning. The hair steamer provides moist warm air as a gentle alternative to the conventional heat sources. Plus they cut down on processing time.

Remember with any hair steamer you purchase it is extremely important that you use only distilled water in it.

The three steamers I have recommended here are our most popular and consumer friendly steamers for the price.

If you have any questions please contact me.

I will be out of the office on Thursday, Friday, and possible Monday. I will touch base with you on Tuesday if I have not heard from you.
Thank you,

Tammy McCarthy

International Beauty & Barber Equipment
 
i used to have one, but when it broke i didnt bother buying a new one.
when i dc, i use a cap and place a HOT wash cloth on top of the cap. then, i wrap with a towel.
for me (and my budget lol) it works the same!
 
Hi Infiniteabudance,

I also have that steamer you purchased and I encounter the same problem the second time I used it. But then I realize that the cup was not position in the right place that is why the steam is not going in the cap. You have to remove the cup and hold it down towards the left hand side, then push it up and turn it towards the right. The cup handle have to be in the dead middle of the steamer base. If this is not position probably the steam will not go in the cap.

I hope this helps, if you need more help please feel feel to contact me directly. I wouldn't want you to waste all that money you spend on the steamer. I was getting very upset when I had that problem but thank God I was able to figure it out and got it working again.

Good luck!!!!
 
Ladies!!!!
I am finally getting a steamer!!!! whooohooo!
DH says that is my new gift.

:grin::grin::grin:

no mo' towelin' it for me!

Sometime in August....
 
My friend gave me a nice chunk of change for my birthday to buy a steamer and whatever else I wanted and I didn't. I put the money in the bank, which is a problem I have as I am an obsessive saver. Anyway, I devoured all the steaming threads and then I started reading threads about people having trouble with their steamers and that scared me a bit. [I bought a portable air conditioner a couple months, which I loved, for my upstairs second bedroom and it quit after five weeks and it was such a hassle to pack it back up and return it.] So, I really need you all's help. This is what I do: I wet a stocking cap and then put it in the microwave for 45 seconds. I let it cool off for a few seconds, put on head, put a plastic cap over that and get under my heat cap. My Mastex heat cap does cool off after about 25 minutes, so at the 25 minute mark, I turn it off for two minutes and turn it back on and it comes back up to full heat. I will stay under the heat cap about 45 minutes, and when I am done, my hair is uber-conditioned, (texture) loosened to the point of straightness, moisturized, silky, completely tangle-free (my fingers glide right through my hair) and soft. It will retain moisture all through the next day as well. What can I expect differently (or more) from a steamer?
 
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I finally got my steamer up and running. I love it. I steam every Friday. My hair has sure thanked me for it. It's hard to go back to DCing since I've fallen in love with steaming.

Is it necessary to Deep Condition while steaming or does steaming kind of replace the DC?
 
yodie said:
I finally got my steamer up and running. I love it. I steam every Friday. My hair has sure thanked me for it. It's hard to go back to DCing since I've fallen in love with steaming.

Is it necessary to Deep Condition while steaming or does steaming kind of replace the DC?
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I actually do my DC under steam instead of dry heat/dryer:look:
 
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