mommyoftheyear
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I am going to try this next week
hair steamers - who has one?
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I am going to try this next week
longhairlover
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I would do a pibbs deal if I get enough inquries about one, I would just see if I could get a deal for us with the same people I have the pibbs deal with.
lemme know.
I don't know if I personally want one but I may in the future try one out.
lemme know.
I don't know if I personally want one but I may in the future try one out.
chitowngal330
New Member
Sure thing. I was planning to post a review as many ladies have been wondering about these steamers.
Lucky's Mom
New Member
Tishee - did you get to review your steamer?
morehairplease
Well-Known Member
Hey there sweetie,
I don't have a steamer
...it's on my to buy/wish list though.
Lucky's Mom
New Member
Hey there sweetie,
I don't have a steamer
OH!!! Don't Cry! I am sorry! I thought you did....
OK... Well. It is on my wish list too!
~Hair~Fetish~
Well-Known Member
I've been meaning to post a review of my new steamer for a week now, but always seem to get sidetracked.
So here goes... I took the plunge and bought the Misty Pibbs 132 (yeah, it was a nice chunk of change). I was mad at my S/O and in desperate need of retail therapy.
And since I had been dying for a steamer, I felt justified. 
I've used it 3 times so far and LOVE it!
I'm now wondering how I EVER lived without one. I apply my DC, pile my hair loosely on top of my head and secure with a plastic clip, and steam for 30 min to an hour. I don't use a plastic cap, though some ladies do, and I don't have any problems with product dripping or getting in my face. My hair comes out really soft and it also seems that more of the conditioner absorbs into my hair than when I was using a heating cap or DCing under a hood dryer with a plastic cap. The Pibbs also have a small tank on the back that catches the condensed water (so you don't end up with a dripping mess)... which I love. It also has a 60 minute timer and a thermostat that can be set from 1-10.
I have NO complaints, as the steamer is definitely a help when I'm trying to deal with my Mega-Tek new growth (which is off the chain!)
I also ran a little experiment on dry hair. Since I work part-time in a nightclub, my hair reeks of cigarette smoke when I get home. I was curious to see if the steam would remove the smokey odor from my hair, so I applied a little moisturizer to my dry hair and sat under the Pibbs for 15-20 minutes. Worked like a charm! I even had S/O do a before and after smell test.
Other than Mega-Tek, the steamer is hands down the best investment I've made in a really long time.
So here goes... I took the plunge and bought the Misty Pibbs 132 (yeah, it was a nice chunk of change). I was mad at my S/O and in desperate need of retail therapy.
And since I had been dying for a steamer, I felt justified. I've used it 3 times so far and LOVE it!
I'm now wondering how I EVER lived without one. I apply my DC, pile my hair loosely on top of my head and secure with a plastic clip, and steam for 30 min to an hour. I don't use a plastic cap, though some ladies do, and I don't have any problems with product dripping or getting in my face. My hair comes out really soft and it also seems that more of the conditioner absorbs into my hair than when I was using a heating cap or DCing under a hood dryer with a plastic cap. The Pibbs also have a small tank on the back that catches the condensed water (so you don't end up with a dripping mess)... which I love. It also has a 60 minute timer and a thermostat that can be set from 1-10.I have NO complaints, as the steamer is definitely a help when I'm trying to deal with my Mega-Tek new growth (which is off the chain!)
I also ran a little experiment on dry hair. Since I work part-time in a nightclub, my hair reeks of cigarette smoke when I get home. I was curious to see if the steam would remove the smokey odor from my hair, so I applied a little moisturizer to my dry hair and sat under the Pibbs for 15-20 minutes. Worked like a charm! I even had S/O do a before and after smell test.
Other than Mega-Tek, the steamer is hands down the best investment I've made in a really long time.
misstobz
Well-Known Member
I've been meaning to post a review of my new steamer for a week now, but always seem to get sidetracked.
So here goes... I took the plunge and bought the Misty Pibbs 132 (yeah, it was a nice chunk of change). I was mad at my S/O and in desperate need of retail therapy.
I've used it 3 times so far and LOVE it!
I have NO complaints, as the steamer is definitely a help when I'm trying to deal with my Mega-Tek new growth (which is off the chain!)
I also ran a little experiment on dry hair. Since I work part-time in a nightclub, my hair reeks of cigarette smoke when I get home. I was curious to see if the steam would remove the smokey odor from my hair, so I applied a little moisturizer to my dry hair and sat under the Pibbs for 15-20 minutes. Worked like a charm! I even had S/O do a before and after smell test.
Other than Mega-Tek, the steamer is hands down the best investment I've made in a really long time.
Thanks for thr feedback...I am buying mine tomorrow morning..way too tired to do it tonight. I can already see myself steaming away while watching a lifetime movie. Do you know if ths would also work for hot oil treatments? No sure cause I usually do a hot oil treatment on dry hair before shampooing-cover hair with a plastic cap as I would a DC.
erplexedWhat is mega-trek? Is that a hair growth oil?
~Hair~Fetish~
Well-Known Member
Thanks for thr feedback...I am buying mine tomorrow morning..way too tired to do it tonight. I can already see myself steaming away while watching a lifetime movie. Do you know if ths would also work for hot oil treatments? No sure cause I usually do a hot oil treatment on dry hair before shampooing-cover hair with a plastic cap as I would a DC.
What is mega-trek? Is that a hair growth oil?
I'm sure you could use it when doing a hot oil treatment... I'm thinking that it would help the oil to penetrate even more.
Mega-Tek is a protein-based growth aid that a lot of women are either applying to their scalp or using as a protein conditioner on their hair. If you do a search, you'll find about a million posts about it!
MrsHouston
Well-Known Member
I got mine as a birthday gift and it comes in the mail on Monday...can't wait to use it!!!
Lucky's Mom
New Member
MINE IS HERE!!!!! 
- I am excited.
- I am excited.locabouthair
Well-Known Member
I really wanna buy one but I'm scared I'll buy it and it wont do anything for my hair. I'm gonna try the steamer at the salon first.
MrsHouston
Well-Known Member
I got mine today. DH set it up and I'm under it now.
winona
Well-Known Member
Please Help if you can
Hi I got the Pibbs too but I really think I am using it incorrectly bc I am not getting the same effects as others. I put the DC on my hair (pantene mask w/ shea and coconut oil) sit up under the steamer under 10 for 25 mins. Does that sound right???
I've been meaning to post a review of my new steamer for a week now, but always seem to get sidetracked.
So here goes... I took the plunge and bought the Misty Pibbs 132 (yeah, it was a nice chunk of change). I was mad at my S/O and in desperate need of retail therapy.
I've used it 3 times so far and LOVE it!
I have NO complaints, as the steamer is definitely a help when I'm trying to deal with my Mega-Tek new growth (which is off the chain!)
I also ran a little experiment on dry hair. Since I work part-time in a nightclub, my hair reeks of cigarette smoke when I get home. I was curious to see if the steam would remove the smokey odor from my hair, so I applied a little moisturizer to my dry hair and sat under the Pibbs for 15-20 minutes. Worked like a charm! I even had S/O do a before and after smell test.
Other than Mega-Tek, the steamer is hands down the best investment I've made in a really long time.
Hi I got the Pibbs too but I really think I am using it incorrectly bc I am not getting the same effects as others. I put the DC on my hair (pantene mask w/ shea and coconut oil) sit up under the steamer under 10 for 25 mins. Does that sound right???
chitowngal330
New Member
Re: Please Help if you can
Are you covering your hair with a plastic cap or not? I don't cover my hair (though some ladies do), and I find that the effects are great!
Are you covering your hair with a plastic cap or not? I don't cover my hair (though some ladies do), and I find that the effects are great!
I've been meaning to post a review of my new steamer for a week now, but always seem to get sidetracked.
So here goes... I took the plunge and bought the Misty Pibbs 132 (yeah, it was a nice chunk of change). I was mad at my S/O and in desperate need of retail therapy.
I've used it 3 times so far and LOVE it!
I have NO complaints, as the steamer is definitely a help when I'm trying to deal with my Mega-Tek new growth (which is off the chain!)
I also ran a little experiment on dry hair. Since I work part-time in a nightclub, my hair reeks of cigarette smoke when I get home. I was curious to see if the steam would remove the smokey odor from my hair, so I applied a little moisturizer to my dry hair and sat under the Pibbs for 15-20 minutes. Worked like a charm! I even had S/O do a before and after smell test.
Other than Mega-Tek, the steamer is hands down the best investment I've made in a really long time.
MINE IS HERE!!!!!
Hey Ladies,
What vendors did you guys use for the Pibbs Misty?? How much was it (pm if you don't want to share here).
I'm ready to buy mine now.
Lemme know!
~Hair~Fetish~
Well-Known Member
I live in Atlanta and I got mine locally from a store that sells salon equipment. I believe it was $575 (the guy cut me a deal since I took the floor model... it still came with the 1 year warranty).
You suck
J/K
$575 plus a discount is great price. Did the steamer come with any explanation of why it's better than other steamers?
I know why the dryers (Pibbs 512/514) are better than other hooded dryers... but I'm still confused about exactly why the Pibbs Misty is better. Just a little more justification for my splurge
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~Hair~Fetish~
Well-Known Member
You suck
J/K
$575 plus a discount is great price. Did the steamer come with any explanation of why it's better than other steamers?
I know why the dryers (Pibbs 512/514) are better than other hooded dryers... but I'm still confused about exactly why the Pibbs Misty is better. Just a little more justification for my splurge
To be honest... I don't know! I've heard a lot of great things about the Pibbs dryers, so when I was looking into investing into a steamer, I would rather get a trusted brand. So basically, I don't know if it's necessarily "better", but the Pibbs name gave me a warm fuzzy.
So far I have NO complaints.
TaraDyan
Natural again ... this time for good!
I've used it 3 times so far and LOVE it!
Yessssss, I totally agree. I received a hair steamer for Christmas, and I tell ya, I don't remember life before it. I do the same procedures as you; apply DC, pile hair loosely, secure with plastic clip ... but I only steam for about 20-30 minutes. I don't use a plastic cap either.
I also think my conditioner absorbs better into my hair with my steamer than it did with a hooded dryer and plastic cap. I just did a steam treatment this evening with Aubrey Organics GPB mixed with Honeysuckle Rose. I even took some photos to show how well it was absorbed after the steam:
Now those of you who use AO GPB know how UBER thick it is, so you can see how well it absorbed into my hair (at least I HOPE you can see that in the photos). I haven't even rinsed it out yet. Here's a photo of my steamer:
Ahhhhhhhhhh steamer ... where have you been all of my life?!?
~Hair~Fetish~
Well-Known Member
Dang I wish my natural hair would lay down like that!
Shay72
Natural, 4A
Yessssss, I totally agree. I received a hair steamer for Christmas, and I tell ya, I don't remember life before it. I do the same procedures as you; apply DC, pile hair loosely, secure with plastic clip ... but I only steam for about 20-30 minutes. I don't use a plastic cap either.
I also think my conditioner absorbs better into my hair with my steamer than it did with a hooded dryer and plastic cap. I just did a steam treatment this evening with Aubrey Organics GPB mixed with Honeysuckle Rose. I even took some photos to show how well it was absorbed after the steam:
Now those of you who use AO GPB know how UBER thick it is, so you can see how well it absorbed into my hair (at least I HOPE you can see that in the photos). I haven't even rinsed it out yet. Here's a photo of my steamer:
Ahhhhhhhhhh steamer ... where have you been all of my life?!?
Thanks for the pics. I can definately tell that the conditioner absorbed really well. Your set up gave me some ideas too
! It just lets me know having a dryer and steamer on wheels is so much more convenient! Off to clean my front closet so I can have room for both!Thanks for the pics. I can definately tell that the conditioner absorbed really well. Your set up gave me some ideas too
Precisely
Mine is going in my front closet as well. (As soon as I can decide on one!
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I really wanted the Pibbs but have yet to find a specific description of it's features (so I can compare it to the steamers I've seen). If it's worth the $ I'd like to know why.
On the other hand, there are 2 other steamers I'm checking on that are Similar in price to the Pibbs, but I've been able to gleen a little more info on them and their features. Pibbs is about to lose the race, if I can't get some details soon!
To be honest... I don't know! I've heard a lot of great things about the Pibbs dryers, so when I was looking into investing into a steamer, I would rather get a trusted brand. So basically, I don't know if it's necessarily "better", but the Pibbs name gave me a warm fuzzy.
What features does the Pibbs have? I know a lot of the less expensive ones basically have on and off, or low and hi and 30-60 minute timers.
The Pibbs has more temperature intervals right?
Is it digital or does it have knobs?
Is there a control for the amount of steam?
What's the max time setting?
TIA
~Hair~Fetish~
Well-Known Member
The Pibbs isn't digital... it has a knob for the timer and a knob for the temperature control (1-10 with 10 being the highest). This knob controls the amount of steam produced. The max time setting is 60 minutes. Umm... lets see what else
... oh, it has an indicator light to let you know when the water is low, and it also has a vent on the hood that you can open to regulate the amount of steam in the hood. I always leave it closed though. Hope that helps.
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