How often is everyone steaming?

[It~Can~Grow]

Who was your ebay seller??

I'm here at the office and cant sign into eBay (darn firewall), here is the description and item id.

If you can find this way..I can post the link this evening.

THERMOSTAT HAIR STEAMER BEAUTY SALON COLOR PROCESSING
Seller: beautyco123


HTH

 

[LushLox]

I steam twice a week but only for 30 minute each time, although when I do a protein treatment it can be slightly longer than that. This works for me.

 

[It~Can~Grow]

I'm here at the office and cant sign into eBay (darn firewall), here is the description and item id.

If you can find this way..I can post the link this evening.

THERMOSTAT HAIR STEAMER BEAUTY SALON COLOR PROCESSING
Seller: beautyco123


HTH

No sure if put more info some where in my post on the steamer but here's a link if you've got a sec to scroll:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=9899530&highlight=#post9899530

 

[JustKiya]

JustKiya and Boston Maria ... y'all ain't playin', are you?

So have either you noticed any difference in steaming your hair for 2 hours vs. 30 minutes or any other amount of time?

Hrm... I think the shortest I've steamed has been an hour, and yeah, I could tell a difference - my hair wasn't as 'lush'.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Thats what I was wondering. I love how my hair feels after.

I also steam once a week with DC-ing on dry hair. Is there such a thing as steaming too much?

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Hey Girl!!

I got mine from jte systems. It was $169....but then like $80 for shipping because they ship from the East. They are in the US. I didn't pay any custom fees though, so that was good. Once it shipped, I got it really quickly!

Sorry, OT but um......where'd you get your steamer from?

 

[kriolagirl]

i steam about once a week or once every week and a half. i got my steamer from salons r us

 

[LushLox]

I also steam once a week with DC-ing on dry hair. Is there such a thing as steaming too much?

Yes you can overdo it with the steam, I know I experienced it myself! Once I established how much I can tolerate I was fine, and have not had a problem since.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I Steam Weekly for about an Hour.

I like to alternate between Steaming & My Mastex Heat Cap, but lately it's been:

Steam, Steam, Steam...............

 

[Bella_Atl]

I steam twice per week or with each wash. It's extra wonderful for hot oil treatments.

 

[shopgalore]

Yes you can overdo it with the steam, I know I experienced it myself! Once I established how much I can tolerate I was fine, and have not had a problem since.

Hi, when you say you can over do it, how does the hair feel? I just need to make sure I am steaming as much as I can, but not too much that my hair breaks off more!

 

[BellaM]

I dont steam religously...but i did so once. It was in a hair salon and my first experience. It was absolutely refreshing, Im looking into doing it again

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

I think my next steam, I am going to try it for an hour :scratchch:

 

[LushLox]

Hi, when you say you can over do it, how does the hair feel? I just need to make sure I am steaming as much as I can, but not too much that my hair breaks off more!

The hair just feels mushy and weird, because of theexcess moisture. It was quite easy to counteract though, I just upped my protein and managed to figure out a good moisture/protein balance and have been fine since.

 

[exoticmommie]

I try and do it once a week. Namely on the weekends when I have the time.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

I am loving steaming my hair. I did a 1 hour steam with some better botanicals condish. My hair is loving it!

 

[KinkyGenius]

The first week I got it I steamed just about every day LOL
So I now steam for 2 hours .. stand back! don't judge me! LOL... once a week

I don't use a cap, but I have one of those head band thingies so the water doesn't go on my face. I deep condition on wet hair.

Wow, I didn't even think about whether or not it would be best to steam with or without a cap on. What head band thingies are you referring to?

My steamer should be here Wednesday

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Where did you get your steamer from?

Wow, I didn't even think about whether or not it would be best to steam with or without a cap on. What head band thingies are you referring to?

My steamer should be here Wednesday

 

[KinkyGenius]

Where did you get your steamer from?

I got mine from http://www.hairgift.com/hair-care.html

 

[BostonMaria]

Wow, I didn't even think about whether or not it would be best to steam with or without a cap on. What head band thingies are you referring to?

My steamer should be here Wednesday

Congrats on your purchase!! I use a terry cloth headband such as this one
http://www.sallybeauty.com/Headband/SBS-260653,default,pd.html

It prevents the water to fall down my face as I'm steamin'
I don't use a cap and my hair feels yummy

 

[BostonMaria]

JustKiya and Boston Maria ... y'all ain't playin', are you?

So have either you noticed any difference in steaming your hair for 2 hours vs. 30 minutes or any other amount of time?

I've never steamed for less than an hour so I can't say! LOL
I tell ya what though, my hair feels like silk afterwards. My wash and go's look beautiful and that's pretty much impossible in the winter time. I love my steamer. I might marry it.

My DD has oily, silky hair and with the steamer her hair just comes out so beautiful. My stepdaughter (13) uses it religiously once a week now LOL Her wash and go's are amazing. I gotta take a picture. All my kid's hair pics are in my album if you want to look.

As far as myself, I've noticed:
+ Shedding has almost disappeared
+ Hair feels and looks awesome
+ My rollersets are usually nice, but my hair just feels nicer
+ I can detangle with my fingers after I steam because my hair is so soft and silky

I can go on forever. I highly recommend a steamer to anyone who is consistent with their hair care. I'm a DIY'er down to my trims so this purchase makes sense for me. Plus I have 4 women with MBL + hair in my house.

 

[Hysi]

i steam once a week with my dc for 30-35 minutes. i got mine from salonsrus pro1037a
http://lclbeauty.com/products.php?cat=9

 

[nychaelasymone]

I get my hair steamed once every 2 weeks at the salon......I love the way it makes my hair look and feel since I've been transitioning. Bout to buy a steamer and round brush my hair myself.

 

[KinkyGenius]

Quick question!

I'm relaxing and using Sebastian Cellophanes this weekend. I was wondering for the DC part of my hair plans should I just use my hooded dryer or would it be ok to steam?

 

[MsLizziA]

So how many gallons of water does the steamer hold for 1 use? Aren't you supposed to use distilled water?

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Mine only holds about 2 or 3 cups of water. I just bought distilled water for mine!!

So how many gallons of water does the steamer hold for 1 use? Aren't you supposed to use distilled water?

 

[KinkyGenius]

Bumping for an answer to my question in post #54

 

[LushLox]

Bumping for an answer to my question in post #54

Yes you can use a steamer for this purpose. In fact the steamers essentially were designed in the first instances to help process colour applications.

 

[RaeCam]

I am so tempted! This sounds exactly like what I need! A few questions though.

Has anyone used a steamer for doing:

1) Henna treatments?
2) Aphogee protein treatment?
3) Braids (natural, synthetic, or human)?

I am about to commit to a year of the C&G method and I am thinking this would help on a lot of fronts. Can't wait to hear some answers!

 

[SouthernStunner]

I am so tempted! This sounds exactly like what I need! A few questions though.

Has anyone used a steamer for doing:

1) Henna treatments?
2) Aphogee protein treatment?
3) Braids (natural, synthetic, or human)?

I am about to commit to a year of the C&G method and I am thinking this would help on a lot of fronts. Can't wait to hear some answers!

1. I think Taz uses her steamer for henna treatments
2. I dont and I dont know anyone who has
3. I got my steamer March 09 and was doing a year in the C&G challenge! It worked wounders. When I took down my braids my hair was so soft and easy to detangle.

HTH