Steamer vs. hooded dryer for deep conditioning treatments?

[MangaManiac]

Hey all!

I'm getting ready to do my deep conditioning treatment for the week and now have the option of steaming my hair (my steamer was broken until now) instead of sitting under the hooded dryer. Is one better than the other for deep conditioning? I just wanted to know what you all prefer and how your hair turns out.

Thanks!

 

[mj11051]

Steamer

 

[Chrismiss]

Hooded dryer

 

[a_shoe_6307]

I'd like to know too. I'm thinking about buying a steamer.

 

[I AM...]

I steam and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! Sometimes I steam for 30 minutes and use my hooded dryer for 15 minutes after, like a seal. It def. makes a difference with the intensity of my DCs

 

[Firstborn2]

I'm a steam girl. I love the way my hair feels after steaming.

 

[LushLox]

I'm not even going to say anything. I think my views are well documented on here.


Okay, because I just can't resist the opportunity to big this thing up once again - yes it's the steamer, hands down!

 

[wild curls raquelle]

I use a bonnet. I don't know if that's steam, but I prefer this over a hood because it stays on my head.

 

[isabella09]

A steamer .

 

[Bachelorette]

Are there any desk steamers less than $100?

 

[Odd One]

I hate yall for praising steamers oh so much!!!


I cant afford one!

 

[darlingdiva]

I hate yall for praising steamers oh so much!!!


I cant afford one!

You don't have to be able to afford one. Just try the home grown steam treatment by Lucky's Mom. I tried a modified version of it on Monday & I think it's a keeper (I say "think" because I haven't taken out my twists yet.)

I:

1. Applied AO GPB to my hair (it was dry, not wet)

2. Took a cotton t-shirt & wet it

3. Put the t-shirt in the microwave for 3:20

4. Let the t-shirt cool down a little bit b/c I was scared of all the steam that was coming from it

5. Wrapped the t-shirt around my head & put on a plastic cap

6. Put my soft bonnet ionic dryer on high and sat under it for 20 minutes (it gets hot under there. I had to open the bathroom door.)

When I came from under the dryer, I could feel the difference. The tangles melted away, and my hair was so soft. I would only do this once a month or once every month and a half because my hair can easily become overmoisturized. It seems to be an effective treatment, though.

 

[MangaManiac]

Thanks everyone! This really helped. I think I'm going to steam my hair (w/o a cap then w/ one) and just use the hooded dryer to dry my hair.

 

[poookie]

i truly don't see the purpose of a steamer. you can spritz your hair with water, put on a showercap, sit underneath a hooded dryer, & get the exact same experience

the dryer would be more versatile!

 

[bludaydreamr]

i truly don't see the purpose of a steamer. you can spritz your hair with water, put on a showercap, sit underneath a hooded dryer, & get the exact same experience

the dryer would be more versatile!

with a steamer the effect is like 10 times better. have you ever tried steam treatments?

 

[Bluetopia]

I say you steam in a hooded dryer using the wet towel method.

When I dc I like to put on my deep conditioner, place a hot damp towel on my head, put on a shower cap, put another hot damp towel on, and then put on another shower cap - then put on my bonnet dryer and viola!!!!

a yummy steam treatment ....and all it costs me was the 8 bucks I spent on the hood attachment that goes on my blow dryer. i usually sit on the couch with the blow dryer lying beside me on a pillow and watch tv for the 20-30 mins while my hair steams. this could obviously be done using a hooded dryer as well for even better results.

which is why if i ever shell out cash for equipment it would be with a hooded dryer cause that way i'd get more bang for my buck.

 

[Bluetopia]

with a steamer the effect is like 10 times better. have you ever tried steam treatments?

I don't know about the previous posters idea of just spritzing water...but i get steam treatments at the salon and the hot wet towel method is neck and neck results wise.

like if the salon steam treatment is a 9 then the towel method is an 8.... i wouldnt spend all that cash on a steamer for a one point difference

 

[halee_J]

Yea steaming definitely does make a difference, for now I've been doing the home grown version, but I want a steamer 'cause its less complicated and just 'cause I love hair gadgets

^^^I agree salon steaming and the hot towel results are very similar

 

[FAMUDva]

I voted Steamer.

I am a firm believer in the power of the steamer.
Since I've been steaming, but hair stays moisturized and stays straight longer without reversion.

And as far as expense and it being the same as the towel method; I did the towel method at first and it really is very similar. But, because my hair long term will stay natural and I find it to be too much work to do all of that to steam my hair (I would only do it every now and then because I found the towel to be too much work).

My steamer cost $136 with free shipping. I know the expense is too much for some, but now that I have it, it's soo worth it

 

[Fine 4s]

[QUOTE
I:

1. Applied AO GPB to my hair (it was dry, not wet)

2. Took a cotton t-shirt & wet it

3. Put the t-shirt in the microwave for 3:20

4. Let the t-shirt cool down a little bit b/c I was scared of all the steam that was coming from it

5. Wrapped the t-shirt around my head & put on a plastic cap

6. Put my soft bonnet ionic dryer on high and sat under it for 20 minutes (it gets hot under there. I had to open the bathroom door.)

When I came from under the dryer, I could feel the difference. The tangles melted away, and my hair was so soft. I would only do this once a month or once every month and a half because my hair can easily become overmoisturized. It seems to be an effective treatment, though.[/QUOTE]

Can you do it on Wet hair or is it better to do on dry hair? I'd love to try it again this way....

 

[Fine 4s]

i truly don't see the purpose of a steamer. you can spritz your hair with water, put on a showercap, sit underneath a hooded dryer, & get the exact same experience

the dryer would be more versatile!

Maybe this is why some folks argue to apply DC on wet hair rather than dry hair? I wonder.

 

[tuffCOOKiE]

I'm trying to see if it's worth it to get a steamer as well. I'm always afraid of burning my self but at the same time, WHERE the heck am I gonna put a steamer in my already PJ-fied house?!

 

[yaya24]

Steamer Hands down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The only play time my hooded dryer gets now is roller sets and hot oil treatments

 

[3akay3]

I did the home grown steam treatment for the first time yesterday (I'm transitioning) and it made my new growth more manageable and detangle easier.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=215663

 

[bludaydreamr]

I don't know about the previous posters idea of just spritzing water...but i get steam treatments at the salon and the hot wet towel method is neck and neck results wise.

like if the salon steam treatment is a 9 then the towel method is an 8.... i wouldnt spend all that cash on a steamer for a one point difference

I started going to the salon getting treatments, by the time Lucky's mom came up with the method, I had already purchased my steamer. I'm natural and steam is a major part of my regimen (especially in the Winter). I think Hydration at the salon is $20, my steamer easily paid for itself the first year I bought it. I like that is works well for my face. I don't rollerset, so a hooded dryer wasn't something I already had in my closet, or would have personally purchase at that time.

I guess it depends on how often you use it. I have not experience over-moisturized hair, but I have noticed in the summer my hair may feel more porous after I steam.

My steamer cost $142 shipping was included.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

I'm REALLY interested in purchasing a steamer, which sites did you ladies purchase your steamers from. TIA

 

[FAMUDva]

I'm REALLY interested in purchasing a steamer, which sites did you ladies purchase your steamers from. TIA

I purchased mine off ebay. I purchased from the seller divinepro.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...139968&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2439wt_941

It was $136 with free shipping. I got it within week of placing my order and it was new in the box. Mine is not digital.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

I purchased mine off ebay. I purchased from the seller divinepro.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...139968&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2439wt_941

It was $136 with free shipping. I got it within week of placing my order and it was new in the box. Mine is not digital.

OMG, that thing looks scary, lol. I have no idea how to use it, is it user friendly??????. Thanks for the link.

 

[FAMUDva]

OMG, that thing looks scary, lol. I have no idea how to use it, is it user friendly??????. Thanks for the link.

LOL! It's quite simple... it's EXACTLY like the ones they use in the salon. At any rate, you put water in the water reservoir and place the water container back on the machine in the back. Turn the power on and then turn the timer to your desired time. Within a couple of minutes steam comes out of the hood. When your time is up, it dings; I dump the unused water and the water that goes in the discard container.

It's not hard to me, but then again, seeing them do it at my salon and charging me $20 for the same simple thing, I find it really easy. LOL! The hardest part is running water into the container and screwing the cap back on (and that's as hard as filling a jug of water; so it's not hard at all ).

 

[FAMUDva]

And at home, I sit under mine with no plastic cap. At the salon they put a cap on and then rip holes in the plastic cap, but they only use the cap for sanitary reasons.