How do you use a steamer?

taz007 · Dec 22, 2008

Merry Christmas to me! I have the best husband in the world!

He is converting one our bedrooms into a beauty salon (I guess he got tired of all of my ish all over the place).

Anyhoo, he has already purchased a salon chair, a Pibbs 514 and a treatment and stuff cart.

I am interested in a steamer. What is a steamer supposed to do? Does it replace the Pibbs? How do the Dominicans use it (I am on the West Coast, alas no Dominican salons).

Thanks in advance!

crazydaze911 · Dec 22, 2008

Well the dominicans on the east coast in NYC DONT use it from what i've seen. steamer sounds interesting but i've never used it myself, just heard about it on this board. bumping for ya...

oh - and your husband is the coolest! lol

LadyPaniolo · Dec 22, 2008

Your husband gets 10 thumbs up from me!

I'm not exactly sure how to use a steamer myself, but I'm gonna buy one for my hair for Christmas, so I'll be following this thread for advice.

locabouthair · Dec 22, 2008

a steamer is used with a conditioner to allow more moisture into your hair. you cna still keep the pibbs as your drier.

chitowngal330 · Dec 22, 2008

Kudos to your husband!

My brothers just ordered this hair steamer for me for Christmas: http://www.evasalons.com/store/inde..._id=37&zenid=59613f43c96cede8afe205a238f427b3

I should get it next week, so I don't have any experience yet. From reading through the old threads on hair steaming, most regimens I saw use steam 1-2x per month. After applying DC, sit under the steamer (no cap needed) for 15-45 minutes (times ranged). The steamer helps infuse moisture into your strands while you deep condition.

A hair steamer is not the same as a hair dryer, so it will not replace your Pibbs. SamanthaJones (a member here) previously posted a home steam treatment you could do using a regular hair dryer, like a Pibbs, but now that you'll have the steamer, you can just do as I described above.

People who steam reported more moisturized, softer, shinier hair. Better rollersets, hair that was more elongated and an overall improvement in the short and long term in the health of their strands.

I can't wait to get mine!!

Lucky's Mom · Dec 22, 2008

^^^^^^^ I am glad it is in stock again. It was out for soooo long!
Kudos to your hubby!

ajoyfuljoy · Dec 22, 2008

I have one. You put the condish or oil on your hair and sit under it like a Pibbs.

DON'T USE A SHOWER CAP!!!

I don't know why people say to do that, but it really defeats the purpose of the whole process.

Have fun!

Nappy_in_the_City · Oct 29, 2009

Bumping this!

I just got my steamer from SRU, I put it together and I have a few questions... do I need to leave the vent open or closed? Are you ladies steaming with the orange and red power or just the orange? I see it goes up to 60 minutes... what is a decent steaming time?

taz007 · Oct 30, 2009

Nappy_in_the_City said:
Bumping this!

I just got my steamer from SRU, I put it together and I have a few questions... do I need to leave the vent open or closed? Are you ladies steaming with the orange and red power or just the orange? I see it goes up to 60 minutes... what is a decent steaming time?

Wow, it has been a minute since this was posted!

I steam with the vents closed and both the red and orange power on. If I am steaming in some henna, I set it for 1 hour. Otherwise, I usually steam for about 30 minutes.

Nappy_in_the_City · Oct 30, 2009

Thanks Taz!
I was using the search function and typing in "steamer 2 buttons" or "steamer vents" and got nothing. I guess you can open the vents if it's getting hot under thur!! LOL

Bella_Atl · Oct 30, 2009

taz007 said:
Wow, it has been a minute since this was posted!

I steam with the vents closed and both the red and orange power on. If I am steaming in some henna, I set it for 1 hour. Otherwise, I usually steam for about 30 minutes.

When you steam in the Henna it doesn't rinse out the next steam correct? Because I have been steaming after I color and the steamer has been taking my color out. :wallbash:

Also, when you steam in the Henna does it make your hair brighter or more red? I don't want my hair to get more red?

Serenity_Peace · Oct 30, 2009

How are you ladies steaming with color?

I'm coloring my hair jet black this weekend and I now have my steamer!! :woohoo2:

taz007 · Oct 30, 2009

Bella_Atl said:
When you steam in the Henna it doesn't rinse out the next steam correct? Because I have been steaming after I color and the steamer has been taking my color out.

Also, when you steam in the Henna does it make your hair brighter or more red? I don't want my hair to get more red?

I usually do a henna/indigo treatment so my hair does not turn red. In fact, what I do is steam in the henna/indigo and then leave it in overnight.

I have not had the problem of the steamer taking my color out. :look:

taz007 · Oct 30, 2009

Serenity_Peace said:
How are you ladies steaming with color?

I'm coloring my hair jet black this weekend and I now have my steamer!! :woohoo2:

What I do is put in the color and wrap cotton around my edges so that the color does not get on my skin. I then sit under the steamer for 1 hour.

This last time I mixed beer (yes, I got the stink eye from DH) in the henna/indigo and the results were fantastic! :yep:

sharifeh · Oct 30, 2009

congrats! awesome husband!

IDareT'sHair · Oct 30, 2009

I was reading this at work like: :huh:

Then I read you commenting on how Old the thread was.

I Knew you already had your Home Salon Set-Up. :grin:

Yes, the Steamer should be part of everyone's Arensal of Tools/Equipment. It Moisturizes your Hair Like None Other and......If you are a Lover of Good Conditioners, Deep Conditioners the Steamer will totally make those Products Perform to Full Capacity. Like Conditioners on Steroids.:lovedrool:

And those conditioners that you think are just kinda so-so, it will also take them to the Next Level. On the Moisturizing Tip -- You can't Beat it. :look:

It was by Far the Best Single Investment I made for My Hair. The weekly Pay off and Benefits of Steaming are Unsurpassed. :love3:

It actually "pays" for itself. You will use less product and get greater concentration.

cocoberry10 · Nov 3, 2009

IDareT'sHair said:
I was reading this at work like: Then I read you commenting on how Old the thread was.

I Knew you already had your Home Salon Set-Up.

Yes, the Steamer should be part of everyone's Arensal of Tools/Equipment. It Moisturizes your Hair Like None Other and......If you are a Lover of Good Conditioners, Deep Conditioners the Steamer will totally make those Products Perform to Full Capacity. Like Conditioners on Steroids.:lovedrool:

And those conditioners that you think are just kinda so-so, it will also take them to the Next Level. On the Moisturizing Tip -- You can't Beat it.

It was by Far the Best Single Investment I made for My Hair. The weekly Pay off and Benefits of Steaming are Unsurpassed. It actually "pays" for itself. You will use less product and get greater concentration.

Thanks for the info.

awhyley · Nov 3, 2009

This thread is AWESOME! I posted in another thread, asking about the benefits of steamers, but couldn't find when I wanted, but found this thread instead. :love:

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