Which heating method is more effective for DCs?

Which heating method is more effective for DCs?

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MelsWifey

MelsWifey

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Ok ladies, im slowly tryna catch up with the new trends for hair since i've been M.I.A. from the hair boards for a minute!

The ladies who have steamers what are the brands your using cause some are saying they're too expensive, but i've found some online for like $140 and the stand-alone for $199 w/free shipping. Are these the cheap/no good kind?

To answer the question, I currently use the dome dryer w/a disposable shower cap on my head but wanna try the heat so I could pre-poo starting w/dry or damp hair.

TIA
 
Bella_Atl

Bella_Atl

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MelsWifey said:
Ok ladies, im slowly tryna catch up with the new trends for hair since i've been M.I.A. from the hair boards for a minute!

The ladies who have steamers what are the brands your using cause some are saying they're too expensive, but i've found some online for like $140 and the stand-alone for $199 w/free shipping. Are these the cheap/no good kind?

To answer the question, I currently use the dome dryer w/a disposable shower cap on my head but wanna try the heat so I could pre-poo starting w/dry or damp hair.

TIA
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No. That's about right. My steamer was $135 shipping included and I got it off Ebay. I guess the terms "expensive" and "worth" is subjective. I don't think the steamers are expensive at all, and they are worth the price and there is no comparing it to a baggy and dryer. It is THE best hair investment I have made thus far. BUT I can't bring myself to spring for a FHI Runway curling iron or any curling iron over $100. I think they are too expensive and I'm happy with my $80 curling iron. So it depends on who's doing the buying.
 
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aegis

aegis

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i use my heating cap and i think it works well. simply bc when i take it off there is a lot of water in it from the plastic cap and the heat. so i think in a way i would have the same effect from steam.
 
aegis

aegis

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Kacie said:
I see I'm one of two who voted for body heat :look:. I hate the way my hair feels after DC'ing under my hooded dryer, so I never use that method.

The best way for me is to slap on conditioner and wrap my head with saran wrap, then cover with a plastic cap or scarf. From there, I will either leave my hair wrapped or better yet do some cardio while my head is wrapped.
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i do that too sometimes. i love it:drunk:
 
LushLox

LushLox

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MelsWifey said:
Ok ladies, im slowly tryna catch up with the new trends for hair since i've been M.I.A. from the hair boards for a minute!

The ladies who have steamers what are the brands your using cause some are saying they're too expensive, but i've found some online for like $140 and the stand-alone for $199 w/free shipping. Are these the cheap/no good kind?

To answer the question, I currently use the dome dryer w/a disposable shower cap on my head but wanna try the heat so I could pre-poo starting w/dry or damp hair.

TIA
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To me, that's an excellent price. I paid the equivalent of around 350USD for mine and I would still go and buy a new one tomorrow if my one were to break. However it really is dependant on the individual not everyone is able to spend that sort of money.

ETA: I think I must have jinxed myself. My dryer just broke. So that's another £150 down the drain... :rolleyes:
 
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PJaye

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I don't want to hijack the thread, but I have a few questions, if I may. Do the steamers allow for mobility, or do you have to sit under it as you would a dome dryer? What types of heating caps allow for increased mobility, and where can I purchase those suckers online?


(smh...I just took my card out of my wallet and placed it on the desk)
 
LushLox

LushLox

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PJaye said:
I don't want to hijack the thread, but I have a few questions, if I may. Do the steamers allow for mobility, or do you have to sit under it as you would a dome dryer? What types of heating caps allow for increased mobility, and where can I purchase those suckers online?


(smh...I just took my card out of my wallet and placed it on the desk)
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There are two types, a table steamer - so no mobility at all and a steamer on wheels, so the exact same as a hood dryer. I think Salons R us are selling them for $140 or thereabouts.
 
FAMUDva

FAMUDva

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MelsWifey said:
Ok ladies, im slowly tryna catch up with the new trends for hair since i've been M.I.A. from the hair boards for a minute!

The ladies who have steamers what are the brands your using cause some are saying they're too expensive, but i've found some online for like $140 and the stand-alone for $199 w/free shipping. Are these the cheap/no good kind?

To answer the question, I currently use the dome dryer w/a disposable shower cap on my head but wanna try the heat so I could pre-poo starting w/dry or damp hair.

TIA
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I guess price is always subjective. I thought they weren't worth the money and too expensive because they cost more than the Gold-n-Hot at the local BSS :look:. BUT my stylist offered to show me better than he could tell me... he steamed my hair for free for 4 consecutive weeks so that I could see the difference in my moisture content. OMG! It was night and day in how long my natural flat iron presses would last. Not only did my hair stay straight longer, it got straighter with no problems and I had 100% reversion on wash day. So for me, after seeing the difference, it was well worth the $139 I paid.

I also felt the same about the FHI Runway or other expensive flat irons until again I saw the difference with my own eyes. So I now budget for the expensive tools I plan to use on my hair. And because I expect them to last for a while, I know I'll get my money's worth and then some.
 
FAMUDva

FAMUDva

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PJaye said:
I don't want to hijack the thread, but I have a few questions, if I may. Do the steamers allow for mobility, or do you have to sit under it as you would a dome dryer? What types of heating caps allow for increased mobility, and where can I purchase those suckers online?


(smh...I just took my card out of my wallet and placed it on the desk)
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You sit under them like you would a hooded dryer.
I got mine off ebay; and since I'm not a regular ebay shopper I just searched for a low price from a top rated seller.
 
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PJaye

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CreamTee & FAMUDva...tyvm for your input

(*makes a note to search for steamers online tomorrow night*)
 
LushLox

LushLox

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FAMUDva said:
I guess price is always subjective. I thought they weren't worth the money and too expensive because they cost more than the Gold-n-Hot at the local BSS :look:. BUT my stylist offered to show me better than he could tell me... he steamed my hair for free for 4 consecutive weeks so that I could see the difference in my moisture content. OMG! It was night and day in how long my natural flat iron presses would last. Not only did my hair stay straight longer, it got straighter with no problems and I had 100% reversion on wash day. So for me, after seeing the difference, it was well worth the $139 I paid.

I also felt the same about the FHI Runway or other expensive flat irons until again I saw the difference with my own eyes. So I now budget for the expensive tools I plan to use on my hair. And because I expect them to last for a while, I know I'll get my money's worth and then some.
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Wow that was really cool of your stylist to do that. :grin:

This is why I say people should experience it before dismissing it. Even by just going to a salon like you did. :yep:
 
It~Can~Grow

It~Can~Grow

New Member
Just Curious,
I have a heat cap, which I use for DC, but am contemplating the steamer (well, have been for a while) and would like to know:

"what are the noticeable differences between the steamer vs the heat cap?"


Thanks to anyone who would like to respond.


IDareT'sHair said:
At times, I feel I need different things. For example, today, I chose to DC with the Heat Cap. Last week I used Steam.:look:

Sometimes I feel I need Steam which emits moisture into the conditioner like a Clothes Iron set on 'Steam.' The Heat Cap provides somewhat of an intense baking heat. .
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IDareT'sHair

PJ Rehabilitation Center
It~Can~Grow said:
Just Curious,
I have a heat cap, which I use for DC, but am contemplating the steamer (well, have been for a while) and would like to know:

"what are the noticeable differences between the steamer vs the heat cap?"


Thanks to anyone who would like to respond.
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While IMO Both are Good Sources for DC'ing, They are completely different.

The Steamer naturally emits a constant burst of Steam into your Hair and the condensation from the Steam working in conjunction your DC'er of Choice is Given you Moisture to the Maxx almost like absorption!:grin:

The Heat Cap (for Me) is giving you a Baking Heat (less direct moisture of course than 'steam') but still overall, a Good DC'ing Treatment.

Again, 2 Totally Different Deep Conditioning Tools with 2 Totally Different Feels. :yep:

In Fact, the Heat Cap also Feels Entirely Different than DC'ing Under A Hooded Dryer.:look:
 
Lanea87

Lanea87

Natural Gang Gang Gang
JJamiah said:
well I use the Hooded Dryer Dome as well. I also use the Self Heating caps for a few hours and My hair feels awesome afterwards so I am with those too, I'd love a Steamer, but I can't rationalize spending that money right now! I consider myself a big spender, but I rationalize that in my brain, "girl you need to get this you need it, buy it buy it" until I can say this NOPE! Maybe I need to come over you gals houses and use it one time! :D
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That's how I'm feeling, heck is it anyone in the Houston area that don't mind me coming by they house to DC, Lol.
 
~VicTorIAn~

~VicTorIAn~

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I was skeptical about the steamer at first. Now, I believe the hype.
I have 3 heating caps including the gold-n-hot. The others two were gifts. I've also done the steam method with turbie towels. It doesn't compare.

I got my steamer last week (salonsrus) and I really wasnt expecting miracles.
On wash day, I usually lose a palm full of hair along with some breakage. Not this time.

My 4a/4b hair detangled faster than ever before, I only lost a few strands of shed hair, I had NO TANGLES although I steamed with my hair loose and it shrunk up like never before, the elasticity was CRAZY, my scalp feels amazing and most importantly my hair dried soft and stayed soft- it retained moisture beautifully.

I won't be looking for anymore miracle DCs or moisturizers. I'll stick with what Ive purchased lately and use up everything that I thought was mediocre. Now for me, products come after technique and tools.

If you're getting a significant amount of breakage and tangles and your detangling sessions last forever on wash day MAKE THE INVESTMENT. It will save you money in the long run. You can return it if it's not for you.
 
~VicTorIAn~

~VicTorIAn~

New Member
FAMUDva said:
I also felt the same about the FHI Runway or other expensive flat irons until again I saw the difference with my own eyes. So I now budget for the expensive tools I plan to use on my hair. And because I expect them to last for a while, I know I'll get my money's worth and then some.
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I agree completely. Instead of wasting money trying out several less effective tools, this year I learned to invest well. I'm way more satisfied with my purchases.
 
FAMUDva

FAMUDva

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VersatileNatural said:
I agree completely. Instead of wasting money trying out several less effective tools, this year I learned to invest well. I'm way more satisfied with my purchases.
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:yep: Exactly! 2 years ago I purchased a CHI trying to get around buying an FHI Runway. Back then I was transitioning and the CHI was fine for my mostly relaxed hair. Fast foward 2 yrs later and my hair laughs at that CHI when I'm trying to go from kinky to straight in one pass. More like 3-4 with the CHI. So in the end I could've just ponyed up the $200 then instead of $130 then and $179 later. We're not even going to talk about the Jilbere I bought that did NOTHING for my hair! NOTHING! Even relaxed... $50 wasted :(
 
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FAMUDva

FAMUDva

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Cream Tee said:
Wow that was really cool of your stylist to do that. :grin:

This is why I say people should experience it before dismissing it. Even by just going to a salon like you did. :yep:
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:yep: And I was a new client for him... had only gone to him twice before he made me the offer. I'd been a complete DIYer and tried the homemade steam method myself at home. It worked, but too cumbersome for me and didn't give the same results as the steamer hood.
 
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FAMUDva

FAMUDva

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It~Can~Grow said:
Just Curious,
I have a heat cap, which I use for DC, but am contemplating the steamer (well, have been for a while) and would like to know:

"what are the noticeable differences between the steamer vs the heat cap?"


Thanks to anyone who would like to respond.
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I have all 3, a hooded dryer, heat cap, and a steamer. Since I started using the steamer, I notice my curls drop more... still same coils, but they seem heavier, like my fro goes out and down now instead of out, out, out :look:. I was talking to a natural stylist about it and her thoughts were that the more your strands are moisturized internally the heavier they will be.
I don't know if that's what's really happening, but I do notice my curls feel like I've CW 3x a week now but I don't anymore; all I do is steam DC ONCE a week. Less hassle than CW multiple times per week and it saves me money on my already expensive conditioner habit :drunk:.

The other thing is my hair doesn't frizz at all when it's flat ironed now that I steam with my DC. It's like night and day difference as far as my moisture content is concerned. I'm not sure if it makes a night and day difference for relaxed heads, but I'd highly recommend steamers to anyone concerned about moisture and I feel it should be a staple tool for those who do relaxer stretches, transitioners, and definitely for all naturals. If you're natural and curly I think a steamer is a tool that should be as standard as your wide tooth comb :yep:.
 
Diva_Esq

Diva_Esq

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FAMUDva said:
I have all 3, a hooded dryer, heat cap, and a steamer. Since I started using the steamer, I notice my curls drop more... still same coils, but they seem heavier, like my fro goes out and down now instead of out, out, out :look:. I was talking to a natural stylist about it and her thoughts were that the more your strands are moisturized internally the heavier they will be.
I don't know if that's what's really happening, but I do notice my curls feel like I've CW 3x a week now but I don't anymore; all I do is steam DC ONCE a week. Less hassle than CW multiple times per week and it saves me money on my already expensive conditioner habit :drunk:.

The other thing is my hair doesn't frizz at all when it's flat ironed now that I steam with my DC. It's like night and day difference as far as my moisture content is concerned. I'm not sure if it makes a night and day difference for relaxed heads, but I'd highly recommend steamers to anyone concerned about moisture and I feel it should be a staple tool for those who do relaxer stretches, transitioners, and definitely for all naturals. If you're natural and curly I think a steamer is a tool that should be as standard as your wide tooth comb :yep:.
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Thanks for that breakdown. I think I will wait until my transition is complete to purchase a steamer with all of these rave reviews. :)
 
LushLox

LushLox

Well-Known Member
It~Can~Grow said:
So do you ladies put your conditioner on and go under the steamer w/o a plastic cap?

Thanks
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Most folks use the steamer without a cap. :yep: I donned a cap at first because I was experiencing too much moisture. However, now that I've got my moisture/protein balance in check that is no longer an issue and I now steam without a cap;I think it's much better that way.
 
OneInAMillion

OneInAMillion

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Truth said:
^^ I second that motion...I do wanna try the homemade steam technique when I DC however my soft bonnet and plastic cap work just fine for me.. I do admit tho..Sometimes I turn my shower on let the bathroom get real steamy and sit in there with a cap on :look:
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This is my technique of late! I typically do this or the dome dryer with a plastic cap. When I had access to the sauna I would sit in their with a cap after a workout.
 
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