Your opinion on the Huetiful Steamer.
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Golden75
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I have one, just haven't used it in awhile, due to pure laziness. Its a good little machine, does the job, and easy to store. I think the issue has been the type of DC used. I think better results were achieved when people have used an oil based vs. water based DC.
But keep doing your research on the product, there's always positives & negatives, but try to decide if it is worth the investment and if it will benefit your hair, and not collecting dust (like mine, hoping to change that).
But keep doing your research on the product, there's always positives & negatives, but try to decide if it is worth the investment and if it will benefit your hair, and not collecting dust (like mine, hoping to change that).
AstroQueen77
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I've heard lukewarm results. Results are similar to using an ionic dryer.
BrookeLynn
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I got one for Christmas. I've used it enough times to give a review.
I like it alot. I'm massaging my hair right now and my hair definitely feels more conditioned and moisturized than it did with just conditioning under a cap for hours. My hair is also more manageable and has a lot of shine. I have not used a deep conditioner with it yet either. I've only used Shea Moisture and Kerapro conditioners with it. I hope that when I use a real dc I'll get even better results.
The one thing I don't like about it is that I don't think it gets the back of my hair enough- and that's the section that gets a lot of ssks. It probably has something to do with the height of my table though. I'll try using a higher chair or something.
I like it alot. I'm massaging my hair right now and my hair definitely feels more conditioned and moisturized than it did with just conditioning under a cap for hours. My hair is also more manageable and has a lot of shine. I have not used a deep conditioner with it yet either. I've only used Shea Moisture and Kerapro conditioners with it. I hope that when I use a real dc I'll get even better results.
The one thing I don't like about it is that I don't think it gets the back of my hair enough- and that's the section that gets a lot of ssks. It probably has something to do with the height of my table though. I'll try using a higher chair or something.
Golden75
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BrookeLynn - same prob, it doesn't get my nape. I tried everything. The only thing that helped a bit was draping a lightweight towel over the steamer more so over the back
I've never used the Huetiful steamer. I had a different steamer that broke after about a year. But, just be aware that most of the people on YouTube and blogs writing the glowing reviews for the steamer got it for free. I was semi-interested in it because it can be used as a facial steamer as well and it seems easier to store than a standing steamer.
ToSelahWithLove
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I bought one a year ago, and I still maintain it's the best buy I've ever made for my hair. It makes every thing work better on my hair -- reconstructors and conditioners alike. The difference is palpable after the steam session. I like that it's small and easy to store.
My one problem with it is one that people have already spoken of -- The nape area doesn't get as much steaming. To remedy this, I steam by laying on my stomach on the floor (on blankets of course lol). That way I can read, and when I want the steam to get to my nape, I just sort of lower my head more, sort of parallel with the ground. Idk if that makes sense, lol, but it works for me. HTH!
My one problem with it is one that people have already spoken of -- The nape area doesn't get as much steaming. To remedy this, I steam by laying on my stomach on the floor (on blankets of course lol). That way I can read, and when I want the steam to get to my nape, I just sort of lower my head more, sort of parallel with the ground. Idk if that makes sense, lol, but it works for me. HTH!
AlwaysNatural
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Whenever I go under it the screws at the top snatch the front of my hair. I'm gonna put tape over that part. Other than that, I like it for protein treatment sessions more than reg dc. I love it though.
blueberryd
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If your gonna spend around $100, I would vote for the salon's r us (lcl beauty) $90 steamer. I haven't tried the heutiful, but i am completely happy with the salons r us steamer.
Curlykutie
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When I did my research on steamers. I look at this one, but I decided against it. I got one that has a stand and a bigger hood. It gets the nape well and I love it. I got it from here www.lclbeauty.com/products.php?cat=9 and I think it's better than a Heitful.
MsLauren
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blueberryd
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MsLauren
I've had both and I actually prefer the $90 one. I like how you refill it better. The more expensive one, you have to like flip the water container over--idk, it just got on my nerves. Also, the cheaper one has higher voltage/power. The expensive one has the low-steam option of 320 or the high steam option of 640--the cheaper one just has one 750 option. IF i want to lower the steam--like if I want to steam my face, i just open the little window on the top, which releases the steam.
If you are ever in the market for a dryer--I would recommend theirs also--I could never justify (to myself) spending $400+ on a Pibbs dryer--as awesome as it may be. The salons r us (lcl beauty) dryer works super well for me.
I've had both and I actually prefer the $90 one. I like how you refill it better. The more expensive one, you have to like flip the water container over--idk, it just got on my nerves. Also, the cheaper one has higher voltage/power. The expensive one has the low-steam option of 320 or the high steam option of 640--the cheaper one just has one 750 option. IF i want to lower the steam--like if I want to steam my face, i just open the little window on the top, which releases the steam.
If you are ever in the market for a dryer--I would recommend theirs also--I could never justify (to myself) spending $400+ on a Pibbs dryer--as awesome as it may be. The salons r us (lcl beauty) dryer works super well for me.
Curlykutie
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I got the professional one and I think it's better because of the hood. The hood is bigger and deeper than the heitful, it;s gets my whole head without me laying down.I don't kind the flipping over of the water thingy and I only use distilled water with it. My henna, dye and dc's come out great.
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FindingMe
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I've had it for almost 3 years.
PROS:
CONS:
All in all, I really like it
, especially for moisture treatments and treatments with oil. For what I paid, it gets the job done. It works much better for me in the concentrated addition of moisture than using a plastic baggy under a heat cap. I usually reserve the heat cap for protein DC treatments and the steamer for moisture DC/oil treatments.
HTH
PROS:
- It has held up well.
- Easy to clean bc the plastic parts pop in and out.
- It also has the facial steamer, which I've used a few times.
- It stores easy/doesn't take up much space
- Relatively inexpensive
CONS:
- I can't really get to the nape of my neck effectively, but I'm BSL so the ends of my hair need it the most. I'm content to put my hair in a loose pineapple and steam from there concentrating on my ends.
- Since the parts pop in and out, it's sometimes a pain
- I also have to fill the reservoir more than once if I want to steam for 30m
All in all, I really like it
, especially for moisture treatments and treatments with oil. For what I paid, it gets the job done. It works much better for me in the concentrated addition of moisture than using a plastic baggy under a heat cap. I usually reserve the heat cap for protein DC treatments and the steamer for moisture DC/oil treatments.HTH
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westNDNbeauty
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I reviewed it on my blog, then sold it to a co-worker. I was glad to get $80 back in my pocket. Like someone else said, many blogs that reviewed the product, got it for free. Personally I think my review was a bit more in depth than most (considering it took me 6 months). But if you are interested in the product, there is one on Amazon for $90 (free shipping) called Secura Hair and Facial Steamer
vtoodler
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AlwaysNatural
By protein treatments, are you referring to such heavy proteins as Aphogee or Dudley's DRC-28?
AlwaysNatural
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vtoodler said:
Yes I use my steamer with aphogee 2 min reconstructer.
