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I clarified my hair and then steamed it for about 15 minutes. Then I moisturized my hair with aPhogee Balance Moisturizer and Fantasia IC gel, left it in and steamed it for about another 20 minutes. It came out really soft. I have a salon shampoo chair so I was able to lean back in it but I'm sure any chair would do. The Shark is adjustable and I made sure that it was about a foot from my hair so it wouldn't burn me. I slathered so much stuff in it just fooling around planning to wash it out but didn't need too:blush:.
I thought it would be too gunky with all of that product but I guess the steam made it absorb into my hair or something. It shrank less too. Besides, I got a great steam facial along with it:yep:. You can't beat that for 59 bucks!!!

I forgot to add that after I added the aPhogee and IC gel to my hair I had to do some stuff around the house so I put on a plastic cap and got back to the steamer about twenty minutes later:drunk:
 
I guess I was wondering what your set up was!

HOw did you position the Steamer?????

Did you sit under it - was it in front of you????? Did you set on something to get the steam to your hair?
 
leo said:
AJamericanDiva, is this like the one you have? If it is, where does the water go? I found it on this site:

http://www.bctcl.com/mini-hair-color-processor-steamer-conditioning-dryer-74-p.asp

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That looks like the one I have. The water goes in a little tank on the back of the unit. If you look good towards the back of the hood in the picture, you can see it.
 
samanthajones67 said:
I guess I was wondering what your set up was!

HOw did you position the Steamer?????

Did you sit under it - was it in front of you????? Did you set on something to get the steam to your hair?
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Behind me and I could lean back because of the shampoo chair. You can just move it in front to do the front of your hair. The Shark is one of the ones with the telescopic poles you can move up and down with the hook to hang your clothes on not one of the compact ones that you have to set on the table.
 
samanthajones67 said:
I rec'd a response to the company.

They stated that The cap only stays hot for about 5 minutes.

They were unsure of how long it Could stay hot....
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5 minutes..oh no that's too short and it seems like the cap was not created to stay hot long that is why they are marketing it as something to use quickly...I'm glad they responded to you b/c they still have not responded to my email

Oh well, I've got to figure something else out....I think I will use Samantha's home grown steam method..but my heating cap is too small to cover all of the turbies & everything...I'm thinking of investing in a soft bonnet dryer to place on top of my home grown steam thingy LOL! :yep:

Maybe when I get more space I'll invest in the tabletop steamer.....
 
LaManda said:
I visited a salon near Atlanta last Friday. They utilize hair steamers for your conditioning process. OMG...I thought I was going to break my neck when I was driving home. Shine, body, volume, and bounce....I loved the results.:grin:
It seemed that all their clients were naturals and their hair looks so moisturized and healthy. I was only 5 weeks post, but my NG was starting to become a little unruly. Afterwards, my scalp feels as if I received a relaxer.

The two hour drive was definitely worth it and makes me want to transition even more now than ever!!!!

I must invest in a hair steamer asap!!! GAS IS TOOOOO HIGH!!!!:nono:
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are you trying to kill me????? I cant stop laughing... Anyway where was the salon?? Prices?? Dont leave me hanging.
 
I'm on my third day without having to redo my hair. Just a little water spritz to fluff up my bedhead and I'm done. I have NEVER been able to do that before ever. Suerte, I love you:drunk::yep:
 
I've been following this thread and maybe i'm just cheap but have any of you ladies tried using a facial steamer? most of them have that wide mouth anyway that you can just lean your hair back in to. If i can find one i'll try it let you know what happens.
 
I am dying to get my hands on one of these. I love the way my hair feels after having a steam conditioning.
 
MSHONEY said:
Hey hon. I bought a Shark Garment Steamer from Target for $59.99 and steamed my hair and I LOVE IT!!!! I did it yesterday and I'm trying to resist the urge to do it again today:grin:.
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You didn't have problems with burning your scalp? I know someone people said to be careful if you're not using an actual hair steamer. But for the price.... hmmm..... it's tempting.

ETA: Never mind. I saw your instructions.
 
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I don't want to throw a wrench in this game plan, but that is a scary idea. Doesn't the heat come out at a faster rate than a hair steamer?
 
santia said:
I don't want to throw a wrench in this game plan, but that is a scary idea. Doesn't the heat come out at a faster rate than a hair steamer?
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Yes, that's a good point. I am wary of getting second degree burns on my scalp. Now that I think about it, I'd rather just err on the side of safety.

After weeks of going back and forth on this, I'm about to order one ya'll.
 
I'm getting antsy too. I am wondering if I should wait and see on the Pibbs deal or just go ahead and get the ones on Ebay. I would think they would work as well as the Pibbs steamer.
 
PeggyFair said:
I'm getting antsy too. I am wondering if I should wait and see on the Pibbs deal or just go ahead and get the ones on Ebay. I would think they would work as well as the Pibbs steamer.
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I just don't think I can afford the Pibbs, even with the discount. I doubt they're willing to come down several hundreds of dollars which is what I would need to purchase. I think I'm going with ebay instead.
 
sunshinebeautiful said:
I just don't think I can afford the Pibbs, even with the discount. I doubt they're willing to come down several hundreds of dollars which is what I would need to purchase. I think I'm going with ebay instead.
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I think that's what I'm going to do too. A machine that produces steam just shouldn't cost that much.
 
Bumping.

I am about to buy one (an actual HAIR STEAMER) RIGHT now...

Where are u guys purchasing from?

Send me a PM, so all the lurkers dont buy them all :evillaugh:
 
MSHONEY said:
Suerte uses her clothes steamer but I don't know if she uses oil or conditioner on her hair. I'll ask:yep:
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Exactly how does one use a clothes steamer? I have a Rowenta sitting around collecting dust and would love to use it for something.

Has anyone posted clear instructions using the clothes steamer? Thanks!!!
 
NessaNessa said:
Exactly how does one use a clothes steamer? I have a Rowenta sitting around collecting dust and would love to use it for something.

Has anyone posted clear instructions using the clothes steamer? Thanks!!!
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Yup - Don't have a clue on this one..............:ohwell:
 
I have a hair steamer which has been in its box for nearly 5 years :blush: A few years ago I used to use it practically weekly but it scalded the back of my neck one evening and it was sooo painful I've been scared to use it again. I think I had my head too high up into the dome and it meant all the steam condensed on my plastic cap and scalded my poor unprotected neck.

I will be brave and dig it out because I'd love to see my hair improve, but I'd advise everyone to cover their necks and chests thoroughly with a thick towel just in case. At the hairdressers, they always put a thick layer of cotton wool around the plastic cap to absorb drips.

A hairdresser once told me not to do any deep treatments for 2 weeks after a perm, so I've always stuck to that, not even using my heat cap. Anyone else hear that? I relaxed last Saturday so was going to wait for 2 weeks before trying out my steamer.

Karen
 
Gin said:
Bumping.

I am about to buy one (an actual HAIR STEAMER) RIGHT now...

Where are u guys purchasing from?

Send me a PM, so all the lurkers dont buy them all :evillaugh:
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I purchased mine from Ebay. I didn't want one of the huge steamers... My place doesn't have that much space, so I bought a tabletop one.
 
Oceanfox said:
I have a hair steamer which has been in its box for nearly 5 years :blush: A few years ago I used to use it practically weekly but it scalded the back of my neck one evening and it was sooo painful I've been scared to use it again. I think I had my head too high up into the dome and it meant all the steam condensed on my plastic cap and scalded my poor unprotected neck.

I will be brave and dig it out because I'd love to see my hair improve, but I'd advise everyone to cover their necks and chests thoroughly with a thick towel just in case. At the hairdressers, they always put a thick layer of cotton wool around the plastic cap to absorb drips.

A hairdresser once told me not to do any deep treatments for 2 weeks after a perm, so I've always stuck to that, not even using my heat cap. Anyone else hear that? I relaxed last Saturday so was going to wait for 2 weeks before trying out my steamer.

Karen
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Good looking out about using a thick towel. I'll make sure to remember that.

About the bolded... you were told not to do any deep conditioning treatments for 2 weeks after a relaxer? Doesn't relaxing deplete the moisture in your strands? My hair would have broken off to high heavens if I didn't DC till 2 weeks after.
 
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