Heat cap vs. Steamer

[kgard7777]

Does anyone have reviews of both a heat cap and a steamer? I am trying to avoid spending the money on a steamer. Do you know if the heat therapy cap gives the same results as a steamer?

 

[Bosslady1]

I use my heat cap for deep conditioning. No review on a steamer.

 

[Supervixen]

I use my heat cap for deep conditioning. No review on a steamer.

Me too. I am interested in the differences though.

 

[Ladybelle]

I have both, and I must say the heat cap is no contest for the steamer. Although I use both of them, the steamer provides intense moisture and deep conditioning like nobody's business!

Even with using the same conditioning product, & sitting under each piece of equipment for the same amounts of time, I can feel the difference in my hair. The steamer gives better results.

The steamer makes the hair sooooo soft & manageable, but not too soft. It still has the strength it needs to do what it needs to do. I guess the best way to compare the two is that the heat cap is a knock off gucci bag while the steamer is the real deal!! You can get away with the knock off and have nice, decent results but if you can afford the steamer - it is certainly worth the money for the long term benefit.Your hair will thank you for it.

If you can't get the steamer right now or just don't want to, I would suggest you find the thread on here about the do it yourself steam treatment where you wrap your hair in a towel, then plastic, then a towel again and sit under a dryer, this is what a steamer does for you except the steamer does it even better!!!!

Hope this helps!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I too have both. I like them both. And each serves a specific purpose for Me. I have a 3 Speed Heat Cap (low, med, high) and for Me, the Heat Cap provides an intense sort of baking heat. Sometimes, I feel like I want that intense feel.

For Example 2 weeks ago when I self relaxed, I used the Heat Cap for my Protein Treatment. It Felt Wonderful. And When it came time for me to DC (with Moisture) I used the Steamer. And it Felt Great.

I love my Steamer. And For Me, it does something entirely different. Imagine a Tea Kettle or a Steam Iron. It is Emitting Mist of Steam, so it's a totally different experience. Totally Moisturizing.

A Baking Heat Or Steam. Oven Or Tea Kettle. An Iron on Steam. An Iron on Dry Press.

Both are quite different. So you see, I get Great Use out of both.

However, If I was looking to purchase Just One, it would probably be the Steamer because of the Moisturizing and My Hair needs alot of Moisture because I use alot of Protein.

 

[vkb247]

I own a heating cap but have only had steam treatment at a salon under a professional steamer. There is nothing like a steamer. Those treatments were so great.