hair steamers - who has one?

[sunshinebeautiful]

I'm looking into purchasing a hair steamer... Does anyone have one? What brand? And where did you buy it from? I'm hesitant to buy right now because I would like to hear a few reviews before I hand over my money. Also, is there such a thing as a tabletop hair steamer?

ETA: Came back into add where ladies have been purchasing their steamers.

Ebay - the auctions change all the time so keep checking them out. Do a search for hair steamers and some should pop up.

AJamericanDiva mentioned buying hers from BeautyBeautyUSA. Here's the link to her post.

Not sure if this is still valid, but TyteCurlz negotiated a steamer deal last month. You can probably do the same as her and contact the company directly. The thread is here: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=222197&highlight=steamer

Tabletop steamer: http://hair-only.com/hair-care.html

Yet another steamer: http://www.evasalons.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13&products_id=37&zenid=59613f43c96cede8afe205a238f427b3

LadyEsquire was so nice to list a bunch of websites to purchase steamers in post #29.

There were rumors of a Pibbs steamer deal but no confirmation. If you've got a little cash to spend: http://www.salonequipmentusa.com/132.htm

 

[morehairplease]

I do not own a hair steamer but have asked for one for my birthday this year.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Where do you find them????erplexed

 

[isisalisa]

I wish I could help you but i would like to know myself. I saw astylist use one on this girls hair to steam in color. I was in a mostly white salon and the girl was white. It looked like a pibb with a water tank on top. I was amazed. I think it would be good for our hair. but how would we use it?erplexed

 

[cocomochaa]

[quote=isisalisa;4075159]I wish I could help you but i would like to know myself. I saw astylist use one on this girls hair to steam in color. I was in a mostly white salon and the girl was white. It looked like a pibb with a water tank on top. I was amazed. I think it would be good for our hair. but how would we use it?erplexed[/quote]

in the uk steamers are in like every black hair salon; after washing they put some conditioner on your hair and put under the steamer with a plastic cap after bout 40min you come out, they wash and thats it.. your hair comes out super soft. HTH

 

[FemmeCreole]

I used to have a steam cap but I left it in Dominica and I never bought another one

 

[nichelle02]

I have one that I bought from ebay. I absolutely love it. But I live in a place with harsh winters/extreme cold temps so I now consider it a necessity for me. I need it to help fight the winter dryness.

I paid about $135 - $140 (can't remember exactly) which included shipping. It's a pretty simple one. You fill the tank which lasts for about 90 minutes on the highest setting. I use it at least once a week with conditioner and it has stopped my major breakage/shedding problems. Before the steamer I put on a plastic cap and sat under a heat cap. For me the steamer has made a major difference.

If you can't tell, I love my steamer. Since this is the first one I've ever used, I've wondered if there are stronger ones or not. I don't have anything to compare it to. I would love to read more information if anyone has it.

 

[momi]

I love my steamer! I use it for conditioning only - I do not think I would still be natural if I had not found it. I wear my hair straight 99% of the time and the steamer adds the proper moisture to my hair so it will not revert.

 

[WhipEffectz1]

I love my steamer! I use it for conditioning only - I do not think I would still be natural if I had not found it. I wear my hair straight 99% of the time and the steamer adds the proper moisture to my hair so it will not revert.

Where did you buy yours? I'm thinking of getting one but will settle for a nice quality one instead of a cheap one.

 

[bludaydreamr]

My stylist who started me on my transition steamed my hair faithfully every two weeks for the first six months of my transition and I attribute the overall repaired conditon of my scalp and hair to this method. She worked from home so she had a portable one, and it worked just as well as one I had a treatment under at a salon.

I have researched them, and what I have found it that a good inexpensive on will run you about $200 but then the price really gets high for real salon equipment.

There is one on ebay now for $139.xx no shipping, it's digital, and it has a year warranty. I want it so bad!

 

[MissRissa]

do you rinse the conditioner out after the steam? is it really any different than sitting under a heat cap with conditioner?

 

[jamaicanadian]

i'm interested in buying a steamer also...the winters here are harsh and conditioning under a hood dryer just ain't cutting it. I think the is a difference between deep conditioning under a dryer vs. a steamer, because a dryer uses dry heat whereas the steamer's steam infuses the conditioner enabling it to penetrate the hair shaft. I've been researching portable hair steamers which are harder to find. this is the only link i've found so far if i can't find a better price I might get this one:

http://hair-only.com/hair-care.html

 

[Firstborn2]

I have a silly question. If you are using the steamer to condition your hair, do you put on a plastic cap when your under it or it doesn't matter?

 

[hothair]

I have a silly question. If you are using the steamer to condition your hair, do you put on a plastic cap when your under it or it doesn't matter?

In the salons here for a DC treatment they wash your hair apply conditioner and put a plastic cap they also put cotton wool around your edges ( I think to help with dripping) and put you under there from 15 to 30 minutes, they ARE brilliant- I want to buy one

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I wish I could help you but i would like to know myself. I saw astylist use one on this girls hair to steam in color. I was in a mostly white salon and the girl was white. It looked like a pibb with a water tank on top. I was amazed. I think it would be good for our hair. but how would we use it?erplexed

ITA - I've never seen one of these but it would have to be great for our hair!

 

[FemmeCreole]

now that I see a pic, I was thinking of something different.

my bad

 

[AtlantaJJ]

i'm interested in buying a steamer also...the winters here are harsh and conditioning under a hood dryer just ain't cutting it. I think the is a difference between deep conditioning under a dryer vs. a steamer, because a dryer uses dry heat whereas the steamer's steam infuses the conditioner enabling it to penetrate the hair shaft. I've been researching portable hair steamers which are harder to find. this is the only link i've found so far if i can't find a better price I might get this one:

http://hair-only.com/hair-care.html

This is very interesting, English is obviously not their first language. Do you know where this site / company is located?

Look at this big monster from China
http://youngideal.en.alibaba.com/product/50399382/51934611/Digital_Perm_Machine/Hair_Steamer.html


There's one up for grabs on Ebay for about $85.00 auction is about to end.... + $45 shipping - where could you store that big guy?

http://cgi.ebay.com/SALON-SPA-Hair-...ryZ67571QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[ajoyfuljoy]

I hope to have one soon! I use to go to this salon that would charge 10 dollars to have an oil steam treatment. I don't think they would use conditioner either, just the steam and oil (that's why I had to cut four inches after going to them)!

They probably paid for their steamers twice every day (lol!).

 

[LivingDoll]

I have a question. Does the hot towel method of DCing mimic the steaming method? I mean, are the results similar? Seems like it would be. I use the hot towel method frequently. I've never seen a steamer but I would like to see how my hair turns out using one.

 

[Cleve_gryl]

i'm interested in buying a steamer also...the winters here are harsh and conditioning under a hood dryer just ain't cutting it. I think the is a difference between deep conditioning under a dryer vs. a steamer, because a dryer uses dry heat whereas the steamer's steam infuses the conditioner enabling it to penetrate the hair shaft. I've been researching portable hair steamers which are harder to find. this is the only link i've found so far if i can't find a better price I might get this one:

http://hair-only.com/hair-care.html

This is the cheapest one I've seen yet!! I'm scared to order this, it seems its coming International .

 

[Dayjoy]

i'm interested in buying a steamer also...the winters here are harsh and conditioning under a hood dryer just ain't cutting it. I think the is a difference between deep conditioning under a dryer vs. a steamer, because a dryer uses dry heat whereas the steamer's steam infuses the conditioner enabling it to penetrate the hair shaft. I've been researching portable hair steamers which are harder to find. this is the only link i've found so far if i can't find a better price I might get this one:

http://hair-only.com/hair-care.html

WOW! Thanks for posting this. I may be getting myself one too.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

This looks Great...

I have the Pibbs - and I don't think I have room for the steamer too!!!!



So - Hot towels do provide steam, don't they???

 

[imstush]

There was a thread recently. Someone posted and said they purchased this one http://www.evasalons.com/store/inde..._id=37&zenid=59613f43c96cede8afe205a238f427b3

If you attend a gym with a steam room I would use that. I did that when I was a member. Take a brief shower (put conditioner in my hair, pin it up..and relax in the steam room. When I was done (about 20 - 30 min I believe), I would go take a shower and co wash. But I am looking to purchase the one above.

 

[It~Can~Grow]

Just curious is this similiar to the deal that VSLady and Tenjoy said they were working on?

Seems I remember Tenjoy saying 'we are workking on a steamer'?

 

[LaManda]

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.
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!!!!

 

[Lebiya]

I NEED A STEAMER!!!!


I have been looking for one for the past 3 weeks now - i cant find one anywhere?!?!?!?

A co-worker of mine is natural and does weekly steams - her hair looks like silk - I thought she perms!


I dont mind ordering one online - I dont care about price. If anyone can direct me to a GOOD steamer PLEASE do so ...


has anyobne ordered this - or has it??

http://hair-only.com/hair-care.html

 

[vslady]

Just curious is this similiar to the deal that VSLady and Tenjoy said they were working on?

Seems I remember Tenjoy saying 'we are workking on a steamer'?

Tenjoy and I are working on a Pibbs steamer deal. The Pibbs steamers are expensive ($500 range) and but we are hoping to get a significant discount based on the success of the dryer deal. Same supplier (Imperial Sales). We will provide details in April.

 

[scorpian]

I purchased mine from ebay..they run from $129-$160
I forget the name brand on mine but it looks like this one

 

[Lady Esquire]

Tenjoy and I are working on a Pibbs steamer deal. The Pibbs steamers are expensive ($500 range) and but we are hoping to get a significant discount based on the success of the dryer deal. Same supplier (Imperial Sales). We will provide details in April.

This has been on my wish list forever. VSLady, I will wait to see what you ladies come up with. But now that I am on a new 2-week wash schedule, I think I need the steam even more now for more intensive DCs. I have been researching and looking for a bargain. However, I am not well-versed enough to know which brand is more superior, and what specs I should be looking out for in a product. Hope this list helps anyone who is looking to purchase immediately.

(a) Item Id: 3856032 ($159) - http://www.beautyhq1.com/Catalog_i3856032.html?catId=161397

(b) Selva Hair Steamer - YCH200A ($183.33) - http://www.spaequip.com/Selva-Hair-Steamer

(c) TISPRO - 390414 - ($199) - http://www.thepaviliononline.com/product/TISPRO-Hair-Steamer_S390414

(d) Code:41627 - Price: $169.00 - http://salon.wimexbeauty.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=D15

(e) ($129) -Elegante Beauty Discount Center - http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Hair-Steamer-For-Salon-Use-Hair-Care_W0QQitemZ320110570416QQihZ011QQcategoryZ11862QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Nita81]

Tenjoy and I are working on a Pibbs steamer deal. The Pibbs steamers are expensive ($500 range) and but we are hoping to get a significant discount based on the success of the dryer deal. Same supplier (Imperial Sales). We will provide details in April.

Oh cool!! I want a steamer. I'll wait to see what you and tenjoy come up with. I'm in no hurry.