heat cap. my results are better with the heat cap. sometimes i find that my hair looks dry after sitting under the hooded dryer for 20 minutes. I can do multiple things while wearing my heat cap. when i go to my hairdresser here (pa) he use the hooded dryer, when i go to the hairdresser back home (vi) she uses the heat cap.
The MicroWaveable Heat Cap is more for dry hair styling as opposed to wet setting. I use it when I am in a rush and it gives me a great curl. Otherwise, I just roll my hair in the mornings, put on a satin bonnet and use the steam from the shower to curl it.
I have not used heat with my conditioners for a long while now, but If i ever need to speed up the conditioning i'll use a heat cap. My hair is always softer and more pliable after i use it
I currently use a hood dryer for conditioning treatments as well as wet roller sets. I get good results, but may purchase a heat cap, given the positve feedback about its use re: deep conditioning treatments.