WHY I STOPPED USING A HAIR STEAMER | Hair Steamer Update | Deep Conditioning Natural Hair

[@wannabe41]

I really appreciate your comprehensive reviews! As you said, everyone's hair is different. I noticed a great improvement in my hair using a hooded steamer vs a hooded dryer. I know that porosity exists on a spectrum and perhaps my hair really needs that steam to maximize the benefits of a deep conditioner. It really pays to know your own hair and what it needs.

[@IydaChristopher]

Katherine Miller oh yes forsure. Have you been steaming for a long time?

[@wannabe41]

Iyda Michael Yes, for about 2 years.

[@celinesharelies7164]

And what are you results if i my ask if you do it for 2 years now. How often in the week you do it

[@wannabe41]

Celine Sharelies I deep condition every week and I usually use my steamer when I deep condition. My hair takes in and retains moisture longer, resulting in better length retention.

[@Never4Saken1]

I just ordered my hood steamer and after all I've been through with my hair I'm certain this is what I've been missing. I can't wait to receive mine. I agree everyone hair is different.

[@LifeInTheSunshine]

You're so right. The hooded hair dryer has changed my low porosity hair for the better! I think I've finally achieved maximum hydration. I always say this but, you are one of the best educational sources for low porosity hair maintenance.👌❤

[@IydaChristopher]

TheHixMixTV awe thank you so much! I really appreciate that!! Yes my hair has also finally achieved max hydration where I actually now feel like I need to incorporate more protein in my hair 😂

[@t.marieking3239]

I liked the steamer it but I only do 5 - 10 minutes once a week. & I add essential oils to the water. My hair texture has definitely improved due to steaming.

[@vernitacollins4438]

I agree. I only steam for 10 minutes only. My hair is super moisturized

[@tabooh2]

T. Marie King which essential oil do you use?

[@ruthgoldflam-un4cw]

How I had to buy another steamer. I learned that essential oils morph plastic and styrofoam.

[@newdaynewyear6584]

FYI: The finer/straighter your natural hair is, your experience using any tools is WILL BE DIFFERENT from AA hair. My 4C hair loves direct moisture because it needs it. Been using steamer for 10 yrs+.

[@Mai-sx3yf]

Not all black people have coarse strands, actually a lot of us have fine, but thick hair

[@yanimiller5856]

Mai facts cause I have 4b hair and I don’t like steaming my hair I prefer hood dryer

[@ParisAntoinette]

@@Mai-sx3yf the original commenter didn’t say all black people have coarse hair hun.

[@honeyvsenpai]

@@ParisAntoinette no but they did say that if your hair was fine that its going to get different results than AA hair which implies that there aren't any AAs with fine strands which isn't true.

[@ParisAntoinette]

@@honeyvsenpai that’s an assumption! It was not implied here, bc if you know, you know. Period.

[@napfreedom2153]

I use them all, but the steamer works best for my low porosity hair. I use henna which adds a layer of iron (Coating) and the steamer gets that moisture in quick. Hooded dryer I have to sit under for at least 45 minutes. As always every head of hair is different.

[@TheAnonyy]

Exactly what I'm saying dry heat take longer to penetrate

[@napfreedom2153]

I can do the hooded dryer for an hour and my low porosity hair will be like WHAT🤣🤣 DC still chilling on top, but the hooded steam is a yes baby we coming in!!! No matter how thick my DC is. I'm getting less breakage finally, hair not feeling like straw after rinsing conditioners out. Seeing my length retention and less shedding. So it goes to show again every head of hair will respond differently.

[@yanimiller5856]

Steamer made my hair feel like straw and she right over time the hood dryer becomes easier to penetrate the products 🙂 my hair has become easy to moisturize and to hold moisture I wash my hair every 2wks and moisture only 2x during the 2wks on wash day then once the next week ..... maybe it depends on the dryer I been doing this for 3yrs now

[@wanderlustdenise525]

As far as using the “short” hair steamer, I sat backwards in order to get it to steam my hair 360*degrees. Just Face the back of the hair steamer, highly recommending a hair sweat band but with cotton (so the heat won’t pierce your forehead or ears too much lol). It’s the best position as far as comfort too, because I still get to multitask & be able to rest my arms on the counter. Hope this helps. 😏

[@jacquelynjohnson4693]

Just say it’s not for you love!

[@valarmorghulis3773]

Seems like it would be better for 4c hair that is always dry

[@BelwillCoily]

I use a steamer (Q-Redew) to kick off my prepoo. I prepoo with oil. I steam first (in sections) in order to open up the cuticles on my low porosity strands. I then apply olive oil (my favorite prepoo oil) to each section immediately after steaming. Next I put on a plastic cap and go on about my day until I actually shampoo my strands 8 to 9 hours later. My hair loves this and is thriving. I never use my steamer to deep condition my hair. I only use it with oils for prepoo.

[@geemalia1420]

I agree, I use the Q-Redew for my preppoo. I also love to use it to detangle my hair in sections when I taking down my braids. It helps to lift the shed hair and build-up easily.

[@trinityasabea]

I kid you not, I literally just added a steamer to my basket to purchase online and your video comes up 😲😂. Thank you so much for the thorough review. All the other reviews I saw just say it's great for low porosity hair 🤔. You've saved me some coins 🤗

[@IydaChristopher]

Trinity_ NubianQueen no way!!! Lol

[@trinityasabea]

@@IydaChristopher Lol yes. It's the curl and co. They were having free shipping, that got me wanting to buy it. But i was thinking about the set up difficulties. And here your video came lol. I'll stick to my heating cap. 😀

[@AshaneShabree]

So glad i watched this before i went and spent a lot of money on a steamer

[@stacybee8339]

Good to know because I was going to buy both of those and now I won’t. I’ll just stick to my heat cap. Thank you!!!!

[@KeishaRose]

Wow, so glad I didn't waste my money. I'll use the hooded dryer I already have. Thank you

[@LoveMusic-dv4sl]

I have natural curly/wavy hair and when I deep condition I use a plastic shower cap then attach the hood to my blow dryer & there's never been an issue. If you put on low heat your hair won't get burnt.

[@thecure3982]

I would love to see your hair's progression over time from steaming to not steaming and from deep conditioning with the hooded dryer from before using it to after.

[@confidenceoparaocha4226]

Thank you for the tips, been surfing the net to buy a hair steamer for deep conditioning. Let me keep watching.

[@williamsj4852]

Love your channel. You look great. I use a soft bonnet hair dryer for 45 minutes. When I deep condition. Its so worth it. Once a week. I have noticed a big difference in my hair. So manageable. I love that you are so passionate about the health of the hair. Always excited to see your videos. 😁❤

[@williamsj4852]

@Welcome's House Not at all. 😁

[@ClockitENT]

I love my steamer. I think it’s a once a month type of thing.

[@gabbiemac]

Use an ironing board as a table and set it to the height you need. If your chair has a back, turn the chair sideways. You can set the ironing board against the wall if you want to lean back against the ironing board.

[@estellelatoya]

Thanks for this video!! I have both a q redew, as well as a regular clothes steamer that I use, and a hooded dryer. I can definitely say the hooded dryer is my fav!! Idk why I ever stopped using it for so long. I didn’t like the q redew much at all, because like you said, I felt like my hair wasn’t changing much. With the hooded dryer in combo with homemade hair masks like banana, honey, & oil, my hair is soo much more moisturized and it’s been great!

[@IydaChristopher]

Estelle&Estella right! And sometimes for added conditioning, I leave the plastic cap on my head after the hooded dryer and do the baggy method! Amazing results !

[@lisagenerette2443]

You don't need to use the Q Redew for 30 mins! And you should have been sticking it under a plastic cap and trapping the steam in there .

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

Here’s a trick that will cost you nothing if you already own the following things: your favorite deep conditioning treatment, a hair clip, a plastic disposable or reusable deep containing or color cap, a stool, a small box (empty but sealed shut to strengthen it, maybe from an old delivery), a small space heater and a chair. Set your stool behind your chair, position the space heater to the height of your head using the small box (horizontally or vertically, depending on your height while sitting) on the stool. Put your deep conditioning treatment in your hair, set the bulk of your hair at the back of your head in a loose, low bun. Not tightly wound, but a very loose and wide bun, so that the heat can really get to all strands in that bun. Put your plastic cap on and sit in the chair with your back (and your low bun) facing directly at the space heater. Because the length is the driest most damaged part of our hair, that’s were we need the most help. Set the space heater on the absolute LOWEST HEAT SETTING so that it’s not too hot but only warming your tresses. And relax. Your head creates lots of heat already, you’re not gonna need a whole lot on top or on the sides when it’s all pulled back. But if you wanted to ensure all strands, on both sides and the top are getting some heat all you have to do is turn your body to position the heat direction to your targeted areas, you can even sit facing the heater with your head down so that the heat is directed at the top of your head. You can’t reposition a professional drying hood in the same way, this is by far more versatile than a traditional professional standing dryer. And with the cap holding the deep conditioner in, it’s steaming itself in there inside that cap when applying liquid with heat applied. No need for a professional steamer either with this DIY rigged system. This costs NOTHING and works just as well as a professional dryer, as there is no special heat coming out of those things but warm air, no different that what a space heater generates. Just please make sure it’s set on LOW. It might be tempting to turn it up, but we all know high heat damages hair. Please refrain from turning the heater up, that low air from the lowest heat setting after only a few minutes accumulates and warms up the hair inside your cap just perfectly. At the end, turn it on fan only , no heat, and sit for a few more minutes. That helps cool your hair down and locks in that moisture from the deep conditioning treatment, really helping you achieve the greatest benefits. I’ve been doing this for years to not only deep condition for the greatest benefits but to seal in my color when I dye it as well for maximum color pay off. Also use it when I do an Olaplex treatment. I really see and feel the benefits of that more than I do without applying heat. Good luck ladies! ♥️

[@MYMusicMYLove]

Agreed. The Q redew was not helpful. I used it once and it was so inconvenient that I haven't touched it in years.

[@TheAnonyy]

I've used conditioning caps but like hooded hair dryer it's dry heat s f put put in a plastic cap so your hair won't get a mic of tht be fits compared to a salon stand steamer which are the best ones. The alternatives she posts here are not the same. I'm looking to buy a salon stand steamer

[@michelesmith7263]

I love my steamer it has worked wonders for my hair

[@rushiaj1222]

I just shower with out a shower cap. The steam from the shower does the same thing

[@IydaChristopher]

Fiber Agape simple and effective !! I like that!

[@mulliganstew72]

Me too!

[@25Bronzebeauty]

I had the same exact experience with the hooded steamer.

[@Fragrancelily1]

Hair dryer is dry heat not moist heat. I used a kettle with lid off did years but you have to be careful if you do so. Buy a professional hooded steamer that is better

[@Trillville43]

People use this product for to long its that simple. If you don't have a permit setup then it will be a slight annoyance putting it away and taking it out but setup is simple enough.

[@karine8738]

Please 🙏 I need to save my curls and want to do oil treatment and mask using a hot hooded hair dryer like you suggest, I don't know what to choose ... You have a link which one to buy please ? Does it do steam or it is a dryer to dry your hair ? Sorry I am french 😉Thanks 😎

[@mickele43]

Thank you so much. I was thinking about getting a hair steamer because it's dry. I have a hooded dryer.

[@kaychung2023]

I want to hear your thoughts on thermal cap and how it affects hair elasticity

[@trejohns1]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. This was very helpful.

[@KaySeminomadic]

Thanks for the review. I have seen all of those products and was wondering about them. I have a heated steam cap and I think that I will just use that

[@serenitybeats1677]

What do you think of Hot Heads? (Thermal heating cap) I got one because its supposedly good for deep conditioner plus it’s portable...

[@kierrinp293]

PlushieBlushie I have one and they are nice when I’m lazy but it doesn’t give me the same effect as the hooded dryer.

[@serenitybeats1677]

Kierrin P okay

[@IydaChristopher]

Yes I agree with Kierren. I had one before and they were good but not as effective as a hooded dryer. Plus the hooded dryer has added benefits of using it for drying flexible rods, perm rods, etc that wouldn’t fit in a heating cap.

[@karine8738]

Is it better a hooded dryer or hooded steamer to do oil and hair treatment ? Thanks I am lost 🌈

[@celinathompson9424]

I use an iron board and adjust the height as necessary.

[@charlottekalz7293]

This was definitely helpful. Won’t waste my money

[@1922mistyblue]

I purchased the hooded steamer based on your review of it from that video. I have only used it a few times for added moisture.

[@IydaChristopher]

That video was my first impressions and I also mentioned in that video all the cons of the hair steamers and that I liked my hooded dryer and that I would wait longer to see if I felt the same way... I hope the steamer has been working well for you!

[@chameelatorrence6935]

i just recently ordered a flat iron steamer from ali express. I hope it gives me good results

[@IydaChristopher]

Wow let me know how it works!

[@chameelatorrence6935]

@@IydaChristopher I sure will. It'll probably be here in the US in about 2 weeks.

[@LifestylewithSushauna]

@@chameelatorrence6935 hey .... how was the flat iron steamer ????

[@chameelatorrence6935]

@@LifestylewithSushauna I'm waiting on the USA adapter. They sent one with a Cord to be used in China.

[@Bree_Bunny]

Well I was too broke for a steamer anyway lol...so I do the hot towel method (hot damp turbie twist & two plastic bags/caps) under my hooded dryer when deep conditioning. My hair practically *eats* the conditioner with this! 😂😂😂 I also think limited use of oils has helped my hair absorb moisture better (and for whatever reason my hair didn't like cold rinsing). Low porosity hair is so tricky.😥 Btw you & your hair are gorgeous!😍😘💕

[@IydaChristopher]

Thanks so much!! And yes I agree with you on the oils and cold rinsing!

[@Carpathianpixie]

Your hair doesn't like cold rinsing because you're closing your already tightly shut cuticles so nothing else can penetrate after that.

[@dianawilliams-coe7747]

I love it however I only use it once a month for the reason you stated changing ones hair strands

[@TLove1108]

Great video!! Keep them coming! BTW. You literally remind me of an even prettier black combination of Ginger & Mary Ann from an old show called Gilligan's Island. SO pretty!!😍😍😍😍😎👊🏽

[@IydaChristopher]

Tonya Tobias thank you so much!! I will have to google them to see who they are 😁

[@Daphneamy360]

I love when My Mom friend who does my hair when I go to her steams my hair love how it opens up the scalp and help with moisture when I sit under the hooded dry when my hair was was conditon deep condition itcand it was the best for my highprosity hair that lacks moisture since 2015 I'm happy I was recommended to your channel 👍❤

[@PalakDogra-fp7bn]

Which hair steamer is best for hair

[@minnyonbey4389]

Thank you young lady for the info about the hair steamer!

[@sunshinelove1576]

Yea I'm about to give my hooded steamer away. I have MUCH BETTER results placing a plastic cap over my head and taking a steam shower or bath. My hair comes out stretched, soft & manageable.

[@kucing_terbaik.]

Agree with u and Believe me a good hair treatment.no need to put hair steamer any more.

[@jenniferchike6393]

This was soooooo helpful!! Thank you!

[@kerbielouicar3635]

Which hooded dryer do you use? Can you please recommend one

[@eeshtubes]

Thank you for this video! My hair/scalp has been dry ever since i stopped straightening (I.e. using heat). Gonna get a hooded dryer this week!

[@michelesmith7263]

Do you leave the holes at the top of the steamer hood open or closed to keep the steam in?

[@TheGlamorousRealtor]

You close them therefore not allowing the steam to “escape”

[@shan1368]

Notification gang gang💁💃🙌🤗👌😘

[@IydaChristopher]

Love you girl!

[@krisiawilliams2121]

THANK YOU for this video!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bibidramas]

Thank you for the tips ! And you are so pretty!

[@shanitathomas2021]

I agree with EVERY word you said!

[@LC-rb6ro]

Where can I buy a hooded dryer?

[@jesusiscomingsoonpleaserep7951]

You just saved me money thank youuu

[@gerrimiller3491]

I'm so sorry you dislike hair steamers. For me, i use mine 2 times a week the vicarko steamer hat has low and high settings which locks in moisture when the argan oil, fenugreek, blackseed oil mixed in Giovanni hair reconstructor silky conditioner. Gurl....my hair is growing like weeds...lol

[@bryneshaaa]

This was really helpful, thank you

[@traceylennon1204]

I have the one on wheels and it burns my scalp!

[@monyrice]

I love this channel.

[@IydaChristopher]

Mony Rice thank you ❤️

[@rahwatekeste9393]

Hi lyde thank you so much 😘😍👍

[@rahwatekeste9393]

my hair is soft ,dry & low profit wich oil is good & how many times can i wash in aweek or month pleas help me my love for England and I.m Eritran thanks

[@ChooseLove1979]

Grape seed oil is great because it can penetrate the hair strands :) and wash only when your hair feels dirty or smells. For me it’s about every week and a half to two weeks.

[@dionnerenee3436]

Thank you!!! You just saved me some money!!!❤

[@IydaChristopher]

Glad I could help!

[@ChooseLove1979]

I looove your arms 💖💖💖 so cute!

[@BarbieQueen1990]

I feel like the steamer may have damaged my daughters hair the first time I used it so never again

[@IydaChristopher]

Oh no, i'm sorry to hear that!

[@jk9084]

The hooded steamer gave my HP hair moisture overload, breaking off when I touched it and indeed didn't steam the back (luckily). Returning it asap!!!

[@ldunn2]

@@jk9084 Steaming is more beneficial for low porosity since that is the porosity that has trouble taking in moisture - high porosity takes in moisture quite easily hence the moisture overload. Have you tried Aphogee protein treatments to help reverse the damage? Worked like a charm for me when I was HP. My porosity has since changed to low after moisture training it for almost a year.

[@LoveEqualsPainx]

@@ldunn2 hi, I also have HP hair. What have you done to moisture train it?

[@rushiaj1222]

You have to watch you dont over water your hair. That will damage ur strands as well

[@IydaChristopher]

Fiber Agape definitely! I am actually currently experimenting with washing my hair less often for this reason and less manipulation!

[@mullenb1970]

Great review, thank you

[@habibijan]

Do you ever roller set?

[@IydaChristopher]

No, I tried a few times but I need to practice more!

[@why2874]

Water is my hair enemy!

[@tahitianjones7378]

Use a face steamer. Its smaller and way easier. But im sure yall know that by now.

[@nanaamaeshun7762]

Thank you sis

[@miirbrown4427]

30 min is too long. 15 to 20

[@loveleeeventplanningl.l.c.7539]

That’s what I was thinking

[@ee528]

I like you. So pretty and we'll spoken

[@IydaChristopher]

Thank you!

[@Enerolisa]

No one should seat in a steamer for more than 10-15 mins

[@sisgrace2302]

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬ ‭ Locs are biblical, spiritual, and lovely. I could say more, but be inspired…

[@Clauds71]

👍😊

[@shawne2685]

Nice

[@oluchiosakwe]

Nice