Steaming is good for low porosity hair & also not everyone needs steam treatments in their hair. Also it looks like you have a relaxer in your hair which means it is more porous(in a raised state) thats why the dryer works better for u vs. steam
I have low porosity, relaxed hair and conditioning with indirect heat is the way to get the best out of my products. My hair prefers the hooded dryer as apposed to my steamer. My hair felt a lil straw like after a steam. Thanks for the video 🧡
Bc of the hype I tried using my facial steamer on my hair a few times, and thought I was crazy. The hair felt good in the moment, but after I was finished it would feel drier than before.
I think your results were better from the dryer because of the cap. It keeps the heat and moisture in. Whereas with the steamer the steam just goes wherever. I prefer the dryer with a cap. Good video!
I wonder if it will make a difference if she would have placed a plastic cap on her head then sit under the steamer...I think that is what the directions states
So I’ve been watching a couple more videos and some people say put on a cap and some don’t so I don’t even know lol I just bought mine yesterday so I’ll try it with both too and see how I feel. It’s just crazy to me that you didn’t get good results when you steamed it bc the videos I watched with girls who did the same thing got amazing results from it. Have you tried it with different kinds of deep conditioners and got the same results too?
TouchedByAshleyJordan I only tried it this one time, but maybe it’s just not for my hair. I’ll probably give it another try but I don’t see the benefit and how it’s better than just using the hooded dryer and a cap. I get a deeper penetration of products with the dryer, lol.
The cap traps the heat that’s why you should use a cap. The steam keeps the hair moist vs a dryer drying it. I went to a salon that used this treatment back when I started my transition and they used a cap every single time. This was back in 2013 before I even saw a lot of ppl using this method.
HaiValPal my styling is typically just putting it in a bun since that’s how I wear my hair 90% of the time. I have to wear a bun for work mom-fri and I typically only wash my hair on the weekends, air dry it in braids and then bun it up again. It sounds like you’re referring to styling like a wash and go or twist out but I don’t do those types of styles on my hair ♥️
Im so glad i found this! I have 8 year old biracial daughters. Their hair has been one of my biggest challenges. I was considering trying a steamer bc their hair type is type 4 and low porosity so it needs help opening up. Then you read my mind with the "wouldn't wet hair under a cap, using a hooded drier create the same steaming effect" comment.😂 I'll stick with the hooded drier.
Is her hair heat damaged, or damaged and relaxed? Im just asking because it looks natural but a bit straight but damaged and not too healthy. I mean no disrespect to the video creator but I want to know.
Hi! I was transitioning! I’m almost five years post my last relaxer and three years post my big chop. Subscribe to my channel so you can follow my hair journey! A hair update video is coming soon and I’m about four years and nine months from my last relaxer in that video. We’ve got a ton of growth, lol! 🤎
...products matter. If you're using a product that behaves like a laminate, which prevents deep penetration of the strands, the results are not going to be what they should. Also, how you apply the product to your hair matters, proper distribution is EVERYTHING. Did you detangle from root to ends??? When you sit under a dryer with a plastic cap on, no matter the product you're using, your hair will " feel" soft and mousterized, but that doesn't mean that it was (100%) effective. I would be more interested in knowing what it felt like a little time after you sat under the dryer...? I am glad, however that you have started your natural hair journey, you have beautiful hair, and once you get all of the chemically treated ends cut off, your hair is only going to thrive as you countinue taking better care of it and styling it in such a way that promotes length retention and hair growth. I wish you all the best on your hair journey! 😊
Thank you! I cut my relaxed ends 6 months after this video! It’s doing pretty good now! Here’s a link to my latest hair update: HAIR UPDATE; 5 YEARS NATURAL | WASH TO TRIM | K18 ON BLACK GIRL HAIR | Shaaanelle ruclips.net/video/aM2Zf80fs3k/видео.html Let me know what you think! I didn’t deep condition in this one, but if you follow my journey, you can see all the products I’m trying and my reviews on them! Thanks so much for your comment! 🤎
@@Shaaanelle your hair, from the last video that I watched has grown really well. Your hair journey is yeilding great results, it seems. How often do you dust your ends? I would say just clean up your ends to avoid hair splitting up the shaft, otherwise keep doing what you're doing. Your hair, from a video perspective, looks to be pretty healthy. Good job! 👏
There's really no "old" way, as the two techniques are completely different from the other. A dryer is just that, a dryer the only determinative difference is using a mask/moisturizing product with a cap, but after employing this method, your hair will more likely revert to dryness. Whereas the steamers' purpose is to introduce moisture to the hair strands with or without using a cap, but the overarching necessity is the products that are being used. Products matter, and they determine whether that moister has penetrated or is being obstructed, so it really does matter what you put on your hair during this process.
@@Shaaanelle Oh wow haha! I made a conscious effort 6 months into my hair journey not to be a 'product junkie' so I really appreciate your honest reply
...just out of curiosity, I noticed that a lot of you are talking about "low porosity" in describing your hair and how it behaves. Could someone please explain what you mean when you say "low porosity"...like, how are you defining it, and more importantly, what are the indicators of low, high, and normal porosity?
It’s when you hair doesn’t take in water easily. It might take a long time for your hair to get wet, and you may see beads on water sitting on your hair strands. So you could take a spray bottle for example and spray your hair. Then see how long it takes for the water to actually wet your hair and not just sit on top of it. For hair like this, it’s better to take care of your strands and make them healthier and stronger with products by using heat to open the hair cuticles, so steaming, deep conditioning under the dryer, etc.
@Shaaanelle ...in part. I asked the question, not because I didn't know what it is, but mainly to know if those who claim to have it actually are aware of what hair characteristics constitute "low porosity." Not everyone who thinks they have it, actually do. Truth be told, they aren't even sure of how to test for it. Besides the "float" test, which is really not foolproof, the other test relies on a more critical eye/knowledge base. Actually, low porosity hair absorbs moisture and hair products less effectively than more porous hair does. Treatments may sit on the surface of the hair rather than penetrate the hair's surface, but lower porosity is more common in straight hair. Curly or coily hair is more likely to be highly porous, thus dry, because moisture doesn't readily penetrate the strands to include the natural oils that we secrete. Again, not foolproof, but people can test the porosity of their hair at home by seeing how quickly a clean strand sinks in water. That said, It is not possible to make low porosity hair more absorbent in the long term. But using steam, humectants, and low-residue products can help keep the hair hydrated. It is important to note, however, that low, normal, and high porosity can be found on the same head of hair depending on the hair care routine, styling, and products used to maintain it. In particular, hair that is at the end of the strand will likely be more susceptible to high porosity because it is older and more damaged, it will most certainly show evidences of high porosity. Hence my question, because everyone sounds so certain about something that is a lot more nuanced than "this or that." ...anyway, thank you for indulging me. In full disclosure, I am a cosmetologist, and I always want to understand other people's opinions about the position that they take on all things hair. I appreciate the exchange. 😉
Masshiroi the plastic cap is for under the dryer. You use it to keep your hair wet and let the air heat up your deep conditioner, creating a steam environment, without drying your hair.
“Why the plastic cap” I don’t think she wanted to walk out the bathroom with her hair dripping all over the floor 🤦🏾♀️ but when u put a plastic cap on when using a hooded drier, it’s to prevent direct heat on your hair. Putting direct heat on your hair with no heat protectant leads to breakage, brittleness, loss of moisture etc “Why not a cloth cap that allows air to pass thru?” I haven’t seen those types of caps but if you’re going to use something like that then surely it’s best to not use anything at all? 🤷🏾♀️ “& why use a hair drier and the hair is not dry?” Hair driers are used to either dry your hair or to help whatever product u have on your hair (Deep conditioner, protein treatment etc ) penetrate deeper into your hair strands
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Steaming is good for low porosity hair & also not everyone needs steam treatments in their hair. Also it looks like you have a relaxer in your hair which means it is more porous(in a raised state) thats why the dryer works better for u vs. steam
Is she transitioning because it looks like natural damaged hair or someone transitioning from relaxed to natural.
Maybe it has to do with the porosity of your hair. Some people need a steamer and some people need a dryer. Study hair porosity.
Just when I was deciding if I needed a hooded dryer ♥️
I think you should redo your experiment with the same variables (cap, time, etc.)
Dry heat is just that. Steamer gives more moisture feels lighter I prefer it
I have low porosity, relaxed hair and conditioning with indirect heat is the way to get the best out of my products. My hair prefers the hooded dryer as apposed to my steamer. My hair felt a lil straw like after a steam. Thanks for the video 🧡
Same results for me too!
I have a similar hair type, so thank you for sharing!
Bc of the hype I tried using my facial steamer on my hair a few times, and thought I was crazy. The hair felt good in the moment, but after I was finished it would feel drier than before.
I think your results were better from the dryer because of the cap. It keeps the heat and moisture in. Whereas with the steamer the steam just goes wherever. I prefer the dryer with a cap. Good video!
thechicestgeek I feel the same way! Lol ♥️
I wonder if it will make a difference if she would have placed a plastic cap on her head then sit under the steamer...I think that is what the directions states
@@loganbreeland9966 that defeats the purpose of using a steamer. Just getting warm heat minimal steam. I hate when I see stylist do that
Me too
I just wanted to mention that you’re suppose to use a cap with a steamer as well. So that might be why you didn’t like the results from using it.
TouchedByAshleyJordan but then how would the steam penetrate my hair? It can’t hurt to try tho so thank you ♥️
So I’ve been watching a couple more videos and some people say put on a cap and some don’t so I don’t even know lol I just bought mine yesterday so I’ll try it with both too and see how I feel. It’s just crazy to me that you didn’t get good results when you steamed it bc the videos I watched with girls who did the same thing got amazing results from it. Have you tried it with different kinds of deep conditioners and got the same results too?
TouchedByAshleyJordan I only tried it this one time, but maybe it’s just not for my hair. I’ll probably give it another try but I don’t see the benefit and how it’s better than just using the hooded dryer and a cap. I get a deeper penetration of products with the dryer, lol.
The cap traps the heat that’s why you should use a cap. The steam keeps the hair moist vs a dryer drying it. I went to a salon that used this treatment back when I started my transition and they used a cap every single time. This was back in 2013 before I even saw a lot of ppl using this method.
You don’t use a cap for steam treatments
this is probably because your hair is porous. I don't think you needed that steamer with its already porous raised state.
I think you should try a cap under a hooded dryer = same effect!
This vid looks like it took a long time to put together! Very thorough, well done. In the future can we see the styling results of both? Ty
HaiValPal my styling is typically just putting it in a bun since that’s how I wear my hair 90% of the time. I have to wear a bun for work mom-fri and I typically only wash my hair on the weekends, air dry it in braids and then bun it up again. It sounds like you’re referring to styling like a wash and go or twist out but I don’t do those types of styles on my hair ♥️
Im so glad i found this! I have 8 year old biracial daughters. Their hair has been one of my biggest challenges. I was considering trying a steamer bc their hair type is type 4 and low porosity so it needs help opening up. Then you read my mind with the "wouldn't wet hair under a cap, using a hooded drier create the same steaming effect" comment.😂 I'll stick with the hooded drier.
Lol! 🩵
I think you should still put a cap on when you’re using the steamer to keep the moisture in. Maybe you’ll get a different result.
You are not supposed to use a plastic cap while using a steamer. Even going to a salon they don’t use a cap.
I went to a salon for a silk press they used a cap under steamer but it wasn’t fully covering my hair the results were immaculate 🥰❤️
Okay okay… it could be the conditioner I used or something 🤔 I gave the steamer away already tho 😫
Is her hair heat damaged, or damaged and relaxed? Im just asking because it looks natural but a bit straight but damaged and not too healthy. I mean no disrespect to the video creator but I want to know.
Hi! I was transitioning! I’m almost five years post my last relaxer and three years post my big chop. Subscribe to my channel so you can follow my hair journey! A hair update video is coming soon and I’m about four years and nine months from my last relaxer in that video. We’ve got a ton of growth, lol! 🤎
It’s the product not the device
...products matter. If you're using a product that behaves like a laminate, which prevents deep penetration of the strands, the results are not going to be what they should. Also, how you apply the product to your hair matters, proper distribution is EVERYTHING. Did you detangle from root to ends??? When you sit under a dryer with a plastic cap on, no matter the product you're using, your hair will " feel" soft and mousterized, but that doesn't mean that it was (100%) effective. I would be more interested in knowing what it felt like a little time after you sat under the dryer...? I am glad, however that you have started your natural hair journey, you have beautiful hair, and once you get all of the chemically treated ends cut off, your hair is only going to thrive as you countinue taking better care of it and styling it in such a way that promotes length retention and hair growth. I wish you all the best on your hair journey! 😊
Thank you! I cut my relaxed ends 6 months after this video! It’s doing pretty good now! Here’s a link to my latest hair update: HAIR UPDATE; 5 YEARS NATURAL | WASH TO TRIM | K18 ON BLACK GIRL HAIR | Shaaanelle
ruclips.net/video/aM2Zf80fs3k/видео.html
Let me know what you think! I didn’t deep condition in this one, but if you follow my journey, you can see all the products I’m trying and my reviews on them! Thanks so much for your comment! 🤎
@@Shaaanelle your hair, from the last video that I watched has grown really well. Your hair journey is yeilding great results, it seems. How often do you dust your ends? I would say just clean up your ends to avoid hair splitting up the shaft, otherwise keep doing what you're doing. Your hair, from a video perspective, looks to be pretty healthy. Good job! 👏
Thanks for the review. Trying to decide if the old way works better.
What is the old way ? Looking for a gift for my mother 😎
@@karine8738 The old fashioned way of using the dryer.
There's really no "old" way, as the two techniques are completely different from the other. A dryer is just that, a dryer the only determinative difference is using a mask/moisturizing product with a cap, but after employing this method, your hair will more likely revert to dryness. Whereas the steamers' purpose is to introduce moisture to the hair strands with or without using a cap, but the overarching necessity is the products that are being used. Products matter, and they determine whether that moister has penetrated or is being obstructed, so it really does matter what you put on your hair during this process.
This was really helpful. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your experiment.
Great video thanks for sharing! Think I will stick with my hooded drier for now lol
RUclips Addict lol I haven’t used that dang thing since! 😂♥️
@@Shaaanelle Oh wow haha! I made a conscious effort 6 months into my hair journey not to be a 'product junkie' so I really appreciate your honest reply
@@Shaaanelle you mean the steamer or dryer you did not use ?
Hey Sis. Thanks you so much for this post. Very interesting information. Did you ever do an update on stemming long-term?
Hey 👋🏾, I actually didn’t unfortunately. I ended up giving my steamer away to a friend.
@@Shaaanelle Got cha. Thanks so much for the reply.
...just out of curiosity, I noticed that a lot of you are talking about "low porosity" in describing your hair and how it behaves. Could someone please explain what you mean when you say "low porosity"...like, how are you defining it, and more importantly, what are the indicators of low, high, and normal porosity?
It’s when you hair doesn’t take in water easily. It might take a long time for your hair to get wet, and you may see beads on water sitting on your hair strands. So you could take a spray bottle for example and spray your hair. Then see how long it takes for the water to actually wet your hair and not just sit on top of it. For hair like this, it’s better to take care of your strands and make them healthier and stronger with products by using heat to open the hair cuticles, so steaming, deep conditioning under the dryer, etc.
@Shaaanelle ...in part. I asked the question, not because I didn't know what it is, but mainly to know if those who claim to have it actually are aware of what hair characteristics constitute "low porosity." Not everyone who thinks they have it, actually do. Truth be told, they aren't even sure of how to test for it. Besides the "float" test, which is really not foolproof, the other test relies on a more critical eye/knowledge base. Actually, low porosity hair absorbs moisture and hair products less effectively than more porous hair does. Treatments may sit on the surface of the hair rather than penetrate the hair's surface, but lower porosity is more common in straight hair. Curly or coily hair is more likely to be highly porous, thus dry, because moisture doesn't readily penetrate the strands to include the natural oils that we secrete. Again, not foolproof, but people can test the porosity of their hair at home by seeing how quickly a clean strand sinks in water. That said, It is not possible to make low porosity hair more absorbent in the long term. But using steam, humectants, and low-residue products can help keep the hair hydrated. It is important to note, however, that low, normal, and high porosity can be found on the same head of hair depending on the hair care routine, styling, and products used to maintain it. In particular, hair that is at the end of the strand will likely be more susceptible to high porosity because it is older and more damaged, it will most certainly show evidences of high porosity. Hence my question, because everyone sounds so certain about something that is a lot more nuanced than "this or that." ...anyway, thank you for indulging me. In full disclosure, I am a cosmetologist, and I always want to understand other people's opinions about the position that they take on all things hair. I appreciate the exchange. 😉
Why the plastic cap? I don't understand. And why not a cloth cap that allows air to pass thru? And why use a hair dryer and the hair is not dry?
Masshiroi the plastic cap is for under the dryer. You use it to keep your hair wet and let the air heat up your deep conditioner, creating a steam environment, without drying your hair.
“Why the plastic cap”
I don’t think she wanted to walk out the bathroom with her hair dripping all over the floor 🤦🏾♀️ but when u put a plastic cap on when using a hooded drier, it’s to prevent direct heat on your hair. Putting direct heat on your hair with no heat protectant leads to breakage, brittleness, loss of moisture etc
“Why not a cloth cap that allows air to pass thru?”
I haven’t seen those types of caps but if you’re going to use something like that then surely it’s best to not use anything at all? 🤷🏾♀️
“& why use a hair drier and the hair is not dry?”
Hair driers are used to either dry your hair or to help whatever product u have on your hair (Deep conditioner, protein treatment etc ) penetrate deeper into your hair strands
Do the electric and microwavable heat caps work the same as the hooded dryers?
Yeah, they serve the same purpose.
Thanks for video. You saved me money not buying steamer😊😊😊
Are you in the military ?