What is it: A method of deep conditioning.
How to do it: Apply conditioner to wet or dry hair. Cover with wet towel and plastic cap. Sit under a steamer, heat cap or additional hot towel. Use with a deep conditioner to moisturize and strengthen the hair.
Benefits: Hair is more moisturized and softer. Curls become more defined.
How it Works: The steam heat raises the cuticle and allows the conditioner to penetrate easier.
Ready to start steaming? Here are some options:
For serious steamers - check out a stand alone professional steamer. They usually run around $200 but you may be able to find a deal on Ebay or Craigslist. It's actually a pretty good investment if you have a house full of women or have a small salon.For the occasional steamer - try to locate a salon in your area that uses steam treatments or pick up a table top steamer or steam cap for home use.
Not sure yet?? Create a makeshift steam treatment but covering head with a hot wet towel, plastic cap and sit under a dryer and see how you like it!
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1. This is amazing!Everything old certainly at one point, becomes new again. The elder women in my family used to do this years ago. In fact, any old jar(80's) of high end conditioner, will suggest this as a hair tip! Go figure...
Theodosia at 5:27PM on Jul 20th 2008