I get more of a "conditioned" feel (smoothness, shine, and that slight film that a conditioner can leave behind). After sliding a shower cap over your favorite hair mask, microwave this cap for up to 60 seconds, then let it sit on your head for 15 to 30 minutes to allow the heat to penetrate your hair. When it comes to moisturizing and softening our hair, most curlies have given heat or steam a try at least once. Steamers can do a lot for anyone who's trying to get their natural, dry texture to feel softer," says Dickey. Any custom fees or duties and tides that arise from your country has to be paid directly to the carrier of your country by you.

After smoothing on your favorite hair mask, cover your hair with one of the included shower caps, slip on the bonnet, and connect the attached hose to your blow dryer. Just plug it in, pop it on top of your shower cap, press the "on" button, and allow the gentle steam to amp up the efficacy of your fave deep conditioners.But if you’ve never steamed before and need a visual, check out this tutorial on how to steam type-3 curls, and this tutorial on steaming type-4 hair. Instead, steam your hair no more than once a week or every 7 to 10 days to keep a proper balance of moisture. I honestly wish I had started using a steamer earlier; I didn't even know that my thick, 4c, Z-coiled hair could actually feel so soft. But if you don’t mind working your arm muscles a little bit, you might enjoy the extra coverage and precision that a handheld steamer can offer.

Position your fully dry hair under the steamer for 5 to 10 minutes to add hydration back to your curls and enhance your curl pattern if it’s gotten wonky or stretched out. He also adds that wavy and straight hair textures can benefit from steamers too—particularly those with longer lengths or color-treated hair. How to use a hair steamer will depend on the directions for your specific tool, since the way you use a handheld steamer will differ from the way you use a tabletop steamer or a heat cap.

According to Dickey, you can also use your hair steamer to soothe your scalp and pre-cleanse your hair on wash day before your shower. My cordless heat cap for curly hair gave me 36 months of life and while it worked great, I was ready to try something new.