Fashion Hair Steamer Machine

A hair steamer is an effective tool that adds moisture, restores color vibrancy and strengthens the elasticity of hair. According to hairstylist and Stunning Braids author Monae Everett, the steamer uses heat and water to lift the cuticle on the hair shaft and allow conditioners and treatments to penetrate each strand.
A hair steamer is an effective tool that adds moisture, restores color vibrancy and strengthens the elasticity of hair. According to hairstylist and Stunning Braids author Monae Everett, the steamer uses heat and water to lift the cuticle on the hair shaft and allow conditioners and treatments to penetrate each strand.

Another benefit of hair steamers is that the moist heat encourages blood flow to the scalp, says celebrity and runway hairstylist Devin Toth of Salon SCK. "Aided circulation of the scalp equals healthier, longer growing hair," he explains.

Black women with natural hair have used steamers for years because it helps to hydrate and define their coils. Celebrity stylist Johnny Wright (aka Michelle Obama's hairdresser) also recommends steaming for women who are transitioning from chemically-relaxed to natural hair because it softens the demarcation where the straight portion ends and the curls begin, and for individuals who live in humid climates. "Styles will last long, so your hair will be less likely to revert back," says Wright.