Using the hair cap can improve hair dyeing quality, making hair effectively absorb nutrients, shorten hair dyeing time, so that hair coloring is firm and even.

Instead, steam your hair no more than once a week or every 7 to 10 days to keep a proper balance of moisture. Maybe since the only water to absorb is from my shower damp hair and the water in the conditioner, there's more "room" in my hair cuticle for product. He also adds that wavy and straight hair textures can benefit from steamers too—particularly those with longer lengths or color-treated hair. Since my moisture level was much better, when I went back to heatcap deep conditioning the experience was different.

The inner embedded plastic film is waterproof and anti-electricity, and it’s detachable and convenient to be washed. This electric cap is designed to fit comfortably on your head and uses heat to open up the hair cuticles, allowing for maximum absorption of hair treatments and conditioners. 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. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

Once I'd get out from under the steamer my hair would look more plump but have less of a conditioned feel as compared heatcap/dryer deep conditioning. 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. But if you are on a budget then you can use what you have to achieve similar results using the DIY alternatives we recommended above. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase from them. She can generally be found in bright eyeshadow furiously typing her latest feature or hemming and hawing about a new product you "have to try.

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. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.