STEAM Flat Irons - Are they BETTER? 🤔
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- STEAM Flat Irons - Are they BETTER? 🤔
You might have started seeing these Flat Irons on Facebook, IG, and Amazon. They are trying to get viral on social media. I thought I would get ahead of the trend here and test these out for your consideration to purchase one. In general the idea of a steam flat irons is interesting, but they do have many limitations as you will see in my comparisons/tests. Let me know your thoughts and your experience (if you are willing to share) with these hair irons.
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I remember my first ever flat iron was a steam iron (Srsly - about 20 yrs ago! 👵) & it was such a pain!
It had a huge water chamber but it would use it up so fast. This was before we had ceramic plates EEK! So essentially I was using technology use in a stainless steel household iron, with steam, on my hair, with very little heat protection because it wasn't a 'thing' back then! **shudders.. How did my hair not burn off?!**
The closest thing to heat protection was the original frizz-ease (which I don't think promoted any heat protection?)
The steam iron left my hair so fly-away on top (because I literally didn't know what I was doing r.e. Smoothing products) & it wouldn't keep the hair very straight for long.
Luckily I learnt about GHD the next year (a tabloid said that's what they used on 'Rachel from Friends' lol 😂 so I'm forever grateful to Jennifer Aniston for bringing GHD into my life!)
I also had that wet-to-dry flat iron about 10-15 years ago & actually LOVED it lololol 😂
It did make awful noises (& obviously lots of steam from drying wet hair with intense heat) but it left my hair sooooo smooth!
I do worry, in hindsight, that it was probably super damaging, because it's widely agreed that you shouldn't use extreme heat on wet hair (Flat iron level heat, not hair dryer level heat iykwim?)
Aww I'm getting nostalgic for my wet-to-dry straighter now lol!
Thanks for another great video girls! 💕
I think it didn’t work because you have chosen two low-end steam straighteners, try the more expensive ones (like the steampod from L'Oreal, the best straightener of all, in my opinion), you will not be disappointed.
I had a steam curling iron many years ago. I loved it!
I was waiting for this comparison. Thank you!
PLEASE TRY THE LOREAL STEAM POD!!!!
Best straightener forever
Yes Gorl!! as I am thinking of buying one in the January sales
Edwina McManus good Idee !! He is very différent of the other
It’s THE best hair straightener and keeps my hair so healthy! I love the Steampod cream as well.
Yeah the L’Oréal steam pod is great. I use it every time I wash my hair and it straightens so much quicker and better than my ghd’s......and my hair stays straight til next wash.....and my hair is really thick n wavy.
I had a steam flat iron back in the early 2000s. It’s not scorching your hair...the noise is the steam coming from the flat iron (just like it does with a clothes iron.) :)
I have curly hair and tried the original maxi glide. It left my hair so smooth and straight, I loved it. I definitely think you should try the Maxi glide
Your videos are soo informative!! I love them!
I love the comparison videos with Macy!
Low key very nervous about scorching hair on this one! I do love your videos!!! Thank you so much! :D
They’re the best for coarse frizzy thick hair. Because they infuse moisture via steam into the hair shaft. A lot of naturally coarse frizzy haired girls guys have low porosity hair which has trouble maintaining moisture. Steam straighteners have been a game changer for me. I’ve tried T3, Dyson, Chi and nothing worked like my steam straightener.
That burning sound makes my hairdresserheart wanna cry 😂
Wishing you and Andrey ( and Macy!) a Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
My sister used to use the Maxi Glide. It was our first flat iron. Her hair is naturally wavy and it really did straighten her hair. But then again we had never used a real straightener before to compare lol
My grandmother had an old steam curling iron that she gave me back in the 90s. I don't know how long she had it before then but it was really damaging. It's basically like using a heat styler on still damp hair. You're cooking it.
all hair stylists say to dry your hair very well before using the hair straightener. after seeing your video it's clear for me that I shouldn't go for a steam one. thanks for the video!
As a stylist I’m freakin out.this is like a step up from the hair drying straightener 😳😳😳
The maxi glide is amazing used it for about 10 years now
*You should do this again with the SteamPod straighteners!*
I've had the original SteamPod for 12 years, and it still works like a charm.
It's a game changer for anyone with thick and/or curly hair, and none of the straighteners I have ever tried has compared to it so far.
I notice that my hair has a much better hold when there is moisture after I've used the SteamPod, in comparison to other straighteners or straightening methods.
Also, the new 4.0 version has a curling feature that looks perfect for long hair!
I tried a similar steam flat iron to the big one you tried, it came with some type of "cream" you have to apply on the hair before going in with the flat iron
It worked great on my afro hair (I do relaxe my hair but I use flat irons when I want a nice slick look) BUT I kind of burned my scalp because of that cream combined with the steam action too close to my scalp...
Gave up on it to go back to a regular flat iron
can you please try the BaBylissPRO
Porcelain Ceramic Carrera2 Dryer
@milabu I have the normal FURIDEN flat iron and works perfectly
I have a steam iron from Amazon it's called Professional Hair Salon Steam Styler and it works well when straightening and curling with or without steam, but I do use the steam function more.
Also can go to a video on cordless straighteners, ive seen recently are the Babyliss 9000, Lunata codless touchup and we are Paradox Supernova, would be brilliant if you cold review these 😉☺️
Hey, I wanted to buy TYMO hair straightening brush and noticed they have a new one... would you consider reviewing the new one comparing the old one? Thanks XXX
Curious about the Loreal one. Congratulations by the way!
Thank you for this!! Is steam actually better? I’m contemplating steam pod OR bio ionic 10X?
My first flat iron was a steam iron from con air. I don't miss it!
That seriously, huh?
The Loreal steampod is amazing, maybe you should test this one vs the steampod. The L'oreal steampod is supposed to give you a more natural look, so if you are someone that doesn't love the poker straight look, and prefer a more natural finish then maybe a steam based iron is better. I have coarse, thick long hair and the steampod works great!
I’ve been researching the L’Oréal steam pod and apparently it’s only available in Europe because of voltage. I keep hoping they release a 110v US version
@@stacyn4817 I have the original, and I can confirm that even after 12 years, it's still the best straightener I've ever owned!
I'm going to buy the 3.0 used while I wait for the 4.0 to become available for purchase in my country.
The new one especially has a curling feature that would be perfect for my hair!
Hi, i really love your videos ❤️ I from Québec and a lot of hair dresser really love the Steam Pod, i'm very curious to have your opinion on it. And compare the 2.0 and 3.0. (the new version is suppose to curl too). Love you and your little family. xx
I want you to try the Sutra style wand. Looks interesting.
My hair is thick and same length as yours. I have a steam flat iron that is the style you used and the water in my chamber (same size as yours) will last for at least two or three hair straightening sessions. You must be passing multiple times on each strand. I only have to pass once. I might so twice if I feel like it here and there.
My iron will leave my hair looking like yours did with the iron that has no steam. It's very sleek, including the ends. My plates don't clamp down super tight which allows me to pass over quick. At first I felt like they were clamping too loose, but I think it is because my iron has floating plates. (They adjust to how much hair you have.) I feel so much better using my steam iron than the regular. I tried going back to my old one once and didn't like it. went right back to the steam. I would never expect it to curl and never tried. So who knows as far as that goes. I would probably reach for my regular because of the curvature on the sides of the plates (meant to curl) whereas the steam is just a flat plate.
As for your friend's steam iron I think that releases way too much steam the way it comes out and can completely believe it would be left damp, but several passes are definitely going to do that. I used to have a flat iron like that with the come attachment. I loved that about the iron. Comb and straighten in one rather than hold a comb in front of the iron while straightening. It was so much more convenient. Oh my gosh that was my first flat iron ever. I was so sad when it died only because i could not find another flat iron with the comb attachment anywhere. I WISH I had one like that still.
Too bad the iron didn't work for you. I love mine! I've had it almost a year now.
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I have a flat iron suggestion for you! Try the conair wet and dry flat iron. I wanna see the comparison between it and a good flat iron. We barely have any good branded flat irons where I'm from so please try it!
Sangeeta Singh hi May I ask you something
Who else *loves* her hair
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@milabu what straightener would you recommend?? Not too $$$, but not too cheap
Yay I'm early!! I really like how you test products that we would actually use. And the comparisons are everything💗💗💗
You should try the maxiglide which is one of the original steam flat irons.
It would be fun to see you try the ghd Oracle and see what you think about it
I would think that the steam would make my naturally coarse, super thick, curly hair even frizzier due to the humidity.
I thought it too, but I tried my bff’s steampod and it did ✨WONDERS✨ with my hair... And now I love steam straighteners💕
@@lucakadar6874 huh 🤔 interesting. I think I’m going to have to try it out. Thank you for your input!
They’re the best for coarse frizzy thick hair. Because they infuse moisture via steam into the hair shaft. A lot of naturally coarse frizzy haired girls guys have low porosity hair which has trouble maintaining moisture. Steam straighteners have been a game changer for me. I’ve tried T3, Dyson, Chi and nothing worked like my steam straightener.
I remember many years having an iron called Wet to Straight which you used on very damp hair. The hissing and popping noises were hideous! It worked reasonably well but thank goodness we've got decent ones now! Merry Christmas Milana and Andrey xxx
deebsterpie hi may I ask you something
I remember this one!!!
Courtney Southern hi
OMG YES!! I had that wet-to-dry one about 10-15 years ago & actually LOVED it lololol 😂
It did make awful noises (& obviously lots of steam from drying wet hair with intense heat) but it left my hair sooooo smooth!
I do worry now that it was probably super damaging, because it's widely agreed that you shouldn't use extreme heat on wet hair (Flat iron level heat, not hair dryer level heat iykwim?)
Aww I'm getting nostalgic for my wet-to-dry straighter now lol!
JJ Babbles hey may I ask you something
Unfortunately, I am about to date myslef... I learned to curl my hair with a blue curling iron I bought at a rummage sale in 1978 when I was 10 years old. The baby blue curling iron was a steamed one. You filled the handle with water. To this day I remember the smell of that iron.
I was only 2 in '78. I never heard of curling iron until I was 16, 17. I bought myself one with my allowance, I think, flea market that used to be in the town of most of my upbringing. It was, what they call, a Z-curl iron back then ( now prolly call it cork screw instead ). I stopped having it when I was 20 and briefly moved out. I did not use it much, as I was almost never allowed to wear my hair down.
If I were to use a curling unit today, I would prefer iron over wand. Do not have to hold hair in place. But I have not been into wearing curly hair since my early 20s, and even then, it was not all the time, where even as a youth, I preferred straight hair. My mother curled my bangs anyway with pink rollers, and rare time of getting to wear it partly down or banana clip, her deciding what I am wearing on photo day or special occasion, it was curled with pink rollers, and maybe couple times as a teen, hot rollers, especially on graduation night ( even though I was of age on graduation night, she chose the style and did my hair).
A few short times curled hair in early 20s, and once waved my hair with a waving iron that was out in early 00s that had some material fabric on the plates, I was a full-time straight type. I am thinking, at 44, I may once in awhile curl again, but if so, try hot air brush instead curling iron. I would want to cork screw curl. Or may try to use cut up fabric instead and sleep in that. I might surprise myself and get hot rollers, but rather get hot air brush first. I still see myself mainly sporting straight hair, especially since curly hair ages me a bit ( to me, anyway.... )
First though, getting a new travel size Ion hot brush that almost looks like a beard brush. Lost motivation to flat iron, and want to try something new. If not straighten to my satisfaction, then electric hot comb or straightening comb.
Side note, my bro was 11 in '78. My elder sis, if not for stillbirth, would have been 9 in '78.
Do not feel bad about dating yourself. Getting elder is a fact of life, but does not mean you are old.
No no no this is terrifying. There’s no way I’m flat ironing my hair with moisture 😬😧
The loreal steampod is the best. It leaves your hair silky smooht. It is much better than the regular flat iron.
Do you like the 2.0 or the 3.0 better?
Please try cordless flat iron, especially Babyliss 9000, that’s pricy tho, but it claims as great as cord flat iron.
Where is your sweater from?! 😍
Would like to see the L’Oreal steam pod it’s expensive but it looks so fascinating I would love to see a real review if it actually works...
Hi! Could you please please try out and review the ghd oracle hair curler? Thanks!
Lol I had a steam straightener maybe 20 years ago. I was so happy when the non-steam straighteners were more readily available and affordable because they work so much better. I think it's hilarious the steam straighteners are trying to make a comeback and it's being seen as a new thing 😂😂😂
Hiya I was just wondering where your jumper/ sweater is from ? X
Try the L'Oréal steampod and use unfiltered water, not tap water. Works wonders for me, and I have frizzy unruly hair :)
Can you try the maxiglide steam straightener please!!
I have a question: Does the flat iron get hot or is it just used when the steam comes out?
( I’ve burnt my hair and I don’t know how this works as any sort of iron will cause more damage)
The only one that works is L’Oréal SteamPod!! Best results ever than any flat iron out there period. Love your videos!
This steamPod, I followed up it more than 1 year in 2009, the first generation version. it was very hard job(Our development team worked it from 8:00am to 12:00PM durling 3 months). That's why so successful
I have the ion steam flat iron and it is awesome. But discontinued.
Can you please try out the cosy life brush hot air brush on Amazon!!
The whole point is that steam straighteners are less damaging.. I use the loreal steam pod and it works wonders..!
Does the steampod works in the US because it works with 220 watts? Thank you
I had a steam curling iron when I was young. It was a normal curling iron with a steam button. I still don't understand it.
could you try the SRI xtreme health flat iron? It claims to actually improve your hair rather than damaging it so i think it would make an interesting video and we can see if it actually works:)
I use the steampod from L'Oréal. The now have a new one steampod 3.0 i have the 2.0 and love it
I used to have wavy curly hair. I used Elle wavy crimper on my hair twice and now my curls are gone. I guess the crimper broke the hair bonds in my hair. Now when I straighten it to smooth it it's poker straight
Is there an update also with non bleached curly hair
First! I've never been first for a video, I love your videos!
No, don’t damage your hair with that Milabu. My hairdresser said NEVER FLAT IRON YOUR HAIR WET or with steam. You will literally break off the hair. No way for me. Only flat ironing dry hair with a dry flat iron & flat iron oil to add moisture back in that way.
P.S. love your channel Milabu. Congrats on your success & baby news.
My extreme gratitude for your successfully disarming my desires to get a steam iron! No sarcasm at all. I seriously craved it, and now I will play it safe and not listen to that craving. There are times I think something will work, and nopies! Thankfully as for hair appliances, not to the point of hair damage, just simply not bone straight my hair.
I never see anyone spritz mist on the hair first that seems like a good idea with a regular flat iron
And you curled your hair before therefor not a fresh hair to try on and your hair is thick and more straight with a slight waves
Can you test Wish hair tools?
The InfinitiPro by Conair only has 3.6 out of 5 stars on amazon.
Maxiglide was the best steam straightener !!
Milabu please don’t ever change your smile. It’s beautiful!
I had a steam flatiron band in 2000!! I completely forgot about it. Mine was like the wide one with the comb. My hair would be wet and have weird creases. It was terrible! 😂
I wish flat irons in general have options with teeth for those of us with Black hair. The roots are the most unless relaxed....My hair comes from my Black side of family, and the only one with teeth used on me was when I used to go to this salon, and they used Paul Mitchell flat iron. But sadly, cannot buy, as it is over $100. But then, I rather not do anymore than $30 on flat iron. I can do without the steam option, though.
Holy Experience I have 3a curls but my roots can be really kinky! It’s so hard to get them smooth! I just straighten with a regular straightener and then Kristin Ess has a root taming tool that is awesome!
Steam flat iron works wonders on ethnic hair
I still miss my steam curling iron (Clairol? Conair? idk) from when I was in HS back when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
That con air thing took me forever to straighten my hair.
I remember the Conair one back in the early 2000s.
I loved that thing!
When dinosaurs roamed the earth! 😂😂😂😂😂
I'm not sure steaming the hair and applying heat at the same time is safe for the hair. The humidity evaporating could cause internal damage to the hair strand. That is why you shouldn't use iron on a damp hair, so I don't understand how that isn't the same thing.
Should have primed hair with heat protection. It would have let the iron glide smoother.
try the ionic steam from Sally's.
In case I decide to get a new flat iron again one day, I will look if I have time before my next therapy session or after, and if not too much, I save up for it. Right now, started flat iron hiatus, want to try something different and maybe feels more fun to use, so, hoping to score Ion travel size hot brush instead, that almost looks like a beard brush bristle wise.....
can you please test steampod 3.0? At Sephora.
The steam idea does seem counterproductive to me. Obviously when the steam hits your cool hair or the air it starts to condense and will make your hair damp. Then your natural wave will come back when it dries.
Yep, humidity = frizz. I don't see the point of products like this.
@@tinabriggs8079 it's like if you have dried your hair and styled it and then you go to the gym and get all sweaty or you get caught in a slight rain shower, the natural wave/curl of the hair will always come back through when it gets damp or we would never need to straighten our hair more than once in our lives 😂
Hi the steam iron should point in the different direvtion that is why her hair is still damp
You girls are so brave to use these on your hair..The noise alone would make me stop..Milana I am surprised you have any hair..You try so many tools on it...lol You must have one strong head of hair...I don't mean you are strong headed..lol Merry Christmas to you and Andrey!! and congrats on having a baby...What a big year for both of you..love you both....Loretta
So brave soulsss........
Steam is more for dry hair with texture and low porosity...
I just can not resist see your beautiful hair suffering from this terrible flat iron. :(
L’Oreal steampod!!!
YOU NEED TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! TURN THE STEAMPLUS AROUND. THERE IS ARROWS ON THE STEAMPLUS SHOWING HOW YOU SHOULD USE IT...
Macy is so cute but can i give her an advice? She should put some castor oil on that patch that doesn't have as many hair i had kinda the same issue but it worked beautifully ❤️
Rewan Khaled Thats just her part.
@@ddraper4819 no sweetie it's a bald spot yoi can see it's that spot then her hair is full and thick
Rewan Khaled Thats very rude to point out and comment on a video. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all s
@@ddraper4819 Rude?? I'm giving her advice so she won't get bald
Rewan Khaled well she didnt ask for you “advice”.
I swear by mine. My hair feels so much better from using it
It works with l’oreal steam pod!
Steam pod is the best.
I had one about ten years ago by bayliss or Remington it was a wet to dry one so it said but same at the one in this vid
Hiiii💞💞
Andrey looks like Deavan from 90day fiance the girl with JiHoon. Nonetheless both of you are absolutely beautiful. Merry Christmas
SaviorVixen hi may I ask you something
@@MaheshJadhav-fq2nf sure
SaviorVixen can you make a tight sleek low bun without parting your hair??
@@MaheshJadhav-fq2nf yea I guess so lol
SaviorVixen May I have your mail id?
Filling it up with water seems like a lot of of extra work.
Girls, the steam needs to be towards the end of the hair, not towards the head (speaking for the right one)
What is the point of doing a steam iron video without the steam pod??? Like,,,,, seriously????
U don wanna flat iron your shit
It fucks its integrity and shine
Lovveeee frommmm indiaaa!!🖤🖤
Flat irons in my opinion is better than the steam irons
They're definitely not better. The original flat irons were steam. I had a steam one back in 2004.
I’m wondering why did you choose to go for low quality steam flat irons when there are more popular ones like SteamPod & MaxiGlide 🤔 The L’Oréal one is very popular. Although all TH-camrs confirmed it gives better results than normal straighteners, I was hoping to see your opinion about it because I trust your reviews. There are many people in the comments here requesting a review of the Steampod, I hope to see a response video soon to your followers. Love your content 😘
That was rather scary to watch! Your poor hair! As other people have said the L'Oreal Steam Pod gets good reviews.
I find this product better for course thick hair not thin soft hair