7 Best Hair Steamers for Natural Hair, According to Hair Stylists

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and even , says , trichologist and founder of Colour Collective. As someone with coily hair, I decided to try three at-home hair steamers, and found that Pattern Beauty’s newest hair steamer was worth it.

It comes with two attachments, a prong to lift and separate hair to better steam from root to tip, and a diffuser to scoop up curls so the steam reaches all the way down to parched ends.

Read on for my full review, plus top-rated recommendations from hair stylists and experts for your next wash day routine.Does it benefit a particular hair type more than others?According to Yates, while anyone can benefit from the use of a hair steamer, curlier hair types and textures like 4c hair might reap the most reward from them in their hair care routine. “It’s used quite a bit on super curly hair to ensure a treatment is effective from root to tip; the bends in the can make equal distribution of a treatment product difficult,” she saysWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of a hair steamer?The main advantage of using a hair steamer is hair health as it helps to “improve product efficacy,” Yates says.

However, the downside is that these tools can be misused and end up doing more harm than good. “The disadvantage is that misusing it can cause burns and/or even hair damage,” Yates says. , co-founder, owner and lead hair stylist at adds, “Hair steamers are a good option for those with dry hair, as they enhance product penetration and support deep hydration during conditioning treatments.” She continues, “However, steamers can be expensive, and finding 15 minutes to steam your hair might not always be feasible.