Steamer Recommendation Thread (for the UK)
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Steamer Recommendation Thread (for the UK)
We had one of these on the old board and they seemed like quite a good idea so I thought I'd start it up again.
I'm looking to buy a steamer (my first) for Christmas, can anybody recommend me one? I'd preferrably like a smaller, lighter one, maybe a handheld/gun type, but I've no idea how to even start looking for one. Had a wee browse on Argos and review sites, but obviously as people dont leave reviews for how easy the steamer was at sealing dreads I thought I'd ask you lot
(I'd browse through older threads for this answer, but like I said I think it would make a helpful sticky for people to look through, maybe post bad reviews for steamers here too? Also, someone could start one up for the US like on the old board too as obviously the same hardware doesnt apply )
I'm looking to buy a steamer (my first) for Christmas, can anybody recommend me one? I'd preferrably like a smaller, lighter one, maybe a handheld/gun type, but I've no idea how to even start looking for one. Had a wee browse on Argos and review sites, but obviously as people dont leave reviews for how easy the steamer was at sealing dreads I thought I'd ask you lot
(I'd browse through older threads for this answer, but like I said I think it would make a helpful sticky for people to look through, maybe post bad reviews for steamers here too? Also, someone could start one up for the US like on the old board too as obviously the same hardware doesnt apply )
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i got mine from wilkinsons - i think it's brilliant...can't find it on their website but it's exactly like this one...it was supposed to be £15 but i paid £7.50 for some reason - that's just how it went thru the till...i use the wide attatchment with the towel sleeve to steam dreads...
but i'm not a pro so not sure how it would hold up with heavy usage
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but i'm not a pro so not sure how it would hold up with heavy usage
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i got mine from argos. the electrolux steamer (39.99) is sh**e the jet is too powerful and ends up fluffing any loose bits out more. it also broke rather quickly the thread on the screw top got crossed and didnt shut properly and the shut off valve broke and couldnt make the steam shut off without turning the whole damn thing off. it also only lasted about 1 or 2 dreads before i'd have to refill it. grrr
i've now got the proaction steamer which seems alot better, slightly gentler jet of air and lasts a good 4 or 5 DE dreads. it was 29.99.
i've now got the proaction steamer which seems alot better, slightly gentler jet of air and lasts a good 4 or 5 DE dreads. it was 29.99.
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I second the Agros Pro-Action Plus Steamer, reasonably priced and easy to use. If anything goes wrong they always replace it too More detailed reviews here: http://www.zaahndreads.co.uk/resources.php
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I've used both ProAction and Electrolux, I'm still not sure which one i prefer
My frist ProAction was brilliant and i loved it, but eventually it packed in after about 5 full sets of dreads. After a lot of arguing and having to see the manager, Argos finally replaced it.
My new ProAction lasted through ONE set of falls before it started spewing out steam randomly then eventually ceased to steam at all.
I went back to Argos and paid the £20 difference for an Electrolux
I've so far made one set of dreads and it worked fine, although it does seem to be a little 'weak' compared to my ProActions, i had to steam each dread about 3 times, but they have held up very well and I still have them in almost 2 months later with only minimal signs of unraveling (though thats also probably due to my excessive backcombing habit)
If you go for ProAction, I would say expect to be replacing it at some point (I believe it is a problem with the element burning out so they stop producing steam)
If you go for Electrolux, expect to have to steam a few times (but maybe I just got a bad batch)
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My frist ProAction was brilliant and i loved it, but eventually it packed in after about 5 full sets of dreads. After a lot of arguing and having to see the manager, Argos finally replaced it.
My new ProAction lasted through ONE set of falls before it started spewing out steam randomly then eventually ceased to steam at all.
I went back to Argos and paid the £20 difference for an Electrolux
I've so far made one set of dreads and it worked fine, although it does seem to be a little 'weak' compared to my ProActions, i had to steam each dread about 3 times, but they have held up very well and I still have them in almost 2 months later with only minimal signs of unraveling (though thats also probably due to my excessive backcombing habit)
If you go for ProAction, I would say expect to be replacing it at some point (I believe it is a problem with the element burning out so they stop producing steam)
If you go for Electrolux, expect to have to steam a few times (but maybe I just got a bad batch)
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Thank ya gals
Think I know which one I'll be purchasing
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i've just got the "prolectrix steam power cleaner, 3 bar 1000w"
just like this one. I got mine from boyes, reduced to £9.99
just like this one. I got mine from boyes, reduced to £9.99
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I was looking at that one awhile ago, I got the pro-action one eventually - not used it yet!DreadstarMonstar wrote:i've just got the "prolectrix steam power cleaner, 3 bar 1000w"
just like this one. I got mine from boyes, reduced to £9.99
How does yours work so far?
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I bought a JML Steam Bee which works brilliantly. I got mine from ASDA for £25.
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I have a Proaction steamer which is currently pretty much dead. A few ways to tell it's on it's way out:
-taking longer than usual to heat up
-having to reheat x2 as much than normal
-the towelling cloth getting wet within a few uses
-spits out steam after releasing the button
-taking longer than usual to heat up
-having to reheat x2 as much than normal
-the towelling cloth getting wet within a few uses
-spits out steam after releasing the button
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I am after a new steamer.. that JML looks cute to boot!
Does it come with the padded attachment, you know the spongey one that helps to smooth (great technical knowledge me *flex*).. looked up on JML.com but it doesnt say?
Dont want to get a pro-action due to need to replace it over and over and my distance from town
Does it come with the padded attachment, you know the spongey one that helps to smooth (great technical knowledge me *flex*).. looked up on JML.com but it doesnt say?
Dont want to get a pro-action due to need to replace it over and over and my distance from town
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i also have the ProAction one from argos. I got it late November..Its held up for me so far and with pretty decent results . it heats up pretty fast and it seems to be just the right power for sealing. after reading this im now waiting for mine to pack up...lol.
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DreadstarMonstar wrote:i've just got the "prolectrix steam power cleaner, 3 bar 1000w"
just like this one. I got mine from boyes, reduced to £9.99
that's the one i've got - i think it's brilliant
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Has anyone tried this little devil? I need a new steamer and it is cute too.. considering i have a things for pingu's lol
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Penguin-HT880-D ... YJ8VAPQ18H
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Mine didn't come with any sponge attachments, but I just use my straighteners to smooth out my dreads after I've steamed them =]Sybafairy wrote:I am after a new steamer.. that JML looks cute to boot!
Does it come with the padded attachment, you know the spongey one that helps to smooth (great technical knowledge me *flex*).. looked up on JML.com but it doesnt say?
Dont want to get a pro-action due to need to replace it over and over and my distance from town
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Ive heard alot of people mention that they do that with their straighteners....do you put them straight onto the dread or put a towel over them first?
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I put mine straight on the dread because they're already wet after steaming. I only keep contact for a second to avoid burning the hair.
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I've just ordered that one. I'll tell ya if it breaks when I do my new set of dreads in a couple of weeks!!Sybafairy wrote:Has anyone tried this little devil? I need a new steamer and it is cute too.. considering i have a things for pingu's lol
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Penguin-HT880-D ... YJ8VAPQ18H
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Ive just got one of these too (having looked at this thread) and I agree Its goodScarletLady wrote:DreadstarMonstar wrote:i've just got the "prolectrix steam power cleaner, 3 bar 1000w"
just like this one. I got mine from boyes, reduced to £9.99
that's the one i've got - i think it's brilliant
I did wonder if at 10000w its powerful enough but it works well
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Well it hasnt broken yet! I've done about 30ish dreads already. A full tank will last about 15 dreads or if you do about 7-8 twice over. It took a while to warm up at first but it is quite powerful.LadyLillith wrote:I've just ordered that one. I'll tell ya if it breaks when I do my new set of dreads in a couple of weeks!!Sybafairy wrote:Has anyone tried this little devil? I need a new steamer and it is cute too.. considering i have a things for pingu's lol
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Penguin-HT880-D ... YJ8VAPQ18H
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Well, I tend to make a lot of dreads so i wear steamers out pretty quickly.
I've tried the Penguin - Sh*te! Lasted for a month then packed in. Stopped heating up.
Since then I've had 2 Electrolux. Can't remember what models they were - one was blue and one was yellow.
Both of them were equally bad. Lasted for about 3 full sets of 60 DE's then started to spit out hot water at me - which hurts. And also makes a hell of a mess of the livingroom!
So, i've given up on hand-held steamers. Im going industrial!!! haha!
Got my eye on this baby from argos
Has anyone tried using these types of steamers before? Im going to get it during the week, so I can update everyone when i use it. Got 3 orders on the go, so I should use it by the end of the week, maybe next!
I've tried the Penguin - Sh*te! Lasted for a month then packed in. Stopped heating up.
Since then I've had 2 Electrolux. Can't remember what models they were - one was blue and one was yellow.
Both of them were equally bad. Lasted for about 3 full sets of 60 DE's then started to spit out hot water at me - which hurts. And also makes a hell of a mess of the livingroom!
So, i've given up on hand-held steamers. Im going industrial!!! haha!
Got my eye on this baby from argos
Has anyone tried using these types of steamers before? Im going to get it during the week, so I can update everyone when i use it. Got 3 orders on the go, so I should use it by the end of the week, maybe next!
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ooh yeah definately let me know on that one! im sick of hand held steamers that end up breaking every few months. luckily ive bought £3 guarantees on them all so ive only really had to buy one and just keep getting them replaced as they're still under guarantee from argos! woo
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I will do. Bought it on ebay for £34 plus whatever the postage was! It arrived today, so I will be trying it out this evening or tomorrow. Im all excited. Sad cow that I am - imagine getting excited over a bloody steamer?! lmao!!!plum poison wrote:ooh yeah definately let me know on that one! im sick of hand held steamers that end up breaking every few months. luckily ive bought £3 guarantees on them all so ive only really had to buy one and just keep getting them replaced as they're still under guarantee from argos! woo
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hows that steamer treating ya miss evil locks??
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Well, I finished using my new steamer today. When i first started using it i thought it was rubbish. I usually sit on my couch and steam from there, but that doesn't work with this bad boy.
You have to have the steamer standing like in the photo, otherwise the steam doesn't continually flow and you end up sitting there holding a twisted dread for ages before steam appears, then disappears after a few seconds.
But since standing using it, it has been SUPERB!!! Theres a nice steady continuous flow of steam which isn't over powering, its nice and calm! I just twist the dread in my hand then run it slowly over the steam and that was it - perfect.
I made 60 medium DE dreads and I had to refill the steamer 3 times - but I never filled it right to the top, so perhaps 2 would suffice.
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