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There is no better feeling than having yourhair washedat the salon.
A scalp steam treatment.
Caitlin Duggan
Read on for my honest experience with a scalp steam treatment.
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What Is a Scalp Steam?
Steam combined withSham-Free Hair & Scalp Cleansergently dislodges and unclogs the hair and scalp of buildup.
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The treatment includes a cranial massage to stimulate blood flow, providing additional benefits to the scalp.
Using the steam would theoretically improve the cleansing process without requiring harsher soaps or physical techniques."
While almost anyone can benefit from this treatment occasionally, Nazarian is skeptical of its necessity.
People with oilier hair and scalp would benefit the most," she explains.
Outside of the squeaky clean feeling, my hair felt dramatically softer after the steam treatment.
The difference in the volume at my roots was not only visible but also something I felt.
The weight of my hair felt significantly lighter despite having my hair styled after the scalp steam treatment.
The most noticeable benefit was the transformation of my curls.
She actually used very little water during this process, which I watched using a hand mirror.
The scalp steam treatment was followed by conditioner and then styling gel.
Nika then placed me under a gentle diffuser to dry my hair.
I left with soft, touchable curls and felt significantly more relaxed than when I came in.
Instead of steam, “Warmer water during washing would technically offer similar benefit,” Nazarian shares.
You would need to use aclarifying shampooto maximize the removal of buildup from your hair.
see to it to take your time cleansing; this is something Nika feels most people don’t do.
Personally, I don’t feel an at-home cleanse will ever compare.
