Dropped $180 on a fancy hair steamer and it almost ruined my week

So I got this new steamer for processing perms and deep conditioning treatments, thought it would be a game changer for my clients. Cost me about $180 off a salon supply site. First time I used it, the thing started spitting hot water everywhere and scalded a client's scalp a little. She was cool about it, but I felt terrible and had to comp her whole service. Has anyone else tried switching tools and just regretted it immediately?

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the_oscar9d ago

That steamer sounds like it was designed by someone who hates hairdressers. I bought a "professional grade" steamer once that made a sound like a dying cat then shot out rusty water all over my brand new white sink. You know you messed up when a client has to tell you "hey I think your machine is bleeding.

rose_grant789d ago

Oh man, "your machine is bleeding" is just the best worst thing a client could say. I had a similar disaster with a steamer that kept sputtering and leaving weird mineral spots on everything. What finally worked for me was switching to distilled water and running a vinegar cycle through it every few weeks. It sounds basic but it made a huge difference, no more rusty surprises or weird noises.

sanchez.mary8d ago

Wait, isn't distilled water bad for steamers long term though?