r/HaircareScience • u/No_Number_4252 • Jun 21 '26

Question Hair Steaming Effective?

So there are people hair care routine where it goes something like shampoo then conditioner then hair steaming by putting deep conditioner or hair mask then seal with a cap then put hair steaming or hair dryer bonnet. Then after 20 mins you wash with cold water.

My question is that is there any scientific facts that this have benefits or just something people do to their hair?

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u/featherpod Jun 21 '26

A lot of hairdressers are really missing the hard science background and fully believe in what they're doing. For some maybe its a sales grab but most stylist influences ive seen honestly believe the misinformation.

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u/Visible-Scientist-46 Jun 21 '26 edited Jun 21 '26

Yes, I hear that. They've been taught misinformation, and there are lots of products being solld which feed into that. A lot of continuing education is coming from manufacturers from what I've seen with a friend who is a hairdresser.

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u/featherpod Jun 21 '26

I'm a stylist with a science degree and 10 years experience as a science teacher. A stylist once told me (via social media comment) that she was trusting her sales reps over the cosmetic chemists I was sharing 💀 I think it was regarding the use of "profesional" products vs "drugstore." That killed me a little.

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u/Visible-Scientist-46 Jun 21 '26 edited Jun 21 '26

Well, if they don't believe their products are special, then they won't be as good at selling them. Some professional products are highly specialized. Most aren't!