PDA

View Full Version : Caruso steam setter fans, please help!



teal
February 18th, 2012, 11:18 AM
I want to learn how to do a beachy wavy hair style and get good at it before the warmer weather arrives. I've been eyeing up the Caruso steam setter after hearing good things about it in other threads here... but there seems to be two types and despite some earnest Google research I can't find the difference!

There's the Caruso Professional Ion Steam Hairsetter (http://www.amazon.com/Caruso-Professional-Steam-Hairsetter-36-rollers/dp/B000F6DUIS/ref=sr_1_8?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1329588473&sr=1-8) and the Caruso Professional Molecular Steam Hairsetter (http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Molecular-Hairsetter-Rollers-Carrying/dp/B0002MQ5SC/ref=sr_1_9?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1329588473&sr=1-9).

I'm not concerned with the exact package and roller count. I'm trying to determine the difference between the steaming units and subsequently which one will work better on my hair. Does anyone have any information or experience to share? :confused:

UltraBella
February 19th, 2012, 01:28 AM
I have used both, I can not tell one bit of difference between the two. None ! My results are exactly the same. I think the "ion" part is a gimmick.

Hairitic
February 19th, 2012, 09:52 AM
My guess is that the first one simply holds more water than the second so can be used longer without refill. I'd almost bet there isn't any other difference.

I have the second one and have plenty of water to roll my whole head with 15 curlers.

teal
February 19th, 2012, 09:58 AM
Thanks for the advice, Ultrabella! I was hoping you had used both and could comment. :) All I was able to find online were people saying that the "ion" setting produced more steam.

Now, to find one that won't cost an arm and a leg to ship to Canada... :)

ETA: Thanks, Hairitic. That's great to know.

Hairitic
February 20th, 2012, 07:51 AM
I got mine new and cheap from eBay :D. Some great bargains for new and used units with and without rollers.

Here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Richard-Caruso-Molecular-Hairsetter-model-CI-900-/290673306891?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43ad7aad0b

Happy Hunting :p!