I need to be absolutely certain that you add water into the curling iron in order to produce steam, can you confirm?
327076
Yes, the water goes in the tip of the curling iron. You press it to release steam from the barrel.
1029774
No you can not add steam. I love this unit and use it 5 days a week. it is an ultra red heat system. I am at 130 degrees for 50 minutes. it really isn't a dry heat and as long as you shower just before using it you sweat and clean out your system.
1372010
I dont think u can. U would have to do as the other person suggested and superglue the tip back on or get another curling iron. I havent run into that problem yet. Sorry
1809987
Good question. It worked great initially and then the steam stopped working. I have tried it now without steam and am not nearly as happy with the results. FYI. I have split ends now and never had them before, don't know if its from the flat iron but sure seems likely.
1097758
Most tap water can be used in this iron. If water is very hard, distilled or demineralized water should be used. Do not use water processed through home water softening systems because this water contains minerals that may be harmful to the iron. Do not use water additives or substitute water such as linen or scented water in the steam iron. They can stain fabrics or damage the iron
1659589
Absolutely you can...they have refill packs...maybe on amazon? and yes on ebay too! I love this steam setter...it's the only thing that works on my hair and actually stays in. Plus no funky need to add salt?? and it's not hard on your hair like a hot iron! Enjoy
1902731
No the steam is only warm. The way the steam is created is with the heating element inside the water. Water must be heated to a certain temperature to create steam, so really unsure if cold steam is even a possibility. If you use the ozone option, it adds a third oxygen molecule to the compound, thus producing fuller steam and having an antiseptic effect. Ozone is really great for acne prone skin.
991899
In a thermacell curling iron, yes. I don't know about any other use. HenryR
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Yes, my hair seldom ever dries completely when I blow it dry and I use it to complete the blow-out style. If you do use it on damp hair, you might just want to not turn on the steam function since your hair is already a bit damp (easy switch to choose no steam, small amount of steam, or full steam). I personally like to use a heat-protecting product on my hair as well before using this flat iron. Best way to get nice beachy waves is to make a pin curl (twirl hair around fingers 'till it looks like a snail), then flat-iron over the pin curl. Let cool, then finger-shake out the curls. Looks awesome and takes very little time. The steam function of this flat iron really helps set the curls, too. Yes, my hair seldom ever dries completely when I blow it dry and I use it to complete the blow-out style. If you do use it on damp hair, you might just want to not turn on the steam function since your hair is already a bit damp (easy switch to choose no steam, small amount of steam, or full steam). I personally like to use a heat-protecting product on my hair as well before using this flat iron. Best way to get nice beachy waves is to make a pin curl (twirl hair around fingers 'till it looks like a snail), then flat-iron over the pin curl. Let cool, then finger-shake out the curls. Looks... » Read More Yes, my hair seldom ever dries completely when I blow it dry and I use it to complete the blow-out style. If you do use it on damp hair, you might just want to not turn on the steam function since your hair is already a bit damp (easy switch to choose no steam, small amount of steam, or full steam). I personally like to use a heat-protecting product on my hair as well before using this flat iron. Best way to get nice beachy waves is to make a pin curl (twirl hair around fingers 'till it looks like a snail), then flat-iron over the pin curl. Let cool, then finger-shake out the curls. Looks awesome and takes very little time. The steam function of this flat iron really helps set the curls, too. « Show Less
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I don't think so. Mine continues to produce steam until the timer goes off. Sounds like a malfunction. I guess maybe make sure it's got enough water (seems obvious, I know). Other than that I'd call the company!
1029773
You cannot add steam. If you want steam, you'll need to get a sauna with rocks
2151482
I usually mist some clothes with water instead of using stream from the iron; especially with denim that I've forgotten to pull out the dryer in-time. But to answer your question, I feel the iron does get hot enough to use with out steam.
2182654
Yes. I purchased this iron specifically for quilting projects and I am extremely pleased with the performance. It does go through a lot of water, though, when steaming! Many quilters do not use the "steam" feature, but I do. This iron was recommended to me from a fellow quilter. Hope this answers any of your concerns!
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This is not an automatic steam iron. There is a steam button that you press to use, while actually ironing your clothes. Or you can leave the water reservoir empty while ironing your clothes, so you cannot use the steam at all.
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Certainly not! Either I have had a 'very defective' machine where there was no steam at all but just water coming out and forming a pool on the floor. Tried to clean around the faucet, DIDN'T WORK, tried to clean the oven DIDN'T WORK! But even if there were steam coming out, I would advise you not to use it on jewelry.
751441
I don't think so. I'd had wet hair straighteners and they've had more ventilation for the steam that is created when straightening- this has nothing like that.
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Hey Julieann! Honestly,I don't know. But, nothing beats a failure like a try. I use the steamer to untangle my hair ( the steamer releases my curls and tangles) and help it open up so it can accept the product( my hair is stubborn). Steam on my curls made them looser and gave them moisture. But that's how my hair reacts. Try this. Put a roller in your (dry) hair overnight. In the morning, turn on the shower and let the steam fill the room. Dont let it get wet. After you shower, let your hair dry air dry and take out the roller and that will tell you how your hair reacts to steam. Hope this helps. Good luck. Hey, keep in touch and let me know how this works for you Hey Julieann! Honestly,I don't know. But, nothing beats a failure like a try. I use the steamer to untangle my hair ( the steamer releases my curls and tangles) and help it open up so it can accept the product( my hair is stubborn). Steam on my curls made them looser and gave them moisture. But that's how my hair reacts. Try this. Put a roller in your (dry) hair overnight. In the morning, turn on the shower and let the steam fill the room. Dont let it get wet. After you shower, let your hair dry air dry and take out the roller and that will tell you how your hair reacts to steam. Hope this... » Read More Hey Julieann! Honestly,I don't know. But, nothing beats a failure like a try. I use the steamer to untangle my hair ( the steamer releases my curls and tangles) and help it open up so it can accept the product( my hair is stubborn). Steam on my curls made them looser and gave them moisture. But that's how my hair reacts. Try this. Put a roller in your (dry) hair overnight. In the morning, turn on the shower and let the steam fill the room. Dont let it get wet. After you shower, let your hair dry air dry and take out the roller and that will tell you how your hair reacts to steam. Hope this helps. Good luck. Hey, keep in touch and let me know how this works for you « Show Less