Honestly, my steamer gave out right in the middle of a facial last Tuesday

It was a 3-year-old unit from a decent brand, just started spitting cold water. Client was super understanding, but I had to finish the treatment with hot towels. Ngl, it threw off my whole rhythm. What do you guys use for a reliable steamer? I'm looking to replace it this week and don't want to drop another $300 on something that'll konk out.

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3 Comments

nancyg142mo ago

Why not just stick with hot towels? They never break and give you more control anyway.

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davidkim2mo ago

Hot towels are great for some stuff, but they cool down way too fast for me. I tried using one on a sore shoulder and it was cold in like two minutes. A heating pad stays hot for the whole time you need it. The steady heat just works better for getting deep into those tight muscles.

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charles6402mo ago

You're both right about the pros and cons. One trick I learned is to wet the towel and microwave it in a ziplock bag. It gets way hotter and holds the heat longer than just running it under the tap. Still not as long as a heating pad, but it's a good middle ground when you want that moist heat.