I just got done using this for the first time, and, while I like it overall, it definitely is hard to get it to fit to your head and stay in place. It comes with three sets of gel packs that you insert into the hood. Then you microwave the entire thing for about 45 seconds to heat up the gel packs. After placing a disposable shower cap on your head, you place this on top to do your deep conditioning treatments.
As the previous reviewer said, this does an excellent job of retaining heat and it covers your entire head. However, the turban twist that you use to secure it doesn't tighten the wrap at all, so on my (rather large) head, it sort of floated around, without staying tightly in place. I used it to do two twenty-minute treatments and just read on the couch, but any time I got up to walk around, it bobbled and I had to hold it in place.
It still beats sitting in one place under a hard-hat dryer for the same amount of time, though, and for that I give it a good rating. It's portable, easy-to-use, and does a nice job of heating up.
It also comes with two disposable shower caps to get you started with your deep treatments, but the elastic bands weren't tight enough to keep my hair on the top of my head, so I went with another disposable cap that I picked up at my local beauty supply.
When you receive the item you will find jell filled packets that you insert inside the wrap. You place the wrap inside the microwave for about 45 seconds. Times may be different between different microwaves. It comes with two plastic caps that protects the wrap from absorbing the product that you have placed on your hair. I found that the wrap worked best for me if I actually put it on backwards. Making sure to twist the "tail" as tight as I could which will hold the heat as close to your hair as possible. A little trick that worked for me was to use a hair clip, or I am sure you could use some other fasting device, to hold the "tail" down tight. It does attach to the wrap but when I moved around the house it would start to detach and the extra clip kept it in place and kept the wrap from moving around on my head. The wrap stayed "hot" for about 20 minutes. After that time while it does not add heat it will actually keep the heat for a while longer.
Overall I was very pleased with the purchase. It of course does not have the high amount of heat that a set top dryer but is perfect for deep conditioning treatments and allows you to move around...and will save you some money in the process. Not only is the item a fraction of the cost from a dryer but also does not suck up all the electric and add more noise to your home. I gave it five stars because it does everything they say it should and does everything I ask it to..and my hair looks better after each treatment.
One other thing I am anti-microwave so I heat mine on the stove and the gel packs seem to hold heat pretty long (I am sure much like food --with the microwave it heats up fast and gets cold fast; whereas going the traditional way on the stove it will last much longer). I just put the gel packs into a pot of water after it has come to a boil and then leave in for 5 minutes, drain and then transfer to the cap. I am petrified of rays getting into in my food or my scalp and ultimately my body.
All in all, this is a great product if only they would consider people with larger heads and those with longer thicker hair that is not always flat/fine and easy to be manipulated as others. I can only imagine how this will work if I let my hair grow out below my waist. Worthy buy!
I have the hair dryer that you have to sit under and this is so much better because it is mobile and I don't have to figure out where to store it.
To make it perfect it would hold heat longer and they way it stays on your head would be more effective but it certainly does the job I hoped it would do for a very good price.
As the previous reviewer said, this does an excellent job of retaining heat and it covers your entire head. However, the turban twist that you use to secure it doesn't tighten the wrap at all, so on my (rather large) head, it sort of floated around, without staying tightly in place. I used it to do two twenty-minute treatments and just read on the couch, but any time I got up to walk around, it bobbled and I had to hold it in place.
It still beats sitting in one place under a hard-hat dryer for the same amount of time, though, and for that I give it a good rating. It's portable, easy-to-use, and does a nice job of heating up.
It also comes with two disposable shower caps to get you started with your deep treatments, but the elastic bands weren't tight enough to keep my hair on the top of my head, so I went with another disposable cap that I picked up at my local beauty supply.
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When I started looking for something that would help with heating my hair for those every other week deep conditioning treatments I had initially set out to purchase a set top dryer to sit under, thinking that would be the best option because that is what they use in the salon. I actually stumbled across this and the thought of being able to move around and getting things done was intriguing. The Hair Therapy Wrap was a cheaper price then a set top dryer so I thought it would be worth a try.When you receive the item you will find jell filled packets that you insert inside the wrap. You place the wrap inside the microwave for about 45 seconds. Times may be different between different microwaves. It comes with two plastic caps that protects the wrap from absorbing the product that you have placed on your hair. I found that the wrap worked best for me if I actually put it on backwards. Making sure to twist the "tail" as tight as I could which will hold the heat as close to your hair as possible. A little trick that worked for me was to use a hair clip, or I am sure you could use some other fasting device, to hold the "tail" down tight. It does attach to the wrap but when I moved around the house it would start to detach and the extra clip kept it in place and kept the wrap from moving around on my head. The wrap stayed "hot" for about 20 minutes. After that time while it does not add heat it will actually keep the heat for a while longer.
Overall I was very pleased with the purchase. It of course does not have the high amount of heat that a set top dryer but is perfect for deep conditioning treatments and allows you to move around...and will save you some money in the process. Not only is the item a fraction of the cost from a dryer but also does not suck up all the electric and add more noise to your home. I gave it five stars because it does everything they say it should and does everything I ask it to..and my hair looks better after each treatment.
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I had purchased this a couple months ago after seeing it featured on a longhair forum where someone mentioned it and then I saw a woman demonstrate using it on youtube. Like everyone says it is very useful it allows for way more mobility than a dryer that is for sure. However being "natural" there is a one misleading aspect of the product and that is that is for all hair types. Ideally yes but realistically no. If you look at all the models they have straight (meaning flat) hair. Now someone could make the case that this can be used on types of natural hair which it can with curly hair that can be flattened easily by this cap, however when you add natural hair with length and considerable thickness that is a different story. To be clear, I have medium sized locs down to the middle of my back and let me assure you this cap does not fit! I have to turn and twist them all of them into an extra large shower cap which you won't get with this product (got some at Sally's) but when you put the spa cap on top of all this hair it barely stays up because it is not big enough. I was a little let down at first BUT I saw a difference in the moisture with my hair and thought well we can/will make it work.....My suggestion (which I am trying as I type) is to fit the cap on your head over the shower cap as tight as it can but then try tying a bandana/large head scarf over the cap! I feel a huge difference, my cap is staying on tight and I can feel the heat even more. I do wish all my hair could fit under the cap, but I realize the point is for the scalp so that can suffice.One other thing I am anti-microwave so I heat mine on the stove and the gel packs seem to hold heat pretty long (I am sure much like food --with the microwave it heats up fast and gets cold fast; whereas going the traditional way on the stove it will last much longer). I just put the gel packs into a pot of water after it has come to a boil and then leave in for 5 minutes, drain and then transfer to the cap. I am petrified of rays getting into in my food or my scalp and ultimately my body.
All in all, this is a great product if only they would consider people with larger heads and those with longer thicker hair that is not always flat/fine and easy to be manipulated as others. I can only imagine how this will work if I let my hair grow out below my waist. Worthy buy!
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I am trying this today for the first time and really like it. The heat doesn't stay a really long time but long enough. For those who talked about it slipping off, I connected the velcro from the side rather than from the back, as the picture shows. That really helped to keep it in place.I have the hair dryer that you have to sit under and this is so much better because it is mobile and I don't have to figure out where to store it.
To make it perfect it would hold heat longer and they way it stays on your head would be more effective but it certainly does the job I hoped it would do for a very good price.
