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Hair-care accessory

PATTERN The Hair Steamer

Handheld hair steamer. 650W, dual voltage (120-240V); prong and diffuser attachments included.

Maker’s directions: Unplug the steamer, release the 150 mL chamber, open its inlet, fill it with distilled water only above the minimum line, close it and click it back into place. Plug in and press the rear power switch. Wait until the blinking indicator becomes solid, which the maker says can take up to 60 seconds, then slide the steam control on. Full directions ↓

Product type: Handheld hair steamer

Price:
  • $169.00

List price on PATTERN’s own store, checked

Your step: Conditioning accessory

Know first: Use distilled water only and put no additives in the chamber.

Source: the label and directions PATTERN publishes for this product

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Setup and use

  1. Unplug the steamer, release the 150 mL chamber, open its inlet, fill it with distilled water only above the minimum line, close it and click it back into place.
  2. Plug in and press the rear power switch. Wait until the blinking indicator becomes solid, which the maker says can take up to 60 seconds, then slide the steam control on.
  3. Before every use, point the steamer away from the body and emit a test burst. Keep the vapor outlets off skin and keep the unit moving through the hair.
  4. With PATTERN Intensive Conditioner, PATTERN says you can steam for up to 10 minutes before rinsing. Don't use that timing for another mask unless its own maker says heat is fine.
  5. After use, unplug, allow the unit to cool, flush with distilled water using the supplied bottle, and wipe product from the body with the supplied dry cloth. Store dry with the cord loose rather than wrapped around the unit.

What changes your choice

Never remove or fill the reservoir while the steamer is plugged in.

Test the vapor away from the body before every use; keep the outlets off the scalp and skin and keep the device moving.

PATTERN says its Intensive Conditioner can be steamed for up to 10 minutes. That doesn't mean every mask can be.

Device details

Electrical
120-240V AC universal voltage; 650W
Water
150 mL removable chamber; distilled water only; no additives
Startup and runtime
Up to 60-second startup; approximately 16-minute tank runtime
Controls
One heat setting; separate power and steam controls; 30-minute auto-off
Handling
Test away from body; keep outlets off skin; keep the unit moving
Included
Steamer and detachable chamber, prong attachment, diffuser attachment, flush bottle and cloth
Cleaning
Flush with distilled water and wipe with the dry cloth provided; use vinegar only to clear a blockage, following the maker's steps

What the maker doesn’t say

PATTERN's FAQ gives two temperatures at the outlet: about 248°F in one answer and about 284°F in its spec table. Because they don't match, we don't compare steamers by temperature.

PATTERN doesn't publish a model number on its product or FAQ page.

Every fact here comes from what PATTERN publishes for this product; our sources page lists each one.