Caruso C97958 Professional ION Steam Hairsetter
- Includes 30 molecular foam rollers – 6 petite, 6 small, 6 medium, 6 large, and 6 jumbo – with 3 comb clips for shorter hair.
- Delivers 3 times the steam of regular steam setters.
- The only patented steam hair setting sytem with worldwide dual voltage.
- A carrying case and styling guide are included!
- Great for all types of hair
The Caruso Professional ION Steam Hairsetter model #C97958 creates shine and volume without static or frizz. The new anti-static, anti-frizz Caruso Professional ION Steam Hairsetter uses negative ions to produce up to three times the amount of steam of ordinary hairsetters. Ions create strong, long-lasting and luxurious curls. Help condition, soften and make hair shinier while adding volume and reducing frizz.
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List Price: $ 46.99
Price: $ 35.00
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Review by C. McCloud for Caruso C97958 Professional ION Steam Hairsetter
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In response to the user that said it took her five minutes to heat each roller, she must be unfamiliar with how the steam setter works. I have been using Caruso steam setters for over ten years now. If you leave the roller on for longer than 15 SECONDS then it is too long. Perhaps the unlearned user doesn’t realize that the roller doesn’t need to HEAT, but is instead powered by steam. I would recommend this product because it is an improvement on the past steam setters (I started out with the setter that required you to put salt in the water).
Also, I would like to say this, these rollers make the PRETTIEST spiral curls I have ever seen. Every time I style my hair with them, I receive compliments. Further, the sets can last for days.
Of note, I am an african american woman with a relaxer, so this is a product that can be used on all hair types.
Review by Deee Lovely for Caruso C97958 Professional ION Steam Hairsetter
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I’ve also used caruso since the “salt” days, I still have my old salt travel steamer (it still works), but I bought the new ion one because it was actually cheaper to get the set than to replace all of the old curlers. The curls do indeed last for days, and i’ve seen no difference between this ion and the old salt version, as far as curls go. Yes, the ion setting is loud and makes an annoying noise, but you don’t have to use the ion setting. A couple of tips, if your curls don’t last for days, or “fall” after an hour or so, it is probably that you have hard water. This happened to me when we moved into a new home and was quickly (but not cheaply) resolved by getting a water softner. Also, if you use distilled water in the steamer, you won’t get mineral build up and the product will last longer. love it!
Review by lindie L. Adamus for Caruso C97958 Professional ION Steam Hairsetter
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Remember the paradigm shift you had to make when you first got your microwave?
If you tried to cook like you did on the stove or oven the results were disastrous!
Well, the same is true with the Caruso and conventional hot curlers.
1. The C. does not heat up, it holds a small amount of steam that takes no more than 30 seconds to fill the chamber.
2. If the sponge gets wet, you have waited too long and have to wait for it dry out.
3. The curlers are dry when you crank those locks and your hair never gets wet.
4. Your curl should be set after just a couple of minutes so if you run out of curlers by the time to get the nape of the neck,
remove the ones you first set and reuse them.
5. The unit itself does not heat up exactly, as soon as you have steam you are ready to go – mine take about 2-3 minutes.
Review by sacme for Caruso C97958 Professional ION Steam Hairsetter
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[update: After a few months, the steamer worked as well as previous versions, so I would give it 4 stars instead. The problem was I was still using rollers from past steamer purchases. They were still in good condition, so I decided to use them up and then move on to the new rollers. But I didn't get a good curl using the older rollers, so I gave a disappointed review. The new rollers, though, are different (thicker maybe) and when I used them with the new steamer everything worked normally. I wish it had said somewhere that performance would be effected using the old with the new. But now I have to get more new rollers to work with the machine.]
I, too, have been using the steamer since the salt version — and I think the original was the best model. It gave a better, stronger flow of steam and the steamer lasted longer than all the later models I’ve bought. I didn’t mind having to add salt and I wish the company offered both the no-salt and salt models.
This is probably my 5th Caruso steamer– I use them until they die. It has been a fantastic curler and a better, hair-healthy alternative to rollers and curling irons. It’s been quick and easy to use and creates a strong, lasting curl. I’ve been recommending it for years.
This newest version seemed interesting: new shape, an “ion” feature and having an “off” button for the first time. Two small gripes: 1)When using the “ion” steam it makes a fairly loud ticking noise– can’t use when others in the household are still asleep. 2)I can barely see the water line mark on the inside of the reservoir. Big gripe: whether I use the ion or regular steam, neither gives the quick, strong curl that lasts all day. This time when I take off the roller, the curl is limp, still damp and it doesn’t hold very long– and I’ve gotten this result even when I’ve left the roller in for half an hour.
I think something important has been lost in it’s sale to a bigger company and technological “improvements.” I’ll still use the steamer until it dies, but my devout loyalty to this product will end with this version. (sigh)
Review by M. Haynes for Caruso C97958 Professional ION Steam Hairsetter
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I’ve used these curlers also since the earlier version where you had to use salt. And I agree that with the salt the curls were a little tighter. However, it’s such a great alternative to the hot curling iron that damages you hair. I’m on my third one (an original and two replacements) and using the curlers doesn’t take up that much time. If you keep the curler on the post and it absorbs too much steam the hair will be too wet and then it’ll take time for the hair to dry. It takes me less than 15 minutes from start to finish.