Average Rating:
(3.92 out of 5)
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I'VE HAD MINE AT LEAST 10 YEARS
Reviewer:
Debbie S GULDENSCHUH
from ORIGINALLY NEW YORK NOW FLORIDA Wed May 12 2004
I LOVE IT. IT WORKS GREAT... BUT I NEED TO REPLACE THE FOAMS AS THEY HAVE DRIED OUT.
Old "Salty" & Replacement Foams
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Jan Billings
from Modesto California Tue Mar 23 2004
I've been using the Caruso steam system pretty much since it came on the market. My hair is extremely straight with no natural body to speak of, but the Caruso handles it nicely, with curls that stay even after sleeping on them. Miraculous! There is no doubt, however, that "old salty" resulted in a firmer curl than the new no-salt model. Just purchased one of the new ion setters and the curls seem looser and not as "confirmed."
I also completely agree with other reviewers that the foam curler covers should indeed be sold separately. I LOVE the tip that those cheapie pink rollers from the drug store will work; wish I'd thought of it years ago and I intend to give it a try. Certainly would have saved me a lot of money in replacement curlers. Nevertheless, I am a confirmed Caruso Steam Hairsetter user. I wouldn't think of using anything else.
NO SPLIT ENDS!!
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jennifer boone
from virginia beach Fri Mar 12 2004
the unit I have finally quit working after 15-20 years of use! So I'll get another! These are the best curlers ever....long lasting curls and no split ends, ever! There's just nothing else like it.
Amazing Product - but prefer older salt req'd model
Reviewer:
Anonymous
Mon Mar 18 2002
The new models in my opinion don't work as well as the old models that required salt. With my old Caruso hairsetter, my curls were stronger and lasted longer. I didn't mind having to add salt for the superior results. But, no retailer as far as I can tell is still selling any of those models *** and I've been looking. Send me mail if you have an old one in good condition that you want to sell - Thanks. Finally, the salt argument aside -Caruso steam setters are still my preferred method of curling my hair as it is less damaging than heated curling irons/rollers and the curl lasts longer.
Great product except for one thing...
Reviewer:
M. Thompson
from South Carolina Mon Oct 29 2001
I've been using this system ever since you had to use salt and could only buy it off of TV. I advise to use end papers so you you won't damage your hair on the sponge roller.
The only complaint that I have is that when the sponge roller wears out-you have to order complete replacement rollers w/plastic attachment. The replacement rollers used to be sold in the store but no longer. I did call Helene of Troy and suggest that they can seal the sponges ONLY because the plastic insert is still intact....but the rep seem disinterested.
I Love It!
Reviewer:
Janice Boyette
from Annapolis, Maryland Sun Apr 22 2001
I've been using the Caruso Hair system for over 10 years and I love it.
IF IT WORKS---DON'T FIX IT.
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JC
from Los Angeles, CA Wed Oct 23 2002
Been using this fantastic hairsetter since the mid-80s. The older (5 stars) model ("old salty") worked better and lasted much longer (9 years!). I've gone through three of the newer models in six years. Also, Caruso used to sell the sponges separately but these are not available from the new owner (Helen of Troy). What do we do with all those old plastic roller frames, Helen of Troy?? Just add them to the environmental trash heap?
Cheaper sponge replacements!
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Linda
from Fairbanks Alaska Wed Aug 27 2003
I love this hairsetter! I wore out dozens of the foam rollers and had to pay exhorbitant prices for new ones until I discovered a cheaper way to replace my shredded foam: you know the sponge rollers you can buy in packages almost anywhere? They come in a variety of sizes and colors and are pretty inexpensive--maybe a couple of dollars for about 24. I just take the sponge off the plastic clip and put the sponge on my old Caruso roller. They're a little thicker than the original Caruso ones but work great.
Liked the old one better, why not make foam replacements?
Reviewer:
Joanie
from Richmond, TX Sat Nov 29 2003
Caruso steam hairsetter works great on baby fine hair. Been using this type for 5 years. NOTHING IT. But, why can't Caruso sell the replacement foam? I did find out that the "old-timie" foam rollers work as replacements. I had an original setter and the ends did not come off, but I got a new one (just to get the foam replacements) and the ends do come off and I can now replace the foam. We have real hard water here in Texas and the steamer goes out about every 1.5 years. I have tried using only distilled water, but it only added a couple of weeks to the longevity. I really like the result using steam, just wish someone could tell me how to clean the steamer.
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