Wavytalk Steam Sesh vs Steamline Pro: Which Steam Tool Fits Your Hair?
By Ashley Rubell Published
Both of these Wavytalk tools use steam, and both are aimed at people whose hair fights back against a regular straightener. They work in different ways, though. The Wavytalk Steam Sesh flat iron is a flat iron with 1.38-inch nano titanium plates and a steam function you can switch off. The Wavytalk Steamline Pro straightener brush is a heated comb that releases a fine mist as it glides through.
If you already know whether you prefer clamping or brushing, the choice is easy. If not, start with the table, then read the questions underneath.
Start with your hair and your goal
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| Your hair and goal | Better fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fine or color-treated hair, sleek finish | Steam Sesh | Five settings start at 300°F, and Wavytalk suggests the lower ones for fine and color-treated hair |
| Thick or 4C hair, smooth and flat | Steam Sesh | Settings go up to 450°F, which Wavytalk suggests for thick and 4C hair |
| Curly, coily or frizzy hair, soft and smooth but not poker-straight | Steamline Pro | The comb format smooths with mist and gentle heat rather than pressing between plates |
| Loose curls or flipped ends as well as straight styles | Steam Sesh | Plates can curl and flip; a straightening brush can't |
| Quick daily touch-ups | Steamline Pro | Wavytalk quotes a 30-second heat-up, and brushing through is fast |
| Travel abroad | Either | Wavytalk rates both for 100 to 240V, so you only need a plug adapter |
Head to head
How does each one use steam?
Wavytalk calls the steam system on both tools Hydro-Infusion, but it behaves differently in each. On the Steam Sesh, steam only comes out when the plates are fully closed, a safety feature Wavytalk points out, and you can switch the steam off and use it as a regular flat iron.
The Steamline Pro releases an intermittent nano mist, at about 0.5 ml per minute, through nozzles as you comb. Wavytalk notes the mist is fairly hard to see, so don't expect visible clouds.
Which gets hair straighter?
For a flat, glassy finish, plates win. Pressing a section between two heated plates is how a flat iron gets hair fully straight, and the Steam Sesh's plates are wide at 1.38 inches. The Steamline Pro is better at smoothing frizz and loosening texture, with a softer result that keeps a little movement.
What temperatures do you get?
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| Steam Sesh | Steamline Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Settings | 5: 300, 340, 370, 410, 450°F | 4, up to 410°F |
| Display | LED screen | Not stated |
| Heat-up | Not stated | 30 seconds |
| Auto shut-off | Not stated | 30 minutes |
| Voltage | 100 to 240V | 100 to 240V |
The Steam Sesh has the wider range at both ends. If your hair is fine or damaged, its 300°F setting is lower than anything the Steamline Pro offers. If your hair is very thick, its top setting is 40 degrees hotter.
Is one easier on the scalp?
The Steamline Pro has full anti-scald teeth with deep-wave tips, so you can work close to the roots. The Steam Sesh comes with a detachable comb attachment. Wavytalk says to keep its teeth facing down, because facing up can pull and snag hair. Both include a heat-resistant glove.
What water do they take?
Both should be filled with distilled or purified water, and both include a small filling bottle. Wavytalk notes the Steam Sesh is slightly heavier than a standard flat iron because of its water reservoir.
Which is bigger and heavier?
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| Steam Sesh | Steamline Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 13.9 in | 12.09 in |
| Weight | 1.1 lb | 1.21 lb |
There's not much in it. The Steamline Pro is shorter, and the Steam Sesh is a touch lighter.
What comes in the box?
The Steam Sesh comes with the detachable comb, a heat-resistant glove, two clips, a scrunchie, a filling bottle and the manual. The Steamline Pro comes with a glove, clips, a cleaning brush, a water bottle and a scrunchie.
So which one?
Choose the Steam Sesh if you want a properly straight finish, need either a very low or a very high temperature, or like to curl and flip your ends with the same tool. Choose the Steamline Pro if you have curly, coily or frizzy hair and want it smooth and soft in a few quick passes, with less fuss than sectioning for a flat iron.
If you don't need steam at all, the Wavytalk titanium flat iron is the simpler plate option, and we compare it with the Steamline Pro in steam brush vs titanium flat iron. You can see every plate tool in Wavytalk straighteners and every brush and combo tool in Wavytalk multi-stylers.