Cleaning your hot tools
Hot tools tend to have more product buildup than any other tools that we use. After we use them, we tend to put them back in the hair cabinet or bin, instead of cleaning them. So the product buildup will be a bit tougher and more dense to clean off. You can use professional cleansing fluid. But if you are frugal like me, try cleaning your hot tools like this:
1. Make sure the device is unplugged and cool to the touch.
2. Rub the outside of your hot tool with a clean, damp cloth to get the hairspray, serum and oils* off the outside. Do the same for inside and around the barrel.
3. Use your old toothbrush or cotton swabs to get the hard to reach spots for product buildup.
4. If you have tough places to clean the product buildup, add rubbing alcohol, nail polish remover, apple cider vinegar* or spray-on oven cleaner to your damp cloth. The formulas will break down any hardened product on your hot tool for an easier cleaning process.
5. Once all of the product build up is gone, give your hot tool a final wipe and let air dry on a clean towel.
Cleaning your hair accessories
You don’t need to constantly buy new accessories. Cleaning your hair accessories easy and not time-consuming to do:
1. Fill the bathroom sink with warm water and shampoo.
2. Let your hair accessories soak for 15 to 20 minutes. If after 20 minutes there is still product buildup, use your old toothbrush or fingers to get the product buildup off and re-soak.
3. Rinse with clean water and set out on a dry towel to air dry.
Things to never to do when cleaning hair tools
➜ Do not use bleach, harsh chemicals, or other detergents to clean your hair tools. You do not want to run the risk of getting bleach in your hair when using them or mess up the pH balance of your hair.
➜ Do not boil your hair tools. This can cause them to melt or break. This can also minimize their performance when using them for your hair.
➜ Do not submerge your hot tools in water. That is not a safe way to clean them and they are electrical devices that should not go near water.
And there you have it! Cleaning your hair tools is simple and easy to do, yes it’s a pain and a chore but making a habit of cleaning your hair tools regularly will be better for the health of your hair in the long run.