How to Clean Your Hair Styling Tools

Got leftover styling product on your flat iron or a dust-clogged blow dryer? Properly cleaning and maintaining your hair tools and accessories is as important as changing the oil in your car or cleaning out the vent of your clothes dryer. Get the lowdown on quick, easy ways to protect your investments and ensure good hair–days ahead!

Blow Dryers

Dryer vents allow air to pass through the motor, helping guard it against exhaustion and overheating; dryer filters catch dust, hair and product that would otherwise settle in your bathroom or environment. Cleaning your blow dryer’s vent and filter on a weekly basis will protect the motor and help maintain consistent and clean airflow.

Directions:

1. Unplug dryer.
2. Remove filter cover.
3. Press the low heat + low speed buttons until reverse airflow begins. Airflow will resume as normal when complete.
4. Use included brush to remove excess dust.
5. Return filter cover.

Pro Tip: Use the nozzle of a vacuum to suck up dust and dirt.

Flat Irons and Curling Irons

A clean styling iron is crucial for achieving professional results. Regularly washing the barrel or plates to remove residue buildup from thermal sprays, silicone-based products and hairsprays will help keep the tool in tip-top condition.

Directions:

1. Unplug iron.
2. Clean the iron with water and a cloth. Note that the use of harsh cleaners and countertop sprays is highly discouraged as these products can leave residue that should not be combined with high temperatures.
3. Repeat once a week.

Pro Tip: For extremely hard-to-remove buildup, try cleaning barrels and plates with a damp microfiber cloth while the tool is on the lowest heat setting.

Combs and Brushes

Get rid of loose strands that get tangled around comb teeth and bristles to keep your accessories sanitary and able to glide through strands.

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Directions:

1. Pull stray strands out.
2. Fill sink with warm water and a cleansing or clarifying shampoo (try Clean Beauty Everyday Shampoo for its gentle, yet effective formula).
3. Wet brushes under water.
4. Gently scrub the bristles with another flat comb.
5. Rinse brushes thoroughly.
6. Allow brushes to air dry.

Pro Tip: Make removal of extra stubborn hair tangles easier by using a pair of scissors to cut hair stuck between brush bristles. Be careful to avoid cutting any of the bristles.

Neuro Sleek Smoothing Hot Brush

While cleaning your hot brush is similar to a regular brush, dunking an electric tool in the sink will get you into some hot water.

Directions:

1. Unplug your hot brush and let it fully cool.
2. Remove lose hairs using your fingers or a comb.
3. Wipe down bristles with a hot, damp cloth.

Pro Tip: Remove buildup between bristles with a cotton swab.