Cleaning your curling iron is less fun, sure, but necessary.
Over time, this can make the gear less effective and your hair extra dirty after use, too.
Since its electrical, never submerge it in water, and always only clean it when its unplugged.
Pay attention to the handles (which are also probably sticky with mousse and other products) and hinges.
You dont need malfunctioning buttons or hinges the next time youre getting ready in a hurry.
Plain water should remove some film and other residue, leaving the seriously burned-on mess behind.
Use baking soda
Ive tried many methods of cleaning my curling irons over the years.
I’ve found that baking soda is a a great option for any pop in of hair tool.
To demonstrate, I got out my personal Old Faithful: A three-barrel iron I got in 10th grade.
It is especially dirty and I knew it would illustrate the method well.
First, I wiped a little vinegar along the barrels, just enough to make them damp.
I then left it alone for 10 minutes.
When the time was up, I used an old toothbrush to scrub it.
I ended up doing the whole thing thrice.
Bear in mind, too, that you really need to scrub.
Light brushing wont cut it.
Remember: The products are seared on there.
I put a little on a sponge and rubbed it across the barrels.
Then, let it air dry completely before putting it back in storage or using it.
