We can all trust the fact that professional hair straighteners are one of the popular hairstyling tools. It is that one hairstyling tool used almost every day by every professional or aspiring hairstylist at the salon, on the go and more. Many clients request a temporary straight hairstyle or a naturally wavy one that can be created using a hair straightener only. But many others also demand the assistance of professional hairstylists for hair treatments such as keratin, hair rebonding and more.
Such treatments require the use of chemicals that are applied to the hair and then straightened using a professional hair straightener. They both work together to achieve the required results that are long-lasting and effortlessly gorgeous. However, these chemicals tend to accumulate in professional tools, resulting in a mess. To continue offering great results to your clients, you must ensure that your professional tools are in the best of condition. And to do so, you must clean your professional hair straighteners often, right from general cleaning to deep cleaning.
How to Take Care of Professional Hair Straighteners
Not cleaning a professional hair straightener from time to time will not only maximize the chances of damaging the product but also your clients’ hair. The product build-up will damage the plates along with transferring bacteria and germs to hair when not maintained. So, here’s a step-by-step process on how to care for professional hair straighteners after chemical treatments to enhance their longevity:
Turn on your hair straightener The foremost step for cleaning a professional hair straightener is switching it on at the lowest heat temperature for about a minute or two. This will loosen the product buildup, dirt or oil accumulated on the flat iron plates and ease your cleaning process thereafter.
- Turn off and unplug the hair straightener
Once heated and the buildup has loosened up, turn off and unplug the hair straightener. Place it on a clean and safe surface, ensuring it is not mistakenly picked by anyone. Allow the plates to cool down to a satisfying temperature for about 5 minutes or more as required.
- Wipe the hair straightener to remove residue
Once you are sure that the plates have cooled down and are only slightly warm, use a damp cloth or towel and start wiping the plates carefully. Carefully check for residue above and around the plates followed by the rest of the hair straightener’s body and wipe them with the cloth. Remember, do not use nails or push hard to clean as that may damage the coating.
- Use rubbing alcohol to remove stubborn stains
Once you have wiped the residue using a damp cloth and ensured that the hair straightener has dried completely, you may still find some stains on the body. To remove them, take a few drops of rubbing alcohol on a clean and dry cloth. Then slowly wipe out the stains and allow to dry. Remember, do not use the rubbing alcohol on the plates.
- Final Wipe Before Safe Storing
Lastly, take a clean and dry towel and give the hair straightener a final wipe. Once done, store the hairstyling tool safely in a cool, dry and clean place. The best way to store any professional hairstyling appliance is by wrapping it safely inside a pouch designed specifically for the product. This ensures safety from dust and dirt as well as from unwanted accidents.
Advantages of Cleaning Professional Hair Straighteners
Clean professional hair straighteners contribute a major role in offering a series of benefits to hairstylists. Some of these include:
- To maintain optimal performance during chemical treatments
- To prevent damage to hair and only achieve stunning results
- To avoid the chances of product transfer from one to another
- To maintain the hygiene of your clients as well as yourself
- To ensure expanding the durability of your professional hair straightener
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