As a professional hairstylist or barber or salon business owner, you spend a fortune to invest in the best tools. This is crucial to ensure efficient performance and deliver optimal results to your clients. Along with this investment, maintaining your professional tools is equally essential to ensure their durability. Right from cleaning them to storing them in the right place, each step makes a huge difference.
In this blog, we shall guide you on how you can keep your many professional styling essentials, ranging from fade brushes and clipper combs to section clips and spray bottles in the best condition for a long time.
Professional Dusting Brush
A brush that works like magic to quickly and effectively dust off the loose hair from the skin and cloth after a haircut. It is specially designed for salons, hairdressers and barbers to also get rid of the extra hair around the ears, shoulders and neckline. Vega Professional Dusting Brush has bristles that are made with high-quality fiber material which gives its dense structure which is soft on the skin, anti-allergic and skin-friendly.
How to clean and store dusting brush
- Regularly dust off the brush after every use by shaking off the bristles.
- Make it a practice to wash it with mild soap and warm water and then rinse thoroughly once a month.
- Reshape the bristles and lay flat to dry with the bristles facing upward to avoid damage and bending.
- Once dry, store it in a cover or drawer to prevent dust accumulation.
Professional Fade Brush
As the name suggests, a fade brush works to give seamless results when cutting fade haircuts. Vega Professional Fade Brush features nylon bristles and is ergonomically designed to hold and use conveniently. It is also ideal for cleaning the small hair residues along with shaping for a cleaner finish while fading.
How to clean and store fade brush
- Clean the brush after every use to remove hair using your fingers.
- Use a gentle shampoo with warm water to soak the brush to clean at least once a week.
- Ensure to shake the brush and allow to dry naturally.
- Always store the brush in a dry place to prevent moisture.
Professional Section Clips
A styling tool that offers endless possibilities to hairstylists and barbers, section clips by Vega Professional are available in several designs. It is designed for sectioning hair during activities like styling, hair coloring, hair highlighting, perming and curling among many others. It is also an ideal tool for professional makeup artists to use during makeup application.
How to clean and store section clips
- After each use, wipe down the clips with a damp cloth to remove hair products and debris.
- Clean by soaking in a warm soapy water mix to get rid of any buildup. Rinse thoroughly and dry naturally using a clean towel.
- Store in a small container or pouch to easily access the clips and keep away from dust.
Professional Tinting Brushes
A hairstyling companion for applying color, highlights, root touch-ups, dye or liquid chemicals for treatments all over quickly and accurately, tinting brushes are essential tools. The Vega Professional tinting brushes feature soft bristles and an ergonomic design with a round handle for color application on clients with any hair density, length or texture.
How to clean and store tinting brushes
- Quickly rinse the tinting brush under lukewarm water immediately after use. This will help prevent color from drying on the bristles. You may also use a gentle soap with warm water to wash the bristles.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water and shake out excess water.
- Lay the brushes flat on a clean towel to dry naturally.
- Store them in a holder upright to maintain their shape and prevent bristle damage.
Professional Hair Spray Bottles
Available in 3 designs in different sizes, Vega Professional Hair Spray Bottles are perfectly crafted to spray out a fine mist of water or other styling liquids to hair. They ensure precision and control by spraying the right amount for consistent and uniform distribution needed for smooth cutting and styling.
How to clean and store hair spray bottles
- Empty the spray bottles and rinse with clean water after each use. If you’ve added product chemicals, clean with mild soap and water mix, followed by clean water.
- Also, spray through to clean the nozzle for deep cleaning.
- To store the bottles, avoid direct sunlight to prevent their wear and tear.
Conclusion
Follow these tips to be assured that your styling essentials will always be in prime condition and offer you the best results with every use. Their maintenance will enhance their lifespan and also assist you in maintaining hygiene and efficiency in your work. Additionally, ensure regular inspection of the tools and create a routine of regularly cleaning and maintaining them for optimal performance.
FAQs
How often should I clean my styling tools?
It is ideal to clean your styling tools after each use in order to prevent the buildup of products. This also maintains hygiene. A weekly routine is recommended.
Can I use the same cleaning method for all my styling tools?
Some cleaning methods such as the use of mild soap with warm water is one of the safe ways of cleaning most tools. However, it may also differ in most cases.
How do I maintain the shape of brush bristles?
Reshape the bristles when wet using your fingers after washing. Lay it flat on a clean towel to dry and store it in an upright or hanging position to prevent bending.
How do I know when it’s time to replace my styling tools?
In case of any signs of wear and tear, you may replace the styling tools. Examples are bent or frayed bristles, loss of functionality, cracked plastic and so on.
