And as most hairstylists will agree, the cleaner the iron, the better the styling.
Fortunately for us, cleaning a hair straightener is a breeze.
“Build-up from products can cause the iron not to work as well,” he says.
Stocksy
“This will result in overexposure to heat,resulting in damage,” he says.
Once the alcohol has dried, use a damp towel to wipe clean.
To prevent this, Mayeda recommends cleaning your iron at least once a month.
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