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  • Question
    What can I use to remove hairspray buildup?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Rubbing alcohol is great at getting hairspray off of styling tools and other surfaces. To remove it from your hair, use a clarifying shampoo once a month.
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    How do I clean my ceramic curling iron?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    You can clean a ceramic iron the same way you clean a traditional one. My favorite method is to wipe it down with alcohol then use a toothbrush to clean the crevices.
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    How do you clean the barrel of a curling iron?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    After it is unplugged and cooled, simply wipe the curling iron barrel with an alcohol-soaked cloth or cotton ball. You may need to go over it a few times to remove all the buildup.
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    How can I remove the gumminess that's on my curling iron handle?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    To clean the handle, use rubbing alcohol along with a toothbrush. If the alcohol doesn't work, try the baking soda paste.
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    What can I do to get hairspray out of my hair? It keeps staying on after I wash it.
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    To get the hairspray out of your hair, try washing it with a clarifying shampoo. This type of shampoo should remove any product buildup in your hair, including hairspray.
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    How do you remove hairspray from walls?
    Wyvetta Bowles
    Beauty & Hair Care Advisor
    Wyvetta Bowles is a Beauty and Hair Care Advisor and the Founder of Crown of Glory Beauty Salon Inc. With over 27 years of experience, Wyvetta specializes in bridal and special event hair and makeup, hair care maintenance, and hairstyling techniques that lead to less damage. Wyvetta attended Flair Beauty College and received her Associate’s in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
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    All you need to do is to mix up equal parts water and bleach. Spread the mixture on the wall and the hairspray should come right off. You can also use a little bit of dish detergent and a bottle of water to do that.
  • Question
    My curling iron has a brush (hard plastic) and there is hair stray build up in it. How do I clean it off?
    Community Answer
    You will need to have some time and patience to clean that up. Take a small brush (such as a toothbrush) with some rubbing alcohol on it and scrub the whole area. It will take some time to get into all the nooks and crannies. Using rubbing alcohol will assure that the hair spray is broken down but the liquid doesn't seep into the inside of the iron, as the rubbing alcohol evaporates rather quickly.
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    Can I use Comet on a curling iron?
    Beth H.
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use Comet, or baking soda works just as well.
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    I wash my hair and use my straight iron and my hair smells burnt. It's a new iron. What can I use to prevent this from happening?
    Community Answer
    Make sure that your hair is fully dry and run the curling iron over your hair faster. Heat can burn your hair quite easily.
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