Last year, I noticed some product build-up on one of my combs, and I began to wonder when the last time I washed my hair tools. I was quite embarrassed to admit that it had been a while. So, like most things, I decided to write a blog post about the importance of washing your hair tools and how I wash mine.
WHY YOU SHOULD BE WASHING YOUR HAIR TOOLS
Like anything else on your body, using dirty tools is not great. It’s like going to the gym, not showering, but then dousing yourself in perfume and hoping that no one will notice that you smell like funk masked in perfume. Or using dirty makeup bushes and trying to figure out why you keep breaking out. Sis, you are the problem. And by you, I definitely mean me because I, too, wasn’t washing my hair tools. Yes, that also includes your hair dryer attachments and hair clips.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU WASH YOUR TOOLS?
As someone that usually keeps her hair in some form of protective style, my cadence for washing my hair tools is at least once a month. This works best for me because there are some months that I might not use any of my tools because of the protective style. I’m not the one to dictate your cadence; you should make that decision based on your schedule and what works best for you. However, my rule is the more you use your tools, the more you should wash them. If it’s a month that I did more twist and braid outs, I would wash my tools at least twice that month. Ultimately, I think if you’re washing tools at least once a month, you should be good to go.
HOW TO WASH YOUR HAIR TOOLS
So now that you know why you need to wash your combs and brushes, let’s get into how.
- Remove the hair from your tools – I do this every time I do my hair so when it’s time actually to wash them, I don’t have to do a lot of work. I will have to admit that I don’t use brushes all that often.
- Soaking solution – I use 1 part dawn dish soap and 1 part vinegar in a large container, then fill it with water. I don’t use specific measurements for the water, but I put enough water to submerge my tools.
- Soak tools – I usually let them soak for 20 minutes before rinsing and drying them.
- Rinse and let air dry – Once the time is up, I rinse them, pat them dry with a paper towel, and let them air dry for an hour.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU WASH YOUR HAIR TOOLS?
