How do I clean the hair spray build up on my curling iron?

Answer 1

Once the curling iron has been unplugged and is cool you can clean off your iron with a damp rag.

If you can’t quite get it all, or it is being stubborn, grab a bottle of rubbing alcohol and dab some on your rag.

This should clean the rest of the hairspray off without much effort.

Answer 2

Go to Sally's Beauty Supply and pick up a vat of curling iron muck remover. The stuff works!

Answer 3

Acetone (nail polish remover) or alcohol should work but make sure the curling iron is cold first.

Answer 4

I always found it gross to see hairspray cooked on a curling iron, not to mention unsanitary. Why not spray it on AFTER you curl?

Answer 5

it usually dries and becomes brittle over time from the heat of the curling iron. while it is cold, get a sharp object such as a knife and scrape off the dried hairspray.

Answer 6

depends on if it's Teflon ceramic or chrome.....is it's Teflon warm a wet wash cloth in the microwave and then wrap it around the barrels until the gunk softens enough to rub off.....ceramic or chrome/gold...use a fine steel wool pad with no soap added or a metal scrubby.............works great ....oh yeah make sure your irons are off when you do this.....

Answer 7

I always used a little bit of nail polish remover on some paper towel or cottom ball.

Answer 8

I actually use alcohol on a cotton ball. It works in seconds and it evaporates so no residue is left on your iron.

Answer 9

Try Alcohol or either white vinegar and a soft toothbrush.