How to Clean an InStyler Straightener Brush | Tips to Follow

Staring blankly when someone asks you, “When was the last time you cleaned your straightener brush?” is a pretty common response. But trust me, working with a dirty brush does your hair no good.

Cleaning your InStyler straightening brush is a part of its maintenance. Without proper maintenance, it will cause all sorts of problems and go bad sooner than it should.

But whatever the brand, you spent time picking a hair straightener that is best for your coarse hair. And you spent your money on it. So, why shouldn’t you get the most out of it for as long as possible?

Maybe you don’t clean yours regularly thinking you don’t have the time. But once you know How to Clean an InStyler Straightener Brush the correct way, it’s pretty simple. 

So, let’s take a closer look.

Why Clean Your Straightening Brush?

It’s not just because of the grossness. You have many reasons to keep your styler brush clean. 

First of all, it’s dangerous not to. If it isn’t clean, you have dust and sticky buildup in the brush; you know, the kind of place bacteria and other microorganisms like to grow. Not only does it harm your hair, but it can also cause infections in your scalp and other diseases.

Any hair tool you use- brush, styler, or a top-notch flat iron like BaByliss, there is some residue after use. The hair and debris in your brush make it hard to comb with, which means breakage. So, your hair doesn’t look as nice as it should after styling.

Also, not cleaning your straightener brush causes it to quickly lose efficiency. Next thing you know, it’s unusable after a few sessions and now you need a replacement.

How to Clean an InStyler Straightener Brush

Cleaning a straightening brush is a piece of cake if you haven’t been using it for long. Otherwise, it will be tougher because of excessive debris. Below are the steps of cleaning your InStyle straightener brush:

• Make sure the brush is unplugged
• Wait until it cools down
• Get rid of hair stuck to your brush. This can take a while
• Find yourself a soft fibre cloth
• Wipe your brush with the cloth. If there is too much dirt, use warm water to dampen it before wiping.
• Be thorough. Clean the bristles and the spaces between them
• Keep it up until the brush is completely neat
• If the brush is still dirty despite trying to clean it for a while, maybe there is stubborn dirt from your hair products stuck to it. If so, water may not be enough; you need some safe solution for cleaning 
• If you were using a wet cloth with other cleaning materials, the brush now has to be thoroughly dried by a fibre cloth

When To Clean Your Straightener Brush?

You should try to clean your brush as often as you can. Basically, you are good to go as long as the brush is clean before it hits your hair. 

To make things easiest for you, clean it sometime after use on the same day. But I know it can be too much to manage for some of you. The next best thing will be to clean it once every weekend. 

The longer you wait, the more dirt builds up. Brushes pull your hair tighter and have more hair and grime gathered on them than flat irons. So, I believe it’s necessary to clean it at least twice every month. 

If you use styling products, it may be risky to have their residue on your straightener brush. In that case, make it at least three times each month.

Warnings

Always be careful about these things:

• Never, ever clean your electric straightening brush when plugged in. This can electrocute you
• Avoid using hard fabric or material to wipe
• Make sure there is no water cleaning solution left on the brush when you are done
• Do not touch the brush before it cools down to avoid burns
• If you are going to use a cleaning solution, make sure it is safe for your straightener 

When Can You Use It After Cleaning?

You should care not to apply your straightener brush when it is wet. The dampness can mess it up. This is also why we advise against styling your wet hair with electric tools. 

But right after wiping your brush, some cleaning products may be left between the bristles. So, it is better to wait until the next day to turn on your straightener. 

In case you badly want to use it on the same day, I recommend you first let the brush dry for at least half an hour. Next, plug it in and let the heat burn away the residue. Now you can use it again.

Keep It Or Drop It?

Everyone wants to hang on to their trusted appliances. Cleaning a straightener brush can do a lot for its lifespan, as we all know, the thing is not going to last forever. You have to throw it out when it runs its course.

Someday you will find that however hard you try and whatever techniques you apply, your straightener brush is not getting cleaned. You might even find bristles and tips missing. When you see these things, it’s time for a replacement.

Usually, a straightener brush has a warranty of 6 months or longer. Over time, it will begin overheating. So, if you don’t want to fry your hair, I strongly suggest you get rid of your straightener brush 2 years past its warranty at most; provided you maintain yours well.   

InStyler Straighteners Of My Choice

If you want to use your styler brush for straightening, these are worth a shot.

InStyler Freestyle Ceramic Wand

I’ve listened to a bunch of people complain about how hard it is to style their hair. While I won’t deny that styling needs patience, the right styler helps you avoid wasting energy.

So, what should you try in that case? I suggest the Freestyle Ceramic Wand from InStyler because this product is exclusively designed to make the job a bit easier.

Freestyle works well on thin, coarse, frizzy and curly hair. It’s quite versatile, and you can easily volumize, straighten, curl or defrizz your hair with a shiny finish. No matter the length of your hair- this styling wand will work just fine.

If you want to style near the roots, it’s okay too. It has cool-tipped ionic bristles to avoid burning. It also has the automatic shut-off feature. So, don’t worry; it won’t accidentally start a fire.

Freestyle comes with a ceramic heated barrel with four rows of bristles. Its 3D ceramic heat system and dual voltage sources provide incredible styling power.

InStyler MAX 2-Way Rotating Straightener & Styler

If you want to use one tool as the perfect straightener and curler, don’t shy away from spending some extra bucks. When customers want my recommendation for one that will be worth their hard-earned money, I often mention InStyler’s MAX straightener/styler.

The best thing about this product is that it rotates two ways; so, it’s easier on your wrists. Just double-click on the barrel to change direction for maximum efficacy. The two-way rotation of its 1.25” barrel also makes this styler extremely versatile.

There are 4 heat settings like Freestyle but this one can heat up to 425 degrees. MAX is tailor-made to work on all hair types and lengths. Plus, it only takes 30 seconds to heat up, giving you more time to spend on styling.

MAX straightener and styler uses innovative technology to ensure quality and faster styling. It’s also incredibly safe to use with its automatic shut-off system and removable heat guard.

With its ionic bristles, the product gets rid of frizz seamlessly and gives an amazingly shiny finish to your hair. MAX is often chosen over flat irons for straightening as its tourmaline ceramic heated plate protects your hair from flattening.

Final Words

Having a good straightening brush is pretty cool, right? It lets you play around with different styles and find out which ones look good on you. Take care of your InStyler straightening brush and it will return the favour. Now get moving and wipe away.