Will My Flat Iron Last Forever?

Once you find something that really works for you, you want it to last forever. That’s how I feel about my favorite flat iron! I had been a little clumsy with styling tools in the past, but now I feel invincible when it comes to my hair! I can straighten, make waves, twist my locks into soft curls…all with my trust iron and a flick of the wrist. But even if the best flat irons wear out after a while, which is why I always make sure to follow the rules when it comes to caring for my iron.

First, you need to make sure you always unplug it right away after you’re done using it. I have a heat-resistant pad so I can put my iron on my bathroom counter, and after I’m done using it, I just leave it there until it’s completely cool to the touch. (If you don’t have a pad like this, you should get one! They’re also really handy during the styling process.) Once it’s cool, I store it in a special pouch. I love it because it has a separate compartment for the cord. NEVER coil the cord around the flat iron itself - even the best flat irons can’t withstand that kind of abuse for long!

I also learned that there’s only one way to clean the plates if they have residue or dust on them: Use a special flat iron cleaner! Nothing else will do. If there’s only a thin layer of dust, you could just wipe them with a soft cloth, but for anything more intensive than that you’ll need a special cleaner that you can buy at any store that sells flat irons. With these tips, your flat iron may not last forever, but it should last for a very long time.