{"id":4991,"date":"2019-11-21T15:14:33","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T20:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prose.com\/?p=4991"},"modified":"2025-06-19T06:55:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T10:55:43","slug":"when-to-replace-hair-hot-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prose.com\/blog\/when-to-replace-hair-hot-tools","title":{"rendered":"Your Hot Tools are Tired of Being Overlooked"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you continue to keep using hot tools past their prime, you could end up doing major damage to your hair. \u201cBlow dryers can burn and scorch the inner cortex of the hair,\u201d cautions Faith Huffnagle, Prose Director of Education and veteran stylist<\/a><\/span>. \u201cFlatirons can burn, pull and break strands repeatedly from overheating and friction, while curling irons can burn and break hair from overheating strands and melted product buildup.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long is too long?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though it ranges depending on the brand and model, the average lifespan of a hair dryer is around 800 hours, while styling tools like flat irons and curling irons last between 500 to 1,000 hours. How often you should replace your hair dryer depends on a few factors. \u201cIf the model is inexpensive, [replace it] every two years,\u201d Huffnagle says. \u201cIf it\u2019s expensive or professional quality, [it will last] five to seven years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Give your hot tools some TLC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

However, there are simple things you can do to help hot tools last longer and still ace their duties. For starters, always take care of the electrical cords and plugs. Insert and remove them from outlets gently and avoid pulling on the cord. Applying product to help shape your style and prevent heat damage helps your strands look great, but it\u2019s bad news for your tools, since buildup and residue is not their friend. Once they cool down, clean the plates of flat irons and the barrel of curling irons with a damp cloth. You\u2019ll also need to clean your blow dryer, so be sure to remove the back vent where dust, debris and hair can get trapped, since letting it linger breeds bacteria, and then blows it back onto you when you use it. \u201c[It\u2019s important to] keep the vents clean and free of lint because this can also catch fire if not cleaned often,\u201d Huffnagle says. Always store your tools in a clean, dry place, since moisture can damage them. Don\u2019t wrap the electrical cord too tightly, since that can strain on it. If you ignore all these care tips and abuse your tools, their lifespan will be even shorter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The warning signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keep an eye out for warning signs that your hot tools are ready to be replaced. \u201cIf the temperature dramatically rises and falls during blow drying, they could be pulling too much power from the wall and overheating the motor, so I would recommend replacing,\u201d Huffnagle says. \u201cFlatirons should be replaced as soon as there\u2019s visible scratches on the plates and curling irons when there are scratches or too much product buildup that is no longer possible to remove.\u201d If the electrical cords are frayed or there are any exposed wires, it\u2019s time to toss them, as well as if the temperature settings are no longer accurate. And if you smell something funky, that could mean the internal motor or electrical wiring is long past its prime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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