You (hopefully) know by now that your hairbrush needs to be cleaned at least once every few weeks, which not only keeps the brush in good condition, but also prevents your hair from getting dirty or damaged. Your blow dryer is another beauty tool, like your makeup brushes, that needs to be cleaned regularly.
Quick way to clean a hair dryer
Like your brush, your hair dryer quickly collects hair, dust, and products (like hair and protectant sprays) in the vents, which, when blocked, can cause the dryer to overheat. A dryer that runs hotter than normal can damage or break your hair, and less airflow means it takes longer to dry your hair. It’s also a fire hazard.
Ideally, you should clean your hair dryer once every one to three weeks, depending on how often you use it. But once is a good start.
To clean your dryer, you will need at least a paper towel or cloth:
