Regularly cleaning hair straighteners with a damp cloth is essential for preventing product buildup and removing bacteria. How often you need to clean them depends on factors such as frequency of use.

This will sound gross, but I’ve never deep cleaned my hairbrushes and combs. Sure, I’ve cleaned out the trapped hair that gets on the brush after I use it, but I’ve never done anything more than that.

If you’re someone whose hair gets greasy a bit quicker than most, you’re not alone in contemplating whether it’s time to hop in the shower, even if it’s only been a day since your last wash. But ...