The day I gave up my grandma's hot towel routine for a spray bottle

For 6 years I swore by steaming towels in a rice cooker for every facial, but after a client in Seattle nearly got burned, I switched to a $12 mister and honestly the results are the same or better. Now I just do 2 layers of toner and a quick steam spray between steps. Any other stylists ditch their old heating gadgets for something simpler?

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nathankim1mo ago

My crockpot from Goodwill is sitting right next to your rice cooker in that shame hall.

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the_quinn1mo ago

Wait, you were out here steaming towels in a rice cooker like some kind of facial chef and nobody told you there was an easier way? Tbh I did the same thing for years, except my setup was a crockpot I bought at a thrift store, so we can both sit in the hall of shame together. The whole point of the hot towel is just warmth and a little moisture, and a cheap mister does that job in two seconds without anyone getting hurt. I still keep a warmer around for the vibe when clients expect that spa feeling, but between steps the spray bottle wins every time. Honestly the burn risk alone makes it worth switching, because one bad day with a too hot towel can mess up your whole business. Two layers of toner plus a quick spray sounds about right too, simple beats fancy when it actually works.

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