hair keeps getting yanked and stuck in the curling barrel, it's not releasing

— asked by Jamie

Quick answer: The silicone release pad inside the curling chamber is worn out or has hair/oil buildup. It's lost its non-stick surface.

Diagnosis

The silicone release pad inside the curling chamber is worn out or has hair/oil buildup. It's lost its non-stick surface.

How to Fix It

Unplug and let the unit cool completely. Use tweezers to remove any visible trapped hair. Dampen a cotton swab with 99% isopropyl alcohol. Scrub the gray silicone pad inside the chamber thoroughly. Also scrub the surface of the spinning barrel. Let it dry for 10 minutes. The pad should feel slightly tacky, not slick or gummy.

If That Didn't Work

The silicone pad is permanently degraded. Conair sells a replacement chamber unit. Search for "InfinitiPRO Curl Secret chamber replacement." It clips in. No tools required.

Heads Up

Never use oils, conditioners, or silicone sprays on the pad. It will dissolve the material and make sticking worse. Clean with alcohol only.

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