question for you barbers out there...

[6StringShooter]

How can I get the gunked up Murray's off of my combs? Is there some sort of liquid that I can soak them in? I was wondering if that blue liquid at barber shops (I believe it is called "Barbicide") is only a disinfectant, or if it can dissolve this stuff. Please don't tell me that I have to hit it with a firm bristle toothbrush... Thank you!

 

[RaasAlHayya]

Barbicide...sounds like cutting the cutter! lol

--Leslie

 

[John in Covina]

Better life in modern times thru Chemistry.

I'd try some stuff that works as a degreaser, such as Dawn dish detergent and fairly warm to hot water. Perhaps try Formula 409 or maybe even Simple Green.

Don't forget to rinse well and repeat as necessary.

 

[Jovan]

I know it's not historically correct, but wax-based hair products like Headwear Styling Goo, etc. tend to remove better and work just as well for slicking back and shining hair. Plus it'll hold longer.

 

[FredDairy]

Buy 5 or 6 combs and keep them in rotation. Clean the dirty ones with dawn dishwashing soap and hot water. To completely remove all the gunk use a rounded point tooth pick to dig all that stuff out. Make sure you get all that gunk completly off the comb or it will end up in your hair.

 

[6StringShooter]

Thanks for those suggestions! Someone messaged me and suggested this stuff...

http://www.shop.com/op/~King_Ship_Shape_Comb_Brush_Cleaner_2_lb_-prod-32929653-42841922?sourceid=298
Have any of yall ever heard of this? I guess it's precisely what I'm looking for, I just don't know if it actually works well...I've never seen it in a store either, but it's apparently made by the same people that make Barbicide.