Switched from disposable spatulas to a metal set and wow what a difference

I used to go through those cheap plastic spatulas from the beauty supply store like crazy. They'd melt or bend after a few weeks of mixing product. Finally dropped $25 on a proper stainless steel set from Amazon last month. The metal ones mix product way smoother and don't leave those nasty scratches on my container sides. Plus I can sanitize them with alcohol without worrying about them warping. Has anyone else noticed cleaner product mixing with metal tools?

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derek_schmidt628d ago

My buddy Chris owns a small barbershop in Austin and he told me he switched to metal spatulas after he dropped a plastic one into a hot wax pot and it just dissolved into a sticky mess. He had to throw out the whole batch of wax and lost like $40 worth of product. Now he only uses metal and says he can actually scrape the last bits of product out of those big tubs without bending the tool.

ryanh561mo ago

I actually read a blog post from a salon owner in Chicago who tested both plastic and metal spatulas side by side for a month. She noticed way less product waste with metal because it scrapes every bit of the container clean. The plastic ones always left a thin layer behind that just got tossed. Also read that metal doesn't hold onto bacteria as much since it's non-porous. I had the same melting issue with cheap spatulas near warm product too.

dylan_bell1mo ago

Did you try the metal one from the brand Aveda? Honestly, that's the only one that's held up for me without bending or leaving residue.