Plastic handles generally have a varnish or rubberized handle which can be very comfortable to hold, however keep in mind that most rubberized finishes wrinkle and peel when exposed to alcohol. There are many different types and materials that handles are made out of, like plastic, wood, and metal. The construction of the handle can be a very important decision in your choice of which brush to purchase. There are 3 main sections to your brush.ġ- the handle. Your makeup brushes are one of the biggest investments you can make for your kit, and when properly taken care of you can keep your brushes in your kit for upwards of ten years. I'm going to break down each method, and explain the anatomy of the brush itself. There are different methods to cleaning brushes, and different circumstances where each method comes into play.
Having clean brushes is more than just an aesthetic, you can seriously infect someone with staph or the herpes virus by simply not cleaning your brushes properly, or thoroughly. No Instagram images were found.If you are a makeup artist, one of the most important things you can do is keep your brushes clean and sanitized. Categories Categories Follow on Follow Freshwater Studio on Instagram!
Thanks for visiting! I hope you’ll like it here. Hello and welcome to Freshwater Studio! I’m Kimberly: paper crafter, soap maker and lover of all things DIY. Quick, easy, no special ingredients, and it’s kinda fun! Check out how dirty this brush was:Ī few swirls around the plate and a quick rinse, and it’s as good as new! I’m always amazed at how great using dish soap and olive oil works. If you take good care of your brushes, they’ll stay very soft and supple and you can use them for years and years. I won’t lie, this brush cleaning was loooong overdue, and cleaning your brushes like this works really well, especially if it’s been a while. I usually prop them on a paper towel and leave them to dry overnight. Once you’ve washed off all of your brushes, gently reshape them and lay them flat to dry. If you get water in there, the glue that holds the bristles together and onto the shaft will fail and your brushes will not be good brushes anymore! Make sure not to get water in the ferrule of the brush (the metal part of the brush that holds the bristles onto the wooden shaft). Rinse until the water runs clear and the brush is no longer soapy. Next, swirl your dirty brush in the mixture and you’ll see all the leftover makeup start to flush itself out of the brush.Īfter you’ve swirled it around for 10 seconds or so, rinse the brush in lukewarm water to get all of the soap out. I start with a teaspoon of each, then add more as I go along, if I need it. The soap will remove the bacteria/grease/color left on your brushes while the olive oil helps to condition the brush bristles and keep them from drying out.įirst, add equal parts of the oil and soap onto a plate. paper towel or dish towel (not pictured).The good news is, you can do a monthly deep clean of your brushes using stuff you probably already have in your kitchen! Apparently I have a brush for everything and then some…But it’s important to keep those brushes clean so that you don’t spread bacteria all over your face again and again! Ideally, you should do a quick-clean if your brushes every week, and a good deep clean about once a month, regardless of whether you’ve used the brushes every day, or only just a few times. So if you’re like me and you use makeup, you probably also use makeup brushes – for blush, eye shadow, foundation, etc.
Whether it’s just some concealer and mascara quickly before work, or a dark smokey eye for a night out with friends. But when I do leave the house, I pretty much always have makeup on. But I can’t help it, it’s so fun to try out new colors or techniques, even if I’m not planning to leave the house. D would probably argue that between the makeup and the nail polish I should try to find a 12 step program.