I got a really nice set of makeup brushes and I love how soft the bristles are and I wanted to know what I should do to clean them to keep them as soft as they are now.
2007-01-25 08:50:29 · 10 answers · asked by Lindsey B 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
I use Well-Cared For by Bare Escentuals. It's a shampoo for brushes. It's works super well! I just put some in a cup w/water and let my brushes soak for a while. Then I rinse it out and all the makeup gunk comes out! Let them dry flat and they are as good as new!
2007-01-25 17:11:05 · answer #1 · answered by kaliluna 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Natural hair brushes (sable, pony, squirrel, etc.) are just like the hair on your head. There are professional brush cleaners, like Cinema Secrets and Parian Spirit, which you should use to clean and sanitize your brushes. But every month or so, you should use a good shampoo and conditioner. Make sure that when you dry your brushes, you don't stand them straight up. The water will run down and rust the metal and cause hair to fall out. If you have synthetic brushes (like taklon), which are used for creamy products, use 99% alcohol. Make sure that you reshape every brush while still wet, so that they retain their proper shape when they're dry. A good brush will last your forever as long as you take proper care of it. Good Luck, Gregory Savalas - Last Looks Makeup Academy - www.lastlooksmakeup.com
2007-01-25 10:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by gsavalas@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use baby shampoo to clean them & then use your hair conditioner to condition them. Do this once every week or two to keep them in good shape. On synthetic brushes (like lip brushes or concealer brushes) use alcohol to get rid of all the product.
2007-01-25 09:08:18 · answer #3 · answered by trucco613 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Invest in brush cleaner. MAC and Estee Lauder both make a great one. Clean your brushes at least once every two weeks. I do mine every weekend. I wear different colors and don't want to mix. Plus it's hygienic and helps them stay in good shape.
2007-01-25 10:15:33 · answer #4 · answered by ♥jen♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wash mine with dawn because it helps get the oil and caked up make-up off the brush and its like new again.
2007-01-25 09:10:19 · answer #5 · answered by ice38034 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a liquid anti-microbial soap and warm water to wash them, then blot them on a clean dry towel, then let them air dry. I shake them out before I use them again.
2007-01-25 09:47:30 · answer #6 · answered by lma0814 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all the answers above sound like crap.
to get your brushes looking new and soft and clean use a professional brush cleaner...you dip and wipe the brush and its as good as when you first purchased it.
2007-01-25 15:36:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I use baby shampoo or dawn. This really keeps it clean and smooth.
2007-01-25 09:12:41 · answer #8 · answered by ale_0806 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a link on ebay to read reviews of them by ebay members
2007-01-25 08:58:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
wet it in water and it make it soft
2007-01-25 08:58:37 · answer #10 · answered by lilbabyboo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋