How-to: Care for and Clean Makeup Brushes
Oils from skin and dust adhere to brushes and can cause breakouts. It is important to clean your personal brushes regularly and your
demo brushes between clients.
Quick Dry Method:
Dampen a section of a paper towel with Fast Drying Brush Cleaner
and wipe brush form side to side. (You can also use Rubbing Alcohol but this
may be drying and harsh on the brushes over time). As the towel gets dirty, dampen another section
and repeat. Not only will this clean the brushes, but the Brush Cleaner /
Alcohol evaporates quickly for a clean brush that’s ready to go.
Shampoo and Conditioner:
You can use a mild baby shampoo or an
anti-bacterial soap. Rinse brush head gently under lukewarm water, with the brushes at a 45 degree angle
pointing down, using fingers to massage shampoo/Soap to hair. Apply in the direction of the hair from ferrule towards
top. (Ferrule: The metal part of the brush between the hair and handle). Rinse
gently under running water, thoroughly. If desired, follow as above with conditioner. Gently reshape
the head of the brush and lay flat over the edge of a table or counter so that
the bristles are open to the air on all sides. Allow
to completely dry for a few hours and then simply hand fluff back to shape.
Be careful not to let any cleaner or water run inside the ferrule
(the metal part of the brush between the hair and handle). This can weaken the
glue used to hold the hair and cause shedding problems or even loosen handles. Always
lay brushes flat to dry. Do not blow dry –
this will cause the hair to frizz!
With
proper care, your brushes will be enjoyed for years.
Brushes by Karen’s Fast Drying Brush Cleaner
