Makeup Brushes and You!

Having the proper makeup brushes can make a huge difference in your makeup application. Sometimes the brushes may actually be more important than the makeup you're using. First step is to buy the best brushes you can. Good, quality brushes are definitely worth the cost and if cared for properly, they can last years.

Some excellent choices:
Royal & Langnickel Brush http://www.royalbrush.com/
EnKore Makeup http://www.enkoremakeuponline.com/
Sigma Makeup http://www.sigmabeauty.com/

Be sure to keep your brushes clean. There are many brush cleaners on the market to choose from. I prefer to use Clean: Brush Shampoo, available in Goats Milk (Lemon or Lavender) and Olive Oil (Lemon, Lavender and Unscented) http://www.cleanbrushes.com

Or try "The Masters"® Brush Cleaner and Preserver. It's available at most art stores. Another excellent option is Ojon Full Detox™ Detoxifying Shampoo. It's perfect for both natural and synthetic brushes.

After you have cleaned your brushes and rinsed them well, blot dry with paper towels. Lay the brushes flat to dry with the bristles hanging over the edge of the sink. If you stand them up to dry, the bristles will start to fan out and lose shape and water will run down into the handle loosening the glue.

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