How to deep clean and dry brushes Tutorial

Brushes are an investment every makeup lover and every aspiring make-up artist has to make. No matter which brand of brushes you use, it is a must that you keep them clean at all times. Not only will it prolong the life of your tools, but washing them properly will decrease the chances of infection that may cause blemishes and irritations on the skin. There is a plethora of make-up brush cleansers in the market and most stores that sell brushes have them in stock as well. But why pay for more when you can clean them just as well using stuff that are easily available in our own homes?

I have prepared a short tutorial about how to wash and dry brushes using Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the trusty Fairy (yes, you got it right, the dishwashing liquid). You can use any brand of EVOO and substitute any dishwashing liquid you have at home. I usually wash my brushes after every use, because I don't wear make-up on an everyday basis and I hate keeping dirty brushes. But if you can't afford the downtime of waiting the brushes to dry, make sure to wash them at least once a week to prevent bacteria from multiplying. It's also healthy to do it this way because you'll have a routine and cleaning them often ensures that you don't contaminate your eyeshadows or make-up items with dirt and different shades. We don't want any browns on our beautiful green shades, do we?

Next, let's discuss the components of our "miracle" solution. Let's start with the dishwashing liquid. If it can clean even the grimiest of plates, then for sure it can give our brushes a squeaky bath. But the soap particles in it might cause damage to the bristles, so that's where the EVOO comes in. It conditions the bristles and keeps them "healthy".

So here are the steps:
1) Put an equal amount(more or less:P) of EVOO and Fairy on a plate.

2) Wet the dirty brush and tap off excess water. Start mixing the two ingredients with the bristles and rub them off against the plate or on your palm. Keep on doing it for a minute or until it's completely free of dirt.

3) Rinse the brush doing the same motion, rubbing it against your palm. And then hold it under running water with the bristles pointing downwards, making sure that it's free of any soap residue.

4) Tap off excess water and shape the bristles according to their "original shape".

5) Fold a towel and lay the brush, put the bristles on the edge so that its shape isn't disturbed.

Note: You can use a mild baby shampoo in lieu of the EVOO-Fairy solution.

Thank you so much for reading and I hope I was able to help you with this post:) See ya<3