Alright, babes, let’s get real: dirty brushes are the uninvited drama in your makeup routine. They mess with your skin, ruin your flawless beats, and—gasp—waste your products. But don’t worry, your GlossGods fam has got you covered with the ultimate guide to keeping your brushes and your looks on point.

1. Why Dirty Brushes Are Total Mood Killers

• ✨ Skin Breakouts: All that product buildup and bacteria on dirty brushes? It's basically a breakout buffet.
• ✨ Patchy Application: Streaky foundation, uneven blending—need we say more?
• ✨ Worn-Out Brushes: Neglected tools mean bristles that break, lose shape, or shed faster than your patience on a bad makeup day.

2. GlossGod-Approved Brush Care Commandments

Because your brushes deserve the VIP treatment:

✨ Thou Shalt Never Rinse Bristles Under Direct Water Streams
Pointing your brush bristles directly at the stream can splay them or force water into the ferrule (the metal part), loosening the glue.

✨ Thou Shalt Treat Handles with Respect
Never soak or rinse handles in water—they’re not built for a swim, and wet wood can crack. If handles get wet, simply pat them dry ASAP.

✨ Thou Shalt Airdry Always
Synthetic bristles can melt if you’re tempted to speed things up with a blow dryer. Trust us, patience is key to keeping those bristles slay-ready.

✨ Thou Shalt Dry Brushes Horizontally
Drying brushes upright lets water seep into the glue, loosening the bristles. For the ultimate drying hack, roll up a towel into a mini pillow and angle your brushes downward. This prevents water from pooling in the ferrule while keeping your tools in pristine shape.

3. The GlossGods Brush Cleaning Routine

1. Rinse Smart: Hold the brush bristles downward under lukewarm water. Never let water hit the brush head directly.
2. Hard Soap Hack: Use a gentle hard soap for a super-efficient clean. Swirl the bristles (gently!) on the soap, rinse, and repeat until the water runs clear.
3. Flat Brushes? No Swirling! Swirling can destroy flat brush shapes, so stick to soft back-and-forth motions.
4. Dry With Care: Reshape bristles before laying your brushes flat on a towel to dry. Use that towel pillow trick to tilt them downward for extra protection.

4. Pro Tips to Level Up Your Brush Game

• Save the Shape: Some brushes may lose their shape over time (not ours—Vanity Vain approved for drag-level drama). If it happens, dip just the tips into hot water and reshape them gently. Avoid soaking the ferrule to keep the glue intact.
• Clean Handles Carefully: A quick wipe with a damp cloth or disinfectant is all you need. No soaking allowed, unless you’re into cracked handles (we’re not).

5. Why Brush Care is Self-Care

Caring for your brushes is caring for your skin, your makeup looks, and your wallet. 

Now, grab those brushes, give them the love they deserve, and don’t forget to check out our(in our humble opinion) outstanding  brushes 🖌️

Stay fabulous,
GlossGods ✨