Makeup Mayhem With Courtney Hughes: CLEAN YOUR TOOLS

In the beauty world, if you are still using your hands to apply your make-up, you are basically a "Glamour DON'T." Nowadays, it's all about the brushes. This big brush theory is not just a tactic for cosmetic companies to rob you blind, they actually have good reason. Yes brushes can be pricey, but they are worth it. Mainly because your makeup is going to look more blended and flawless. Also, brush use will keep your hands off of your face, allowing your makeup to stay on better. Not to mention, using a brush to apply liquid or cream foundation will use less of your product and make it last longer. Most importantly, you have to keep your brushes CLEAN! So here is how...

Place your brushes upside down in a cup with some gentle shampoo in the bottom. Add about a half an inch of lukewarm water.

Swirl your brushes around, then one by one wash the brush hair under running water. In swirling motions, keeping your brush upside DOWN, rinse clean under water. Make sure not to get the handle wet, this could cause brush damage. Do not hold brush upright while wet.

Squeeze out excess water, reshape the hair, then lay flat to dry overnight.

Taking care of your brushes will preserve their life and keep them soft for better application. If you are not ready to invest in professional brushes just yet, I have seen some decent ones at Walmart or Walgreens. I don't care where you get them for now, just jump on the brush bandwagon... ASAP. Muah!