Please help me wash my brushes!

Aug 5, 2015

Maressa H.

So I put off washing my makeup brushes for way too long and they are in desperate need of a good washing. But the problem is I was in accident a few days ago and broke my wrist?? I know this is a weird question but does anyone have any tips on how to wash makeup brushes with only one hand? Thanks a bunch lovelies!!

Aug 5, 2015

Maressa H.

Sorry for the typos (I only have one working hand!) lol.

Aug 5, 2015

Alicia C.

I think if you get a small plate put a little bit a soap or shampoo (I use my shampoo) wet the brush and gently swirl it in the plate then rinse and repeat until you have a clean brush. It takes a while doing each brush individually and with one hand but they'll get clean.

Aug 5, 2015

Maressa H.

Thanks Alicia that's a really good idea!

Aug 5, 2015

Delara g.

I was watching a dr show and they suggested to soak them in vinegar

Aug 5, 2015

katie s.

I don't think soaking them in vinegar works. Plus, vinegar kind of stinks. I would use a bar of soap and swirl my brush on it and then rinse and keep doing that until it's done. Then hang them over the sink to dry.

Aug 5, 2015

Delara g.

The vinegar does give the brushes a vinegar scent but it does clean them and also it's like an antiseptic

Aug 5, 2015

Maressa H.

Thanks so much ladies!

Aug 5, 2015

Isabel S.

I use baby shampoo. it's gentle and smells good! also sigma has a sink mat for washing brushes and honestly it makes it so much faster!

Aug 5, 2015

Maressa H.

Wow thank you for all the responses! Lots of great ideas.

Aug 5, 2015

Hannah P.

Some people have said you can get like small rubber plates with ridgesand dots on them. you work the brushes over them to get them clean. I think they have them on eBay for less than 60p (about $1). there was also a tutorial on YouTube where one was made with a hot glue gun. hope your hand gets better soon!! :)

Aug 5, 2015

Yaya B.

Baby shampoo works best imo.