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UP With Spring around the corner, now is the time to hit refresh on your brush cleaning and care
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rushes are an essential piece of kit, and if you look after them, they’ll look after you and your clients too. “Brushes are something we use every day and just like all our other tools they need looking after; that goes for clients' tools too,” says Balmain ambassador, Simon Tuckwell. “Not only does a clean brush look aesthetically pleasing, but it’ll work better. Keeping your brush free from hair will allow the heat to circulate your brushes better, providing an even heat, which means a fast blow-dry time,” he adds. It can be an arduous process, but there are expert tips and tricks to help speed up cleaning your kit.
A clean slate
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“Regularly cleaning your hairbrush is super important. Hair brushes over time gather bacteria and product build-up which is unhygienic for your client,” says hairdresser and Kent Salon user, Andrew Kyriakou. Below are his tips for cleaning and sanitising your brushes:
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Step 1: Start with removing any excess hair to avoid any tangling Step 2: Rinse your brush with lukewarm water, this will breakdown any product remaining on your brush Step 3: In shallow lukewarm water, add a drop of shampoo and clean your brushes. Do not let your brushes submerge in water for long periods of time Step 4: Let brushes air dry fully before storing
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