Wash those brushes!

Washing your brushes is suuuuch an important thing. It stops the spread of bacteria and makes them last a shite load longer. Below is a photo of the steps taken to thoroughly wash your makeup brushes. It really is not hard, and it's kind of relaxing..in a weird way haha. So put on some music and get washing!

1st (top left): Take the brushes that need to be washed, as well as some brush cleanser. Mine is from MAC cosmetics, but there are some cheaper ones out there. I just love this stuff, it works wonders! You also want to get some baby shampoo to actually clean the brushes with. Baby shampoo is best as it is cheap, and it does not damage the bristles on the brushes. You can also get brush soap from brands such as Bobbi Brown, but honestly, don't waste your money when baby shampoo does the job just as good.
2nd (top right): Wet the bristles of the brush BUT DO NOT get the handle wet as it will start to break down the glue holding the bristles in place. So make sure you hold the brush at an angle so the water falls down the bristles. Put a blob of shampoo on your finger tips and massage into the bristles. Do not be too rough, but make sure most of the makeup is removed. 
3rd (bottom left): To make sure the brush is clean and all the bacteria is removed, put a small amount of brush cleanser on a cloth and rub the brush on the area. 
4th (bottom right): Finally, roll the end of a tea-towel up and rest the brush on it at a slight angle to ensure the water does not seep into the handle. 
DONE! Super easy :)

It is best to thoroughly wash your brushes often, depending on how much you use them. I like to was them once every three weeks. You can also spot clean them just by following steps 3 and 4. Spot cleaning should be done once a week.

So thats how you should clean your brushes!

Happy cleaning! xxx