Old brush question

[shimegami]

Is there anyway to fix an old brush that I haven't used in a while that is now stiff? Also, if I get a backup of a brush, will it end up getting stiff too?

 

[caffn8me]

Soak it in warm water with shampoo without letting the liquid level get above the base of the ferrule. If it's a real hair brush, once it's softened you can condition it with hot oil (the stuff you can buy for your own hair).

 

[shimegami]

Thanks! I'm not sure what it is though... It's a MAC 180...

 

[caffn8me]

OK - M·A·C 180 is natural hair - goat hair to be precise. It has no brass ferrule so avoid wetting it all the way to the handle. You don''t want the wood to get wet.

 

[andrrea]

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Originally Posted by caffn8me OK - M·A·C 180 is natural hair - goat hair to be precise. It has no brass ferrule so avoid wetting it all the way to the handle. You don''t want the wood to get wet.

Huh thanks for this!!! I didn`t realize that... I guess it would be the same for the 182?

 

[caffn8me]

I'm not sure what the 182 brush is made of, sorry!

 

[OfficerJenny]

I think the 182 is Goat Hair, as well.

Or some sort of natural bristle ;-;

 

[shimegami]

Thanks so much caffn8me!

 

[HustleRose]

kinda ot, but not.. i've been searching for a 180 for quite some time now..

 

[caffn8me]

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Originally Posted by HustleRose kinda ot, but not.. i've been searching for a 180 for quite some time now..

Have you tried the "gone but not forgotten" programme from M·A·C? Details here - the number given is for all M·A·C products (except LE) and not just Pro products.

 

[lukinamama]

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Originally Posted by HustleRose kinda ot, but not.. i've been searching for a 180 for quite some time now..

me too

it is my favorite Mac brush and I need b/u.pls lmk if you find it

 

[HustleRose]

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Originally Posted by caffn8me Have you tried the "gone but not forgotten" programme from M·A·C? Details here - the number given is for all M·A·C products (except LE) and not just Pro products.

wow, i did not know about this. thanks so much!

 

[caffn8me]

You're very welcome. Good luck!

 

[erine1881]

the 180, 181, and 182 are all goat. just do a quick wash in antibacterial soap and water and let dry overnight and you're good to go!

 

[shimegami]

Thanks Erine!