Brushes Shedding

[ilovexnerdsx]

shedding 188

i just got the 188 last night

its been shedding a little bit. certainly not a whole lot, but i'm a bit worried. do new brushes usually do this? am i perhaps handling it too roughly?

and in case you were wondering: i named it dita!

 

[erica_1020]

Oh no I just went out and bought this today I will let you know if mine sheds! BTW waht do you use it for I got it for foundation I don't wear blush often

 

[lsperry]

Mine are not shedding

I bought 3 and received them Oct 7. I've been using 2 of them daily and I'm giving one as a Xmas present. Comparing the 3 side by side, I can't tell one from the other -- in other words, there's no shedding of the 2 I use daily -- and I wash them daily after each use.....

 

[Sanne]

I think you should go back to return it if the shredding doesn't stop!

 

[ilovexnerdsx]

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Originally Posted by erica_1020 Oh no I just went out and bought this today I will let you know if mine sheds! BTW waht do you use it for I got it for foundation I don't wear blush often

depending on how my face is feeling, i either use select tint or studio tech. if its not seeming to blend well, i spray some fix+ on the brush and that helps.

 

[erica_1020]

I haven't heard too many good things about the brush so I will keep my 187 and swap/sell the 188

 

[prinzessin784]

If you didn't wash the brush right away after you bought it that could be the reason for the shedding. The first time you wash it any loose hairs will come out and you can avoid getting them all over your face, which is what annoys me! I think they recommend washing the brush before using it anyway.

p.s. I've never thought of naming my brushes - it's so cute haha!!

 

[caffn8me]

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Originally Posted by prinzessin784 p.s. I've never thought of naming my brushes - it's so cute haha!!

Check out the thread Jump on the bandwagon and name your #187 brush and see that Hannah isn't the only one to name her brushes

 

[ilovexnerdsx]

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Originally Posted by prinzessin784 If you didn't wash the brush right away after you bought it that could be the reason for the shedding. The first time you wash it any loose hairs will come out and you can avoid getting them all over your face, which is what annoys me! I think they recommend washing the brush before using it anyway. p.s. I've never thought of naming my brushes - it's so cute haha!!

i've only washed it once so far, i'll wash it again and hopefully it will be okay then.

isn't that annoying when you have stray brush hairs stuck in your foundation?!

when i get the face brush set for christmas, i'm naming the 187SE Marilyn

i also want an Audrey haha

 

[User20]

Dry & Brittle Brushes

I was gonna tag on to the shedding 188 thread, but my situation with my 187 is slightly different - hence I'm asking for advice here. I have had my 187 for over a year now and wash it almost weekly (depending on time restraints) with mild conditioner and shampoo. Recently though, in the past 2 washes, my brush has ended up being brittle after a couple days - the bristles are splitting, falling out, and look horribly dry. What should I do to fix this?

 

[lia_matos]

Maybe using a stronger conditioner to the hairs? It's just a guess

 

[redambition]

what kind of shampoo are you using? it could be too harsh for the brush. baby shampoo is one of your better bets.

 

[lsperry]

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Originally Posted by redambition what kind of shampoo are you using? it could be too harsh for the brush. baby shampoo is one of your better bets.

I agree.....

 

[DaizyDeath]

The inventor of 2 faced cosmetics says that you should only wash your brushes once a month.

Its also good to condition like your doing.

One of the main reason why I dont buy MAC brushes is beacuse they use real hair on most of their brushes which I find dont last as long, become brittle after frequent washing, loose their shape easily. They also harbor more germs.

 

[User20]

Would the MAC Brush cleanser work better than shampoo and conditioner?

 

[kchan99]

I haven't tried the MAC Brush Cleaner. I use the brush cleaner from Paula Dorf. I like better than using shampoo and conditioner. Shampoo and conditioner didn't prevent my brushes from getting frizzy. A conditioner only wash helped with the frizziness.

 

[BlahWah]

I recall reading in a previous thread about washing MAC brushes (search for it if you can; it may be under recommendations) that the brush cleanser would be too harsh for regular washing, perhaps better for every other wash or once a month. Someone also mentioned in that thread that they wash their brushes once a week, and I dont' think they've had much issue with it. I think she mentions her washing method there too.

In case it helps, I use Mane & Tail shampoo (no conditioner) every 2 weeks and haven't had a problem. I've had most of my brushes for a year purchased in last year's set and have had the 187 since February.

Hope you figure out what's wrong and can save your brush!

 

[AdieuSenor]

187 keeps shedding

I bought the #187 brush today and it sheds everytime I touch it. At least 3-4 hairs each time. I don't know if I should return it or wait a few days and see if it stops... Is it normal for the brush to shed this much while it's new? Any ideas?

 

[liv]

Re: 187 keeps shedding

I don't think mine has shed more than 4 hairs total, and I got mine months ago...I would take it in and ask for an exchange.

 

[AdieuSenor]

Re: 187 keeps shedding

I'll go look for the receipt.. And thanks for the help