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Washing make up brushes

Yes, that's right, for the first time EVER! I washed my make up brushes. I know how naive this might sound, and slightly stupid, but whenever my makeup brushes would get clogged up with makeup in the past I would just throw them out and replace them with reasonable priced new ones. 

However  recently I decided I was going to fork out on some new Real Techniques (for everyday use) and Eco-Tool brushes (these are smaller for traveling). When looking at brushes these are not that expenses, but when it comes to replacing them every month it would get costly. These brushes are also really good quality, super soft on the skin, and helps to ensure precise makeup application. (I am extremely happy with my purchases!)

So I decided to do some research, how do you make make up brushes last? Answer...looking after them, cleaning them. Quite simple really. So after some you tubing, I brought myself some nice shiny new brushes. Today was the day, with the quick guidance of you tube sensation, and one of my favorite blogger/vlogger, Zoella, I took to the sink with some shampoo and water.  

Some key points that I picked up during my research

• cold water is better than hot, as it is less likely to loosen the glue that holds the bristles in place
• always tilt the bristles downwards in order to prevent water seeping into the neck, again this then goes on the protect the glue
• ensure not to pull the bristle against the grain to prevent weakening and damaging them
• before they dry, re-shape them

They're looking pretty good and clean now, but the prof will be in the pudding tomorrow when they're completely dry (hopefully) and I get to use them. Below are some pictures on my evenings adventures.

Any more tips and advice will be hugely appreciated in the comments.

Friends.

Friend come and go. My last post was of Lauren Conrad, I stated she was a strong women. 

Most young girls won’t understand what I mean by she’s a strong woman, with her “moaning” about her bestfriend as part of the post.

In the show The Hills it is portrayed that Lauren loses her best friend to a guy, who’s more bitchy than all the girls I’ve ever come across put together.

To lose a friend, and not really know why is not the hardest thing to go through, but it’s a pretty crappy thing.

My bestfriend of 6 years lost contact with me a few years back, and although we’ve had a couple of catch up since I still don’t really know why she stopped associating herself with me.

I’m still trying to bounce back from that, not having a friend to call up when you’re feeling a tad blue, or having silly girly sleepovers with even though I’m nearly a full blown adult at the age of 21 . Or just completely pointless conversations which lead to silly quotes in birthday cards never to be spoken of again.

But it’s the inspiration of strong independ women who have helped me realise, I have a wonderful group of friends around me, and wonderful boyfriend. Even though I don’t have that one friend that I’m really close to (obviously the boyfriend does not count - he’s not girly enough), those that I do have, have everything I need. Love, support, but most of all friendship. I can’t even begin to thank them for always being their for me, and for being so amazing over the years. 

Also to thank the strong women, who have inspired me to be myself, and enjoy who I am, and realise what wonders surround me every day.

X

 

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