I used to hate washing my makeup brushes, but my ‘weird’ shower trick saves time – an additional step speeds up drying

A BEAUTY lover has demystified a better way to wash your makeup brushes.

Their trick might be peculiar, but they believed it was easy and effective.

I CAN NOT BELIEVE

Editor Indecisolibra01 shared her secret to getting better-cleaned brushes.

“I have a weird process for washing my brushes. It’s weird but effective,” they said.

Before you judge, they wanted you to keep an open mind.

“Wash them in the shower, especially when I wait for conditioners and masks to soak into my hair for five minutes,” they said.

“Essentially, the hot water, being in a cleansing space and having nothing else to do during this time while I let my hair products do their work is what has been working for me for months,” they added.

NO PAIN PRO TIP

They explained how this also avoided unnecessary pain.

“I’ve also hated leaning against the sink to wash brushes for a long time,” they said.

“It seems more mundane and my back ends up hurting.”

Instead, they have a bar of soap designed “specifically” for washing brushes.

They simply spin them on the bar a few times before washing them by hand.

Just make sure they are “fully saturated” with water.

DRY FASTER

They also had another pro tip.

“So this is niche, but after squeezing out the excess water after rinsing them, I place the clean brushes in a bath towel I have, which has a little built-in pouch (made from the towel) to literally pack the towel in. yes,” they said.

“It’s weird, but the towel pouch that completely covers the brushes really helps speed up drying time,” they added.

Those who could relate to the pain of meticulously cleaning their brushes were no doubt grateful for the tip.

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“This makes me feel like an octogenarian with back pain from literally standing,” said one user.

“Yes, my back hurts from leaning over the sink! I didn’t mention it in my post because I thought it was just me. I feel so seen!” they answered.

Dirty makeup brushes can become a “breeding ground” for bacteria, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Waiting too long to clean your brushes can result in acne and rashes, as well as more serious fungal infections.

To avoid skin disasters, they recommend washing your brushes every seven to ten days.