Best way to 'break in' a new acrylic brush?

[Perls Beauty]

Hi all

It's probably been asked a gazillion times before but.................................

what, in your opinions is the best way to break in a new brush and then the best way to clean it?

I have tried using a splash of fresh acrylic liquid after use and brush cleaner too but still seem to occaisionally have little bits of acrylic in the brush next time I go to use?!

Thanks in advance

 

[Miss Pink23]

Make sure you completely clean the brush of starch by saturating in monomer and wiping on a lint-free pad-over and over.
Then you shouldnt have a problem.
I simply clean my brush with clean monomer after each use and never have a problem.
hth
x

 

[izzidoll]

Sounds like you are doing the right things.......however.....you really shouldn't have any acrylic in your brush if you are using the right mix ratio for your product. Possibly you are working with too wet a bead and some is staying on the brush instead of all transferring neatly to the nail plate when you apply it with the brush. HTH

 

[NSINAILS]

Hi all

It's probably been asked a gazillion times before but.................................

what, in your opinions is the best way to break in a new brush and then the best way to clean it?

I have tried using a splash of fresh acrylic liquid after use and brush cleaner too but still seem to occaisionally have little bits of acrylic in the brush next time I go to use?!

Thanks in advance

1. Before using your brush, be sure to remove the protective coating used to keep brush hairs in place during shipping. This coating must be removed before using your brush. Holding a NSI nail wipe, between your thumb and fingers, gently massage the hairs to break the stiffness and release the protective coating.

2. Place a small amount of Brush Cleaner into a clean dappen dish. Immerse brush hairs in liquid and apply firm pressure to spread the brush hairs then rock from side to side. Make sure each hair is coated with brush cleaner. This will ensure that any air between the brush hairs is eliminated.

3. Shape and clean the brush with a clean towel. Roll the brush to a natural tapered point. Do not use your fingers and never touch the hairs to any skin as this could lead to brush contamination and overexposure. To keep and maintain the shape of your brush, follow steps 2 and 3. If any hairs snap out of shape, cut at the base of the hair and never pluck, as this may lead to voids in the ferrule.

4. Do not re-use the Brush Cleaner. Dispose liquid and make sure the dappen dish is clean.

5. Use Brush Cleaner only to clean your brush. Do not wash in soap and water or acetone as these substances could dry out your brush. If your brush clogs, saturate in brush cleaner until the hairs are softened and then guide the brush through an NSI Nail Wipe until it is clean and free of hardened material.

6. To properly store your brush, keep it in a brush case with lid lined with a NSI Nail Wipe to catch excess monomer. Store horizontally; not upright as excess monomer will drain into the ferrule of the brush and get tacky as it evaporates. This tacky material will go directly into fresh monomer when you collect a new bead and will result in possible yellowing that could be a sign of contamination.

 

[nailzoo]

I shampoo and condition mine, remove excess moisture and leave to dry before using with monomer.