Eyelash brush: types and choices

Beautiful thick eyelashes are the dream of all, without exception, the fair sex - girls and women even specially build them up or select special mascaras to create the lengthening effect. However, all efforts will be in vain if the created image is spoiled by stuck together hairs and spilled mascara. That is why every lady's cosmetic bag should have an eyelash brush. In our review, we will try to tell you why such a brush is needed, what varieties are presented on the modern cosmetic market and how to choose the optimal model.

An eyelash brush is necessary both before and after applying the make-up. Before applying mascara, you need to make a few gentle movements with a brush - this way you can get rid of the fallen hairs, and the paint will lay down more evenly. After removing the make-up, you also need to perform several movements again from root to tip - this will improve blood flow to the bulbs.

Many girls are wondering - why do you need to comb your eyelashes? These manipulations are very important from an aesthetic as well as a health point of view. In the first case, with the help of a brush, you can give the look a greater openness and volume, the eyelashes stop sticking together and adhere to each other, and all excess mascara will be removed in a timely manner. If we consider the health of the eyelashes, then thanks to combing, blood circulation and nutrition of the hair follicles are accelerated.The massage movements, combined with the applied care products, strengthen the follicles and stimulate the growth of new lashes.

With regular use of eyelash brushes, women can achieve:

• increasing the splendor of the eyelashes and giving them additional volume;
• obtaining a spectacular make-up without excessive lumps of paint;
• uniform redistribution of decorative cosmetics;
• beautifully formed eyebrow line;
• reducing the number of broken and dropped eyelashes, minimizing their contact with the eyes;
• optimal bending of hairs.

It's no secret that every woman's eyelashes are individual: they can be natural or extended, long or short, thick and sparse. Depending on their condition, different types of brushes must be used. They differ in:

• the number of setae - sparse, private, medium;
• type of villi - metal, plastic, bristly;
• brush shape - classic, as well as spiral, flat, heart-shaped and many others.

Also, there are different options for brushes, depending on the possible number of their use: there are disposable or reusable models.

Metal eyelash brushes are mainly used by makeup artists as well as beauticians to perform professional makeup. Such tools will not disturb the applied mascara, but at the same time they will gently remove all unnecessary clumps and straighten the eyelashes. Brushes made of this material are usually flexible, but at the same time tough, so they can cope with even the most intricate eyelashes. The brushes help to delicately correct sticky hairs and shape the aesthetic shape of the eyebrows.

Plastic brushes are suitable for all types of eyelashes, including extensions. They allow you to quickly deal with even the most sticky eyelashes and remove excess mascara. The dense solid structure allows you to gently remove excess paint and lumps. After using plastic brushes, the hairs of the eyelash line lie flat, and the mascara is distributed as evenly as possible. However, it should be borne in mind that when brushing, plastic is not always the best option. For example, if it grabs too much paint, it can ruin the entire makeup.

Some brushes are made with bristle fibers, they can be silicone or nylon. A classic brush of this type is soft and hard at the same time, therefore it can effectively separate the stuck hairs of the eyebrow line and eyelashes without damaging the structure of the hair shaft. Using a bristle brush allows you to add lightness and effective volume.

Depending on the shape, the following brush options are distinguished.

• Sphere brush. Visually, such a brush looks like a small ball covered with thick bristles. For ladies with elongated and thick eyelashes, it fits perfectly, allows you to give your look more expressiveness and make it open. But women with short hair should give preference to other models, since the brush will glue the hairs together. The ball-shaped brush combes well even the most inaccessible areas near the eyes, so it is optimal for applying castor oil and other medicinal products.

• Curved tassel. Such a brush can have either a pronounced curvature or not particularly noticeable. The villi are slightly shortened on one edge, and rather elongated on the other. First, the cilia are processed with a short part of the instrument, and then they are separated by longer villi. Such a brush allows you to beautifully curl the cilia, this is especially well expressed in the outer corner of the eye. In fact, curved brushes can give hair any kind of curl, so owners of eyes of all shapes can achieve a stylish effect. Typically, these brushes are made of silicone or nylon, the fibers in them may or may not intersect.

• In the form of a heart. Such a brush has a pair of spirals, they are woven into one another, weaving is performed along a cone. This design is achieved through the use of bristles of different lengths. The separation of the bristles allows you to precisely follow the shape of the eyebrows and eyelashes and to comb each hair with high quality, prevent them from falling out, tangling and brittleness. Typically, these brushes are made of elastomer, which makes them flexible.

• Flat brush. This model has practically no lint and looks more like a mini-comb. Nevertheless, it can give the eyelashes splendor and impressive volume, as well as separate all the hairs, giving the look depth and saturation.

• In the form of a figure eight. Such a brush for eyelashes is more like a figure eight, its non-standard profile allows you to comb the entire hairs, starting from the outer corner of the eye to the inner one. Such a product is convenient to use - when using it, you do not need to bend your head to paint over your eyelashes. The brush easily reaches the most remote areas. With regular use, the brush makes the hairs more voluminous and lifts the eyelashes, making the look as open and open as possible.

Spiral. Such a brush is popularly called a corkscrew brush. Its villi are made of nylon, they comb each eyelash and visually increase their volume.

Oval brush. This brush is relevant for women with rather sparse eyelashes. If you use such a product before applying mascara and immediately after staining, you can achieve a truly "doll" effect.

The choice of brush directly depends on the initial condition of the eyelashes, as well as the effects you want to achieve. Experts recommend taking care of buying quality products, the following recommendations will help you make the right choice.

• For long eyelashes without much volume, it is best to use accessory kits with sparse bristles. In this case, the hairs will be evenly distributed and create additional splendor and volume. This solution is suitable for both natural and extended eyelashes.
• The curved brush is suitable for women with short hair that lacks any puffiness.
• Models with sparsely located villi can be used by women with natural eyelashes of all types, they are especially recommended for owners of lush, but short hairs.
• Sparse eyelashes are truly transformed after treatment with a microbrush with fine fibers.

To get a good effect from using an eyelash brush, you need to follow these steps.

• Before applying makeup, you need to thoroughly cleanse your face with a gel for washing and apply cream or oil to the skin from the base of the hairs of the eyelash row to their ends.
• Comb the eyelashes so that the cream is evenly distributed over their entire length.
• Apply paint.
• Until the mascara is completely dry, you should once again brush it so as to straighten the cilia, give them the desired bend and the required volume.

When used correctly, the brush becomes an invaluable assistant that can be used even for extended eyelashes and hairs damaged as a result of unsuccessful lamination. This accessory allows artificial and live hairs to straighten, however, the brush itself requires proper care. Simple tips will help you with this.

• All paint residues after the treatment of eyelashes must be removed from the brush with a soft cloth or napkins.
• If the adhering ink is not removed, then the brush should be placed in warm water - as a result of such manipulations, all unnecessary elements become soft and easy to clean.
• Use old toothbrushes to clean up the clumps of mascara stuck between the teeth.
• To prevent the accumulation of bacteria on the accessory, it should be stored in a special case.
• In addition to washing, the instrument needs systematic disinfection; this can be done using a blue ultraviolet lamp, which will fully disinfect the surface of the brush from all sides.

If the instrument is not properly maintained, then at best this will lead to damaged makeup, at worst - to diseases of the organs of vision. In addition to protecting against bacteria, proper care and timely cleaning of the brush will significantly extend the life of the accessory.

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