Q&A | HOW TO CLEAN YOUR GEL BRUSHES AND NAIL ART BRUSHES

[@NailCareerEducation]

Hi Celina- its Suzie from Nail Career Education- i really like your bushes from your signature series- and the container it comes in is adorable- i used your brushes in my BUTTERCREAM VIDEO - i love them for the application 💜 i will admit i did use alcohol to clean 😱cause im impatient ( bad nail tech ) i will be honest ive never had my brush dry out from it - maybe it helps cause i cap them ALL THE TIME so they dont dry out - but your right - its a great tip and i should listen - thank you

Nail Career Education Hi Suzie! I'm so happy you like them! Yeh I saw that video (commented as well 😉) Loved it!! 💗🌸💕Your videos as are always a pleasure to watch! As I mentioned in this video, it's of course ok to use cleanser/alcohol sometimes if you feel like you really need to, the brush is not going to explode 😜😜 It's more like if you use it on a regular basis. I've ruined sooooo many of my brushes in the past because I didn't know this and I was told by my teacher to do it like that. Then I switched to LE and they (Jim) taught me this little trick and I've never had problems with my brushes again. And of course, as you say, having a cap for your brushes will make them last way longer too! Much love 😘💗🌈

[@NailCareerEducation]

Celina Rydén we should do a collab - that would be fun 😀

Nail Career Education That would be so much fun! 🌸💗🎉 You can contact me at [e-mail], let's see what we can come up with! 😄😘

[@DidiRockabella]

Collab ? Aww yes !😳😻

[@sarah13sj]

+Celina Rydén yes!! A Collab with you and Suzie would be EPIC!!!

[@amlkfnew]

I clean my brushes with dry wipe and then cleanser for the color and gel remover when sanitizing. Then I put on a clear gel at the end off use and cap. My supplier recommend that way for sanitized brushes and keeping them from drying out.

Hello my beautifuls! So honestly, have you been using cleanser or alcohol to clean your brushes with? Where you surprised by this information? Share your story and your thoughts and discuss with each other!

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

Does the gel harden over time, and stiffen the hairs in the brush? Because gels cure in normal sunlight too, so wouldn't they slowly set over time?

Pretty Pixy As long as the brushes are not exposed to sunlight the gel will not cure. If you just leave them and never use them however, some of the gel will eventually evaporate when exposed to air and dust will get stuck in the brush and cause it to dry out. I would recommend using brushes that comes with a cap. That way your brushes will last much longer and the bristles will be protected.

[@DidiRockabella]

Pretty Pixy that's why I only have brushes that come with caps. I also store them in a big drawer in my workdesk just to keep my workspace clean and tidy

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

I did a order for the gel brushes via a distributor because I live in Australia :( I am really happy with them, so this video came at just the right time

[@rachelmaxwell5465]

Celina Rydén hi! I have a question about what you do with a brush when a couple bristles poke out of place? My main gel brush has one or 2 bristles that just poke out and I've tried using gel to get them to smooth out and stick together with the rest of them, but they're determined to pop out! Should I cut them? Or just buy a new brush? I'm not even sure how it happened, I'm always careful when putting the cap on. 😭

[@victoriarimmer1851]

Thats absolutely fantastic, I thought you had to use cleanser to get all the old gel off the bristles to stop them getting glued up. I will definately be just using a dry wipe from now on, Thank you so much for the info. Love your videos. 💖💖💖💖

[@astridferong7962]

My nailteacher also thaught us to never use products on our brushes, because they do dry out. And my brushes are still like new! Great tip! I also can’t wait to get the signature nail art brushes! I think they will be amazing too! 👌🎀

[@kristinakouturenails]

Thank you for this because I always was using alcohol and wondering why my brushes weren't lasting thank you so much love -Kristina Kouture Nail Studio

[@foreverbp1]

BASE GEL❤️ That's all I use to clean all of my brushes 👌🏾

[@marikathornton1855]

This was super helpful! I have been using my gel cleanser from gelish. It hasn't seemed to dry my brushes, but I won't use it anymore!

[@bflmps77]

Wow, never think that this is why I have problems with my brushes. Thank you.

[@marieannstorey]

I was taught to use cleanser on my brushes in nail school so this is great info

Marieann Storey Perfect ☺️👍🏻👍🏻

[@DidiRockabella]

Marieann Storey me too 😕

[@Elvirasdotter]

Won't the brush get sticky? Like clump together and eventually harden? Or is it this simple? ❤️

[@ynaartsasyouliveandbreathe3533]

So long as you keep it away from direct sunlight/uv lights (from your lamp, f.e.) you should be fine. Cap those puppies and you're golden.

[@yanpaws2818]

I was thinking the same thing... Then wouldn't the brush be stucked with old gel polishes?

[@catalinhaldan8296]

Yes. They get dry, sticky and the colour still on the brushes bleed into another colour. That's some bullshit.

[@plasmadlite8661]

Does this apply only to potted gels or can I just wipe off my brush after using semipermanent polish and still be able to use it? Thanks!

[@babygirl04264]

Omg that's to easy. I was using the cleanser on a wipe and it didn't work as good. Thanks for the tips 😉

Nicky B My pleasure! ☺️🎉⭐️

[@KimmieBear04]

Do you prefer using gel or acrylic? And why?... Thank u!! Love u!!!

Kim Olivos It's just that I was taught doing nails with gel and then I stuck to it Because that's what I know best 😊👍🏻

[@constantinotello5918]

What kind of dry wipe

[@ohokgooffthen]

Can I use a brush cleaning/cleanser gel? I’ve seen them before, are they different from a nail cleanser or do they dry them out too?

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Hi!! Thank you for sharing - I was using alcohol, but I won't anymore!! Off topic question out of curiosity - what's your favorite tea and how do take it? Curious minds want to know! ☕️💜💅

Nails by Sharon H Hello! Ooh, it depends a little bit. I definitely like green best, that's for sure. Lately I've been obsessed with matcha and I also have a nice blend with strawberry/champagne and rhubarb/cream. I love to drink "spicier" teas in the winter so I drink a lot of chai and other teas like that. I always have it with a splash of milk and a little bit of honey. 😎👌🏻☕️ I have a full cupboard in the kitchen filled with different teas! 😂😂

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Celina Rydén I love chai tea too!!! I love orange tea with cloves in it!! I usually drink it plain or with honey, but I'll have to give it a try with cream or milk. ☕️💜

[@paulakoncki4029]

🙀🙀I always cleaned it with Alcohol!! Maybe I should rather drink it, will be to a better use! 😹😹Merry Christmas and Happy new Year! 🎁🎄🎅🏽☃💫

[@bayzgurl3]

Kia ora from New Zealand.. my question is how do you remove the build up of product that accumulates in your brush?

[@晴晴-g4h]

Thank you for making this video!! I've been waiting for this answer for ages!

[@晴晴-g4h]

Celina, here's a Q. 'But only using a wipe for cleaning the brushes, they'll always stay sticky. Is that normal? Or is there any other ways to clean them so they'll always look as new and the texture of the tip will remain smooth?'

_PamelaXD _ The reason why you want to keep the gel in your brush is that it keeps the bristles together and makes sure that you have a nice tip. When you start using a new brushes you want to work some clear gel into the brush and then wipe it with a dry wipe. Then the clear gel will serve as a protection so the brush will stay nice and keep its shape.

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

Does it matter if you use different brands of gel with the same brush, as they are different consistencies and chemical composition?

Pretty Pixy Myself I would never use different brands of gel and use the same brushes because of the risk of allergies. The thing is that Light Elegance can be an alternative for people who are sensitive to nail materials because Jim (the chemist) removed a component in the material that could cause reaction for some people. So if you then mix that brush with another brand and then use LE with a sensitive client, she could get an allergic reaction because there's still some product left in the brush. And even if you don't have sensitive clients, mixing uncured products from different brands is not to recommend. Hope this helps 🌸

[@mandysnails6618]

What if u use acrylic paint with your brushes?

[@iam_madmaxs]

These tips are great! Thanks for sharing!!

[@BobbieXxoo]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I found you by a recommendation and instantly became a sub!

[@juliekeable]

Hello Celina, thank you so much for the tutorial! It's fantastic (as usual 😉). One question: what about glitter that gets stuck between the hairs of the brush? I can't get them out... 💕

Julie Verbeeck Thank you! I'm happy you liked it ☺️🌸 You have the answer to that question at 2.41 💕

[@sarah13sj]

Thank you! I have been wiping with a lint free wipe but I sprayed it with alcohol!!! Now I know it's not needed! Sometimes I put cuticle oil on my brushes when they seem dry. Is that ok?

Sarah C If you're working with acrylic paint, yes. If you are working with gel, no. The gel will separate from the oil and make it difficult for the gel to stick to brush and also make the gel difficult to work with. What's left on the brush after you wipe it with a dry wipe will work as oil and make sure that the bristles stay in place.

[@sarah13sj]

+Celina Rydén thank you for responding 💜. I will keep my brushes for gels oil free. I have one brush I use for polish cleanup not gels and I've been using oil to keep that one nice. I'm looking into schools in my area so I can become a nail tech and do what I love. I'm hoping to one day get to take classes with LE💜💜

[@sumayyah2524]

Is it ok if we use alcohol pad?

[@BajaRosie]

will you be doing a giveaway with your new brushes for your loyal subscribers?

Baja Rosie We are planning to do some fun collaboration videos in the near future ☺️

[@rosepetal970]

Awesome thank you so much

[@divm8559]

how to maintain brushes without caps, particularly when used for gel?

[@Noisybabe007]

Hi Celina-who can I buy the brushes from in New Zealand? I don't even know if we have a distributor?

Noisybabe007 Hi! You have the answer to that question at 1.19 and in the description box below. Go to lightelegance.com then click on "Find Us!" and then "Distributors". There you have a list of all the distributors in the world. Your closest one would be Australia 🌸

[@Noisybabe007]

Thankyou Celina!

[@ladyinmauve]

This is easy. Lol. I was told it's best to use 3 parts water 1 part acetone. Would this mixture be OK???

ladyinmauve There's no reason to put any type of solution on your brush to clean it and you want to keep some gel in your brush to make sure you maintain the shape, not cleans it off. Invest in one brush for only clear, one for only whites, one for color and one for glitter. Gel actually kills of any bacteria so you won't have to worry about contamination or anything like that.

[@ynaartsasyouliveandbreathe3533]

Celina, thank you for this, it's what worried me :)

[@DidiRockabella]

Damn. I used cleanser or "brush cleaner "( basically just alcohol) my whole life .. and wondered why I have to buy new brushes so often ... why the f did I do this ? Now as you said it it sound completely obvious that cleanser will dry out the bristles -.- I feel so dumb right now 🤦🏻‍♀️

Didi von Do'Urden Haha well it's never too late to learn something new 😁👍🏻🎉⭐️

[@debragrimm6820]

Good tip!! 😍😍😘 tfs

[@Racquel352]

So I really like your videos, but let's say I was to get my nails done by you and I want gold glitter. It has pieces of purple glitter in it... There is a possibility I may get a purple pieces of glitter in my gold?

Carly P Yes, then you just pull it out. 😊👍🏻 Glitter is glitter, it's not going to get easier if you use alcohol/cleanser. The best advice I can give is to have multiple brushes, ex one for dark glitter and one for light glitter and so on. ⭐️

[@Racquel352]

Celina Rydén That's true, I've had bad experiences with unclean things from nail stylist, but I have yet to see anything bad or ugly or unprofessional on your videos. Great job!

[@auroramusa9015]

Älskar dina borstar ❤❤

Aurora Musa Åh vad roligt! 💗💗💗

[@unicornkitteh5332]

what about acrylic brushes?

Unicorn Kitteh I don't feel comfortable enough with acrylic to answer that question, but I bet Tammy Taylor or Young Nails have videos about that on their channels 😊🌸

[@carolinemaningas3279]

Been using Cleanser to clean my brushes. NOOO 😭

[@vivianto5337]

You cant use a nail brush cleaner?

[@Uwuwuwuwuw92722]

But what about hygiene? Bacterias and fungus? 😐

Marielle Thronsen Nothing can survive in gel like greenie for example, so the most effective way to kill of any bacteria is to put it in gel 😉

[@roguebeauty3536]

Is this really true? No need to sanitize the gel brush???