After you clean the brush, swirl it on the back of your hand to break up the bristles that are stuck together from the moisture. When they dry that way they tend to stay stiff. Swirl again once it's dry and press down gently a bit in a straight up and down motion to put some bend back in the bristles. This is what I do and it seems to work ok for me. Hope this helps!

I'm a fan of using Philosophy's Purity to wash all of my brushes. They always stay soft and clean!

After I wash my brushes I usually put a little of my hair conditioner in a small cup of warm water and swish them around a little before drying. They stay softer that way.

Try using Johnson's and Johnson's baby wash on your brushes. It will get them clean without leaving a residue on the bristles.

Cleaning you brushes makes them feel like new again. The brush cleaner from BE works really well.

I replace mine every 3-6 months. It helps if you wash and clean your brush weekly as it will prolong the life. I don't like having loose bristles on my face, so when this happens, I replace.

With good care and gentle cleansing most my brushes last several years. I replace them when they start losing hair frequently - after 3 years or so of daily use.

All natual hair brushes should last years and years, if taken well care of. I have some that are over 10 years old and my BE ones are close to five.

youll know when you need to get a new one. it will be knotted and rough and not pleasant on the face. im not sure on how long it will last i just depends if you are rough with the brush and if you wash it. i recommend you to wash it at least once every two weeks to prevent break out and junk building up on it.

I apply makeup everyday. My brushes only last me a few months due to the frequent use; however, if you clean the brushes often they last longer.

I believe there is a difference. The buki brush applies the makeup more like a foundation and covers more heavy. The full coverage brush has loose hairs that applies the powder lighter. I hope this helps.

yes, a pretty big difference. i started out with the flawless brush, and switched to the regular buki, and then to this brush and either of the bukis are going to give you alot more coverage. the bristles in the bukis are more tightly packed into the brush and hold onto more powder, therefor leaving more on your skin. if coverage is what your looking for, go for a buki.

yes, there is a huge difference, i have both. the handy buki is a tighter weave so that the application goes on with more coverage. i have acne and i cannot cover it with the other brush, the handy buki gives a much better coverage if you need it, more even.

the handy buki brush is more dense than the full flawless face brush. it provides a fuller coverage whereas the full flawless gives medium coverage.

Yes there is. The Kabuki brush gives more complete even coverage.

I have used both the buki brushes. My opinion would be to go with your preference of handle type: short or long. They are both great and provide good coverage. The shorter handle is more accessible in my opinion

I also would highly recommend this brush over the baby brush. I think you would love the comfort of the longer handle over the baby brush and the brush itself would be bigger than the baby brush so you might notice a better application process.

I had the baby buki before i got the handy buki brush and i will never go back! i never use the baby buki anymore. maybe it is just my preference, but i like the feel of the handy buki much more than the baby buki. to me the brush texture feels different, maybe cauase the brushes are different lengths.

I would suggest this brush if you would prefer to have a handle. I think that they both work the same on your face. It just depends if you feel more comfortable with a long or short brush.

I have the baby buki too and like you love it. I bought the bigger brush for home and now use the "baby" for traveling. I have the best of both worlds now.

Bare Escentuals sells a brush cleaner. but there are generic brands that work just as well.. You spray the cleaner on a napkin and brush over it with the brush repeat until its clean, let air dry.

Try Philosophy's Purity. It works great!

I use Johnson and Johnson Baby Shampoo and warm water.

I use sephora brand purifying brush cleanser and it works great.

I use gentle soap and warm water to clean my brush every week or two. Don't let the water run with it upside down though. Keep the bristles pointed downward, then let it air dry. I clean it after applying my makeup and by the next morning it's ready to use again.

I wouldn't. It is much too "fluffy" for anything liquid. You would waste a lot of product using it. Try Bobbi Brown foundation brush, it's great!

I don't think it would work with liquid foundation. Seems like it would smooth out

No, this is designed for bare minerals powder foundation. You would need a flat brush for liquid foundation.

I definitely don't think this is good to use with liquid foundation. You need a flat wide-ish brush for liquid foundation. This one is especially made for powder and mineral foundation, NOT liquid. It's puffy and wide and will not leave a nice finish with liquid.

I tried this with a liquid foundation and it worked amazingly.

Regardless of what others say, soap and water will suffice. To buy expensive brush cleaners is a ploy for companies to get people to spend more money. You do not need a brush cleaner. I've washed my brush with my cleanser for two years now... my brush is A-okay.

I use the sephora brand purifying brush cleaner once a week.

I use Aubreys Organics shampoo for dry, frizzy hair and follow with the Aubreys Organics Desert Hair conditioner, also for dry, frizzy hair. The gentle organic formula works well to remove all traces of makeup, and the conditioner makes the brush absolutely heavenly and like-new again! I have not experienced any issues with my bristles falling out, and the organic shampoo and conditioner are what I use anyway to keep my own hair in top condition!

I do not believe in brush cleaner. I'd rather spend that money on makeup! ;)

I lather up the brush with the shampoo, and swirl the brush in my hands like I do in the makeup. After I thoroughly lather the bristles, I rinse well. I only use a TINY amount of conditioner as it is really concentrated and the brushes are relatively small. I do make sure each hair gets saturated, and let them sit for a minute. Again, rinse well.

I towel dry gently and reshape. I tap the brushes to loosen the fibers and allow more air further into the brush. I lay them on a towel overnight and allow to air day. The next morning they are soft and perfect for a fresh start!

Use any hair conditioner. Never ever use soap or shampoo. After smoothing with conditioner, wash with warm water. Wrap in a towel. Blow dry. DONT blow dry directly at the brush. Go from the sides or from above..
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I prefer the coverage of the Handy Buki brush over the short handled original. The coverage seems better since the bristles are closer together (but still super soft). Easier to apply with the longer handle too.

In my opinion, the Handy Buki Brush is far superior to the full coverage buki brush. I trashed my full coverage brush because I just didn't like the way it applied my foundation, or my powder. The Handy Buki applies all product with ease.

I used the full coverage kabuki for many years. The handy buki is easier because ofthe longer handle. However, the brush itself is not as thick and the bristles are shorter. I like the coverage and it is excellent quality. I always thought my old kabuki was a little unweildly, so this is perfect. However, if you like the thicker brush, you may not like it as well.

This brush would not be good for blush. It is too compact to deliver a natural looking blush line.

I use it for my bronzer and it worka really great

This brush is GREAT for blush!

the handy buki brush is better for more coverage (medium to full). i use this brush all the time and it gives a flawless finish.

This handy buki brush definitely gives more coverage because the bristles are firmer and more dense so more powder is applied, but if you like sheer coverage, then you don't really need to rephurchase this brush.