A bamboo tower that dries makeup brushes bristles-down overnight
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- anyone who washes their brushes properly and has watched an expensive one start shedding anyway
- Skip if
- Bamboo needs wiping dry after use, since leaving it damp on a bathroom counter will spot the wood over time
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A folding bamboo and acrylic rack that holds makeup brushes hanging bristles-down while they dry. The direction matters more than it sounds: drying a brush upright lets water run into the ferrule, which dissolves the glue holding the bristles and is the reason washed brushes start shedding. Hanging them bristle-down drains water away from the glue joint instead. The rack uses adjustable silicone loops so it holds everything from a thin liner brush to a large powder brush, and it folds flat between uses. It doubles as a display stand for storing brushes upright when dry. Best fit: anyone who washes their brushes properly and has watched an expensive one start shedding anyway.
Pros
- Hangs brushes bristles-down so water drains away from the glue in the ferrule
- Adjustable silicone loops fit everything from a liner brush to a large powder brush
- Folds flat between uses instead of permanently occupying counter space
- Doubles as an upright display stand once the brushes are dry
Cons
- Bamboo needs wiping dry after use, since leaving it damp on a bathroom counter will spot the wood over time
Frequently asked questions
Why does drying brushes upside down matter?
Water running down into the metal ferrule softens the glue that holds the bristles, which is what causes brushes to shed after a few washes. Hanging bristles-down drains water away from that joint.
Will it hold very large powder brushes?
Yes. The silicone loops adjust, so large kabuki and powder brushes fit alongside thin liner brushes on the same rack.
How long do brushes take to dry on it?
Usually overnight for most brushes. Dense powder brushes can take longer. Do not speed it up with a hair dryer, since heat is also hard on the ferrule glue.
Does it fold away?
Yes, it collapses flat, which is the main reason people pick this over a fixed stand that lives on the counter permanently.
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