Beauty Tools

Yes, you can use a foundation brush on concealer. Learn how brush type, texture and coverage area affect your finish, plus tips for a smooth, even look.

Learn how to clean a stained beauty blender so it looks new. Simple steps remove deep makeup pigment, oil and foundation from inside the foam.

A damp beauty sponge gives a smooth, even finish, while a dry one soaks up makeup and leaves streaks. Learn how to use a beauty sponge the right way.

Learn how to dry makeup brushes without ruining the glue: lay them flat with bristles over a towel edge so water drains away from the ferrule.

Natural vs synthetic makeup brushes: how animal hair and taklon fibers differ in application, blending, and care, plus which type suits your makeup best.

Wash makeup brushes every 7 to 10 days to stop breakouts. Learn the exact schedule for face, eye, and cream brushes, plus signs it is time to clean.

Yes, you can cut hair with regular scissors, but the result looks ragged and takes longer. Learn why and what to use instead for a clean cut.

Learn how to oil hair shears the right way and how often to do it to stop dragging, pulling, and rough cuts. Simple steps keep blades sharp.

Hair shears pull or fold hair because they are blunt, misaligned, or too loose at the pivot. Learn the 3 real causes and how to fix each one fast.

Texturizing shears beat thinning shears for thick hair, removing weight without wrecking the outline. Learn which to use and why thinning shears overdo it.