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Katie Fro Hair
Posts: 2
Melville, New York, US
I just finished beauty school and now have my first salon job. I do enjoy doing make-up on the side though. However, all of my brushes aren't in the greatest condition. I was wondering if I could get some opinions on what your favorite brand of make up brushes. I want to buy a kit of them, not single brushes, since all of mine need to be replaced.
Anything will help!! Thanks guys!
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ArtistryImage
Posts: 3091
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Make-up brushes? Brand means little... there are only several manufactures who make the lion's share of the entire market... what to do? purchase by bristles type for powders: Kolinsky Sable is unequaled... for creams: Taklon has no competitors... and is Cruelty-Free the aforementioned are not cheap albeit if well cared for will last a decade... if price point is important then look to badger, goat hair or squirrel for powders... nylon for creams do not buy sight unseen... test the brush, the ferrule should be firm and no hair should come out when swirled against one's hand... powder brushed should be extremely soft to the touch... cream brushes have a stiffer feel owing to the viscosity requirements of the product... all the best on your journey...
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Heather J M
Posts: 719
London, England, United Kingdom
Royal and Langnickel do some excellent brushes. I also love Bdellium.
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Mosst
Posts: 208
Miami, Florida, US
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RachelReilly
Posts: 1748
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Sigma!
Always synthetic with makeup that has any kind of moisture!
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Thomas Van Dyke
Posts: 3233
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Rachel Reilly wrote:
Sigma! Sigma is of merit for price point... albeit here's a comparison with MAC brushes...
If you are doing bridal there is an issue of perceived worth...
While MAC is simply another of Estée Lauder's 25 or so brands, there is indeed a nuanced perception amongst consumers that it bestows a professional ambiance upon users of the line...
As photographers are judged by consumers on the price point of their equipment so to are other artist... although it is widely held by masters of a craft it matters little the cost of the tool... quality however is indeed appreciated...
my fav? Iwata
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RachelReilly
Posts: 1748
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Thomas Van Dyke wrote:
Sigma is of merit for price point... albeit here's a comparison with MAC brushes...
If you are doing bridal there is an issue of perceived worth...
While MAC is simply another of Estée Lauder's 25 or so brands, there is indeed a nuanced perception amongst consumers that it bestows a professional ambiance upon users of the line...
As photographers are judged by consumers on the price point of their equipment so to are other artist... although it is widely held by masters of a craft it matters little the cost of the tool... quality however is indeed appreciated...
my fav? Iwata Personally I'm on the MAC band wagon right now, but there are SO many different amazing brushes out there, it will just cost her a pretty penny. So I did suggest sigma because she said she's just getting out of beauty school. :-)
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Jodie Acty
Posts: 48
Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
Personally I believe brushes to be as individual as each artist is. For example, in my own kit, I think I currently have brushes by Becca, Illamasqua, MAC, Nars and Sigma. I do not have solely one brand. As others have advised, think about what brushes you actually need and what you will use them for (powder or cream product etc). If it is possible, try and test the brushes (feel the weight in your hand, how you would use the brush, test the ferrule, firmness/softness of the hair, hair does not shed easily, etc). There are so many brands to choose from. I believe Mary's store (Camera Ready Cosmetics) offers a 10-piece Badger Hair Brush Set (which I believe are Crown Brushes): http://camerareadycosmetics.com/product … h-set.html
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Michael Bots
Posts: 8020
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Thomas Van Dyke wrote:
Sigma is of merit for price point... albeit here's a comparison with MAC brushes...
If you are doing bridal there is an issue of perceived worth...
While MAC is simply another of Estée Lauder's 25 or so brands, there is indeed a nuanced perception amongst consumers that it bestows a professional ambiance upon users of the line...
As photographers are judged by consumers on the price point of their equipment so to are other artist... although it is widely held by masters of a craft it matters little the cost of the tool... quality however is indeed appreciated...
my fav? Iwata There is a photograher here that gets impressive results with a Hello Kitty digital point and shoot.
That being said --
There are also the offerings from the Chinese wholesalers -- such as --
http://www.buyincoins.com/new_en/detail … 19303.html
http://www.buyincoins.com/new_en/detail … 12008.html
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Diaphanous Artistry
Posts: 5
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Katie Fro Hair wrote:
I just finished beauty school and now have my first salon job. I do enjoy doing make-up on the side though. However, all of my brushes aren't in the greatest condition. I was wondering if I could get some opinions on what your favorite brand of make up brushes. I want to buy a kit of them, not single brushes, since all of mine need to be replaced.
Anything will help!! Thanks guys! My absolute favorite brushes of all time?
Hands down: Japonesque.... I don't really have a second favorite.
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Camera Ready Studios
Posts: 7191
Dallas, Texas, US
Jodie Acty wrote:
Personally I believe brushes to be as individual as each artist is. For example, in my own kit, I think I currently have brushes by Becca, Illamasqua, MAC, Nars and Sigma. I do not have solely one brand.
As others have advised, think about what brushes you actually need and what you will use them for (powder or cream product etc). If it is possible, try and test the brushes (feel the weight in your hand, how you would use the brush, test the ferrule, firmness/softness of the hair, hair does not shed easily, etc).
There are so many brands to choose from. I believe Mary's store (Camera Ready Cosmetics) offers a 10-piece Badger Hair Brush Set (which I believe are Crown Brushes): http://camerareadycosmetics.com/product … h-set.html thanks for the plug... We do carry badger brushes and they are inexpensive compared to real high quality brushes...I use them myself but they do shed at times and I do consider them beginner brushes...good for someone on a budget who can't spend $30 to $60 on a single brush. I use them because I don't take the time to really care for brushes like you should so just like sunglasses I know I'm going to lose and scratch... the cheaper the better.
I love the Japonesque brushes and I love the Cinema Secrets brushes.... The CS brushes do come with a personal life time guarantee from the owner Maurice Stien... he promises they will never fall apart and he'll replace them if they do. I do have a few of both these brands in my kit as well. The Cinema Secrets OS series of brushes is really nice, we have been comparing brushes in the store and these are VERY well made but a little more expensive.
I personally think new artists are better off with cheap brushes until they really understand fully what you need to do to care for them (that took me 20 years) unless you're new with all kinds of money to blow, than by all means, get the best.
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rick lesser
Posts: 1116
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
When I first started money was tight. I hit the art supply store. The brushes were great. And the pricing is so much cheaper. I still use brushes for the art supply store along with brushes from Chanel and a few other brands. To me as long as I get the final result I don't care what the cost or brand. R-
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Katie Fro Hair
Posts: 2
Melville, New York, US
Thanks guys! I'm definitely going to do some research, I just wasn't sure where to start. Appreciate it!!
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