Awwww!! Thank you Nailani. That's so nice of you to say. These are the same steps I use at the salon everyday to make sure my implements are disinfected for my clients. I feel good knowing each brush and comb are freshly sanitized for their use. Take care and thank you for watching my video. :-)
Stefano! Thank you what a nice compliment. That made my day. I try not to be too fluffy or schmaltzy in my videos. Just get to the point & show what I know. Thank you for stopping by!
You helped me so much! Thank you! I am a kidney transplant patient with long thick hair and I never knew this. I wish I did while on dialysis. I bought all your products below and am doing this now. Thank you for helping me and so many during this horrific COVID-19 Pandemic. Stay healthy and safe. I learned so much from you!
Awww..! You're welcome Kathleen, your comment made my day. This is exactly why I do my videos. I love helping people. I'm so glad it was useful to you. Thank you for your purchase. Yes, the Quats solution, will always keep you safe and free from germs. Good luck to you & stay safe!
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist Oddly for some reason i just now got this You Tube notification of your reply 3 weeks later. I am so sorry to not have been able to see and acknowledge this absolutely wonderful reply from you sooner. I keep your video bookmarked on my browser so I can view it each month. Good luck to you as well and I hope you stay safe as well!
I’m so glad I found your video! Some other tutorials where brushes were “cleaned” with head & shoulders and common shampoos didn’t seem as professional nor hygienic as your technique, so for me this is a 10/10! I’m so excited to try this already lol 🤍 thank you miss!
What a nice comment Sofia! Thank you for watching my video. Yup! this is the exact way I I clean my combs & brushes, every day at the salon. I'm glad you'll be using the information. After you take them out of the quats solution, notice how shiny & clean they look. And they smell squeaky clean too. You'll never clean your brushes any other way. Stay safe & thanks again :-)
Wonderful Angieluvsdmb! That's so neat you are from San Diego as well. I enjoy that you appreciate my style of videos. I try to offer, a more serious educating approach to my hair videos. It's nice when someone notices that. Thank you for watching ! Enjoy your weekend 😉
Hi Noella! Great question. You will be fine washing your brushes the same way I do in my video. I have 4 padded brushes I fully submerge in water for disinfecting. When I'm done I take them outside & shake as much water out as possible, then put on a clean towel to dry completely overnight. I have never had a problem with mildew on padded brushes. You might just try one with my method see how it goes and do others as needed. Good luck! Let me know how it goes. Thank you for watching my video!
I had the same concern. Maybe you can also use a hair blower to help dry the brushes and “evaporate” the remaining moisture. It may or may not work but it might give you a peice if mind. That’s what I plan on doing.
Hello Noella! Thank you for watching my video. I have air dried my brushes this way for 15 years with no troubles. I do take them outside and really give them a good shake to remove all the water before I lie them on the towels to dry. Thank you for watching my video!
Haha! Lee Ann! Yes, now you know what that crazy 'blue stuff' is in the containers at barber/hair salons. Thanks so much for watching my video. Have a great weekend! ;-)
The salesperson at Sally’s nearly fell out when I asked where the barbicide was the other day. She asked me if I was a pro. I said no, jus a woman who needs to sanitize her hair and nail implements. She was impressed! Funny side note: I do my own hair now, but I don’t recall my overbooked stylists sanitizing between me and other clients!
Hello Desertflowerz89! What a great response from you thank you for watching my video. Still after 17 years I sanitize every day. Makes me feel good to provide a safe environment for my hair clients to come. And, good on you to keep your implements clean as well. Have a great week!
Hi. I really liked your video. Very good explanation. Just wanted to know where do you throw away the blue liquid that you mentioned in your video which is poison ( quates) in the toilet? For example. Have a nice day.
Hello Tatiana! Yes, you are so smart to think of the disposal. That is exactly what I do with my used quats, it goes in the toilet. Thank you for watching my video and have a nice week. High fives from San Diego😺
Thank you for your video! I have a question about the rubber gloves. Should I get ones that are used for chemicals? There are a few on Amazon. My mom lives in assisted living and I should clean hers too! But they are put in a drawer. I do the same thing too.
You're welcome Lucinda! No need to get special gloves, the ones I use at the salon are the black salon gloves you can get at any beauty store, but any rubber glove- even kitchen ones will do. Definitely clean her brushes too. Or if they are more than 10 years old, throw them away and get new ones. I buy all my brushes and combs at Sally Beauty or from Diane Beauty company both are great standards in Beauty care. Thank you for watching my video and best regards to your Mum! 🥰
@@Lucinda_Lai Good morning! Yes Pinesol will work fine because you are in a home setting. If you were in a commercial setting, I'd say use Quats. Use pinesol in a 3:1 ratio so as not to get your brushes too pine smelling. Follow same timing in my video it will work great. Thank you for watching and great questions!
Great video and you were so factual and direct. That I like and I know my brushes and combs will be done properly now! TY.. The extensions are lovely no one would ever dream that is what you wear. Good idea for those who are young. Long hair has made a come back now.
Hi Carol! You are too kind. Thank you for watching my brushes video! I used to be a personal trainer & I love public speaking so I enjoy teaching my hair clients in the same way I teach exercise clients.haha. And, yes long hair is making a come back. I even have more mature women wearing my extensions. Check out his video: ruclips.net/video/86KGdZzJpVk/видео.html . Have a super week! ;-)
Hi Mishawna, I enjoyed your very informative video. I was surprised & happy to hear that you are in San Diego, my old home town. I live in Oregon now, but still enjoy visiting San Diego whenever I can. I also have family down your way, another good reason to return. I love Oregon, but still get a "yippeee!" feeling when I hear from others about it. Thanks for sharing! :)
Oh what a nice message Gina! Yes, San Diego is a world class city - you can't beat the weather here. Although Oregon is so gorgeous too. Such a great place. I'm glad you got a kick out of me being from San Diego. Thanks so much for watching my video + high fives from your old city! ;-)
Thank you for posting this video. I was wondering if there is an alternative to the quatz solution? I've seen some videos with soda bi carbonate and vinegar.. Thank you.
What a great question Alison! Of course you can use vinegar & baking soda instead of quats. That's a great suggestion for home use. The baking soda may leave some reside on your brushes which could be transferred to your hair when the brushes dry. But that's no big deal, as baking soda is safe for humans. Keep in mind vinegar/baking soda will mostly level 1 clean & deodorize your brushes. To have your brushes be considered "disinfected & sanitized as per California State Board Cosmetology procedures", they would need to be cleaned with quats to be 100% sure all viruses & bacteria would be killed. But that's totally not necessary in your case, because you are using your brushes for home use, and you are not working as a hairstylist. I myself MUST clean with quats because I am in a commercial setting with many customers. These are the procedures I use to keep my clients safe. Thank you for watching my video & for your intelligent question. Have a nice day!
Hello Cosmicorder2, What a great question! And one that hasn't come across my desk yet on this video. If I'm at the salon, I pour it down the commercial shampoo sink. If I'm at home, I flush it down the toilet. Thank you for watching my brushes video & for asking such a useful question! Have a great week 😃
Will there be residual quatz on the brush that can transfer to the scalp/hair despite the brush being dry? Thus, Do you have to rinse the quatz off before you dry it? Or does it not matter
Hi Christine! This is a great question, and one I get asked often. No, there is no residual quats left that can transfer to the scalp hair, brush etc. Think of it as the same as when you clean your counter top with bleach. You spray the bleach on, wipe with a clean cloth, then it dries and it is safe to use, because it has dried completely and has been disinfected. Additionally these are the same steps, that I was taught to get my Cosmetology license. Quats is used in all of my trainings ,and when used properly, it is a safe disinfecting agent. If you feel more comfortable, you may use bleach instead. I personally don't care for the smell of bleach, and I find quats smell way more gentle of a scent. You can buy a small bottle of quats at Sally Beauty to try it and see if you like it. I do not rinse my quats solution off, but you could. I sometimes do this from time to time. What I do, is allow the cleaned (Just got out of the quats) tub to drain at an angle so all the liquid goes to the bottom, then I come back dump it out and let the brushes dry on a towel. Thanks for asking a great question & for watching my brushes video!
Hi Melodia4eva! That's a great question. First I would remove all the hair you possibly can before the pre-wash part. You can use this brush cleaning tool: amzn.to/2x0Gs9m to clean shed hair in the bristles & it does it quickly! It's an amazing tool. Use scissors to cut away the hair if it is too thick. It is safe to submerge your wood brushes in water, I do it all the time. Avoid leaving them submerged longer than 1 hour total & you'll be fine. Thank you for watching my video! Share it with a friend!
Great question Recorrupt! For the inside fuzzies, I use a pedicure brush like this: amzn.to/3a0IWom . Make sure the brush is completely dry then brush the fuzz vigorously off the inside of the brush. If it's pesky, you may want to use a combo of masking tape & pedicure brush to get them off. Good luck & thank you for watching my video! :-)
Hi Veji Robin! You're welcome. Yes, when you try it I think you will like how your brushes come out squeaky clean. Thank you for watching my brushes video! Have a great week 🙂
Awwww !! What a nice thing to say Dyan. I'm in the process of finishing up a 'Cut your hair at home video'. Keep an eye out for it. Thank you for watching my video!
hi i have two questions! 1. i cannot seem to find quarts, can i use something else? i just clean my personal brushes for myself. i have desinfectant wash or ACV or hydrogen peroxide or vinegar at hand. 2. how do i clean wooden brushes with natural bristles without ruining the wood and bristles?
Hi Queen of the North! Great questions. You will be fine washing your wooden brushes + boar bristle brushes the same way I do in my video. I have 4 wooden + boar bristle brushes I fully submerge in water for disinfecting. With these type brushes I strictly adhere to the ten minute timings though. Whereas, with plastic I forget and sometimes they soak for a few hours before I go on to the next step. When I'm done with the Quats ten mintues - I take them outside & shake as much water out as possible, then put on a clean towel to dry completely overnight. I have never had a problem with mildew on wooden, padded or boar brushes using my method. I have been cleaning them for 15 years this way. You might just try one with my method see how it goes and do others as needed. To answer your first question, if it was me, I'd use a bleach water solution with 1 Quart to 2 tablespoons of water. ...Maybe not the vinegars, I'm not sure if the scent of vinegar will linger, as I have no experience cleaning brushes with vinegars. But you could defo try it because vinegars, are fine for personal use as a disinfectant. Good luck! Let me know how it goes. Thank you for watching my video!
+Heaven Angel ! That’s so awesome you do the steps in my video too. Super squeaky clean brushes. Yes, I know what you’re talking about with edge control and gel. It can build up quick on brushes. Thank you for watching my video! Stay safe :-)
Hello Roger, Yes! Absolutely you can use my method on all brushes, KENT brushes (I looked them up) because they are wood, you would just strictly adhere to the 10 minute soak pre-wash. And 10 min Quats timing. Often times if my brushes are all plastic, I may leave them longer like an hour or so, just because I'm busy doing other things - and a longer soak will not damage plastic. However, my wooden boar bristles brushes I only do the 10 and 10 minutes, take them out, shake them off and leave them on a clean towel to air dry. You may want to take a towel and squeeze the bristle base (if it's flexy rubber) and get out all the water - then air dry. I have cleaned all of my brushes this way for 15 years, and have never had a problem with molding. Additionaly if you are nervous about water staying in, you may use a hair dryer to dry left over water in the woodewn brushes, after they have been air dried for a few hours. Medium heat, high speed. Have a great weekend. And thank you for watching my video! :-)
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist Thanks Mish, it's too bad your answer is not posted so everyone can see it. There's some good stuff about wood brushes I bet all of your viewers would like to see. I used to live in SD have some rolled tacos w/guac for me!
@@rwdawson Haha!! Yes I will San Diego is rolled Taco capital of the world. Yes, the wood brush question comes up alot. I may make a companion video to this on explaining more in detail. Thank you for the tip. Good day Roger!
Hi Elizabeth! I'm so glad you found my video useful. Once you do the steps a few times you see they aren't too hard to do, and you can do them on a regular basis. Thank you for watching my Brushes video! 😃
Hello Jeannie! You can use my method on all brushes. Mason Pearson brushes are British, 130 years of craftsmanship, and the best in a luxury brush. They are made with: Boar bristles, some light wood, and plastic. They have a unique orange pad rubber base. Because they are a high end brush, you would just strictly adhere to the 10 minute soak pre-wash. And 10 min Quats timing. Often times if my brushes are all plastic and mid priced, I may leave them longer like an hour or so, just because I'm busy doing other things - and a longer soak will not damage certain plastics. However, my wooden boar bristles brushes I only do the 10 and 10 min Quats, take them out, shake them off and leave them on a clean towel to air dry. You may want to take a towel and squeeze the flexy bristle base and get out all the water - then air dry. A point to consider, you may drop the timing down to 5-7 minutes on the pre-wash and Quats soak. Observe, see how your M. Pearson brush does, use it for a awhile, and if all goes well, you'll know that timing works to disinfect. I have cleaned all of my brushes this way for 15 years, and have never had a problem with molding. Boar bristle, and wooden brushes no problem! Additionally if you are nervous about water staying in, you may use a hair dryer to dry left over water in your brush, after they have been air dried for an hour or so. Medium heat, high speed. Have a great weekend. Thank you for watching my video!
Hello Adevine! Yes you can use this technique with wooden brushes. Just be strict with timing and when the 10 min are up. Remove them from the water to dry. I do it all the time with my wooden brushes. If you scroll the comments, you'll see my more detailed responses to this same question. I'm rushing out the door to work...Thank you for watching my video. and High fives from San Diego!
Okay but like what's the best way to get all the lint that gets stuck wrapped around the individual bristles off? It doesn't come off with the comb, submerging it does nothing. The best I've been able to come up with is picking it off with a tweezers but that literally takes me two hours+ and it's just not practical
Hello Clover! Yes, that stuff is pesky to remove. It's best to take off all the lint and fuzz before you begin the prewash step. That way your brushes come out squeaky clean. An old toothbrush works, a pedicure brush or there are a variety of brush cleaner tools available : amzn.to/3AHEbNS . You can also cut the stray hair or fuzz out if its really bad. Additionally, if the fuzz just won't come out, time to throw away your brush & get a new one. Brushes are typically $10 - $50 range for a decent round brush or vent brush at Sally Beaty. Thank you for watching my video Have a great week!
Hi 👋 How long will a brush typically last before it needs to be replaced (assuming it’s properly cared for)? I’ve had mine for about 20 years 😳 I just purchased a new brush & want to provide some TLC!
So does this break up the debris and gunk in the middle of the bristles? The stuff that is really hard to get out? I have a brush that I do my best to clean that out, but it doesn’t always work.
Hello Grace! Yes, that stuff is pesky to remove. It's best to take off all the lint and fuzz before you begin the prewash step. That way your brushes come out squeaky clean. An old toothbrush works, a pedicure brush or there are a variety of brush cleaner tools available : amzn.to/3ze136a Additionally, if the fuzz just won't come out, time to throw away your brush & get a new one. Brushes are typically $10 - $50 range for a decent round brush or vent brush at Sally Beaty. Thank you for watching my video Have a great week!
Hi Isobel! Great question! For home use, wash once a month or minimum every other month if you are the only one using the brushes. For me, I wash all my dirty combs & brushes at the end of each work day - I have a bin marked 'Dirty'. So each client gets only clean brushes from the 'Clean' bin. But you're fine to wash once a month for your family's brushes. Thank you for watching my video! Have a great weekend. :--)
Super! Thank you for your purchase Folktale! Let me know if you have any questions when you go to clean your brushes. I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching my video & subscribing! :0)
Hello Bailey! Yes, you can use a mixture of bleach & water 6:1 instead of the Quats solution. Thanks so much for watching my brushes video. Have a super week! ;-)
Hi Finelinehaven! Great question. Yes wood should not be soaked, however, I do disinfect my wooden brushes with these same steps. The only difference, is that I pay real close attention to just having them in the water for the allotted 10 minutes for prewash, and 10 mins for Quats, then right out to dry. With other brushes made out of metal or hard plastic, I may leave them longer than the 10 minutes, as I'm doing stuff around the salon. I come back to them after a few hours and finish cleaning them. But with my wooden & boar bristles, I watch the timing for 10 minutes prewash, 10 minutes quats, no more than that, then dry. So far 15 years doing it this way I've have no issues with them wearing down, splitting or rotting. Hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching my brushes video😃
I just got a Mason Pearson brush and I would be so scared to do this process with it! Do you think it would be okay? I would be so scared that the quats liquid would get stuck inside (since there is a small hole in the brush that lets the air out of the padding.) Or it un- gluing the padding or destroying the natural rubber.
Hi Elo! Great question. You will be fine washing your brushes the same way I do in my video. I have 4 padded brushes I fully submerge in water for disinfecting. When I'm done I take them outside & shake as much water out as possible, then put on a clean towel to dry completely overnight. I have never had a problem with mildew on padded brushes. And I have been doing wooden & padded brushes this way for 16 years with no issues. I do not have a Mason Pearson brush, however of I did, I would feel 100% confident in submerging them in water & cleaning them the way I do in my video. Two additional points to consider: 1/ You may want to use a blower to wick away more water before you set them to air dry. 2/ I love calling companies to ask questions about their products, I'm sure MP could also give you tips on proper care of your MP brush. Here is their number from their website: +44 (0) 20 7491 2613 . They are in London. I'd be curious to know what they say. Good luck! Let me know and thanks for watching my video ;-)
Hello Mariah! Great question! Yes, the process is exactly the same with natural fiber brushes. I do it all the time. Follow the 10 minute timers used in my video & your brushes will be clean & intact. Thank you for watching my video. Enjoy!
What a nice thing to say. I appreciate that. Thank you Jonathan. I hope this information was useful. Thank you for watching my brushes video. Stay safe :-)
Hello Katie! Yes, it's best to take off all the lint and fuzz before you begin the prewash step. That way your brushes come out squeaky clean. An old toothbrush works or I use the Olivia Garden brush cleaner tool : amzn.to/31TKPT0 to remove all hair and fuzz quickly it cleans brushes in just a few sweeps. Thank you for watching my video Have a great week! :-)
Do you wash brushes between clients or at the end of the day after seeing all clients? Just curious cause it seems a lot of time to do between each appt
What a great question Paulina! I wash brushes at the end of every work day. For example, If I see 2 extension clients in one day, each client gets a new set of implements at the start of each visit. No comb or brush that has been previously used, ever touches another client. As I'm working if I need a different comb, I pull one out from my "clean' bin & use it. Once I am done with an appointment, all brushes, clips, combs etc. go into a bin marked: "dirty". Then at the end of my work day, I take the "dirty' bin, and put all the implements thru the two step disinfecting process that you see here in my video. I take extreme pride in providing a clean station & salon for my clients to come get their hair done. A most excellent question & I'm happy to answer it at length! Thank you for watching my video Paulina! ;-)
That's a great question Kool Girl! If it was me, I'd: 1/ Remove all hair with a hair puller tool such as: amzn.to/3iRrOnt 2/Scrub off any accumulated lint, with a pedicure brush such as: amzn.to/35UlFDo 3/ Finally spray the hot brush tool with a mixture of quats & water in a 1: 2 ratio, in a spray bottle. 4/ Let dry for an hour and now they are ready to be used! (Quats is the cleaning solution in my video. There is a link in the video for you to see the exact product I use). Thank you for watching my video! Stay safe :-)
Hello MM! Yes you can wash them with ammonia. I'd do 1:6 ratio of ammonia to water, then follow the same steps in my video and your brushes and combs will be just like new. Thank you for watching & subscribing! :-)
Hi Viva! Ammonia is a house hold cleaner and I'd say if you used the ammonia properly ( 1/4 cup of ammonia : 1 gallon of water) then let the brush to dry completely, you'd be safe to use it. Thank you for watching my brushes video! Stay safe :-)
Awwww..! Thank you Inez, you are too kind. Thank you for watching my brushes video. I post new videos 2X/ month. I have an online store full of all of my favorite hair products & tools: www.shop-saguaro.com take a peak if you'd like. Take care and stay safe!
Hi Erica, that's a great question. Try a different brush, one with more "scratchy bristles" Try these medium brush cleaners for pipettes: amzn.to/2ySy4JC or this smaller set amzn.to/2XrqMXq . I find the scratchier stiff bristles remove the dust bunnies very nicely. Thank you for watching my video!
Hello! If it was me, I'd do a very diluted solution of bleach in water. 6:1, water to bleach depending on how big or small your tub is. It will work nicely to disinfect your brushes. Thank you for watching my video FJ. Stay safe!
Awww! Thank you Natalia! I made this video when I first started my channel & I'm happy to see so many people are getting good use out of it. Happy to give you clean brushes. Thank you for watching my video ;-)
You're very welcome Shadowbanned! Sally's should have a small bottle of quats. No need to get the big one. Little goes along way. Thank you for watching my video stay safe! :-)
Hi Lexi! Absolutely! You can do the steps here with wood paddle brushes and they will be fine. I have done it before and had no issues. The only thing I'd make sure to take them out of the prewash at 10minutes, and Quats at 10 minutes. Don't let them soak too long...the wood could get soggy. For example, if you forgot and left them for 4 hours. Nothing would happen to the brush, but over time the wood could break down quicker & the brush may not last as long. Great question! Thank you for watching my video. :-)
Hi Nia! Yup you can! As long as it doesn't have an electrical chord attached. And we are talking about a metal round brush, the type commonly used in salons to give a smooth blowdry, yes you can use these steps to sanitize your brushes. Thank you for watching my video! Stay safe :-)
Hello Bob! Great question, it is a poison, but not as caustic as others used in other areas of disinfection & cleaning. It is safe to pour down the drain. That is what we are taught in Hair School. When I use Quats at home, I'll pour it down the "privy". Thank you for watching my video. Enjoy your weekend!
Oh dear! I know. I am sorry about that. I always conserve water in my daily life. This was my very first RUclips video I made & we were filming at a friend's house that we had to be out of by a certain time, I was super nervous. Hope you don't dislike me for it forever. I'm human I make mistakes. Thank you for watching my video anyway!
Absolutely Mariah! Shampoo or any kind of soap will do. I would make sure the water in the pre-wash is really hot to add an additional layer of cleaning because you aren't using the quats. I've used shampoo before and they come out nice and clean. Thank you for watching my video & subscribing! :-)
Great question Ditto! Of course you can use vinegar instead of quats. That's a great suggestion for home use. Keep in mind vinegar will (level 1) clean your brushes. To have your brushes be considered "disinfected & sanitized as per California State Board Cosmetology procedures", they would need to be cleaned with quats to be 100% sure all viruses & bacteria would be killed. But that's totally not necessary in your case, because you are probably using your brushes for home use. The vinegar will be fine in your case. I have not used vinegar before, there may be a scent of it on your brushes - but no matter, it will dissipate in a few days I'm sure. Thank you for watching my brushes video. Have a nice day!
Thank you so much for answering my question? I loved your video and I admire you for taking time out of your day to send me a text! Your Awesome! Have a great Blessed day!
That's a great question Janine! If it was me, I'd: 1/ Remove all hair with a hair puller tool such as: amzn.to/3iRrOnt 2/Scrub off any accumulated lint, with a pedicure brush such as: amzn.to/35UlFDo 3/ Finally spray the Denman with a mixture of quats & water in a 1: 2 ratio, in a spray bottle. 4/ Let dry for an hour and now they are ready to be used! (Quats is the cleaning solution in my video. There is a link in the video for you to see the exact product I use). Thank you for watching my video! Stay safe :-)
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist I'm going to try using a denture brush and see if that work. I can get it out of every brush, just heaving trouble with this one. Didn't get it at my parents house or in my last place but this house get so dusty everyday and gets in my hair and so it gets in the brush. Don't know where it's coming from!
@@janinedear-barlow Yes! A denture brush will work just fine. Have a great week! :-) If it's stubborn, you may need to buy a new brush if it's older. Just a thought ...
Great question GH Entertainment! Yes, you can use alcohol to disinfect. I would mix 2 parts rubbing alcohol to 1 part water in a spray bottle, and use it to disinfect brushes & combs. If you are using it instead of quats in the second step, yes, that will work as well. Thank you for watching my video. Stay safe!
Thank you for watching my video Matthew! These are the same steps I use daily at the salon. It will leave your combs and brushes squeaky clean & free from germs. Stay safe :-)
Hello Pradeep! The solution is use is: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, otherwise known as Barbacide in salon lingo. If you're a chemistry geek like me here's more info: Quaternary ammonium cations, also known as quats, are positively charged polyatomic ions of the structure NR+ 4, R being an alkyl group or an aryl group.[1] Unlike the ammonium ion (NH+ 4) and the primary, secondary, or tertiary ammonium cations, the quaternary ammonium cations are permanently charged, independent of the pH of their solution. Quaternary ammonium salts or quaternary ammonium compounds (called quaternary amines in oilfield parlance) are salts of quaternary ammonium cations. Polyquats are a variety of engineered polymer forms which provide multiple quat molecules within a larger molecule... Source: Wikipedia; Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Anyway it's an awesome surface cleaner that is safe to use when you do it properly like in my video. Here is the link to purchase on Amazon. You may also buy at Sally Beauty if you are in North America. Thanks for watching my video! Take care :-) amzn.to/2TkPMQf
Hi Amanda! You're so kind, I have a degree in exercise science from San Diego State University. I love science, and I love hair.😄.Thank you for watching my video. Stay safe!!
Hello DebbieHennessy8144! Yes, that stuff is pesky to remove. It's best to take off all the lint and fuzz before you begin the prewash step. That way your brushes come out squeaky clean. An old toothbrush works, a pedicure brush or there are a variety of brush cleaner tools available : amzn.to/3AHEbNS . You can also cut the stray hair or fuzz out if its really bad. Additionally, if the fuzz just won't come out, time to throw away your brush & get a new one. Brushes are typically $10 - $50 range for a decent round brush or vent brush at Sally Beaty. Thank you for watching my video Have a great week!
I loved your video but I'm confused as to step #5 (last step). Is there a reason for closing the clean, dry brushes in a tub? Do they need to be kept in there for a certain amount of time or is this a step that can be skipped?
Hi Words! That's a great question about step #5. Per my licensing exam and, how I was taught, all brushes, once they are fully sanitized, must be kept in a clean tub with a cover on it to prevent any germs or dirt from getting in. These are strict policies I adhere to when I'm working at the salon. However, I made this video for home use, so you are totally fine to skip it, and just put your clean brushes in a drawer or cabinet. Thank you for watching my video and stay safe!
You're very welcome Sune! I just used the same cleaning process on my combs & brushes yeterday at the salon. I'm glad I could help. Thank you for watching my video! :-)
Quays are in the wipes we use For disinfectant. I must admit I didn’t wash my hands after using for many years but didn’t have them all the time. It’s so dangerous that an expert said that’s likely will become banned in future due to hazards, cancerous. That it’s not right no have it being used in such a high volume on every surface. It’s bad.
Hello Vinod! I would suggest using a diluted solution of bleach & water (4:1). Since you are using brushes only at home, you could use extra hot water on the prewash step + Dawn detergent then skip the quats step. Although they wouldn't be 'disinfected + sanitized' per se...you would still have a nice clean brush for home use. Thank you for watching my video!
Thanks for the video! My daughter uses the Wet brand hair brushes which aren’t solid behind the bristles. Is it safe to submerge these in the solution as well? I don’t want to get them wet and mold grow behind there if I doesn’t dry well. Thanks in advance!
Yes!! Wet Brushes are totally safe to submerge, as long as you follow the timing on the video. 10 minutes pre-wash, 10 minutes in quats, then air dry. No mold will grow. I lived in Puerto Rico for four years in the past, and it's a pretty wet climate during the rainy season, I cleaned my Wet Brushes this way the entire time with no issues. Great question Faith! Thank you for watching my brushes video! :-)
That's a great question Adella! For the prewash yes you can use shampoo (I even do that from time to time), but for the second part, if you'd like to disinfect your brushes the professional way, you would need to use the Quats solution. Thank you for watching my video. Stay safe wherever you are!
Hi Heather, great questions. Yes, you could definately rinse your combs one final time before they dry to be on the safe side. I indeed do that as well. You can also be assured when the quats dries, it is safe to use with a wet haired person. Think of it like when you use a bleach & water solution to clean a kitchen table, once it dries, it's "poison qualities" have gone away. If you wet it again, it's safe and will not cause injury. Hope that answers your questions. Thank you for watching my video!
Thank you P Espindola! If you have a hard time getting the Quats solution due to the Corona virus situation, 4 tablespoons of bleach will work in place of the quats. Be careful with all poisons. Stay safe & thanks for watching!
Hi Amused, Yes! Hahaha. I'm glad you got that from my video. I was wondering if anyone else would think " The mystery of the blue stuff is solved!" You're the first person to comment that. Thank you for watching my video. Take care!
Hi Kim! That's a great question. Yes you can use hydrogen peroxide for the second step in place of the quats. Hydrogen peroxide is non-toxic so it's safe to use around kids & pets too. Thank you for watching my video! Stay safe out there :-)
Hello MissLauarSquared, In my opinion, that may start to break down the bristles over time especially if you own boar bristle brushes. Might not be the best was to sterilize them. The Quats solution, I use in this video, is hospital grade sterilization liquid that will kill most germs. I recommend using that. Additionally if you like the idea of hot water, you could use very hot water in the pre-wash step and your brushes will do fine. Thanks for watching my video!
Great video and straight to the point. I appreciate you taking the time to put time stamps in the description. Do you ever use a product called ship shape?
Thank you very much for watching my video Resting Cat Face (I'm a cat lover too!). Yes, I have used ship shape. That's a great cleaning product as well. I like that it's in a detergent form. Feels satisfying using it. Have a great week!
I have one question what if dish soap traps in brush somehow and then when we brush out our hairs the dish soap sticks on our hairs? Dish soap and hair won't be a good combination. BTW you are really beautiful and the way you talk is super classy💗
Hi Sylvia! Thank you for watching my video. If lint is built up in your brushes you can use a pedicure brush to scrub away the lint then go thru my steps. Stay safe!
You're very good in your explanations. Your audio is over modulated.....(its too loud for the camera mic and is distorted). Try a clip on mic so you can talk at a conversational level. Thanks for the video.
Hi RuleofFive! Thank you for watching my video. I totally agree with you, my voice sounded bad in this video. At the time I did not use a mic. Now I use a Boya clip mic, and my videos are a ton better. Have a great day & thank you for your comments!
Hello Gina! You can use hydrogen peroxide & distilled water 1:2 ratio, instead of the Quats solution. Your brushes will be nice and clean. Thank you for watching my video!
Thank you, good thorough video; just one issue. Please turn off the facet water in-between getting the various combs and brushes to rinse. That wasted running water made me cringe.
Yes dualy noted Jean len, this was my very first video on RUclips and I was really nervous. I've made similar videos with water and did remember to turn the tap off. Thanks for watching!
Hi Emka! To remove lint, make sure brush is completely DRY, and free of hair, I like to use Olivia Garden brush cleaner to remove all hair: amzn.to/3iqHqO0. Then use a pedicure brush: amzn.to/2DGTWdG to lightly brush away the lint. Sometimes if a brush is very old, and it hasn't been cleaned for awhile the lint may not come off. Then it's time to trash it and treat yourself to a new brush. Thanks for watching my video!
So you don't rinse your Quatz solution off your brushes and Combs? I thought you said the Quatz was poison, seems like you would want to rinse some of the poison off the brushes and Combs so it won't get on your scalp and hair.
Hello Margaret! Great question. And I do sometimes rinse off the Quats with water, after I'm final wash step #2. I do know that during our licensing exam, and training, I was taught that the Quats, becomes not harmful and there is only trace amounts (that won't hurt you), after the brushes are completely dry. I don't think the correct word is denatured - but something along those lines. The active poison goes away when completely dry. Thank you for watching my video, and thanks for the insightful question!
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I no longer to hair advice from randoms on RUclips, but the professionals and my hair has been so much better since.. Thank you for this!
Awwww!! Thank you Nailani. That's so nice of you to say. These are the same steps I use at the salon everyday to make sure my implements are disinfected for my clients. I feel good knowing each brush and comb are freshly sanitized for their use. Take care and thank you for watching my video. :-)
I don't know what rabbit hole I went down to get here but I'm glad I did. I've always wondered how salons get their brushes so clean.
HaHa NitroDynamite18! I love a person with a good sense of humor. Thanks for watching my video. Have a great week!
I love this no-nonsense, straight to the point, supereffective video ✨❤️
Stefano! Thank you what a nice compliment. That made my day. I try not to be too fluffy or schmaltzy in my videos. Just get to the point & show what I know. Thank you for stopping by!
So thankful you made this video…I am following you step by step. 😊
You're welcome M.Harris! So glad you have clean brushes now. Enjoy thanks for watching!
You helped me so much! Thank you! I am a kidney transplant patient with long thick hair and I never knew this. I wish I did while on dialysis. I bought all your products below and am doing this now. Thank you for helping me and so many during this horrific COVID-19 Pandemic. Stay healthy and safe. I learned so much from you!
Awww..! You're welcome Kathleen, your comment made my day. This is exactly why I do my videos. I love helping people. I'm so glad it was useful to you. Thank you for your purchase. Yes, the Quats solution, will always keep you safe and free from germs. Good luck to you & stay safe!
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist Oddly for some reason i just now got this You Tube notification of your reply 3 weeks later. I am so sorry to not have been able to see and acknowledge this absolutely wonderful reply from you sooner. I keep your video bookmarked on my browser so I can view it each month. Good luck to you as well and I hope you stay safe as well!
I’m so glad I found your video! Some other tutorials where brushes were “cleaned” with head & shoulders and common shampoos didn’t seem as professional nor hygienic as your technique, so for me this is a 10/10! I’m so excited to try this already lol 🤍 thank you miss!
What a nice comment Sofia! Thank you for watching my video. Yup! this is the exact way I I clean my combs & brushes, every day at the salon. I'm glad you'll be using the information. After you take them out of the quats solution, notice how shiny & clean they look. And they smell squeaky clean too. You'll never clean your brushes any other way. Stay safe & thanks again :-)
I selected your video because of the length & your professional look.
Proud to hear you’re a San Diego lady too! ❤🏝️
Wonderful Angieluvsdmb! That's so neat you are from San Diego as well. I enjoy that you appreciate my style of videos. I try to offer, a more serious educating approach to my hair videos. It's nice when someone notices that. Thank you for watching ! Enjoy your weekend 😉
I'm scared to clean my brushes because I am afraid of water getting trapped in the brush or under the pad somehow and growing bacteria... thoughts?
Hi Noella! Great question. You will be fine washing your brushes the same way I do in my video. I have 4 padded brushes I fully submerge in water for disinfecting. When I'm done I take them outside & shake as much water out as possible, then put on a clean towel to dry completely overnight. I have never had a problem with mildew on padded brushes. You might just try one with my method see how it goes and do others as needed. Good luck! Let me know how it goes. Thank you for watching my video!
I had the same concern. Maybe you can also use a hair blower to help dry the brushes and “evaporate” the remaining moisture. It may or may not work but it might give you a peice if mind. That’s what I plan on doing.
@@JaynnC That's a great idea Candy. Thank you for mentioning it and for watching my video!
Hello Noella! Thank you for watching my video. I have air dried my brushes this way for 15 years with no troubles. I do take them outside and really give them a good shake to remove all the water before I lie them on the towels to dry. Thank you for watching my video!
Also make sure you turn the brushes face down so water doesn’t get trapped in the holes.
Thanks for this thorough directions!
You're very welcome Lori! Thank you for watching my brushes video. Have a great week😊
Great educational video! I’ve always wondered about that “blue stuff,” so I’m happy to finally know how it works. Thank you !
Haha! Lee Ann! Yes, now you know what that crazy 'blue stuff' is in the containers at barber/hair salons. Thanks so much for watching my video. Have a great weekend! ;-)
Wow, best extensions I've seen, can't tell.
Hi Sylvia! Thank you for your kind words. That means a lot to me. Happy Holidays!!
Great video, straight to the point! Thank you !!
Thank you Karen! I try not to blab on. I like to get straight to the point. I'm glad you enjoyed my brushes video. Have a great weekend. ;-)
The salesperson at Sally’s nearly fell out when I asked where the barbicide was the other day. She asked me if I was a pro. I said no, jus a woman who needs to sanitize her hair and nail implements. She was impressed! Funny side note: I do my own hair now, but I don’t recall my overbooked stylists sanitizing between me and other clients!
Hello Desertflowerz89! What a great response from you thank you for watching my video. Still after 17 years I sanitize every day. Makes me feel good to provide a safe environment for my hair clients to come. And, good on you to keep your implements clean as well. Have a great week!
Excellent video, excellent step by step walk thru on the subject, easy to understand, simple. I'll use these tips to clean my girl's brush now
Thank you for the feedback Zach that means a lot to me. Thank you for watching my brushes video! Stay safe & have a great day.
Hi. I really liked your video. Very good explanation. Just wanted to know where do you throw away the blue liquid that you mentioned in your video which is poison ( quates) in the toilet? For example. Have a nice day.
Hello Tatiana! Yes, you are so smart to think of the disposal. That is exactly what I do with my used quats, it goes in the toilet. Thank you for watching my video and have a nice week. High fives from San Diego😺
Love the technical terms! 🧐
Thank you oVoSanti! I love keeping my implements squeaky clean to protect my clients. Happy Weekend. Thanks for watching!
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Thank you for your video! I have a question about the rubber gloves. Should I get ones that are used for chemicals? There are a few on Amazon. My mom lives in assisted living and I should clean hers too! But they are put in a drawer. I do the same thing too.
You're welcome Lucinda! No need to get special gloves, the ones I use at the salon are the black salon gloves you can get at any beauty store, but any rubber glove- even kitchen ones will do. Definitely clean her brushes too. Or if they are more than 10 years old, throw them away and get new ones. I buy all my brushes and combs at Sally Beauty or from Diane Beauty company both are great standards in Beauty care. Thank you for watching my video and best regards to your Mum! 🥰
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist Thank you for your reply. Instead of QUATS what about Pine Sol?
@@Lucinda_Lai Good morning! Yes Pinesol will work fine because you are in a home setting. If you were in a commercial setting, I'd say use Quats. Use pinesol in a 3:1 ratio so as not to get your brushes too pine smelling. Follow same timing in my video it will work great. Thank you for watching and great questions!
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That's amazing DR86. Thank you very much for subscribing AND for being my 700 subscriber. So cool! Have a great day
Great video and you were so factual and direct. That I like and I know my brushes and combs will be done properly now! TY.. The extensions are lovely no one would ever dream that is what you wear. Good idea for those who are young. Long hair has made a come back now.
Hi Carol! You are too kind. Thank you for watching my brushes video! I used to be a personal trainer & I love public speaking so I enjoy teaching my hair clients in the same way I teach exercise clients.haha. And, yes long hair is making a come back. I even have more mature women wearing my extensions. Check out his video: ruclips.net/video/86KGdZzJpVk/видео.html . Have a super week! ;-)
You're really helpful, thanks for the quick tips :)
Thank you for checking out my video Shameless. Have a great day!
Hi Mishawna, I enjoyed your very informative video. I was surprised & happy to hear that you are in San Diego, my old home town. I live in Oregon now, but still enjoy visiting San Diego whenever I can. I also have family down your way, another good reason to return. I love Oregon, but still get a "yippeee!" feeling when I hear from others about it. Thanks for sharing! :)
Oh what a nice message Gina! Yes, San Diego is a world class city - you can't beat the weather here. Although Oregon is so gorgeous too. Such a great place. I'm glad you got a kick out of me being from San Diego. Thanks so much for watching my video + high fives from your old city! ;-)
Thank you for posting this video. I was wondering if there is an alternative to the quatz solution? I've seen some videos with soda bi carbonate and vinegar.. Thank you.
What a great question Alison! Of course you can use vinegar & baking soda instead of quats. That's a great suggestion for home use. The baking soda may leave some reside on your brushes which could be transferred to your hair when the brushes dry. But that's no big deal, as baking soda is safe for humans. Keep in mind vinegar/baking soda will mostly level 1 clean & deodorize your brushes. To have your brushes be considered "disinfected & sanitized as per California State Board Cosmetology procedures", they would need to be cleaned with quats to be 100% sure all viruses & bacteria would be killed. But that's totally not necessary in your case, because you are using your brushes for home use, and you are not working as a hairstylist. I myself MUST clean with quats because I am in a commercial setting with many customers. These are the procedures I use to keep my clients safe. Thank you for watching my video & for your intelligent question. Have a nice day!
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist thanks so much. Keep making videos 😁
How much water do you need for the quats solution? You didn’t specify. Thanks!
How do you dispose of the Quats solution properly after you are done with it
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Hello Cosmicorder2, What a great question! And one that hasn't come across my desk yet on this video.
If I'm at the salon, I pour it down the commercial shampoo sink. If I'm at home, I flush it down the toilet. Thank you for watching my brushes video & for asking such a useful question! Have a great week 😃
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist Thanks! I appreciate the answer!
Will there be residual quatz on the brush that can transfer to the scalp/hair despite the brush being dry? Thus, Do you have to rinse the quatz off before you dry it? Or does it not matter
Hi Christine! This is a great question, and one I get asked often. No, there is no residual quats left that can transfer to the scalp hair, brush etc. Think of it as the same as when you clean your counter top with bleach. You spray the bleach on, wipe with a clean cloth, then it dries and it is safe to use, because it has dried completely and has been disinfected. Additionally these are the same steps, that I was taught to get my Cosmetology license. Quats is used in all of my trainings ,and when used properly, it is a safe disinfecting agent. If you feel more comfortable, you may use bleach instead. I personally don't care for the smell of bleach, and I find quats smell way more gentle of a scent. You can buy a small bottle of quats at Sally Beauty to try it and see if you like it. I do not rinse my quats solution off, but you could. I sometimes do this from time to time. What I do, is allow the cleaned (Just got out of the quats) tub to drain at an angle so all the liquid goes to the bottom, then I come back dump it out and let the brushes dry on a towel. Thanks for asking a great question & for watching my brushes video!
Would you fully submerge wooden brushes, like Sam Villa? I have a lot of dander buildup in the bristles.
Hi Melodia4eva! That's a great question. First I would remove all the hair you possibly can before the pre-wash part. You can use this brush cleaning tool: amzn.to/2x0Gs9m to clean shed hair in the bristles & it does it quickly! It's an amazing tool. Use scissors to cut away the hair if it is too thick. It is safe to submerge your wood brushes in water, I do it all the time. Avoid leaving them submerged longer than 1 hour total & you'll be fine. Thank you for watching my video! Share it with a friend!
Mishawna, how do we get the little grey fuzzies that accumulate INSIDE of the ceramic ion brushes (like the one you're holding at 4:15)?
Great question Recorrupt! For the inside fuzzies, I use a pedicure brush like this: amzn.to/3a0IWom . Make sure the brush is completely dry then brush the fuzz vigorously off the inside of the brush. If it's pesky, you may want to use a combo of masking tape & pedicure brush to get them off. Good luck & thank you for watching my video! :-)
Thank you for this I will try it.
Hi Veji Robin! You're welcome. Yes, when you try it I think you will like how your brushes come out squeaky clean. Thank you for watching my brushes video! Have a great week 🙂
Have a great week to you too.
This is awesome. Thanks.. waiting for more of your videos
Awwww !! What a nice thing to say Dyan. I'm in the process of finishing up a 'Cut your hair at home video'. Keep an eye out for it. Thank you for watching my video!
hi i have two questions!
1. i cannot seem to find quarts, can i use something else? i just clean my personal brushes for myself. i have desinfectant wash or ACV or hydrogen peroxide or vinegar at hand.
2. how do i clean wooden brushes with natural bristles without ruining the wood and bristles?
Hi Queen of the North! Great questions. You will be fine washing your wooden brushes + boar bristle brushes the same way I do in my video. I have 4 wooden + boar bristle brushes I fully submerge in water for disinfecting. With these type brushes I strictly adhere to the ten minute timings though. Whereas, with plastic I forget and sometimes they soak for a few hours before I go on to the next step. When I'm done with the Quats ten mintues - I take them outside & shake as much water out as possible, then put on a clean towel to dry completely overnight. I have never had a problem with mildew on wooden, padded or boar brushes using my method. I have been cleaning them for 15 years this way. You might just try one with my method see how it goes and do others as needed. To answer your first question, if it was me, I'd use a bleach water solution with 1 Quart to 2 tablespoons of water. ...Maybe not the vinegars, I'm not sure if the scent of vinegar will linger, as I have no experience cleaning brushes with vinegars. But you could defo try it because vinegars, are fine for personal use as a disinfectant. Good luck! Let me know how it goes. Thank you for watching my video!
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist thank you very much, you are highly appreciated 😊👍🏼
Since I work with edge control and gel and that usually hardens I presoak the brushes, edge brushes and combs. Then I do the steps you just said.
+Heaven Angel ! That’s so awesome you do the steps in my video too. Super squeaky clean brushes. Yes, I know what you’re talking about with edge control and gel. It can build up quick on brushes. Thank you for watching my video! Stay safe :-)
Can I use your method on wooden natural bristle Fine brushes like KENT? or wooden brushes that have a cushion where the bristles come out?
Hello Roger, Yes! Absolutely you can use my method on all brushes, KENT brushes (I looked them up) because they are wood, you would just strictly adhere to the 10 minute soak pre-wash. And 10 min Quats timing. Often times if my brushes are all plastic, I may leave them longer like an hour or so, just because I'm busy doing other things - and a longer soak will not damage plastic. However, my wooden boar bristles brushes I only do the 10 and 10 minutes, take them out, shake them off and leave them on a clean towel to air dry. You may want to take a towel and squeeze the bristle base (if it's flexy rubber) and get out all the water - then air dry. I have cleaned all of my brushes this way for 15 years, and have never had a problem with molding. Additionaly if you are nervous about water staying in, you may use a hair dryer to dry left over water in the woodewn brushes, after they have been air dried for a few hours. Medium heat, high speed. Have a great weekend. And thank you for watching my video! :-)
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist Thanks Mish, it's too bad your answer is not posted so everyone can see it. There's some good stuff about wood brushes I bet all of your viewers would like to see. I used to live in SD have some rolled tacos w/guac for me!
@@rwdawson Haha!! Yes I will San Diego is rolled Taco capital of the world. Yes, the wood brush question comes up alot. I may make a companion video to this on explaining more in detail. Thank you for the tip. Good day Roger!
Great video 🥰 very informative! Will be following these steps.
Hi Elizabeth! I'm so glad you found my video useful. Once you do the steps a few times you see they aren't too hard to do, and you can do them on a regular basis. Thank you for watching my Brushes video! 😃
What do you do for wooden handle brushes or a very expensive Mason Pearson brush. I’d never leave that soak.
Hello Jeannie! You can use my method on all brushes. Mason Pearson brushes are British, 130 years of craftsmanship, and the best in a luxury brush. They are made with: Boar bristles, some light wood, and plastic. They have a unique orange pad rubber base.
Because they are a high end brush, you would just strictly adhere to the 10 minute soak pre-wash. And 10 min Quats timing. Often times if my brushes are all plastic and mid priced, I may leave them longer like an hour or so, just because I'm busy doing other things - and a longer soak will not damage certain plastics.
However, my wooden boar bristles brushes I only do the 10 and 10 min Quats, take them out, shake them off and leave them on a clean towel to air dry. You may want to take a towel and squeeze the flexy bristle base and get out all the water - then air dry.
A point to consider, you may drop the timing down to 5-7 minutes on the pre-wash and Quats soak. Observe, see how your M. Pearson brush does, use it for a awhile, and if all goes well, you'll know that timing works to disinfect.
I have cleaned all of my brushes this way for 15 years, and have never had a problem with molding. Boar bristle, and wooden brushes no problem! Additionally if you are nervous about water staying in, you may use a hair dryer to dry left over water in your brush, after they have been air dried for an hour or so. Medium heat, high speed.
Have a great weekend. Thank you for watching my video!
Can I use this technique with wooden brushes?
Hello Adevine! Yes you can use this technique with wooden brushes. Just be strict with timing and when the 10 min are up. Remove them from the water to dry. I do it all the time with my wooden brushes. If you scroll the comments, you'll see my more detailed responses to this same question. I'm rushing out the door to work...Thank you for watching my video. and High fives from San Diego!
Really good video, thanks! ^^
Thank you for watching my video Hosigie. Have a good week :-)
Okay but like what's the best way to get all the lint that gets stuck wrapped around the individual bristles off? It doesn't come off with the comb, submerging it does nothing. The best I've been able to come up with is picking it off with a tweezers but that literally takes me two hours+ and it's just not practical
Hello Clover! Yes, that stuff is pesky to remove. It's best to take off all the lint and fuzz before you begin the prewash step. That way your brushes come out squeaky clean. An old toothbrush works, a pedicure brush or there are a variety of brush cleaner tools available : amzn.to/3AHEbNS . You can also cut the stray hair or fuzz out if its really bad. Additionally, if the fuzz just won't come out, time to throw away your brush & get a new one. Brushes are typically $10 - $50 range for a decent round brush or vent brush at Sally Beaty. Thank you for watching my video Have a great week!
Hi 👋 How long will a brush typically last before it needs to be replaced (assuming it’s properly cared for)? I’ve had mine for about 20 years 😳 I just purchased a new brush & want to provide some TLC!
So does this break up the debris and gunk in the middle of the bristles? The stuff that is really hard to get out? I have a brush that I do my best to clean that out, but it doesn’t always work.
Hello Grace!
Yes, that stuff is pesky to remove. It's best to take off all the lint and fuzz before you begin the prewash step. That way your brushes come out squeaky clean. An old toothbrush works, a pedicure brush or there are a variety of brush cleaner tools available : amzn.to/3ze136a Additionally, if the fuzz just won't come out, time to throw away your brush & get a new one. Brushes are typically $10 - $50 range for a decent round brush or vent brush at Sally Beaty. Thank you for watching my video Have a great week!
How regular shall we wash the brushes ?x
Hi Isobel! Great question! For home use, wash once a month or minimum every other month if you are the only one using the brushes. For me, I wash all my dirty combs & brushes at the end of each work day - I have a bin marked 'Dirty'. So each client gets only clean brushes from the 'Clean' bin. But you're fine to wash once a month for your family's brushes. Thank you for watching my video! Have a great weekend. :--)
Thanks for this!! I order a cleaning disinfectant hospital grade right away!
Super! Thank you for your purchase Folktale! Let me know if you have any questions when you go to clean your brushes. I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching my video & subscribing! :0)
is there anything that we can use instead of the quaternary ammonium? i use that stuff at work (i work at a lab) to sanitize things
Hello Bailey! Yes, you can use a mixture of bleach & water 6:1 instead of the Quats solution. Thanks so much for watching my brushes video. Have a super week! ;-)
How would you clean a wooden brush with wooden bristles, since the wood shouldn't be soaked?
Hi Finelinehaven! Great question. Yes wood should not be soaked, however, I do disinfect my wooden brushes with these same steps. The only difference, is that I pay real close attention to just having them in the water for the allotted 10 minutes for prewash, and 10 mins for Quats, then right out to dry. With other brushes made out of metal or hard plastic, I may leave them longer than the 10 minutes, as I'm doing stuff around the salon. I come back to them after a few hours and finish cleaning them. But with my wooden & boar bristles, I watch the timing for 10 minutes prewash, 10 minutes quats, no more than that, then dry. So far 15 years doing it this way I've have no issues with them wearing down, splitting or rotting. Hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching my brushes video😃
I just got a Mason Pearson brush and I would be so scared to do this process with it! Do you think it would be okay? I would be so scared that the quats liquid would get stuck inside (since there is a small hole in the brush that lets the air out of the padding.) Or it un- gluing the padding or destroying the natural rubber.
Hi Elo! Great question. You will be fine washing your brushes the same way I do in my video. I have 4 padded brushes I fully submerge in water for disinfecting. When I'm done I take them outside & shake as much water out as possible, then put on a clean towel to dry completely overnight. I have never had a problem with mildew on padded brushes. And I have been doing wooden & padded brushes this way for 16 years with no issues. I do not have a Mason Pearson brush, however of I did, I would feel 100% confident in submerging them in water & cleaning them the way I do in my video. Two additional points to consider: 1/ You may want to use a blower to wick away more water before you set them to air dry. 2/ I love calling companies to ask questions about their products, I'm sure MP could also give you tips on proper care of your MP brush. Here is their number from their website: +44 (0) 20 7491 2613 . They are in London. I'd be curious to know what they say. Good luck! Let me know and thanks for watching my video ;-)
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist Thanks so much for taking the time to reply 🥰 I might just try to clean it like that when it's time. Still nervous 😬
Hello!
Is it the same process with natural fiber brushes? Thank you.
Hello Mariah! Great question! Yes, the process is exactly the same with natural fiber brushes. I do it all the time. Follow the 10 minute timers used in my video & your brushes will be clean & intact. Thank you for watching my video. Enjoy!
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist Lovely. Thank you for taking time answering! Greetings. :)
Great video!!!!!
What a nice thing to say. I appreciate that. Thank you Jonathan. I hope this information was useful. Thank you for watching my brushes video. Stay safe :-)
Thank you so much Mishawna!!
Thank you for watching my brushes video Bijana! Have a wonderful weekend! :-)
Is the quats also called barbicide?
Yes Carrie! It is. The same thing. Good on you to notice that. Enjoy your weekend & thank you for watching!
Before I submerge my brush should I completely remove the fuzzy stuff on my brush?
Hello Katie! Yes, it's best to take off all the lint and fuzz before you begin the prewash step. That way your brushes come out squeaky clean. An old toothbrush works or I use the Olivia Garden brush cleaner tool : amzn.to/31TKPT0 to remove all hair and fuzz quickly it cleans brushes in just a few sweeps. Thank you for watching my video Have a great week! :-)
Do you wash brushes between clients or at the end of the day after seeing all clients? Just curious cause it seems a lot of time to do between each appt
What a great question Paulina! I wash brushes at the end of every work day. For example, If I see 2 extension clients in one day, each client gets a new set of implements at the start of each visit. No comb or brush that has been previously used, ever touches another client. As I'm working if I need a different comb, I pull one out from my "clean' bin & use it. Once I am done with an appointment, all brushes, clips, combs etc. go into a bin marked: "dirty". Then at the end of my work day, I take the "dirty' bin, and put all the implements thru the two step disinfecting process that you see here in my video. I take extreme pride in providing a clean station & salon for my clients to come get their hair done. A most excellent question & I'm happy to answer it at length! Thank you for watching my video Paulina! ;-)
Question: what do you with hair brushes that are the straightener or hair dryer brushes?
That's a great question Kool Girl! If it was me, I'd: 1/ Remove all hair with a hair puller tool such as: amzn.to/3iRrOnt 2/Scrub off any accumulated lint, with a pedicure brush such as: amzn.to/35UlFDo 3/ Finally spray the hot brush tool with a mixture of quats & water in a 1: 2 ratio, in a spray bottle. 4/ Let dry for an hour and now they are ready to be used! (Quats is the cleaning solution in my video. There is a link in the video for you to see the exact product I use). Thank you for watching my video! Stay safe :-)
Can I use regular Ammonia instead of Quats ? Thank you. Great informative video.
Hello MM! Yes you can wash them with ammonia. I'd do 1:6 ratio of ammonia to water, then follow the same steps in my video and your brushes and combs will be just like new. Thank you for watching & subscribing! :-)
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist Thank you for your reply, I'll be cleaning my daughter's brushes, she's got issues with dandruff
how safe is it to use a brush that's been cleaned with amonia?
Hi Viva! Ammonia is a house hold cleaner and I'd say if you used the ammonia properly ( 1/4 cup of ammonia : 1 gallon of water) then let the brush to dry completely, you'd be safe to use it. Thank you for watching my brushes video! Stay safe :-)
You're so awesome! Thank you!
Awwww..! Thank you Inez, you are too kind. Thank you for watching my brushes video. I post new videos 2X/ month. I have an online store full of all of my favorite hair products & tools: www.shop-saguaro.com take a peak if you'd like. Take care and stay safe!
How do i get rid of the dust that builds up? Scrubbing with an old toothbrush doesn’t work.
Hi Erica, that's a great question. Try a different brush, one with more "scratchy bristles" Try these medium brush cleaners for pipettes: amzn.to/2ySy4JC or this smaller set amzn.to/2XrqMXq . I find the scratchier stiff bristles remove the dust bunnies very nicely. Thank you for watching my video!
what's the best substitute for quats? need help. thanks!
Hello! If it was me, I'd do a very diluted solution of bleach in water. 6:1, water to bleach depending on how big or small your tub is. It will work nicely to disinfect your brushes. Thank you for watching my video FJ. Stay safe!
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist thank you! really a big help!
This was great. Thank you
Awww! Thank you Natalia! I made this video when I first started my channel & I'm happy to see so many people are getting good use out of it. Happy to give you clean brushes. Thank you for watching my video ;-)
Wow thank you. Off to sally's haha Subbed for sure💖
You're very welcome Shadowbanned! Sally's should have a small bottle of quats. No need to get the big one. Little goes along way. Thank you for watching my video stay safe! :-)
Is this okay to do with a wood paddle brush?
Hi Lexi! Absolutely! You can do the steps here with wood paddle brushes and they will be fine. I have done it before and had no issues. The only thing I'd make sure to take them out of the prewash at 10minutes, and Quats at 10 minutes. Don't let them soak too long...the wood could get soggy. For example, if you forgot and left them for 4 hours. Nothing would happen to the brush, but over time the wood could break down quicker & the brush may not last as long. Great question! Thank you for watching my video. :-)
can you clean a thermal round brush with these same steps?
Hi Nia! Yup you can! As long as it doesn't have an electrical chord attached. And we are talking about a metal round brush, the type commonly used in salons to give a smooth blowdry, yes you can use these steps to sanitize your brushes. Thank you for watching my video! Stay safe :-)
If the quats is a poison, how do you dispose of it? I wouldn't think you would want to pour it down the drain.
Hello Bob! Great question, it is a poison, but not as caustic as others used in other areas of disinfection & cleaning. It is safe to pour down the drain. That is what we are taught in Hair School. When I use Quats at home, I'll pour it down the "privy". Thank you for watching my video. Enjoy your weekend!
The way u left water running from the tap at 3:50 for so long was really getting on my NERVES!!!
Oh dear! I know. I am sorry about that. I always conserve water in my daily life. This was my very first RUclips video I made & we were filming at a friend's house that we had to be out of by a certain time, I was super nervous. Hope you don't dislike me for it forever. I'm human I make mistakes. Thank you for watching my video anyway!
Thank you! This video was helpful. I also was wondering if you can clean your brushes with just shampoo or any kind of soap, will that work?
Absolutely Mariah! Shampoo or any kind of soap will do. I would make sure the water in the pre-wash is really hot to add an additional layer of cleaning because you aren't using the quats. I've used shampoo before and they come out nice and clean. Thank you for watching my video & subscribing! :-)
love this helpful video thank you
You're very welcome Penelope Ella. I love making video that people can use. Hope you are staying safe !
What else can you use to replace Quats? How about vinegar? Loved your video! Awesome
Great question Ditto! Of course you can use vinegar instead of quats. That's a great suggestion for home use. Keep in mind vinegar will (level 1) clean your brushes. To have your brushes be considered "disinfected & sanitized as per California State Board Cosmetology procedures", they would need to be cleaned with quats to be 100% sure all viruses & bacteria would be killed. But that's totally not necessary in your case, because you are probably using your brushes for home use. The vinegar will be fine in your case. I have not used vinegar before, there may be a scent of it on your brushes - but no matter, it will dissipate in a few days I'm sure. Thank you for watching my brushes video. Have a nice day!
Thank you so much for answering my question? I loved your video and I admire you for taking time out of your day to send me a text! Your Awesome!
Have a great Blessed day!
Thank you for the
advice.
You're very welcome Sandra!! And thank you for watching my video. Have a great day!
How do you get the lint out a denman D80L?
That's a great question Janine! If it was me, I'd: 1/ Remove all hair with a hair puller tool such as: amzn.to/3iRrOnt 2/Scrub off any accumulated lint, with a pedicure brush such as: amzn.to/35UlFDo 3/ Finally spray the Denman with a mixture of quats & water in a 1: 2 ratio, in a spray bottle. 4/ Let dry for an hour and now they are ready to be used! (Quats is the cleaning solution in my video. There is a link in the video for you to see the exact product I use). Thank you for watching my video! Stay safe :-)
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist I'm going to try using a denture brush and see if that work. I can get it out of every brush, just heaving trouble with this one.
Didn't get it at my parents house or in my last place but this house get so dusty everyday and gets in my hair and so it gets in the brush. Don't know where it's coming from!
@@janinedear-barlow Yes! A denture brush will work just fine. Have a great week! :-) If it's stubborn, you may need to buy a new brush if it's older. Just a thought ...
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist it's only a few months old. Have a great week too.
Can I use rubbing alcohol instead of quatz
Great question GH Entertainment! Yes, you can use alcohol to disinfect. I would mix 2 parts rubbing alcohol to 1 part water in a spray bottle, and use it to disinfect brushes & combs. If you are using it instead of quats in the second step, yes, that will work as well. Thank you for watching my video. Stay safe!
Thanks. Useful.
Thank you for watching my video Matthew! These are the same steps I use daily at the salon. It will leave your combs and brushes squeaky clean & free from germs. Stay safe :-)
Love your turquoise necklace
Hi Chance! Thank you for that, I do love turquoise & the American Southwest. Thank you for watching my brushes video. Stay safe!
Awesome!
Thank you Carissa! So nice to hear you enjoyed my video. Thank you for watching & stay safe. :-)
Can i know what liquid you used please?
Hello Pradeep! The solution is use is: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, otherwise known as Barbacide in salon lingo. If you're a chemistry geek like me here's more info:
Quaternary ammonium cations, also known as quats, are positively charged polyatomic ions of the structure NR+
4, R being an alkyl group or an aryl group.[1] Unlike the ammonium ion (NH+
4) and the primary, secondary, or tertiary ammonium cations, the quaternary ammonium cations are permanently charged, independent of the pH of their solution. Quaternary ammonium salts or quaternary ammonium compounds (called quaternary amines in oilfield parlance) are salts of quaternary ammonium cations. Polyquats are a variety of engineered polymer forms which provide multiple quat molecules within a larger molecule...
Source: Wikipedia; Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Anyway it's an awesome surface cleaner that is safe to use when you do it properly like in my video. Here is the link to purchase on Amazon. You may also buy at Sally Beauty if you are in North America. Thanks for watching my video! Take care :-)
amzn.to/2TkPMQf
Thank you!!! You're so helpful and you explain everything I can tell you've taken some alot of biology classes! ;)
Hi Amanda! You're so kind, I have a degree in exercise science from San Diego State University. I love science, and I love hair.😄.Thank you for watching my video. Stay safe!!
How do you remove dust from brushes?
Hello DebbieHennessy8144! Yes, that stuff is pesky to remove. It's best to take off all the lint and fuzz before you begin the prewash step. That way your brushes come out squeaky clean. An old toothbrush works, a pedicure brush or there are a variety of brush cleaner tools available : amzn.to/3AHEbNS . You can also cut the stray hair or fuzz out if its really bad. Additionally, if the fuzz just won't come out, time to throw away your brush & get a new one. Brushes are typically $10 - $50 range for a decent round brush or vent brush at Sally Beaty. Thank you for watching my video Have a great week!
I loved your video but I'm confused as to step #5 (last step). Is there a reason for closing the clean, dry brushes in a tub? Do they need to be kept in there for a certain amount of time or is this a step that can be skipped?
Hi Words! That's a great question about step #5. Per my licensing exam and, how I was taught, all brushes, once they are fully sanitized, must be kept in a clean tub with a cover on it to prevent any germs or dirt from getting in. These are strict policies I adhere to when I'm working at the salon. However, I made this video for home use, so you are totally fine to skip it, and just put your clean brushes in a drawer or cabinet. Thank you for watching my video and stay safe!
Thankyou this helped alot!!
You're very welcome Sune! I just used the same cleaning process on my combs & brushes yeterday at the salon. I'm glad I could help. Thank you for watching my video! :-)
Quays are in the wipes we use
For disinfectant. I must admit I didn’t wash my hands after using for many years but didn’t have them all the time. It’s so dangerous that an expert said that’s likely will become banned in future due to hazards, cancerous. That it’s not right no have it being used in such a high volume on every surface. It’s bad.
Hi Vanessa! What a great idea to steam them. I had not thought about that. Thanks so much for posting this. And, thank you for watching my video! ;-)
Hello mam, I use my brush only at home, what can I use instead of quats, can you suggest some products that are easily available at home? Thankyou.🙂
Hello Vinod! I would suggest using a diluted solution of bleach & water (4:1). Since you are using brushes only at home, you could use extra hot water on the prewash step + Dawn detergent then skip the quats step. Although they wouldn't be 'disinfected + sanitized' per se...you would still have a nice clean brush for home use. Thank you for watching my video!
Thanks for the video! My daughter uses the Wet brand hair brushes which aren’t solid behind the bristles. Is it safe to submerge these in the solution as well? I don’t want to get them wet and mold grow behind there if I doesn’t dry well. Thanks in advance!
Yes!! Wet Brushes are totally safe to submerge, as long as you follow the timing on the video. 10 minutes pre-wash, 10 minutes in quats, then air dry. No mold will grow. I lived in Puerto Rico for four years in the past, and it's a pretty wet climate during the rainy season, I cleaned my Wet Brushes this way the entire time with no issues. Great question Faith! Thank you for watching my brushes video! :-)
Mishawna Romero Hairstylist perfect, thanks so much!
Very helpful thank you!
You're welcome Ramie! Thank you for watching my brushes video, glad I could help. Stay safe!
Hello :)
So it's better to clean it with dishsoap instead of shampoo?
That's a great question Adella! For the prewash yes you can use shampoo (I even do that from time to time), but for the second part, if you'd like to disinfect your brushes the professional way, you would need to use the Quats solution. Thank you for watching my video. Stay safe wherever you are!
Wow I never new this
Thank you for watching my brush video Juiceworld!
Question. If Quats (*spelling) is a poison, why wouldn't you rinse it? If you're brushing someone's hair that's wet, won't it be absorbed?
Hi Heather, great questions. Yes, you could definately rinse your combs one final time before they dry to be on the safe side. I indeed do that as well. You can also be assured when the quats dries, it is safe to use with a wet haired person. Think of it like when you use a bleach & water solution to clean a kitchen table, once it dries, it's "poison qualities" have gone away. If you wet it again, it's safe and will not cause injury. Hope that answers your questions. Thank you for watching my video!
Thank you!
Thank you P Espindola! If you have a hard time getting the Quats solution due to the Corona virus situation, 4 tablespoons of bleach will work in place of the quats. Be careful with all poisons. Stay safe & thanks for watching!
The mystery of the blue stuff finally revealed!
Hi Amused, Yes! Hahaha. I'm glad you got that from my video. I was wondering if anyone else would think " The mystery of the blue stuff is solved!" You're the first person to comment that. Thank you for watching my video. Take care!
Umm i dont have quatz will hydrogen peroxide work?
Hi Kim! That's a great question. Yes you can use hydrogen peroxide for the second step in place of the quats. Hydrogen peroxide is non-toxic so it's safe to use around kids & pets too. Thank you for watching my video! Stay safe out there :-)
This was extremely helpful! Is it possible to sterilize them? Just put them in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes, or will that ruin the brushes?
Hello MissLauarSquared, In my opinion, that may start to break down the bristles over time especially if you own boar bristle brushes. Might not be the best was to sterilize them. The Quats solution, I use in this video, is hospital grade sterilization liquid that will kill most germs. I recommend using that. Additionally if you like the idea of hot water, you could use very hot water in the pre-wash step and your brushes will do fine. Thanks for watching my video!
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist This is very helpful! Thank you!
@@MissLauraSquared You're welcome!
Great video and straight to the point. I appreciate you taking the time to put time stamps in the description.
Do you ever use a product called ship shape?
Thank you very much for watching my video Resting Cat Face (I'm a cat lover too!). Yes, I have used ship shape. That's a great cleaning product as well. I like that it's in a detergent form. Feels satisfying using it. Have a great week!
I have one question what if dish soap traps in brush somehow and then when we brush out our hairs the dish soap sticks on our hairs?
Dish soap and hair won't be a good combination.
BTW you are really beautiful and the way you talk is super classy💗
Thank you for watching my video Aneeqa! Dish soap is safe to use on hair brushes. have a nice day!
What about lint balls?
Hi Sylvia! Thank you for watching my video. If lint is built up in your brushes you can use a pedicure brush to scrub away the lint then go thru my steps. Stay safe!
You're very good in your explanations. Your audio is over modulated.....(its too loud for the camera mic and is distorted). Try a clip on mic so you can talk at a conversational level. Thanks for the video.
Hi RuleofFive! Thank you for watching my video. I totally agree with you, my voice sounded bad in this video. At the time I did not use a mic. Now I use a Boya clip mic, and my videos are a ton better. Have a great day & thank you for your comments!
What if you don't have the poison stuff?
Hello Gina! You can use hydrogen peroxide & distilled water 1:2 ratio, instead of the Quats solution. Your brushes will be nice and clean. Thank you for watching my video!
Thank you, good thorough video; just one issue. Please turn off the facet water in-between getting the various combs and brushes to rinse. That wasted running water made me cringe.
Yes dualy noted Jean len, this was my very first video on RUclips and I was really nervous. I've made similar videos with water and did remember to turn the tap off. Thanks for watching!
None of it explains how to get rid of lint which is always so stuck to the bristles no water solution can help or brush.
Hi Emka! To remove lint, make sure brush is completely DRY, and free of hair, I like to use Olivia Garden brush cleaner to remove all hair: amzn.to/3iqHqO0. Then use a pedicure brush: amzn.to/2DGTWdG to lightly brush away the lint. Sometimes if a brush is very old, and it hasn't been cleaned for awhile the lint may not come off. Then it's time to trash it and treat yourself to a new brush. Thanks for watching my video!
@@mishawnaromerohairstylist Thank you for your answer! Appreciate it, and will try the methods listed and see where I get with it.
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Anybody ever tell you that you're a dead ringer for actress Diane Farr? It's kind of freaky. This is the most informative video on the subject by far.
Haha, No, I'll have to check her out. Thank you for stopping by!
So you don't rinse your Quatz solution off your brushes and Combs? I thought you said the Quatz was poison, seems like you would want to rinse some of the poison off the brushes and Combs so it won't get on your scalp and hair.
Hello Margaret! Great question. And I do sometimes rinse off the Quats with water, after I'm final wash step #2. I do know that during our licensing exam, and training, I was taught that the Quats, becomes not harmful and there is only trace amounts (that won't hurt you), after the brushes are completely dry. I don't think the correct word is denatured - but something along those lines. The active poison goes away when completely dry. Thank you for watching my video, and thanks for the insightful question!
I steam mine. With a steamer. And then put it in the dishwasher without anything above or below and similarly disgusting items in that wash.
Thanks beautiful
You are welcome Kahmal. Thank you for watching my brushes video!
Good for you 👍💁 poisoning control link
Hi Romelia! Thank you for watching my video. I try to make my videos as well rounded & informational as possible. Have a great day!