Have I killed it...?

[AJP]

I cleaned all my brushes a few weeks ago. A soaking with vinegar and water, thoroughly rinsed and then a clean with shampoo. Again thoroughly rinsed. All bar one of my brushes have seemingly appreciated it. My EJ Silvertip has had issues since though.

I usually use this brush with creams and in my Scuttle. Using my normal pea amount of cream the brush lathers it up ok in the Scuttle making seemingly loads as before. When I transfer it to my face it just dies and doesn't go anywhere. The only remedy seems to be using more cream!

So: have I killed the brush? Should I give it another clean? Any other suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[Bogeyman]

...Any other suggestions?

Thanks.

Get a modern synthetic brush & put dead mammals on the grill where they belong.

 

[Blademonkey]

Just keep using it, it should come back to normal shortly, I can't do anything with my hair for a day or so after I've washed it, don't bin it just yet.

 

[invicta]

So: have I killed the brush? Should I give it another clean? Any other suggestions?

I had a similar problem a few weeks back. It is the residual vinegar in the knot that kills the lather. Give it a shampoo, good rinse and it should return to its normal performance.

 

[wayne_m]

Leave it soaking in clean water overnight to flush out any remaining vinegar. Then shampoo and conditioner and it'll be back better than before.