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Wayne responded to my second question, too. He said his previous synthetic brushes were artisan-made, so incredibly expensive to make and to buy. For his White Gold Collection he wanted to make synthetic brushes that didn't cost the earth and felt like silk. A discussion about synthetic bristles in general and the ones used used in his previous release, The Synthetics, is in the spoiler below. SpoilerAn excerpt rom Sonia G's review of The Synthetics (via her Sweetmakeuptemptations website):Just like his natural brushes, Wayne Goss Synthetic brushes are handmade in Japan by the same artisans, he could have switched to machine-made cheaper synthetic brushes but he did not. These 4 brushes are now only bundled with synthetic fibers, depending on each brush these fibers are even different per brush, if his 4 brushes feel the same, technically they aren’t. The filaments used on these brushes are not the same as the ones on synthetic brushes, commonly seen on the brush market, those are mostly bundled with PBT or PTT. Now, Wayne Goss brushes also uses PBT (Poly Butylene Terephtalate) and PTT (Polytrimethylene Terephthalate) but includes a special fibre made in Japan. The Japanese company responsible for this special fibre produces it in their own factory in Japan with a special cutting edge technique to process resin. These fibers are meant to keep their shape better and perform better with use, which is not always the case with filaments such as PBT and PTT. The artisans in the manufacture in charge of Wayne’s brushes have particular skills that include the complex blending of the different kinds of filaments, which I heard was not easy at all, and they adjust these type of filament blends together with the technical specs in accordance to the purpose of the brush. They also leverage traditional methods combining the skills of the craftsmen and at the same time promote the Japanese fiber that is so much more difficult to process (unlike PBT and PTT) and in terms of time, it takes several times more to achieve them. I am talking about this because I know that it is surprising to see synthetic brushes being that expensive, but the cost is both in the handmade process and in the fibers used. Wayne did not include synthetics to reduce costs or because he did not love natural bristles anymore, but he certainly wanted to answer some requests I saw he was receiving to also release synthetics, and he did a great move, it’s really amazing that he stayed with the same artisans and that he answered those requests too. I hope this helped to shed a bit of light about the costs and the making of these synthetic brushes. I have seen many comments of customers not understanding the price tag but there is a reason behind it. An excerpt rom Sonia G's review of The Synthetics (via her Sweetmakeuptemptations website):Just like his natural brushes, Wayne Goss Synthetic brushes are handmade in Japan by the same artisans, he could have switched to machine-made cheaper synthetic brushes but he did not. These 4 brushes are now only bundled with synthetic fibers, depending on each brush these fibers are even different per brush, if his 4 brushes feel the same, technically they aren’t. The filaments used on these brushes are not the same as the ones on synthetic brushes, commonly seen on the brush market, those are mostly bundled with PBT or PTT. Now, Wayne Goss brushes also uses PBT (Poly Butylene Terephtalate) and PTT (Polytrimethylene Terephthalate) but includes a special fibre made in Japan. The Japanese company responsible for this special fibre produces it in their own factory in Japan with a special cutting edge technique to process resin. These fibers are meant to keep their shape better and perform better with use, which is not always the case with filaments such as PBT and PTT. The artisans in the manufacture in charge of Wayne’s brushes have particular skills that include the complex blending of the different kinds of filaments, which I heard was not easy at all, and they adjust these type of filament blends together with the technical specs in accordance to the purpose of the brush. They also leverage traditional methods combining the skills of the craftsmen and at the same time promote the Japanese fiber that is so much more difficult to process (unlike PBT and PTT) and in terms of time, it takes several times more to achieve them. I am talking about this because I know that it is surprising to see synthetic brushes being that expensive, but the cost is both in the handmade process and in the fibers used. Wayne did not include synthetics to reduce costs or because he did not love natural bristles anymore, but he certainly wanted to answer some requests I saw he was receiving to also release synthetics, and he did a great move, it’s really amazing that he stayed with the same artisans and that he answered those requests too. I hope this helped to shed a bit of light about the costs and the making of these synthetic brushes. I have seen many comments of customers not understanding the price tag but there is a reason behind it.

@jaaayp wow it goes to show being calm pays off. You got what you wanted at a discount and the other woman got nothing but all stressed out.

I too have thin, fine hair @haleyssquad Mousse has always added volume to my hair. My current favorite is amika Plus Size Volume & Body Mousse 8.5 oz / 252 mL . I have also in the past used Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse 8.5 oz/ 250 mL .My go to, change my life shampoo is Briogeo Destined For Density™ Peptide Shampoo for Thicker, Fuller Hair 8 oz / 236 mL and conditioner Briogeo Destined For Density™ Peptide Conditioner for Thicker, Fuller Hair 8 oz / 236 mL

@itsfi all are so intriguing

@beautyhappy13 enjoy, your excitement is contagious

@SportyGirly125 your skin is flawless!

@itsfi some serious candle love

This capsule highlights something that's so important @itsfi I had to jump back in. I love this focus and your choice for this week's challenge. 🙏Make-up for me really is a feel good time. Celebrating my skin and my own unique self *and* having fun with products that make me feel good. 😄💙 It's a wonderful thing!For this theme I chose:My besties for brows, lashes and lips. They are my tried and true. Clairns 4D mascara in BrownAny of TF's lippies agre with my dry skin, but this one is specifically everyday gorgeous. TOM FORD Lip Color Lipstick 01 Insatiable (and it's a pleasure to wear. )Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Fiber Eyebrow Pencil 3 A make me feel good palette was the Natasha Denona I Need a Nude Eyeshadow Palette. This is a lovely palette in everyway. 🩷 SPF that's no fuss no muss and can take the place of my skin tint is Dr. Jart+ Cicapair ™ Tiger Grass Camo Drops Color Corrector SPF 35 1 oz/ 30 mL very light and comfortable on my skin, feeling heavy isn't a fun time and this capsule is all about feeling good. If my skin is extra dry, using Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Glow Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Juice Boost is a quick fix with a little glow 🌟 Its like a good mood boost for my skin. 😉 A last all day blush that I just tap on with my fingers and blend at edges for a quick easy look, that's the creamy side of PATRICK TA Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo She's Blushing 💓 And it fits!  If anyone out there is going through a hard time, you are not alone. 💙 I hope you can reach out to a friend, family member, or a help line.💙 There are people out there who genuinely care about you 🌈 you are amazing!