Notice: Before the very first time use, the brush needs to be prepared first: Press the brush hair, relax the hair. Put in warm water. Let it sit for at least 3 minutes. Then wash away any falling hair. To take care of the brush: . Discard the plastic cap. Never use it again. The moist collected inside the plastic cap will damage the hair. . For storage: best is to hang the brush when not used. . Wash after use to remove the ink in the hair. . Before each use, wash in the water first before dipping it in the ink.