After your shave, rinse your brush under clean, warm water and shake off the excess. Since most shaving brushes, natural or synthetic, are made by gluing a tight bunch of bristles into a handle, it's important not to store the brush bristles up. Store the brush in a proper holder (available for under $5) with the bristles facing down to allow the water to drain and avoid curling the bristle.
Since the bristles of most brushes are glued into the handle, never boil your brush or twist or pull on the bristles as this will cause them to become loose and increase shedding.
Most good brushes, with proper care, will provide years of great service.
