a paint brush protector and maintenance device provides storage , protection , and care for paint brushes includes a clamshell enclosure that opens to encase bristle and ferrule portions of a paint brush . the enclosure in at least one embodiment provides a rigid plastic to ensure that the bristles remain in a straight position and a plurality of drying holes along a front surface to aid in drying the bristles after cleaning . an end portion of the enclosure has a compressible stabilizer pad to hold the paint brush securely in place . the apparatus also provides a brush comb that clips onto the exterior of the enclosure providing a toothed comb and a pair of stiff bristle brushes to clean and condition the bristles as needed .