Eyebrow lamination at home
What to do when you want to achieve the effect of thick and wide eyebrows, but there is absolutely no time for makeup? In this case, the lamination procedure will help you, which we will discuss in more detail in our article.

To date, there are many beauty procedures that help girls always look stunning even without much makeup. But, before deciding on any of the interventions, it is recommended to consult a cosmetologist or a specialist in a particular field. It is always useful to learn about the nuances of the procedure, the consequences and the execution mechanism. In this article, we will analyze what eyebrow lamination is, how it differs from long-term styling, and what effect should be expected.

What is brow lamination

Eyebrow lamination is a non-invasive temporary perm that changes the direction of the hairs, making them more mobile. Eyebrows become more flexible due to the destruction of protein bonds within the hair, which occurs as a result of exposure to thioglycolic acid or its derivatives.1.

Often lamination is accompanied by staining. As a result, the eyebrows become bright, neat and well-groomed, and the desired shape lasts up to 2 months. 

Benefits of brow lamination

  • no pain during the procedure;
  • taming unruly eyebrows;
  • eliminating the need for daily styling and touch-up;
  • the ability to change the form;
  • assistance in hiding the consequences of an unsuccessful tattoo;
  • an alternative to microblading that affects the skin and is accompanied by pain2.

Cons of laminating eyebrows

  • the likelihood of an allergy to the composition;
  • the need to repeat the procedure / temporary effect;
  • not suitable for people with pronounced gaps in the hairs in the eyebrow area;
  • the structure of the hair may be damaged (with unsuccessful lamination). We’ll have to wait for the update 1,5 – 2 months.

How to do eyebrow lamination at home

Carrying out the procedure for laminating eyebrows at home is not recommended by experts due to the chemical elements present in the compositions. And it is better to entrust it to professionals in the salon.

But if you still decide to try, we will tell you in more detail how the process itself goes and what is required for it.

Prepare 

Eyebrow lamination procedure does not require special preparation. The only recommendation is to avoid the use of retinoids and peeling in the facial area, on the eve of lamination. This is necessary to avoid irritation after the procedure.

Tip: do not tweeze your eyebrows 3 weeks before the procedure to achieve the best shape.

Procedure

Eyebrow lamination takes place in several stages:

  1. Disinfection and degreasing. For this, a special degreaser or an oil-free makeup remover is suitable.
  2. Application of a special softening composition. This is necessary to loosen the hair structure and to improve the penetration of subsequent products into the hairs. The exposure time of the softening composition varies from 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the hair.
  3. Shaping eyebrows. Correction is carried out with tweezers.
  4. Applying a fixative. It is applied for styling and fixing hairs in the right direction. The holding time is 10-15 minutes.
  5. Applying color pigment (in the event that lamination is carried out with staining). With the help of a cotton swab, it is necessary to remove the fixative composition and only then proceed to this stage of the procedure.
  6. Eyebrow treatment with keratin serum. Keratin helps fill in the voids in the hair. This final stage is necessary for nourishing and moisturizing the hairs.

Before and after photos

Aftermath

Like all procedures, eyebrow lamination has its consequences. Now we will analyze them:

  • Since the procedure does not affect the stimulation of hair growth, it should be understood that “plucked” eyebrows will no longer grow back.
  • Another unpleasant consequence is damage to the hair follicle, which is possible when the dye and the laminating composition interact. In this case, there may be a temporary loss of hairs in the eyebrow area.
  • Also, there is a possibility of thinning hairs. Most often it is observed in owners of thin and soft eyebrows. 
  • The consequence of working with low-quality pigment may be a change in the color of the eyebrows.
  • The use of low-quality material gives a weak lamination result, due to which the effect of fluffy eyebrows can be washed off with water after a couple of days.

But it is worth remembering that avoiding the consequences is very simple! It is necessary to follow the recommendations of experts and carefully approach the choice of a master.

Reviews of specialists about lamination of eyebrows

Daria Justus, Brow-master, teacher and founder of the YustusBeauty studio:

“I advise girls who have naughty hairs, as well as those who are not satisfied with their eyebrow shape, to try this procedure. After properly performed long-term styling, the look will open and become more expressive.

Someone is afraid that the eyebrows will deteriorate, but this is not so. During the procedure, the exposure time of the compositions, hair styling are controlled, and after the procedure, oil is applied for nutrition. 

Also, do not be afraid that there will be “thick” or “sleek” eyebrows, this is far from the case! Everything is selected individually and the desire of the client is certainly taken into account!

But you must not forget about the recommendations of the master after the procedure. Then everything will be fine with your eyebrows!”

Popular questions and answers

There are a number of questions about eyebrow lamination that interest readers. Answered the most popular of them Brow– master Daria Justus:

Is it possible to do eyebrow lamination for pregnant women?

There are no contraindications to the procedure for pregnant women, but I do not recommend doing it, as the result can be unpredictable. The female hormonal background changes greatly during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The body may give an allergic reaction, or not give a result at all. In this matter, everything is very individual.

How old do you have to be to have brow lamination done?

There is no specific age at which you can start doing eyebrow lamination. But I do not advise you to start before the age of 14-15, since this procedure is not useful, but chemical.

How does the laminating composition affect the structure of the hair?

The procedure consists of 2 compositions: the first composition destroys disulfide bonds, and the second one stops this destruction, thereby fixing the hair in the direction we need. At the end of the whole procedure, we apply oil, this is necessary to nourish and moisturize the hair. And we strongly recommend that the client apply oil to the hairs daily.

How long does the brow lamination procedure take?

In terms of time, the procedure lasts no more than 1 hour, but again, everything is individual. Everyone has hairs of different thickness, so each type of eyebrow has its own exposure time. This will depend on the time of work. Also, it depends on how fast the master works. An experienced browist can do it in 40 minutes, and sometimes in 20.

What is the difference between lamination and long-term styling?

Lamination and long-term styling are no different, this is a marketing ploy! Long-term eyebrow styling is the lamination of hairs and their fixing in the right direction. This question is very confusing for customers.

How to remove eyebrow lamination?

Unfortunately, it is impossible to remove the laminating composition from the hair. He will leave himself, during the renewal of hairs, but this takes time – about 1,5 – 2 months.

Who is the brow lamination effect suitable for?

So, let’s look at what problems lamination can solve:

• Naughty hairs. If they grow in the wrong direction and need daily styling, then this procedure will just help to cope with this problem.

• Asymmetric shape or inappropriate shape of the eyebrows. With the help of lamination, you can correct the shape of the eyebrows, as well as fill in the gaps between the hairs.

• Sparse, fine hairs. Thanks to the lamination procedure, your eyebrows will become thicker and more magnificent.

• Deterioration of the condition of the eyebrows due to tattooing. The lamination procedure will help strengthen the eyebrows, making them denser.

Who is not suitable for brow lamination?

Of course, the effect of lamination is not suitable for everyone. Consider cases where this procedure will be out of place:

• Over-plucked eyebrows. Due to the small number of hairs, the procedure will not be possible.

• Damage to the skin in the area of ​​the eyebrows. The laminating composition should not be applied to problem skin (small pimples / scratches).

 

LifeFac: To “try on” the effect of lamination – comb your eyebrows up with a fixing styling gel. So you can clearly see if the procedure is right for you and evaluate the result.

How often can brow lamination be done?

The effect of the eyebrow lamination procedure lasts 1-2 months. However, it is not worth repeating the procedure earlier than after 2 months. It is necessary to wait for the complete renewal of the hairs in order to avoid disturbing the structure of the hair.

How to care for eyebrows after lamination?

Eyebrow care after the lamination procedure is absolutely not complicated. On the first day, a number of recommendations should be followed:

• avoid getting moisture on the eyebrows;

• refuse to visit the bath/sauna/pool;

• do not take hot showers;

• limit physical activity to avoid sweating;

• do not apply cosmetics to the eyebrows.

All of the above will help the laminating composition to gain a foothold on the hairs for a better effect.

In a day you can forget about all the restrictions. 

Tip: To increase the duration of the effect of the procedure and avoid drying the hairs, it is worth applying a small amount of castor oil to them daily.

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