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To achieve beautiful and shiny hair, like film stars from glossy magazine covers, today is as easy as shelling pears. It is enough to sign up for hair lamination. What is this procedure and what does hair lamination give?
Hair lamination – what is it?
What this procedure is, explains its very name. Remember how you laminate important documents: they are sealed in a moisture-resistant durable film, after which they are not afraid of any damage. The same effect after hair lamination. Only, as you might guess, it is not so durable.
The effect of lamination
Purely aesthetic lamination is an instant procedure. A couple of hours in the hands of a reliable professional – and you are with a luxurious mane. Hair in the blink of an eye acquires not only a healthy, well-groomed appearance, but also additional protection.
Hair becomes perfectly even and smooth.
They don’t care about rain or snow.
They do not fluff and do not electrify.
Easy to fit.
Do not do the procedure immediately after staining. Lamination may not have the best effect on fixing the pigment.
What does laminated hair look like?
Laminated hair looks flawless. Immediately after the procedure, they:
are smoothed out;
easy to comb;
glitter;
get rid of brittleness;
look bigger.
Pros and cons of hair lamination
We talked about the advantages of the procedure above – this is a stunning aesthetic effect and additional protection from external influences. The disadvantages include the following:
This is not a medical procedure. There is no real restoration of the hair cuticle, since the scales are smoothed out purely mechanically under the action of the composition.
Lamination externally corrects the problem of brittle hair, but this is only a visual effect. The procedure just provokes it. The very gluing of cuticle scales, which lamination is famous for, forms a void in the cavity of the hair itself, which leads to its damage – brittleness and split ends.
Due to the nature of the composition (alcohol is present in many laminating formulas), hair often begins to dry.
Lamination contributes to faster contamination of the hair (they become a magnet for dust and soot particles), which leads to frequent cleansing of the head and, as a result, rapid washing out of the composition from the surface of the hair.
Types of hair lamination
There are several types of hair lamination.
Color
During the procedure, you can make a “short” staining, which lasts as long as the lamination composition itself. The main advantage of the procedure is to make the hair smoother, and at the same time give it a new shade.
Silk
Such lamination moisturizes the hair well, since liquid silk is used as the active ingredient. The effect is really amazing, but the cost in a beauty salon for this procedure is quite high.
Keratin
The main component of keratin lamination is the protein keratin, the building material of hair. Thanks to him, the hair becomes more dense and elastic, dullness disappears and shine is restored.
Hotter
Thanks to hot lamination, a longer lasting effect can be achieved. The composition applied with a thermal device is securely sealed in the hair structure, hence the long-term result.
Cold
Compared to hot lamination, this method is considered gentle. Thermal devices are not used, the composition itself is absorbed into the hair. But the result does not last as long as with hot lamination.
Biolamination
The composition for biolamination contains only natural ingredients, hence the name. It can also be attributed to the most sparing and not too durable options.
How hair lamination is done in a beauty salon
In terms of execution technique, everything is quite simple.
First, the master washes the hair with a very mild shampoo.
Laminating composition is applied to each strand.
During hot lamination, a thermal device (flat iron) is passed through the hair after pre-treatment with a heat-protective spray.
After all the manipulations, the master again washes his head with hot enough water without using shampoo.
Is it possible to do hair lamination yourself at home
If you dream of laminating your hair yourself at home, there are no questions. But it’s not that easy.
First, you need to choose the right composition. It is selected taking into account the structure and condition of the hair. An accurate diagnosis can only be made by a master in the cabin. Otherwise, the consequences are unpredictable.
Secondly, can you pay attention to every hair? This is very important, otherwise time and effort may be wasted.
It is safer, unless, of course, you are a professional stylist, to do hair lamination in a beauty salon.
How long does the effect of lamination on the hair last?
If you take a picture before and after hair lamination, the result will be impressive. After the procedure, the hair remains beautiful and smooth for at least three weeks, maximum six. It all depends on the type of lamination, as well as on competent care.
Features of care after the procedure
We found out what hair lamination is and why it is needed, now we will talk about post-procedure care.
Immediately after the procedure, you should not wash your hair for 3-4 days, so that the composition is well fixed on the strands.
Try to use hot appliances as little as possible.
Pay attention to how you brush. Choose tools made from soft, natural materials.
For cleansing, use shampoos for color-treated and damaged hair or mild shampoos.
Here are a few examples that, in the opinion of the editors, are suitable for gentle and gentle hair care.
Shampoo-care 3-in-1 Low Shampoo “Color Expert”, L’Oréal Paris
Sulfate-free shampoo for color-treated hair. It gently cleanses hair and scalp without foaming. Contains linseed oil and sunscreen.
Shampoo with prokeratin complex Dercos, Vichy that reconstructs the hair surface
The shampoo is suitable for hair care after coloring. Soothing allantoin gives a feeling of comfort and prevents hypersensitivity of the scalp.
Reconstructing the surface of the hair express mask with a complex of prokeratin from Dercos, Vichy
Contains a combination of prokeratin and vitamin B5 in a lightweight, lightweight formula. Protects hair and adds natural shine. Developed specifically for sensitive scalp.
Strengthening shampoo Fructis “Goji. Lasting color, Garnier
The new formula of Fructis shampoo does not contain parabens and is enriched with active fruit concentrate, as well as vitamins B3, B6 and lemon protein.
Mask for colored hair Fructis SuperFood “Goji Berries. Shine Restoration, Garnier
Does not contain parabens, silicones, synthetic dyes, substances of animal origin and their derivatives. Can be used as a mask, conditioner and leave-in treatment.
Summary results
What is hair lamination?
This is a popular procedure during which the hair is covered with a thin film, becoming as a result even, smooth and manageable. Many curly-haired girls use lamination to straighten their hair. You can read more about this here.
Is lamination suitable for colored hair?
Yes, it does. But you should not do the procedure immediately before and immediately after staining, since it is likely that the pigment will not remain stable. This is especially evident in the photo.
How long does lamination last?
It all depends on the type of procedure. On average 3 to 6 weeks. And then you can repeat it again.