Brow lamination is one of the latest women beauty trends, but what is it and why is it so in fashion? Let’s take a look at what to expect from a brow lamination procedure and help you to decide if this popular style is one you’d like to try.
What is brow lamination?
Brow lamination, sometimes referred to as an ‘eyebrow perm’, is the process of treating the brows with semi-permanent styling products to achieve neat, smooth and shiny eyebrows. The finished look is similar to what you’d get if you were to use clear eyebrow gel or soap to lay your brows into a defined shape. The individual brow hairs are lifted and straightened so that they can easily be brushed into the right shape each day.
Brow lamination is a fantastic way of styling the brows without using a brow pencil or shadow to fill them in. It offers a polished yet natural look that can help the brows look fuller, neater and more even. It’s a popular treatment for ladies who want to save a little time in their makeup regime by avoiding the need to gel or soap their brows every day.
What are the steps involved in brow lamination?
First, a cream is applied to the brows which lifts and straightens the hairs. Then, the brows are brushed upwards so that they fall into a vertical direction as neatly as possible. A fixing solution is then applied to secure the positioning of the hairs. That’s all there is to the procedure. Sometimes a nourishing oil is applied to the brows to reduce dryness or irritation on the skin following the use of chemicals.
There are a series of additional steps that you could add to your brow lamination to get better results. If you have a completely new vision for your brows in mind, you can combine multiple brow treatments to achieve your ideal look. Tweezing or waxing excess hairs might be done to create a sharper arch to the brows. Some hairs might be trimmed to create a clean line on the top of the brows. You could also have the brows tinted right before lamination to better define them.
How do I maintain my laminated brows?
For the first 24 hours after brow lamination, it is important to avoid touching the eyebrows and getting them wet. Doing so could reduce the efficacy of the procedure. You must also avoid using any heavy makeup around the brows for 24 hours. It’s important to avoid direct sunlight and sunbeds for 48 hours after the procedure as this could damage the skin around the brows which has been made sensitive by the lamination products.
It is recommended that you apply a conditioning, nourishing oil or serum to the brows twice each day. This helps the skin and hairs to stay hydrated because the chemicals involved in lamination can strip the skin of its natural moisture. Some serums might also help to prolong the results of the brow lamination or tint.
How long does eyebrow lamination last?
Although brow lamination helps to manipulate the brows into a brushed up position, it does not set them firmly into place. You will need to brush the brows upwards with a spoolie brush every morning to achieve a full, fluffy finish, but no additional products are required.
The results of eyebrow lamination last for between four and six weeks, but the longevity of the treatment varies depending on how well you take care of your brows. Gradually the brow hairs will return to their natural state, after which point it is necessary to repeat the treatment to maintain the look.
Is brow lamination better than microblading?
Microblading is another popular beauty face treatment involving the eyebrows, but it is very different to lamination. Microblading involves using fine needles to push semi-permanent pigment into the skin on the eyebrow area. Slender lines are drawn onto the skin to resemble the appearance of natural hairs. The eyebrows appear fuller and more defined, and the results are semi-permanent.
The results of microblading last for one to three years, which is significantly longer than brow lamination. However, the procedure is also significantly more expensive and more time-consuming. Brow lamination is one of the more affordable eyebrow beauty trends available, and it’s great for those who don’t want the results to last too long.
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