A pronounced, well-groomed set of eyebrows has become one of the most sought-after beauty trends in recent years. There are more long-term options for filling in your eyebrows, like microblading, but today we’re going to talk about a temporary trend: eyebrow lamination! If you do a quick Google search, you’ll quickly learn why this particular approach to eyebrow grooming has become so popular. Do you want to learn all about brow lamination? Then this article is for you.
What Is Brow Lamination?
Brow lamination is an eyebrow treatment that reshapes and reorients the hair in the eyebrow area to provide the impression of thick, full brows. Try a semi-permanent brow perm on your stubborn, drooping, curling brows to achieve the much-desired editorial brow style. With a brow lift, you can finally have the eyebrows of your dreams.
The treatment has become popular because of the trend toward bold brows. Most beauty parlors will laminate your eyebrows for a nominal fee, allowing you to shape them in any way you like (whether you prefer them pointing up or in any direction) and ensuring that they remain in place all day long without the use of brow gel.
Consultation
Before initiating treatment that involves the use of chemicals or dyes, a consultation is required. You will not be allowed to get your hair tinted if you have ever been allergic to hair color. To ensure you’re happy with the end outcome, we’ll also talk about the shape and style of eyebrows you hope to achieve.
Brow Lamination Process
Ensure your brows are clean and free of cosmetics or other substances before your session. Your stylist will still wash your brow, though. Our provider also uses a barrier, like a petroleum-based moisturizer, to shield the skin surrounding his eyebrows from the chemicals. After washing and drying the brows, the hairs are combed straight up, and a special glue (or “lift,” as some technicians call it) is applied to the area to alter the hair’s growth pattern.
Second, the newly grown hair is laminated to ensure it doesn’t fall out. Once the product has been applied, a plastic covering is placed over the brows and left there for five to fifteen minutes (time may vary based on hair type). As a third step, you’ll use a different adhesive to keep your brows in place and then wrap them in plastic wrap once more. When the brow specialist finishes the process, your provider may use a keratin solution or another equally nourishing product to condition the brows. Envision getting your brow hairs permed.
The process typically takes about an hour and is combined with tinting to enhance the appearance of the eyebrows. Appointments should be spaced out every 8-12 weeks, and the benefits can last anywhere from 6-8 weeks.
Threading: You may notice that your brows look different after the complete laminating procedure. Plucking out unwanted hair with thread is a viable solution.
Tinting: Dyeing your brows can make them look thicker and darker. The shape of your eyebrows is critical in deciding whether or not to have this operation. After the coloring process is complete, a keratin serum is applied to bring back the hair’s original luster. This method can take the tiniest amount of hair and use it to grow an entirely new, fuller brow.
Should You Consider Brow Lamination?
Since hair develops naturally in a downward direction, clients often believe their natural brows are thin and sparse. Yet, a simple treatment of relaxing and lifting the hairs can make them appear fuller and thicker. A brow lamination is an excellent option to achieve a fuller, more editorial look for the brows.
Avoid brow lamination if you are allergic to the adhesive, have sensitive skin or eyes, have a history of breakouts in the brow area, or are expecting or breastfeeding. The chemicals used in brow lamination can often release fumes irritating the skin and eyes.
Our brow laminating service has been quite popular with regulars because of its noticeable results. Some customers have even claimed they no longer need to use brow gel after using this product because their brows naturally seem more prominent and fuller. If you use brow gel frequently, this process will be highly beneficial.
Brow Lamination Aftercare
To maintain the effectiveness of the brow lamination and avoid discomfort and dry hair or skin, the following aftercare is suggested:
Day 1:
- Do not hydrate or massage your eyebrows for at least 24 hours.
- It would help if you stayed away from anything that can end up on your brows, including lotions, oils, and makeup.
- It’s essential to avoid getting your treated brows wet for the first twenty-four hours. Water may compromise the lamination process and shorten the lifespan of your treatment.
- Avoid direct sunlight, tanning booths, saunas, steam rooms, hot showers, heavy perspiration, and swimming pools for 48 hours.
- Avoid using Retin-A, AHA (“alpha-hydroxy acids”), or exfoliating the skin surrounding your brows for at least 72 hours before or after undergoing brow treatment.
- You should sleep on your stomach for the first 24 to 48 hours.
Day 2:
- Avoid places where it is sweltering, such as hot tubs, saunas, and swimming pools.
- The brow area is susceptible and should be kept free of Retin-A and other exfoliants (also known as “alpha-hydroxy acids”).
Day 3 And Onwards:
- Use a conditioning serum twice a day after brow lamination to maintain the eyebrow hairs hydrated and healthy.
Not Permanent
Unlike a lash lift or a hair perm, brow lamination is a chemical process that cannot be reversed. Since the hairs are not permanently attached, you can easily brush them back down if you don’t like the way they look styled. In 6-8 weeks, your brows will return to their regular growth pattern.
Takeaway
Maintenance of a laminated brow is easy. However, following the treatment, you still need to condition and nurture your brows with eyebrow conditioning serum. If you over-bleach and chemically treat your eyebrow hair, it can become as damaged as your scalp hair if you do it too often. Use an eyebrow-enhancing serum to moisturize, condition, and maintain your eyebrows between visits. Don’t hesitate to contact Renewal Aesthetics and Sexual Wellness whenever it is convenient to schedule a consultation if you have any questions about this treatment or our other services.