Beautiful hair and without much effort can be obtained with the procedure "lamination of hair". Reviews (the consequences of this procedure, some women felt on their hair in the form of thinned and split ends) about this technique vary. Some ladies are completely satisfied with it, the procedure did no harm to their hair. Others, on the contrary, did not notice the difference between laminated and natural curls, and the strands after this technology of care became lifeless.
What is hair lamination?
Nothing transforms locks like lamination of hair. Reviews (the consequences of this procedure are not so sad, as a certain part of women claim, and the hair later takes its former form), the ladies note that this method allows you to restore curls after building and removes split ends. This is a special technology for hair care, where when performing, a laminate is applied to the hair (a special tool consisting of dietary supplements and vitamin B12), and then it is washed off. After that, the hair is transformed both inside and out. It is covered with a breathable film, the hair structure improves . The strands become protected from the negative effects of the external environment and premature loss of moisture.
Beauticians believe that lamination does not harm the hair, but, on the contrary, has only a positive effect. Makes them resilient, shiny, docile and more voluminous. The procedure smooths curly curls. Protects painted strands from discoloration.
Types of Lamination
It is different in terms of execution technique and appearance of hair lamination. The reviews (the consequences, as the ladies say who have done this procedure more than once, completely depend on the professionalism of the master) claim that this event thickens the curls, makes them stronger.
Lamination happens:
- transparent and color;
- hot and cold;
- ordinary and bio.
Transparent gives the impression of gloss. Suitable for any type of hair. Color gives curls not only shine, but also a shade. In this case, coloring pigments are used. The effect is beautiful and healthy strands. Color is also called ion lamination. It is more resistant than transparent.
Hot and cold lamination do not have significant differences. In the first case, the curls are heated with an iron with the function of a thermostat. This application allows the components to penetrate into the deeper layers of the hair. In the second, the composition is applied to washed, but unheated strands.
In ordinary lamination, unlike bio, unnatural components may be present, while in biolamination only organic substances are used. Each of these species has its own characteristics.
Salon Lamination
Lamination of hair in the salon (the consequences depend on the condition of the strands that was before the procedure) takes place in several stages and lasts about an hour. The effect lasts for 4-6 weeks, over time, the film is washed off, and the curls become the same. Lose shine, extra volume, chic.
First, the hair is cleaned of dirt and styling products. Then a nourishing mask is applied, and after it is washed off, a laminate is applied for thirty minutes. Finally, the hair is washed with water.
Lamination at home
Lamination of hair can be done at home. For these purposes, you must purchase a special kit in a professional store. It includes: shampoo, reducing agent, hair laminating agent, spray and caring oil for split ends.
Home lamination involves several stages:
- Hair is cleaned with shampoo.
- With color lamination, a tinting agent is applied.
- Use a nourishing hair mask.
- Apply a laminating agent for half an hour.
- The hair is heated with a hairdryer. The air stream should be heated to medium temperature.
- Laminate is washed off with water.
Particularly popular in recent years has become home lamination with gelatin, it requires minimal costs, and sometimes the result is not inferior to salon.
Hair care after the procedure
Hair becomes truly chic with a procedure such as hair lamination. Beauty secrets consist not only of a correctly made procedure, a good specialist and quality products, but also in the proper care of the strands after a cosmetic event.
After lamination, some rules should be observed:
- do not wash curls two days after the procedure;
- during the next day, do not use curling iron, ironing and hair dryer for hair care;
- use only mild detergent;
- use rinse conditioner;
- twice a week lubricate the scalp with any vegetable oil;
- do not apply hair masks, since nutrients do not penetrate through the film that has enveloped the curl;
- Do not use cosmetic products containing alcohol;
- do not use scrubs and peels for the scalp;
- comb with a natural bristle comb;
- do a head massage;
- Do not dry the curls;
- Do not dye your hair.
Proper hair care will maintain the effect of lamination for a long period and will not cause negative consequences.
Positive aspects of the procedure
Experts have a different opinion about such a procedure as hair lamination. For and against this event, women themselves are in favor. Of the positive aspects, they distinguish recovery, which occurs due to the content of nutrients and vitamin B12 in the applied composition. Also, curls, covered with a film, become less vulnerable to mechanical stress. Shine and extra volume appear. The shade on the dyed hair lasts longer. Hiding a light gray hair. Hair follicles are strengthened. Split ends disappear. Hair comb well. The hair becomes chic. Beauticians say that the hair from this procedure is only good.
Damage to hair lamination
Despite the advantages of lamination, trichologists agree on a common opinion and argue that the procedure is far from being as harmless as it seems at first glance.
Firstly, the shell enveloping each hair is capable of upsetting the water-alkaline balance. This is due to the fact that curls absorb some of the moisture from the atmosphere, and the film in this case does not let water through. This situation entails an imbalance in metabolism and can lead to dehydration of cells, making strands dull and lifeless. Slow down their growth.
Secondly, the natural respiration of the hair cuticle is disrupted, and the membrane passes only a small part of the oxygen. There is a violation of metabolic processes, depletion of hair follicles. The condition of the strands becomes unsatisfactory.
Thirdly, the lamination of the head of hair reduces the effect of all medical and cosmetic products. Active substances cannot penetrate the film. Therefore, unhealthy ringlets can not be subjected to this procedure, it will only worsen their condition.
Fourth, the film increases the load on the strands, and not every hair can carry it. As a result, hair loss and brittle scalp occur.
Fifth, lamination is not removed by simple shampoos. To remove it, quite aggressive means are used that destroy the structure of keratin scales of the hair cuticle.
In addition, the procedure has a high cost, and hair only for a month retain their attractiveness. In the future, their appearance becomes no longer so spectacular. The procedure must be repeated or using natural means to bring the hair to a similar appearance.
Contraindications
They say that lamination of hair does not always give the desired effect , reviews. The consequences for the hair can not be predicted, especially if the preliminary assessment of the condition of the hair was not thorough. This event has no direct contraindications, but there is no point in doing it if the lady is going to build curls. You should not expose lifeless and brittle curls to the effect of a laminate, since they must first be treated, and the active substances do not penetrate through the film. You can not stain laminated strands, you need to wait until the composition completely disappears from the hair.
How to minimize the harm from the procedure
The negative effects of hair lamination can be negated, given the following nuances:
- Use only high-quality cosmetic preparations for the procedure.
- The composition for lamination is applied at a distance of 1-2 cm from the scalp, otherwise it will not breathe. Hair loss, itchy skin and peeling will begin.
- Before the cosmetic session, the curls need to be "pampered", that is, saturated with nutrients, moisturize, strengthen and restore the damaged structure. This should be done both a few weeks before lamination, and before a cosmetic session.
- After the next lamination, it is necessary to give the hair a rest of 2-3 months before doing it again.
- To remove the composition from the hair, you need to use means specially designed for these purposes.
- In case of poor condition of the hair, this measure should be abandoned.
To use this procedure, you need to carefully weigh everything, otherwise the result may not live up to expectations.
Cost
The price for laminating hair in a beauty salon ranges from 2-7 thousand rubles. The cost depends on the length of the strands, their condition. The quality of the laminate, the type of procedure, the professionalism of the specialist and the prestige of the institution affect the price. Set for home lamination can be purchased for 1200-2300 rubles.
Lamination of hair: reviews, opinions
Caring for hair is not limited to washing your hair, masks and balm. To it, some women add lamination of strands. Reviews about the procedure are very different. Someone is delighted with this event. He says that the hairs have become thicker. Got extra volume. They look smooth and shiny. Comb well. A certain part of the ladies claim that they did not experience any discomfort after the laminate came off the hair. The condition of the strands was the same, and in some cases improved.
There are negative opinions about lamination. They claim that after the procedure, the curls began to break, looked lifeless, dull. Someone did not see any changes in the state of hair before and after the procedure.
Basically, every woman, satisfied with the result, seeks not only to boast in front of her friends, but also leave a review. Lamination of hair in a beauty salon, performed by professionals, practically does not cause negative consequences and is very different from home. The appearance of such strands is luxurious. They flow and shimmer. They look healthy and shiny.