How To Improve The Look Of Your Eyebrows

When looking to accentuate the beauty in your face, the eyebrow plays a significant role in shaping one of the stands out features. While we often give a lot of attention to our skin and hair, we should probably offer a little more TLC to our brows. Here we look at all you need to know about eyebrow lamination and why it could be your beauty treatment of choice.

What is brow lamination?

This treatment on the brow is relatively new and includes a similar process to perming, except the therapist will be using the same methods to straighten the hair and not curl it. A two-step treatment comprises applying a chemical to relax the hair’s bonds and then set in the desired position and the perfect shape. It is considered a natural way of giving a tidy, natural and smooth look.

Brow lamination is semi-permanent, so you can dispense the gel and the tweezers and genuinely tell the world you woke up this way.

What is the process of brow lamination?

There is a health warning attached to brow lamination. When applying a chemical to the hair on any part of the body, it could go wrong. As with bleaching and perming, it could result in loss of eye brows, so it is best left to the professionals. You might think investing in a kit and watching a YouTube video is a good idea, but generally, where chemicals are concerned, it is better to be trained.

The process will begin with a consultation, where you will discuss your idea of the perfect brow with your therapist. In this discussion, the therapist will decide if full lamination is necessary or merely deal with the problem areas.

The treatment then begins with a cleanse, followed by applying the chemical that relaxes and lists the brow hairs. Your therapist will brush the strands into the desired position, making sure both sides are uniform. The brows will then be covered and left to process. Once processed, the solution is removed, and a neutralizer is applied with a spoolie. This will prevent your eyebrows over-processing, with the negative consequences that can occur with this. Your brows will then be nourished and groomed.

Your therapist might also suggest tinting and plucking help you achieve your desired look.

Why is brow lamination the right choice?

The morning battle with the eyebrows can be a trial for some, especially those with heavy brows or darker hair. You will gain all that time you would have spent in the morning. Some eyebrows can be unruly and difficult to keep in check, and it can stop you from feeling confident about your looks. 

When you choose lamination, it is because it is simpler and cheaper than microblading. It is also the best way to make eyebrows that appear sparse look fuller. If your eyebrows are thicker, it tends to make people look more youthful.

The cost of the treatment is also relatively low, considering it is a semi-permanent treatment. If you add on a tint, the price could rise, but generally, it is excellent value for money. It is also a quick treatment, and you should be in and out of the treatment room within an hour. You will likely need to visit for a redo every eight weeks, around the time you would have your hair trimmed.

Some important advice

Laminating too often can lead to irreversible chemical damage and leave you with brows that are essentially frizzled away. Therefore, even though you might spot your lamination wearing off around the 6-week mark, you should wait for at least eight weeks for a reapplication. 

You also need to commit to the proper aftercare if you want it to last longer. Generally, you should get the brows wet for 24 hours and avoid rubbing them. Again, leave 24 hours before applying other beauty products such as make-up or creams and oils. You shouldn’t self-tan for at least 48 hours, avoiding saunas and swimming for this time too. 

Applying castor oil or aftercare cream three days after the treatment will reintroduce some moisture to the area. Then, each time they get wet, gently brush your brows back into place.

Risks

Brow lamination uses chemicals, and your beauty therapist should do a skin test to see if you experience adverse effects. Going ahead without the skin test could lead to itchiness, bumps, swelling, skin peeling, redness and brittleness of the hairs.

If these risks sound too much, you might want to try permanent tattooing, brow henna, threading, waxing, microblading and more. Your beauty technician will be able to advise the best treatment for you.