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There are now many innovative treatments offering to trim, tidy, and transform our eyebrows.
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One newer and increasingly popular treatment is calledbrow lamination.
Well, that’s brow lamination.
Think of it as semi-permanentsoap brows.
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Because of this process, people also refer to the treatment as a brow perm.
Sounds pretty epic, right?
Well, it is.
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But (yes there’s a but, sorry!)
like a lot of beauty treatments out there, there are also some drawbacks.
Lets dive into the benefits, risks, aftercare and cost.
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What is brow lamination?
Perfect brushed up brows that give a fuller, more uniform and defined look.
What are the benefits of brow lamination?
The main benefit of laminated brows is, of course, the look of them.
Not only do they look great after lamination, but they’re also easier to manage.
The hair lay in a vertical direction appearing as though theyve been expertly brushed up and set in place.
How do I prepare for a brow lamination?
Brow techs also recommend to avoid tweezing,threading, orwaxing your browsprior to your appointment.
What is the brow lamination process like?
So, you’re in the all-clear and ready to get your brows laminated.
What should you expect?
This softens the hairs making them pliable to form your desired shape.
Your tech may apply some plastic wrap over the hairs to speed up this process.
After the brows are set in place, some techs like to tweeze away any stray hairs.
Maxwell also doesn’t recommend cutting the hairs unless there are extremely long and noticeably out of place hairs.
Due to the powerful chemicals used during the process, there can be some downsides to the treatment.
“I would only suggest brow lamination for a short-term beauty fix,” she adds.
For this reason, it’s recommended to only get brow lamination once in a while versus regularly.
And both brow experts we spoke to emphasized the importance of going to someone well-trained.
“Therefore it requires special care and attention from theskin-care productsthat we use,” she says.
Can I do a brow lamination at home?
Many beauty treatments are done by professionals for a reason, including brow lamination.
Youve only got one face, friends, so like be careful.
How much does brow lamination cost?
Oftentimes brow lamination is an additional service so you’ll be paying for more than just the perm.
Generally cities are more expensive than local towns, ranging from $75 up to $250.
What does brow lamination aftercare look like?
This also includes not using a steam room or getting excessively sweaty at a workout class.
