Lamination of hair with professional products at home

Among the impressive number of services offered by beauty salons, a special place is occupied by lamination of hair with professional products, which has a number of obvious advantages. It enjoys well-deserved popularity, but many girls and women are not satisfied with its price, which can hardly be called democratic. The optimal solution for them, which allows to achieve an excellent result and save a lot, is to conduct the procedure in question at home, which will be discussed later.

Lamination is a cosmetic procedure that involves applying a special composition to the hair, which covers them with a protective film and significantly improves the appearance of the hair. The components of such products are proteins and plant extracts, as well as vitamins and other active compounds that contribute to the solution of the problem.

The most popular type of lamination is classic. It provides for the creation of a thin transparent film and allows the use of ingredients that change the shade of hair for a short time. The color variety of the described procedure is also noteworthy: it involves the use of a persistent pigment that stains the hair for a longer period.

If you highlight the indications for the procedure under consideration, then their list will look like this:

• dry and brittle hair, as well as their small thickness;
• prolonged exposure to the hair of the wind, salt water and direct sunlight;
• split ends of hair;
• performing staining, curling and other procedures (to achieve the most lasting effect).

Besides, lamination greatly simplifies hair styling, and therefore it can be confidently recommended to owners of short haircuts.

The main contraindications to the procedure described are:

• the tendency of hair to profuse loss;
• chronic and acute diseases of the scalp;
• thick hair (as a result of lamination it becomes even heavier);
• serious mechanical damage to the skin.

In a situation where the condition of the hair does not allow the procedure under consideration, attention should be paid to their treatment, which lasts about 30-60 days and involves the use of firming, nourishing and moisturizing agents. If after the specified period of time the hair becomes healthier, it can be safely changed by the described method.

Practice shows that the advantages of laminating hair are significantly greater than the shortcomings. The most significant benefits of this cosmetic procedure are listed below:

• excellent appearance of hair;
• noticeable simplification of the laying process;
• prolonged preservation of the tone of dyed hair;
• effective protection of hair from negative environmental factors (for example, high humidity or heavy wind);
• safety due to the absence of aggressive compounds in the composition of the applied means;
• reduction in the number of split ends.

The disadvantages of the described procedure include:

• the inadmissibility of dyeing hair over the next few weeks (otherwise the effect of lamination is lost);
• deficiency of moisture and oxygen, which affects the film-coated hair;
• comparative fragility of the achieved result.

Noteworthy is the increase in hair mass, which increases the likelihood of premature loss.

Before you start laminating your hair at home, you need to choose the means, the composition of which corresponds to the specifics of the task. It is advisable to refuse products of dubious origin, so as not to risk the health of the hair and get an optimal visual result. We list the professional means for lamination, which experts recommend in the first place.

One of the best offers of the famous American brand. The set consists of preparing shampoo, firming lotion, laminate, activator and cream, which helps to straighten hair.

The product, developed in the Land of the Rising Sun, involves the availability of means for lamination, shampoo, conditioner and fixing lotion.

A professional solution from the USA, involving a firming shampoo, a mask for restoration and moisturizing, a laminating agent and a preparation for long and damaged hair.

This kit, which was developed by Italian experts, is represented by four cosmetic products - cleansing shampoo, mask, special lotion and fluid "Liquid crystals".

Another offer from the United States. The kit in question involves the presence of a color or colorless means for lamination, shampoo and a protein mask.

The procedure under consideration at home should be preceded by a 30-day preparation, providing for thorough hydration and nutrition of the hair with the help of appropriate balms and masks. After making sure that the hair is in good condition, you can proceed to lamination, following the procedure below.

• Wash the hair without rushing. If it is not cleansed of fat and keratinous scales, the product used will not be fixed properly, and the procedure will have to be started anew.
• Distribute the tint composition. In a situation where it is not provided, you can immediately proceed to a nourishing mask applied over the entire length of the hair.
• Coat the hair evenly with the main laminating compound. Many experts advise to retreat a few centimeters from the roots so as not to disrupt the supply of oxygen to the scalp.
• Wrap the hair with plastic wrap (an alternative is to use a shower cap) and a towel. This step avoids oxidation of the applied composition and preserves all its properties.
• Warm hair with a hairdryer, choosing the average temperature of the air flow (three times for 5 minutes in compliance with 5-minute pauses). This contributes to better absorption of the active components by the hair, so that the effect of the procedure is significantly extended.
• Wash off the rest of the composition with water, the temperature of which is slightly higher than room temperature, after 30 minutes from the moment of its application (depending on the specifics of the means used, the indicated value may vary).

In conclusion, it remains to gently pat the hair at the head with a towel and comb it thoroughly.

As a rule, the effect of hair lamination is noticeable within 3-6 weeks. It is coming to naught gradually, thanks to which the fair sex should not be afraid that the appearance of the hair can deteriorate instantly. If we single out the factors on which the duration of the aforementioned effect depends, then their list will be small.

• Hair structure. If they are porous, weakened or damaged, the laminating coating will not be able to adhere to them for a long time.
• Type of hair. The duration of the effect of the procedure under consideration is reduced both for dry hair and for greasy. This is because the former absorb the liquid part of the applied agent almost instantly, while the latter do not allow the film to firmly fix.
• Violation of the rules of the procedure. Typical examples are improper cleansing of hair before lamination, the choice of an incorrect exposure time and refusal to warm the hair.
• Used compounds. The use of low-grade products does not allow to create a dense film and ensure its optimal adhesion to the surface of the hair.

There are several rules for hair care after lamination, following which allows you to maintain health and excellent appearance of the transformed hair. Here they are:

• upon completion of the procedure in question, it is advisable not to wash your hair for several days;
• within 24 hours after lamination, you should refrain from using irons, pads and hair dryers;
• cosmetics that contain aggressive chemical compounds (e.g. alcohol) must be discarded;
• using a hairdryer, it is advisable to keep it at a considerable distance from the hair (25 cm or more);
• massage of the scalp, like a hair mask, should be done weekly;
• to bring hair in order, use a comb with natural bristles;
• you can not rub the washed hair (to remove excess moisture, it is enough to get it wet gently);
• It is worthwhile to refrain from using heating appliances at maximum temperature conditions.

As for the frequency of hair lamination, experts advise doing it every 2 months or less.

Having analyzed the opinions on the procedure considered in this material, it can be argued that they are positive in the vast majority of cases. According to the fair sex, the main advantages of hair lamination are:

• softness, smoothness and shine, worthy of the highest possible rating;
• pleasant feeling of grooming, lasting quite a long time;
• weighting of hair, making them more even;
• effective disposal of split ends.

In negative reviews, the impossibility of dyeing hair during the period when it is covered with a laminating film is most often mentioned. And also some girls, mistakenly considering the described procedure as medical, note that over time their hair takes its previous form.

Summing up, it remains to state that lamination with professional products at home is a task that the vast majority of those who wish can cope.

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