Carving for short hair: features and technique

Hairdressing is developing rapidly. So many new technologies have come into the use of salon services, that it’s quite difficult to keep up to date with a person who is not related to this area. For example, long-term hair curling not only began to look more natural compared to the chemical wave that was so popular in the 80s and 90s of the last century, but thanks to new drugs, this procedure no longer injures the hair.

A new-fashioned technique for gentle long-term curling is called carving. This technology can be successfully applied not only to long and medium length hair - it looks spectacular even on short hair.

If before women were afraid to spoil their hair when using aggressive compounds for permanent curling, now, using carving, you can without fear for your curls look cute and charming with curls that will be your desired shape.

Translated from English, the word “carving” means “cut”. In the world of hairdressing, carving is a long-term chemical wave of hair, in which curls really look like carved by a skilled hand of a master. Such a wave is a light chemistry, which, unlike traditional compositions of the past generation, does not penetrate deep into the hair structure, but envelops it, softening the hair scales and forcing the hair shaft to take the shape we need.

Carving was created by Schwarzkopf. The drugs were tested and improved for a long time, after which similar products began to be produced by L'Oréal and others. Carving is a modern technology that is simple to implement and can please us with its results up to about 8 or even 10 weeks.

It should be noted that, growing back, the curls begin to straighten over time, so gradually the wavy effect fades. Despite the gentle composition used for curling, experts advise to do a repeated carving procedure no more than once every 3 months. For the longest time, the curl is held on dense hair, and owners of thin hair with a porous structure will have to repeat the procedure a little more often.

The use of long-term curls greatly facilitates a woman's daily process of caring for her hair. Judge for yourself - within 8-10 weeks you will be spared from the need to wind each strand on curlers daily for a long time. In addition, after treating the hair with a chemical composition, it dries slightly and becomes less greasy, which allows you to wash your hair not as often as you are used to.

Carving also has a good effect on thin naughty hair - thanks to this technique it will be much easier for you to do daily styling, coping with strands that stick out and sticking out in different directions.

The technology of long-term curling, called carving, has a number of positive aspects for which it is valued:

• the method allows you to add a three-dimensional hairstyle, so you can change the image without changing your main haircut;
• the curls on the strands are very smooth and natural, and the curls themselves are not injured;
• additional styling products are not required for styling after washing - it is enough to dry the strands properly with a hairdryer, setting the direction;
• Perm has a long-lasting effect;
• curling hair adds volume to short hair, and on long hair it creates the effect of strength and grooming;
• the shape of the curl can be selected according to your desire;
• partial curling is allowed on any section of the length of the strands;
• after the expiration of the chemical composition, the strands return to their original state and do not require shearing.

The main feature of carving is that its chemical formula does not contain ammonia components, which in the compositions of past generations used to perform permanent curling, very dry hair and made a hard, naughty curl. Modern curling helps to achieve soft and smooth waves on your hair.

No matter how good the composition used for carving, but even it has some disadvantages:

• the procedure will be successful only if high-quality materials were used for curling and the technology of their application was followed, otherwise, the curl effect will be lost immediately after washing the hair;
• the chemical composition of the drugs used for carving does not harm healthy hair, but if your curls were already dry and damaged before the procedure, carving can aggravate their condition;
• after the procedure, the scalp and the hair are dried, so it is necessary to use nourishing and moisturizing agents, and this must be done on an ongoing basis, using formulations that do not contain sulfates;
• curling may not give the expected effect on too long locks of hair, since under its weight the hair will stretch down and straighten;
• carving may not work during pregnancy and during breastfeeding, as well as with hormonal disorders or taking hormonal drugs.

Guided by observations and practice, hairdressers do not advise to perform the curling procedure immediately after you have dyed your hair. In order to start the carving procedure, you need to wait 2-3 weeks. In addition, there is another nuance - curling is not recommended for those who like to dye their hair with henna or basma.

Interacting with these natural dyes, the results are usually unpredictable. And this applies not only to the quality of the curl, but also to the color change of your hair. Therefore, be prepared for the fact that the master in the salon will refuse to provide you services, not wanting to risk the health of your hair and your reputation.

There are many ways to apply the long-term carving technique. The modern fashion for hairstyles is very diverse, so when you need to create a voluminous curly hair, curling is done on the entire volume of hair, while curling the strands along their entire length. Especially expressive look options curls on short hair and medium length. This can be done when you need a large curl on the hair of any structure.

In the case when to create a certain style you just need to raise the locks of hair in the root zone, perm is done only on a small section of the locks, from the point of hair growth. Using radical carving, an additional volume of hairstyle is created, which is especially important when you have a problem of thin and not very thick hair.

In addition, perm can be done only at the ends of the strands - this is done if you need to revive a haircut on short hair. At the same time, the curl looks natural, and the styling becomes as quick and simple as possible.

To perform carving, you will need to purchase some chemicals and curlers themselves, on which locks of hair will be wound.

Before applying a perm, you need to prepare your hair. To do this, use a special shampoo for deep cleaning. Such shampoos are in the line of almost any manufacturer. The essence of using shampoo for deep cleaning is to ensure that while washing the hair, the scales of the hair shaft under the influence of certain chemical ingredients that make up the shampoo open.

For porous hair a few hours before the curling procedure, a special oil softener is used. He will prepare the skin and hair for a wave, protecting it from excessive drying. The next tool is the composition itself for perm. You can buy products manufactured by Estel, Loreal, Schwarzkopf and others. Today it is no longer a unique product and many companies have begun to produce this product in a wide range and a variety of packaging.

It’s also worth mentioning a tool that you will use to further care for your hair - This is a sulfate-free shampoo. Without it, you will not be able to maintain the long-term effect of curling for a long time, since ordinary shampoos will very quickly wash out the chemical composition used in carving from the hair structure.

Carving curlers can be different.

• Large diameter curlers - they are voluminous and are used to make radical lifting of strands or to perform a smooth curl-wave along the entire length of the hair.
• Scooters - These curlers look like a boomerang. Dense foam rubber is used for their manufacture, and inside each roller has a plastic metal insert, thanks to which this design can be given any shape that will be held securely.
• Thin curlers - outwardly reminiscent of whooping cough. They are used in those cases when they form a small and elastic curl. It is advisable to use such curlers only on long or medium hair, since on short strands the curl will look too dense.
• Spiral curlers - they are made in the form of special plastic forms, with the help of which a lock of hair is wound on them in a spiral. This form is the most popular, since when it is applied, the curl is the most natural and keeps its shape for a long time.

Before you begin to curl, you need to determine which curlers you will wind your hair. For example, in order for you to get large curls and a hairstyle that looks natural, use large diameter curlers. This is especially important when curling on short hair with a bang, as the use of curlers of thin diameter will create you aphrodisiac. In addition, if you have a high forehead and you want to adjust it, you need to choose a smooth curl, otherwise your bangs will rise up and your forehead will be open.

For thin hair, you can use spiral curlers. For example, a haircut made in the cascade style looks good with vertical curls, but also the classical wave will noticeably revive it. And if you want to make zigzag curls, you will need special clips that hold the strands in the right direction, while the composition affects them for a certain time.

After you have decided on the shape of the curls, you can proceed to curling.

• Twice I wash my head with deep-cleaning shampoo and slightly dry the curls with a towel.
• We divide the hair into strands and wrap them in curlers.
• We apply a chemical composition for curling hair, using a piece of sponge for this.
• We cover the head with a plastic cap and hold the composition on the hair, according to the instructions, usually this time is from one to one and a half hours.
• After the exposure time, rinse the hair very thoroughly with water.
• Now the hair should be blotted dry slightly.
• Next, the hair is rinsed with a weak solution of vinegar or citric acid in order to neutralize the effect of chemical components. Sometimes curlers are sold complete with a fixer - if you have one, then use it according to the instructions.
• After this, the curlers can be removed and dried with a hairdryer. It’s still impossible to comb them and actively dry them with a towel.
• After the hair has completely dried, we can assume that the procedure is completed.

To keep your long-term styling as long as possible, try not to wash or wet your hair for 3-4 days after the procedure.In addition, experts strongly advise against combing your hair with comb with frequent teeth during the first week after curling. To add volume to the hair, just beat them with your hands - your hairstyle is ready. If desired, the effect of curls can be enhanced if you wind the strands on a curling iron or hair curlers.

Do not forget that the chemically treated hair has become drier than it was originally. Now you need to moisturize them at least twice a week. To do this, use special products based on natural oils. When washing your hair, try not to pull wet hair with your hands, use only sulfate-free products and use conditioner rinses with a moisturizing effect.

For styling, you can simply blow dry your hair, directing the strands in a specific or chaotic manner. You can use styling tools, as a rule, they are not necessary.

Try not to allow split ends of the hair, as this can happen after carving. The best remedy for this trouble will be updating your haircut at the hairdresser at least once a month. It is not necessary to make a global shortening, it is enough to cut only a few millimeters from the ends of the hair.

See how to make carving in the next video.