Attracting shine - this is what distinguishes healthy hair in the first place. Alas, not every girl or woman can boast of it. Someone's hair is dull by nature, someone spoiled it with frequent dyeing or hot styling. Many leave everything as it is. Someone spends huge amounts on beauty salons. And someone turns to screening from Estelle. Reviews about the results of the procedure are very diverse. We invite you to get to know more about its goals, contraindications, technology. And, of course, with the opinions of those who tried shielding on themselves.
Shielding and lamination
Reading reviews of the Estelle hair shielding kit, you can often see that the authors call the lamination procedure, these concepts interfere. So where is the point?
The similarity of these procedures in two aspects: the result on the hair and the use of funds. In all other respects, they are different:
- Shielding is a treatment procedure. Its purpose: to strengthen the hair shaft, nourish its structure with useful components.
- Lamination - the procedure does not treat hair. It creates a protective film on their surface. Components do not penetrate the structure of the hair. Therefore, after the composition is washed off, the hair becomes the same - brittle and dull. And in some cases, their condition even worsens. After all, the lamination film not only protects the hair from external influences, but also deprives it of the ability to power from the outside.
Active components
Not all screening reviews for Estelle blondes contain information about the main components of the composition. Correct this omission:
- Natural essential oils. Designed to nourish the hair with useful elements, to protect the curls.
- Ceramides. These are peculiar "steps" that lay the way for the nutritional components to the hair cortex.
- Soy protein. Closes the opened scales of hair, thereby making them smooth and shiny.
- Amino acids. They make the hair structure elastic, guarantee a healthy shine of curls.
Kit Contents
In their reviews about shielding hair for blondes from Estelle, customers were pleasantly surprised that the kit contains three products with different effects:
- Restorative oil.
- Two-phase spray conditioner.
- Spray gloss for the final effect.
The cost of the complex "Estelle"
In the reviews about Estelle hair shielding (for damaged, weakened curls) there is a lot of controversy about the ghostly cost-effectiveness of the procedure. Well, let's get it right.
On the official website of Estelle, you can purchase a screening kit of three products at a price of 1700-1800 rubles. According to the manufacturer, the complex is designed for 6-12 months of use. Speed of use depends on the following factors:
- Hair length.
- The density of hair.
- The degree of damage to the hair.
- The frequency of use of the drug.
Recall that the average cost of one shielding procedure that beauty salons offer is 800-1000 rubles. Indeed, in addition to the cost of the funds, you also pay for the work of the master.
Contraindications
Further along the conversation, we will provide feedback on Estelle hair shielding (photos of the results of the procedure are also available in the article). But now an important warning: the procedure is not universal! Here are the contraindications to its implementation:
- Allergic reactions to individual components of the drug.
- Seborrhea, increased secretion of sebaceous secretion, very oily scalp.
- Hair loss (acute stage).
- Various damage to the scalp: scratches, abrasions, open wounds, ulcers, etc.
- Weakened hair follicles (if your hair is too long).
Procedure
Since the Estelle shielding is designed specifically for home use, you can easily handle the procedure. We recommend sticking to the following algorithm:
- Rinse your hair thoroughly. Deep shampoo is recommended. Such a tool effectively removes silicones that have accumulated on them from the hair - traces of dirt and the use of some cosmetics. In addition, the shampoo is able to open the scales of the hair. This is necessary so that the nutrients from the set penetrate as deep as possible into each hair. But using conditioner or balm is not recommended!
- Blot your hair with a towel. Squeeze, grind them is not necessary. For the procedure, you need wet, not dried hair. But not so wet that they dripped water.
- With two partings, divide the hair into four equal parts. To do this, draw lines from ear to ear, from the forehead to the back of the head. Combing wet strands is not recommended.
- Shake the first shielding agent well. Apply evenly to each of the four pre-divided areas.
- Now take the second composition with nutritious oil. Three clicks on the bottle are enough - squeeze the product into the palm of your hand. It is recommended that before application also warm it between the palms. Spread the oil over the entire length of the hair. It is important not to apply it to the roots, so as not to create the effect of sebaceous strands.
- The vial with the last composition should be shaken, squeeze into the palm of your hand with three taps. Distribute evenly on the hair, also avoiding getting on its roots.
- Complete the procedure with thermal exposure - drying with a hairdryer or styling with a curling iron. High temperatures help to fix the applied compounds in the structure of the hair. You should not worry about the negative effect of hot styling on curls - the hair is already hidden in a protective film.
Application effect
Shielding, of course, does not give an “eternal” effect. After 2-3 shampoos, the compounds will be washed off the hair. However, this is a procedure with a cumulative effect: with its periodic passage, the compounds remain in the hair longer and longer - up to one month.
Therefore, experts advise screening courses. For example, 10-15 procedures, and then a break between them in 2-3 months.
Hair Care after Shielding
In order to please the effect as long as possible, we advise you to pay attention to these recommendations:
- Use only sulfate-free shampoos to wash your hair.
- Be sure to use a balm or rinse, matched to your hair type.
- During the shielding course, refuse to dye your hair with permanent dyes.
Reviews about the procedure
Now imagine the reviews about the Estelle shielding:
- As the manufacturer claims, the hair in the end really takes on a healthy look, looks shiny and well-groomed. But buyers of the Estelle kit complain that the beautiful effect does not last long.
- Many authors of screening reviews from Estelle are pleased that a procedure similar to salon lamination can be done at home on their own. But so far, the kit for it is not available in all stores. They note that the effect is very short-lived. After the procedure, the hair becomes dirty faster.
- Several sessions are required to achieve a satisfactory effect. Nevertheless, the procedure significantly saves time. The complex perfectly nourishes hair, but does not remove yellowness from them, as the manufacturer promises.
- Many who have left reviews about Estelle shielding note that the tools in the kit are very convenient to use, economically spent. Delight and causes instant transformation of damaged hair.
- The use of “Estelle” products does not weigh down the hair, almost instantly gives it a beautiful shine. But you should understand that you should not expect a long-term effect. This is a one-time procedure, for example, to an important event for you. More suitable for straight hair - the effect on curly is hardly noticeable.
- There are also completely positive reviews about the Estelle shielding kit: hair looks mirror-shiny, stops chopping and fluffing, and becomes healthy in one click. In addition, the funds allow you to use any shampoo after the procedure.
- The set makes the hair more dense and smooth. Means smell good. But still, the use of the Estelle complex does not fully cope with hydration. Hair quality deteriorates after the first shampoo.
- The set is arguably economical. The complex is enough for 6-7 procedures. However, the effect of its use already evaporates after the first or second shampoo. Therefore, in the end, the cost of the procedure is compared with salon lamination.
Shielding is a procedure that not only gives your hair a healthy shine and smoothness, but also restores them from the inside. With a set from Estelle, you can spend it at home yourself - the application algorithm is quite simple. Of course, the procedure has both advantages and disadvantages, contraindications to its implementation. But this is a more useful and economical alternative to lamination.