Long, thick and dense cilia accentuate the eyes, making them more expressive. With them, the look becomes mesmerizing and sexy. Short eyelashes are something that most women do not want to put up with. Beauty industry is ready to help in solving this issue. To give the hair density and a beautiful bend, lamination of eyelashes is capable. Does this procedure bring harm or benefit - this is a matter that worries many customers.
What is a procedure like?
Short and rare cilia are most often masked with mascara. But this method has many disadvantages. Ordinary mascara cannot withstand a trip to the pool or the beach. And waterproof does not allow eyelashes to breathe, weakens them, causing loss.
Numerous chemical dyes and other harmful substances are added to the mascara. All this negatively affects the health of the hairs. In addition, mascara can not be in front of the eyes around the clock. In the morning you need to spend time on makeup. And in the evening it needs to be washed off. Otherwise, eyelashes and eyes can be injured.
Lamination of eyelashes is a procedure that allows you to strengthen the structure of hairs, curl and lengthen them. The result obtained lasts a long time. Eyelashes acquire a beautiful bend, shine and visually look thicker.
The procedure is performed using special formulations. At conscientious manufacturers, they meet all safety requirements and do not harm the hairs. Such formulations include cosmetic oils, vitamins, keratin, peptides and an extract of wheat protein.
Unfortunately, some manufacturers of laminating products still use hazardous chemicals. For example, ammonium thioglycolate. This substance has a high pH and can cause serious damage to the hairs.
Lamination of eyelashes is recommended to be done in the salon. Professionals value their reputation and are responsible for the health of the client. They do not use compounds of dubious quality. This can not be said about people who offer their services at home and often save on materials.
Procedure for the procedure in the cabin
Only professionals in the salon are able to provide their customers with quality service. They are phased, observing all the rules and precautions, perform lamination of eyelashes. The harm from the procedure can only be obtained if it is carried out by an amateur. Or the master uses a low-quality composition.
The lamination process takes almost an hour and a half. The client must tune in to the fact that he will have to be in the same position for a long time. The procedure itself takes place in several stages:
- Cleansing the skin from makeup. Since the procedure is performed only on the upper eyelashes, the lower ones are protected with a special patch.
- On the upper eyelids place rollers-curlers. Eyelashes are treated with a special serum that gives the hairs a beautiful shape. After 40 minutes, it is removed. If necessary, the hairs are processed again.
- Pigment is applied to the eyelashes. Its color is chosen by the client along with the master.
- Each cilium is treated with a keratin topcoat.
The average cost of the procedure, depending on the region, is 3 thousand rubles.
Benefits of the procedure
In the salons that advertise their eyelash lamination services, they talk about the benefits of the procedure. Despite this, on the network you can find quite a lot of negative customer reviews. In fact, lamination of eyelashes will bring benefit or harm, depends on the quality of the special composition. And also from the professionalism of the master.
Benefits of the procedure:
- Changing the shape of the ciliary row. The hairs become more curved and look more attractive.
- The composition for lamination contains ceramides and vitamins that stimulate the growth of eyelashes.
- An expressive look without the use of mascara.
- Protecting hairs from damage.
- The result is stored for two months.
- After the procedure, you can visit the beach, pool, solarium.
- The coating is completely not felt on the eyelashes.
- The skin of the periorbital region is saturated with beneficial substances.
- Laminated eyelashes, unlike extensions, do not bend overnight.
- Accelerated eyelash growth.
Disadvantages of Lamination
The girls who are going to do lamination of eyelashes for the first time try to find out all the information about possible negative consequences. Is there any harm from the procedure - this is the question that customers ask most often.
Despite all the advantages, lamination has some disadvantages that must be considered:
- During the procedure, opening your eyes is strictly prohibited. In this case, the mixture will fall on the mucous membrane and cause tearing, burning. In addition, there is a risk of developing edema of the century.
- Frequent lamination can cause cilia loss. They become thinner, become tough, break and fall out.
- Too short eyelashes after the procedure curl into a ringlet and look ugly.
- The use of poor-quality composition can cause hair loss and the development of an allergic reaction.
- An incorrectly performed procedure will spoil the appearance of the ciliary row. Correct the situation, most likely, will fail. You have to wait until the eyelashes grow back.
Contraindications
Despite the popularity of services in salons, disputes about what lamination of eyelashes bring to the health of the eyes do not cease: benefit or harm. Doctors' opinions about this procedure are rather controversial. Most doctors agree that lamination will not harm health if it is performed by a professional who took into account all the nuances and contraindications.
It is necessary to refuse the procedure in such cases:
- Pregnancy.
- Recently transferred or planned near-term eye surgery.
- Extended or too short eyelashes.
- Too dry skin near the orbit.
- Intolerance to some components in the composition.
- Eye diseases. For example, barley.
Nuances to pay attention to
To get the expected result from the procedure and not harm your health, you need to make some efforts. For example: to study reviews about the salon and the master; Find out which manufacturer’s formulations are being used. Do not completely rely on the professionalism and decency of the master. It is quite possible to independently minimize the possible harm of eyelash lamination. Reviews of girls who have repeatedly gone through this procedure indicate that it is advisable to adhere to some rules:
- Find out which manufacturer's drug will be coated.
- When choosing a wizard, study the portfolio with his work.
- Refuse the procedure in case of taking hormonal drugs. The consequences can be unpredictable.
- Clearly follow all the recommendations of the wizard during and after the procedure.
- Refuse lamination if your hairs are short and weak. The procedure will not change their length, but will lead to excessive twisting. This will cause discomfort and pain.
Aftercare
The strictness of compliance with all the recommendations of the master affects the final result from the procedure for laminating eyelashes. Harm to the hairs can be done even with ordinary water. In the event that you wet your eyes in the first 24 hours after the session. Therefore, immediately after the procedure, the master gives clear recommendations on the care of eyelashes:
- Do not use makeup or wash your face with water during the day.
- The first few hours after the procedure do not touch your eyes and do not rub them.
- During sleep, do not lie face down in the pillow.
- Refuse from the use of fatty agents to care for the periorbital area.
- Handle eyelashes carefully when they are wet. Do not rub them with a sponge or cotton pad.
- Try not to expose your eyelashes to high temperatures. Do not abuse the sauna.
Reviews
Beauty salons offer their customers numerous treatments that can make the look more expressive. These are Botox for eyelashes, extensions, bio-curling, dyeing and lamination. All these techniques have their advantages and disadvantages.
Reviews of girls who often visit salons indicate that lamination is becoming more and more popular. This procedure does not spoil the hairs and does not burden them. Unlike extensions, laminated eyelashes look well-groomed and natural. And the procedure itself can be done once every two months.
It is important to choose a professional craftsman and strictly follow his recommendations. This will help to avoid worrying thoughts about the benefits or dangers of laminating lashes. Reviews say that a procedure performed in a salon with a good reputation helps to avoid pitfalls. As a result, the hairs visually look thicker, thicker and they have a beautiful bend. In addition, after applying keratin, the client does not have the impression that a foreign body has entered his eye.