eyebrow lamination

If you aren’t familiar with eyebrow lamination, it’s the latest secret to full and glossy brows. Brow lamination has actually been around for quite some time, but has recently made it’s way back into the beauty industry. You can think of eyebrow lamination as a perm for your brows, as it gives them a set, uniform shape for an extended period of time. Instead of the typical curls we think of when getting a perm, we use a setting lotion that helps brow hair stay “brushed up” and lifted upwards for about six weeks.

Eyebrow Lamination steps

Step 1: After waxing and shaping the eyebrows, we will apply a skin barrier cream to the brow area that will protect the skin and create and safety layer between freshly waxed skin and the lamination solution. The skin barrier cream will also help sooth any red or irritated skin. 

The first solution used in the lamination process is the permanent gel. The permanent gel will erase the chemical structure of the eyebrow hairs (basically erases the memory of your brow hairs, and makes them forget they are curly, have a cowlick, etc). After the permanent gel is applied all over the brow hairs, we will place a strip of Saran Wrap over the brow. The solution will then sit (this time will be different for each client). 

Step 2: After removing the permanent gel, we’ll move on to applying the second solution. The second solution is the neutralizing cream, which repairs the bonds that were broken in step one, and sets the new direction of hair growth in place. This second step is where we shape (or laminate) the brow hairs to what we want them to look like for the finishing result. After the neutralizing cream is applied and the brow hairs are placed where we want them to be, another strip of Saran Wrap is placed over the brow. This solution will sit for the same amount of time as the first solution.

After removing the neutralizing cream, we will tint the brows if the client wishes to add this step to their service.

Step 3: The last step in the brow lamination process will be applying the Regenerating cream to replenish any of the moisture that was lost during the service. This cream does leave a glaze on the brows and will need to stay on the brows for 24 hours. It can then be washed off with a gentle face wash. 

For questions about whether a brow lamination is right for you, please give us a call at 909.638.6364 or request your appointment below.

brow Lamination aftercare

Following your brow lamination appointment, post care is extremely important. We recommend the following aftercare requirements:
Avoid moisture, heat, steam, and working out for about 24 hours.
Avoid sleeping directly on your eyebrows or touching them for 24 hours.
48 hours after your appointment, you may begin applying castor oil or another hydrating balm to the brows daily. We recommend applying hydrating balm during the day and castor oil in the evening.
After showering: While the eyebrows are still wet, use a mascara wand to brush the brow hair into place. This will “set” the brows in place for the day.
We recommend scheduling a brow wax for 3-4 weeks out, and schedule your next lamination for 6-8 weeks out.