Lamination of hair is ... what is it?

About the essence of the procedure

In a desire to have a luxurious hairstyle, beautiful ladies resort to many useful and not very procedures, including laminating hair. This procedure allows you to solve several tasks at once. But which ones? This issue is worth sorting out.

What is lamination when it comes to hair? This is a special hairdressing procedure, during which the hair is coated with a special composition that generates a film on the surface of the hair, which contributes to the alignment of its outer layer due to the impact and "styling" of the scales in the right direction and fixing them in this form.

Initially, and now in Europe, Asia and America, the procedure was called "elution", i.e. creation of a protective barrier that gives to everything else an additional shine and, if necessary, color to the hair, which is especially important with regular use of an iron to straighten hair. However, all these types of exposure in a given period of time in the Russian-speaking space are called lamination.

It is worth noting that the procedure under consideration has two sides to the coin.

And it’s worth starting with its positive qualities:

• The procedure allows you to start the process of self-healing hair. In fact, after applying the protective layer, the hair ceases to lose the biologically active substances necessary for growth and a healthy appearance, but at the same time retain the ability to receive oxygen. The latter is especially important in the synthesis of hair protein, which is responsible for their health.
• There is a gradual increase in hair volume, which gives the natural splendor of the entire hairstyle, and the hair itself becomes more pliable for styling.
• The color given by nature or the skilled hands of a hairdresser lasts much longer.
• Depending on the goal pursued, a beautiful lady can choose one of the many types of lamination.

But there are also downsides that you should be aware of:

1. Lamination is a great option for those who suffer from brittle hair and dry tips. For ladies with healthy hair, it is useless, because allows you to achieve a single result - easy styling.
2. After lamination over a long period of time, conventional painting will not bring the desired effect simply because the paint is torn off by the protective film.
3. Laminated hair does not accept the beneficial substances contained in masks and conditioners, and also require the use of special shampoos when washing hair.
4. The temporary effect of the procedure lasts up to 4 weeks, after which the procedure is repeated again, which is quite financially expensive.

In addition to the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure, there are certain contraindications. Firstly, this is increased hair loss or very long hair, laminating agents make hair heavier, and this can contribute to hair loss. Secondly, these are diseases or irritations and wounds on the scalp: there is a high probability that an infection will be introduced or one of the laminating agents will enter the bloodstream.

Whether to go through the lamination procedure is decided by a beautiful lady, moreover, the modern hairdressing industry allows you to choose the most suitable type of procedure.

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Types of Hair Lamination

The simplest and initial division in the field of hair lamination was carried out on the basis of the presence of paint in a special composition, which, accordingly, resulted in a gradation of:

• colorless - allowing only to cover the hair with a protective screen;
• color - providing and simultaneous coloring.

But among hairdressers, the division is carried out according to slightly different signs. So, allocate:

• classic, the principle of which was described above and based on artificially developed cellulose in the composition of the means for lamination;
• phytolamination - the simultaneous creation of a protective layer and saturation of the hair with plant extracts and vitamins;
• biolamination of hair - is the same as the classic, but only the basis for the composition is not industrial, but natural cellulose;
• glazing - combining not only the classic look, in which it is so easy to do hair styling, but also coloring.

In addition, the division is carried out on a simple and hot lamination. In the first case, it is a classic look, and in the second, fixing the result is provided by pre-heating the hair, which contributes to a more efficient penetration of the laminating agent into the scales.

Rules for

It is worth mentioning right away that it is possible to carry out such a spectacular procedure for hair both at home and in the hairdresser's chair. Therefore, one should know the technology of hair lamination in both cases.

So, experts offer three options for the lamination procedure at home:

• with gelatin;
• with a spray for espresso lamination;
• full lamination procedure.

Gelatin, as the main material for the procedure for laminating hair at home, is diluted with fresh boiled water in a ratio of 1 to 3, and then allowed to swell. At this time, the hair is washed thoroughly and give it a moist look. As soon as the gelatin swells, a hair mask suitable for a beautiful lady is added to it, mixed thoroughly, bringing to the consistency of sour cream. Then with quick movements they are applied along the length of the hair, retreating from the roots by one and a half centimeters. At the end of the application, the hair is hidden under a cap of polyethylene and heated for 10-15 minutes with warm air from a hair dryer.Next, the gelatin mask should be left for about an hour on the hair and rinse with running water without adding shampoo. To achieve the effect of lamination, such a procedure should be carried out at least three times in a row, each time you wash your hair.

Spray for express lamination of hair. How to do the procedure with his help? On wet or dry (depending on the instructions) hair is applied along the entire length, treating each lock. The effect is achieved instantly, but lasts only until the next shampoo.

Full lamination - in fact, it represents the same actions and uses the same materials for laminating hair as in the salon.

Salon lamination involves the sequential commission of the following actions:

1. Carrying out deep cleaning of hair with shampoo with Ph 8 and above.
2. Application of a composition designed to start the process of regeneration of the hair structure. Then the hair is hidden under a hat for 15 minutes.
3. Application of regenerating oils acting on the hair shaft.
4. Application of a “soldering” flake of substance to the hair and keeping it for about 10 minutes.
5. Rinse off residues and thoroughly dry hair.

It is worth noting that immediately after the procedure for laminating hair in a salon or at home according to this scheme, in no case should you resort to an aggressive styling procedure, even if in other circumstances, such a gentle one, such as carving.

Hair care for hair lamination: before and after

Before carrying out the lamination procedure, beautiful ladies are recommended to take the following actions:

• to clean your hair with a shampoo for deep cleaning in order to remove dust, excess fat, etc., stuck between the scales;
• nourish the hair and scalp, and also, if necessary, cure them;
• pre-update your own hair color if desired.

After the lamination procedure has been completed, several important rules should be remembered:

• only those shampoos and conditioners that are designed to care for laminated hair should be used, and the first hair cleansing procedure should be carried out two days after lamination;
• it is necessary to abandon the use of scrubs and masks for hair and scalp.

The first will help speed up the process of removing the laminating substance, and the second will be useless, because will not be able to penetrate the hair shaft.
The information presented on hair lamination is fact-finding, and therefore, before going through it, you should consult with an experienced master, especially if it is carried out at home.