It’s interesting to see the eyebrow trends that have come and gone over the years. There has been an increase in the number of semi-permanent microblade brows recently, from overplucked, skinny brows to waxed, threaded, and microblade arches.
Newer trends in social media, like brow lamination, are gaining popularity. In this innovative treatment, the eyebrow hairs are semi-permanently set vertically, resulting in a brushed-up look.
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Brow Lamination: What Is It?
As celebrity esthetician Caela Bulzing explains, brow lamination is similar to a perm for brows. She said, “It’s an amazing treatment for stubborn hairs that won’t stay in their preferred shape. It temporarily lifts and straightens eyebrow hair, similar to a lash lift, but focuses more on eyebrow hair.”
People get this treatment for fuller, fluffier brows, similar to microblading or tinting. It will last longer than brow gels or pomades you’d use at home.
Brow Lamination: What Are The Benefits?
Brow lamination is excellent for people who don’t have time to manage their brows. Bulzing said, “Typically, those that have trouble shaping their brow at home love a good lamination, and those with full, long hairs like that, the lamination keeps their hair in place.”
Additionally, it’s an alternative to microblading, a semi-permanent tattoo that mimics hair strokes. The procedure uses only your existing hair follicles without coloring them. If you don’t want a permanent change, brow lamination could be the right choice for you, as its results last about 4-6 weeks.
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Do Brow Laminations Last Long?
A brow lamination can last anywhere from four to six weeks. If you look over your eyebrows meticulously, your lamination may last eight weeks. In weeks to come, your eyebrows will relax and lose their laminated effect, which is a sign it’s time to have them re-laminated.
Side Effects That Might Occur
When you undergo any treatment on your body, especially your face, you run the risk of a variety of complications. Because eyebrow hair is so delicate, brow lamination may cause breakage, and if the shape doesn’t last, it may fade and look half-done.
Even though brow lamination is noninvasive, many people still experience side effects related to the chemicals found in the solution used to create the lamination. Symptoms can occur directly below and above your eyebrows and even extend to your eyelids.