Hair lamination: what is it and how to do it?

Well, what woman doesn’t dream of looking perfect from the tips of her fingers to the top of her head? But, unfortunately, modern living conditions only worsen the appearance of hair. Constant hot styling, the use of various thermal devices, frequent dyeing and drying make hair lifeless, dull, weak. To return the hair to its former healthy, shiny and vibrant look, you need to use lamination.

What is lamination

This is a cosmetic procedure, the principle of which is to cover the hair with a thin film of a special substance that protects the strands from external influences. The film is usually made on the basis of cellulose - it is not washed off with shampoo for quite a long time and passes oxygen, due to which the hair shaft “breathes”.Lamination can be considered as an aesthetic and therapeutic procedure, because the hair is not just transformed, but also restored.

Before lamination was simple and color. Simple lamination is the application of the usual protective layer based on proteins, vitamins and cellulose. Color lamination is combined with staining, when the hue of the strands changes simultaneously. Today, biolamination can be found on the market of the beauty industry - when natural cellulose is included in the protective film. Phytolamination involves the use of medicinal plant extracts. It is also possible to use a more saturated component instead of a simple protective layer, due to which the hair is unusually smooth and shiny. This procedure is called glazing. In addition, lamination can be done at home, based on the gelatin mask, but the effect will not be as noticeable. Yes, and this will be washed away in a shorter time. Let us consider in more detail what lamination does with our hair.

How lamination affects hair

Lamination is becoming an increasingly popular procedure, many famous actresses and stars of show business simply do not represent their hair without lamination. And that's why.

1. During lamination, the hair is enveloped with a thin film, due to which the curls become smooth, shiny and shining. Such hair is easier to comb, horse tail turns out just stunning.
2. As each hair is covered with a thin protective film, the total volume of the hair increases significantly. Strands are visually thick and fluffy.
3. The film that covers hair is called protective because it protects the hair shaft from exposure to ultraviolet radiation, high temperatures of thermal devices, application of varnishes and other chemicals.
4. Lamination allows you to solder split ends and relieve hair from brittleness.
5. If the lamination procedure is done after dyeing, it will keep the hair shade much longer.

Any procedure has its own indications and contraindications, lamination is not an exception. Apply a protective layer is not recommended for hair that is prone to loss.The fact is that even a small layer of cellulose can significantly weight the strand and lead to premature hair loss. For the same reason, it is not recommended to do lamination on too long hair - from the severity of the hair may begin to fall. Another contraindication for the procedure - various wounds and sores on the scalp. Before the procedure they need to be cured. Lamination has several drawbacks.

1. After washing, the hair dries longer than usual.
2. Laminated hair does not hold the curl badly, you only have to walk with straight hair.
3. To lamination held for a long time, for the hair will have to use special cosmetics.
4. After lamination hair can not be dyed.
5. To the effect of shiny and smooth hair kept constantly, the procedure should be carried out every 4-6 weeks.
6. Lamination is an expensive pleasure, especially if the procedure is done regularly.

If you are ready to put up with these shortcomings (for someone completely insignificant), then you can proceed to the lamination procedure.

How to make lamination in the cabin

To understand the principle of lamination, you need to go through all the steps of the salon procedure.

1. To begin with, the hair is washed with a special shampoo, the acidity of which is higher than 8. This tool helps to thoroughly get rid of impurities and residues of sebum.
2. The next stage is the application of a special regenerating composition to the hair, which penetrates the opened hair scales and nourishes the hair barrel from the inside. After applying this tool, the hair is heated with a special cap to enhance the effect of the composition.
3. Further special vitamins, oils, booster are applied on the hair. All this is aimed at hair restoration.
4. After various wellness treatments, it is imperative to conduct a five-minute cooling. This is done so that all the opened scales are closed.
5. The last stage - the application of the final means (laminate). After him, the hair becomes smooth, smooth.
6. Then the strands are dried, but this should be done only in a very delicate mode, so that the newly applied film does not melt due to high temperatures.
7. It is very important to know the rules for hair care after lamination.It is necessary to use special shampoos for laminated hair. It is less aggressive and will help keep the protective layer on the hair as long as possible. In the first 2-3 days after the procedure, the head can not be washed, the hair can not be stabbed with a barrette, twisted, deformed.

The effect of the lamination procedure is noticeable almost immediately. You will leave the salon with incredibly smooth, silky and shiny hair. But is it possible to achieve such results at home?

Is it possible to make lamination by yourself

If lamination is expensive, and the dream of beautiful and silky hair is still alive, you can try the procedure yourself, using the tools at hand.

Mix a tablespoon of gelatin with three tablespoons of warm water, let it swell in a warm place for about half an hour. While the gelatinous mask is being prepared for use, you can wash your hair - use a shampoo without silicone. Gelatin must dissolve completely so that no lumps remain in it. Mix the prepared gelatinous mass with a tablespoon of hair balm and gently apply the mixture over the entire length of wet hair.You should not apply the product to the scalp - retreat from the roots about 2-3 cm. Then you need to wrap the hair with a wrap, wrap up with a towel, warm it with a hairdryer, and after half an hour wash it with warm water. The effect of home lamination lasts about 2-3 weeks.

Lamination is a real salvation for dull, dry and lifeless hair. Often, after an unsuccessful dyeing or permanent aggressive effect, the hair has to be trimmed. With the help of the lamination procedure, you can save the length, beauty and health of your hair.

Video: hair lamination at home