All you need to know about hair lamination (45 photos)

Lamination of hair - everyone has heard about this procedure, but few people understood what it is and what is the benefit of it.

A hair care treatment with an instant revitalizing effect is called hair lamination.

To put it more simply, hair lamination and paper lamination are almost the same thing. Only we have a biologically active composition instead of a film, which, with the help of high temperature, glues the scales of damaged hair. The composition will also fill the cracks in the hair structure, after which the hair will become a little thicker, respectively, and the volume will become larger.

Immediately after the procedure, the hair begins to shine like those of Hollywood film stars, look denser and healthier. Lamination on dyed hair will be very useful, it will strengthen them and give the hair a richer shade.

Pros of lamination

Hair is instantly rejuvenated, shining and getting a mirror-like shine and perfect smoothness. The hairs become thicker, due to this, their volume increases. Protection from external stimuli appears. Colored hair retains its color longer, acquiring a brighter shade. You can change the shade without harm to the hair by making a color lamination.

Cons of lamination

• Many people mistakenly consider lamination to be a medical procedure, but this is not so, it has a beneficial effect on the hair and even cares for it, but the main focus of lamination is still in the external transformation of the hair.
• The effect of lamination is temporary and has the ability to wash out from the hair, so the procedure lasts a maximum of 6 weeks.
• Do not dye laminated hair.
• Lamination is not advisable for pregnant women and nursing mothers.
• Laminated hair does not hold curls with hair.
• When using conventional shampoos and balms, the result is washed off faster, so you need special hair care products after lamination.
• The use of styling products is contraindicated.
• It is not recommended to carry out the lamination procedure too often, as it weighs down the hair and, with frequent use, the hair becomes brittle.
• The lamination procedure is not a cheap pleasure.

Step-by-step lamination procedure

1. Selection by a master of a laminating agent for your hair type. The constituent active substances, their concentration, depend on the condition of the hair and what effect is required.
2. The hair must be clean and dry, the master distributes the laminating agent equally over the entire length.
3. The culmination of the procedure - with a hairdryer or a salon apparatus for drying, the hair with the mixture is heated for 15-20 minutes, sometimes 30 minutes, so that the healing properties of the solution are activated.
4. We wash off the product from the hair and dry it. The lamination process is complete. The master spends about 2 hours on the procedure.

Homemade hair lamination with gelatin

Some women solve the problem at home on their own, the main thing is to resort to little tricks that will help their hair become healthy, manageable and shiny. It is necessary to make a mask with gelatin for lamination, the process will take place in 2 stages.

• The first stage is shampoo with gelatin

1. Dissolve 1-1.5 tbsp. food gelatin in 6-8 tablespoons warm water.
2. Divide the mixture into 2 equal parts.
3. The first part should be mixed 1/1 with organic or baby shampoo.
4. We apply this mixture to the hair, wrap it in a plastic bag, with a towel on top.
5. We stand for 1-2 hours and wash off with warm water. Never rub your hair with a towel, but only blot it.

• The second stage is a mask with gelatin for lamination

1. Combine the second part of the gelatin solution with conditioner or 1/1 hair balm.
2. In no case can there be more gelatin.
3. Apply to hair, wrap with polyethylene and a towel for 1-2 hours.
4. Wash off with warm water.
5. Hair get wet and dry without a hair dryer.

Remember that if the proportions are violated, there may be an unforeseen result, if you doubt yourself, use the service of a professional and you can be completely calm for your hair. In addition, it should be borne in mind that home lamination will not give the same result as salon, the effect will only be close to the desired one.