How eyelash lamination is done, the pros and cons of the procedure

Wishing you had fuller, longer lashes without having to wear mascara every day? Perhaps eyelash lamination is what you need. With this well-liked beauty procedure, your natural lashes are enhanced and given a lifted, voluminous look that lasts for weeks.

However, what precisely occurs during the process, and is it worthwhile to attempt? We’ll guide you through the procedures of eyelash lamination in this post, outlining the advantages and possible drawbacks so you can determine if it’s the right choice for you.

Procedure Steps	Pros and Cons
1. Cleaning and preparation of lashes	Pros: Removes oil and dirt, ensuring better results
2. Application of lifting solution	Cons: Can cause irritation if not done carefully
3. Setting the lashes in place	Pros: Gives a natural curl to lashes
4. Application of nourishing serum	Cons: Results may vary based on lash type
5. Final styling and care advice	Pros: Lasts for several weeks with proper care

The essence of the eyelash lamination procedure

A cosmetic procedure called eyelash lamination is used to make natural eyelashes appear thicker, darker, and more curly. Special compounds applied by the master in a specific order are used to carry out lamination.

To perform lamination, three compounds are used:

Loosening. The first agent is aimed at opening the hair cuticle, which ensures the penetration of subsequent components into the shaft;

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Depending on the manufacturer, the products’ makeup may vary, but frequently consists of:

• Ammonia derivatives – these are more gentle compounds than ammonia, for example, ammonium hydroxide or thioglycolic acid. The task of this component is to loosen the hair to open access to subsequent components. Ammonia derivatives are included in the first composition;
• Hydrogen peroxide – neutralizes the effect of ammonia to stop the process of hair loosening. Used in fixing compositions;
• Oils – a caring component, found in 2 and 3 compositions;
• Plant extracts – also responsible for hair care, giving them shine;
• Natural keratin – thickens the hair, makes it visually healthier. Included in 2 and 3 compositions, but not used by every manufacturer;
• Proteins – silk and wheat. Also responsible for hair thickening. Added to final compositions.

Ammonium hydroxide is substituted with cysteamine in more costly lamination products. Cysteamine opens the hair cuticle to allow for the entry of later components while acting gently and safely. The process is known as eyelash biolamination, and these mixtures are known as biopreparations or bio-agents. Although the sets are roughly two to three times more costly, professionals frequently use them for eyelash lamination because of their softer action.

What results are obtained from eyelash lamination?

• Visual lengthening of eyelashes. Of course, you will not get the effect of extensions with initially short eyelashes, but due to curling they will look visually longer and at the same time natural and natural;
• Mascara effect. Since at the final stage of lamination the hairs are usually dyed, they look as if you applied a thin layer of mascara. This means that you do not need to dye your eyelashes every morning – you wake up, and already with light makeup;
• Expressive look. Curled and dyed eyelashes open up the look, make it more expressive.

Remember that lamination is not a care procedure despite the allure of the outcome. The lamination process negatively affects the structure of the hair shaft, causing it to loosen and break disulfide bonds, even though the composition contains oils, vitamins, and proteins.

In this instance, nutrition and restoration are mediocre to nonexistent. Naturally, keratin, proteins, and extracts can achieve a slight strengthening of the structure, but it is impossible to "cure" eyelashes or make them denser, thicker, or stronger.

Lamination, bio-curling, botox and stretching – what is the difference

There are many parallels among the three procedures that have been described. First things first: the sequence in which the compositions are applied and the preparations are made. Nevertheless, some variations remain, and these are concealed in the last phases of the processes.

• With bio-curling, the eyelashes are cleaned of glue residues, released from the roller – this is where the procedure ends;
• With lamination, the very last stage will be the application of a special care composition based on oils, keratin, proteins. Bio-curling does not include any care – only giving a curl;
• With eyelash botox, the final stage will also be the application of a care composition, but it will be liquid botox, and then a keratin care composition.

One of the services offered by Lashmakers is the stretching of eyelashes.

Since the outcomes of these two procedures are similar, eyelash stretching can be thought of as an improved version of lamination. There are distinctions between them, though:

• Stretching gives a lifting effect, that is, it lifts the eyelashes from the root, giving them a curl. Lamination only slightly curls the hairs;
• Stretching products contain more nutritious, useful components – oils, vitamins. This means that the procedure gives not only a visual, but also a slight health effect;
• Stretching has more stages, since there are additional steps to fix the result;
• Stretching compositions are not afraid of water and you can wet the eyelashes almost immediately after the procedure.

The procedure for carrying out the eyelash lamination procedure

Regardless of the compositions used, the steps in the eyelash lamination process will be the same:

1. Preparation. First of all, the master isolates the lower eyelashes, and also degreases the upper ones;
2. The roller is selected depending on the desired bend. A roller is a special silicone curler that determines the severity of the curl. The curl can be strong – for this, a roller of size S is used, moderate – M, and natural – L. The roller is glued to the upper eyelid exactly above the eyelash row;

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While it’s not required, dying lashes during the lamination process will yield a more expressive outcome. Additionally, the hairs may get a little lighter with some lamination compositions.

Eyelash care after lamination

Lamination is said to require no care, however this is not totally accurate. The activities you take in the first twenty-four hours will determine how long your gorgeous long lashes will last.

On the initial day following the procedure, it is not advised to:

• Exposure the eyelashes with water and steam, including visiting swimming pools, baths and saunas;
• Do sports to avoid the effects of active sweating on the eyelashes;
• Sleeping face down in a pillow or exerting any other mechanical impact;
• Using aggressive makeup removers.

Lamination care is essentially the same as that of regular natural eyelashes after the first 24 hours.

Is it possible to apply mascara to eyelashes after lamination? is a common query. Yes, but not during the first 24 hours following the procedure, is the response. The curl is fixed during this time, so tampering with it will have unpredictable effects. There are no restrictions on caring for yourself, dying, or going to areas with a lot of humidity as of the second day.

Contraindications

• Individualintolerance . Lamination compositions are full of different chemical compounds and active components and often cause allergic reactions. To avoid unpleasant consequences, people prone to allergies are recommended to do a test on the elbow bend with an exposure of at least 24 hours. If a negative reaction occurs, immediately remove the remaining product with 3% hydrogen peroxide;
• Pregnancy and lactation. This contraindication is conditional and is associated not with potential harm from the procedure, but with an unstable hormonal background. Lamination during pregnancy can give an unpredictable result;
• Inflammatory processes in the eye area;
• Recently undergone permanent eye makeup procedure, as well as plastic surgery on the face. After such procedures, lamination is recommended to be carried out no earlier than a month later.

There are no restrictions on the kind, length, or thickness of eyelashes; however, we caution girls who are prone to losing their lashes to proceed cautiously. The shaft itself may be somewhat strengthened by the composition, but the follicle is not. Following the procedure, the load on the bulb will increase, the hairs will get denser, and there may be a noticeable increase in hair loss.

5 questions about eyelash lamination

How long is the outcome permanent, and how often can the process be carried out again?

The procedure should only be repeated once every 1.5–3 months, according to recommendation. The effect lasts for the same length of time, but naturally, as the eyelashes naturally fall out or grow back, it becomes less noticeable.

What is the price of lamination of eyelashes?

The price range is wide, ranging from three thousand rubles in renowned beauty salons to 500 rubles for private specialists.

Can eyelash lamination be done at home?

Yes, but only if the holding time and technology called for in the instructions for a particular lamination kit are strictly followed. We advise doing lamination with a professional—a lashmaker, brow artist, or makeup artist—to prevent unpleasant outcomes like compositions getting in the eyes, allergies, creases, and loss of eyelashes. Currently, the service is offered by a variety of beauty industry specialists.

Which producers have products for lamination?

Lamination kits are widely available in the market. The most well-liked ones are:

• Yumi Lashes. The kit includes 3 products. The composition includes glycerin, vitamin E, panthenol, plant extracts. The active loosening component is ethanolamine thioglycolate or thioglycolic acid. It is produced in small sachet sets for 7-10 procedures and professional ones – for 70-100 procedures. After opening the sachet, the product must be used within a month;

• INNOVATOR COSMETICS. There is a complete professional kit, which includes all the compositions, as well as consumables – rollers of three sizes, glue, paint, tweezers, applicators and other necessary devices and tools. Also available is a small set in a sachet – it is enough for 10-12 procedures, but it only contains three stages of lamination – additional products and consumables are sold separately;

• SIGMA. A set of 4 funds – loosening, fixing, as well as two caring. This set will be enough for about 15-20 applications. After opening the tubes with the compositions, the shelf life is 3 months.

Which kind of glue to use to fix the eyelashes is missing from half of the sets.

In theory, any glue can be used for eyelashes, but bear in mind that manufacturers only test their own glue when creating compositions for lamination. It is unknown how the compositions will react to glue from a different manufacturer. It is therefore preferable to purchase glue from the same company that sold you the lamination set. Either that, or mentally prepare yourself for the unpredictability of mixing brands.

Have you tried laminating lashes? If you liked the effect, let me know in the comments.

By lifting, curling, and nourishing your lashes, eyelash lamination is a beauty treatment that improves their natural appearance and gives the illusion of fuller, more defined lashes without the need for extensions. Although the procedure has the advantage of being more natural-looking and low maintenance, there are some disadvantages as well, including the possibility of allergic reactions and the requirement for ongoing care to maintain results.

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Without resorting to heavy makeup or lash extensions, eyelash lamination is a fantastic way to bring out the natural beauty of your lashes. Your lashes will appear fuller and more defined after the treatment, which lifts, curls, and strengthens them.

To determine if it’s the right choice for you, you should consider the advantages and disadvantages. There are a few possible downsides, such as the requirement for frequent touch-ups and the potential for irritation or allergic reactions, even though the results can be striking and long-lasting.

In general, eyelash lamination can be a practical choice for people who want to streamline their beauty regimen, but in order to make an informed choice, it’s important to weigh the advantages and potential drawbacks.

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