Hair lamination in the salon and at home: technology, effect of the procedure, reviews

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I recently learned about the perfect way to keep my dyed hair looking beautiful longer . I want to share my experience with those who like to experiment with their image and image by frequently changing their hair color.

Let's imagine this situation: you have had a successful and beautiful, much-desired coloring done, but the problem is that after a couple of months the paint begins to fade and wash out. What can you do to preserve this beauty for as long as possible?

My answer is try lamination. Hair lamination creates a protective film that freezes the pigment of each curl and prevents the dye from being washed out.

Basic principles

Relevant for any length and hair type;
resists negative external influences on curls;
after staining, it retains its original appearance “untouched” for about 5 weeks;
does not require any hair care after the procedure;
the process itself is safe and does not cause any harm to health;
has no age restrictions.

Varieties and types

Classic lamination;
biolamination;
phytolamination;
glazing;
hair elution;
hair screening;
hair glossing.

Application methods

Hot;

cold.

Advantages

Even thin curls acquire volume and splendor.
The dazzling shine and elasticity of the hair is maintained for a long time.
It becomes easier to comb the strands, and they also stop being electrified.
Split ends are restored and look healthy and smooth.
Hair feels softer and silkier to the touch.
Available during pregnancy and while taking medications.
Low cost of products, allowing frequent lamination.

Flaws

Applying and washing off the solution yourself is very difficult.
If the mixture is applied incorrectly, the hair becomes oilier.
The procedure takes quite a lot of time.

Until recently, lamination was considered a rather expensive pleasure that could only be obtained in beauty salons. Fortunately, the modern world does not stand still, and now we can do our own hair lamination at a much lower price, but no less effective. So, how to do hair lamination at home?

Step-by-step instructions: carrying out in stages

In-cabin technology

They will wash your hair with shampoo.
Dry your hair dry with a hairdryer.
The master will evenly distribute the laminating composition.
After half an hour, the product is washed off from the hair.

Now you know how long it takes.

Attention! Hairdressers advise carrying out the lamination procedure once every 1–1.5 months.

This video shows the step-by-step procedure for laminating hair in a salon:

On your own at home

You need to purchase a special set for hair lamination in a professional store. As a rule, this includes shampoo, tip oil, spray, restorer and the laminate itself.

Rinse hair thoroughly and dry with a towel.
When color laminating, a tinting agent is applied.
Use a nourishing hair mask. (Only before the procedure!)
Distribute the laminate evenly along the length and roots and leave for half an hour.
Warm up your hair with a hairdryer.
Rinse the product from your hair.

The procedure using gelatin has now gained particular popularity - the same one from “grandmother’s” recipes, it does not require entire sets of special products and the help of a hairdresser.

Mix 1 or 2 tablespoons of gelatin with 4 tablespoons of water.
Mix the mixture well and leave for half an hour.
Add your regular conditioner until the mixture becomes the consistency of sour cream.
Heat until gelatin dissolves.
Let cool.

This procedure has its own characteristics. For example, when applying it is necessary to avoid getting the composition on the scalp to prevent tightness and itching. Then wrap your hair in cling film, top with a towel and heat with a hairdryer for 15 minutes. How long does it take to do this? After drying, do not wash off the composition for another 20 minutes. Lamination with gelatin is not as durable as salon lamination , and you will have to repeat the procedure every 8-10 days.

This video shows the step-by-step procedure for laminating hair with gelatin:

Classic recipe for laminating hair with gelatin at home (step by step)

Experts recommend lamination the next day after dyeing. This will allow you to avoid quickly washing out the dye and will give your hair a magnificent shine and complete mane obedience when combing. In addition, hair lamination is a very useful procedure, especially for thin, brittle and damaged hair after coloring or extensions.

You will need:

1 packet of gelatin;
100 ml boiled water;
50 ml of balm suitable for your hair type;
glass or ceramic bowl;
comb for applying the solution;
disposable gloves;
a towel that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Preparation and application process:

According to the instructions, dilute gelatin in boiled water at room temperature.
Stir thoroughly until the crystals are completely dissolved and leave for 35-45 minutes.
Add the balm and stir the mass until a homogeneous consistency is obtained.
Throw a towel over your shoulders and neck, and put on gloves.
Using a comb, apply the solution to the hair, first stepping back 2-3 cm from the roots.
We put a shower cap or cling film on our head, and then wrap a thick towel on top to achieve a greenhouse effect.
After 15 minutes, warm up your head with a hairdryer (without removing the towel). This will give an enhanced effect to the procedure.
We go about our business for another 40-60 minutes.
We wash off the solution with warm running water and remove the remaining mixture with shampoo.
We dry our hair naturally.

See what results you can achieve with home lamination. Was it worse than in beauty salons? Photos before and after.

The effect of self-lamination is not immediately visible, but only after several sessions. In this regard, to achieve the expected result, it is necessary to alternate masks with each other. I want to share with you several recipes for gelatin hair masks with a lamination effect, which are also simple and easy to prepare at home.

What to consider when laminating at home

When doing home lamination, you can use professional compositions for this procedure or “folk” laminating products. One of these natural collagens is gelatin. The information will be in-depth there.

Gelatin

Gelatin is a representative of natural protein collagen, which will cover the hair due to its enveloping and plastic structure. This is a real salvation for naturally thin hair or thinning hair after the aggressive influence of care products and coloring. For girls whose hair is not particularly thick, lamination will also be an advantage, because the hair will become thicker. This means their visual and tangible volume too.

Lamination with gelatin is not suitable for curly girls who want to preserve their curls. For those who dream of smooth and shiny hair, lamination will be an indispensable procedure. Nourished hair becomes heavy, smooth and shiny. Due to the additional components in laminating masks, the strands will again become truly moisturized and “alive.”

Curly hair

It is also important to take into account that gelatin is really accessible and very common. Home lamination itself is unlikely to take more than an hour. However, unlike salon lamination, the result will accumulate and will not appear immediately. And the lamination itself can be done while washing your hair, but not more than three times a week.

Home laminations will need at least three, and it is better to repeat at least five times. In general, there are no restrictions on the number of laminations. You can do it as soon as such a desire or need arises.

Hair lamination with henna and gelatin

You will need:

1 packet of gelatin;
100 ml boiled water;
10 ml colorless henna;
10 g mustard;
1 egg yolk.

Preparation and application process:

We dilute gelatin in boiled water and leave the crystals to swell.
Add the remaining ingredients and stir the mixture thoroughly until a homogeneous consistency is obtained.
Distribute the solution over the entire length of the hair and put on a shower cap, and then wrap a thick towel.
We go about our business for 40-60 minutes.
Rinse off the solution with warm running water and wash your hair with shampoo.

The presence of mustard and colorless henna in this mask helps to increase the volume and fullness of curls , as well as enhance hair growth.

How to do home lamination correctly

Recipes for gelatin hair lamination at home are varied, but it is worth knowing about the important nuances of the procedure. In addition to the time for preparing the gelatin mixture, for proper home lamination you need to allocate at least 60 minutes. beforehand , you should do an allergy test (behind the ear or in the crook of your arm).

Before applying the laminating composition, wash your hair with regular shampoo . It is not worth using a conditioner containing silicones, because it smoothes the cuticles, and we need them to remain open for the laminating composition. But you can apply a healing serum, the effect of which will be enhanced as a result of lamination. Sometimes it is recommended to add diluted gelatin directly to the shampoo (in the same proportion as in the classic mask). The lamination effect is enhanced by the double use of gelatin: when washing and when applying a mask. Then lightly dry your hair, soaking it with a towel . Humidity is necessary to open and cleanse the keratin scales on the hairs from other care products. This will facilitate better penetration into the structure of the gelatin mixture. To properly do home lamination, you should carefully apply a mask to the strands that are not fully dried, retreating 3-4 cm from the scalp . This is important because the protein can cause itching due to disruption of the sebaceous glands and follicle respiration. Wrap your head up and warm it up with a hairdryer . Keep for about 40 minutes. Rinse off without shampoo, with cool water . Applying the balm specifically is not required, but is not prohibited. It can weigh down your curls too much.

It's not so scary to style your hair with laminated hair.

Lamination with gelatin has few contraindications . You can do it 2-3 times a month. This procedure does not have a cumulative effect, but the general condition of the curls improves. You should take breaks, during which you can try other masks, for example, with olive oil.

There is a way to laminate hair at home by heating strands with a gelatin composition applied and wrapped in foil strips with an iron. This is what is sometimes called “correct” home lamination, in contrast to the first method, which is essentially a mask with gelatin. However, thermal effects can adversely affect the condition of hair, especially damaged hair . Therefore, we do not recommend using the option of heating with a curling iron.

Hair lamination with burdock oil, honey and gelatin

You will need:

1 packet of gelatin;
100 ml mineral water;
30 ml burdock oil;
15 ml soft honey;
1 egg yolk.

Preparation and application process:

We dilute gelatin in mineral water and allow the crystals to swell.
Heat the honey a little over the fire and set it aside to cool to room temperature.
Beat the yolk with a fork or mixer.
Add all ingredients to the bowl with gelatin and stir until smooth.
Using your hands, distribute the solution over the entire length of your hair.
Cover the applied solution with a plastic bag and wrap a warm towel on top.
We go about our business for 40 minutes, periodically warming it up with a hairdryer.
Wash off with warm running water and balm.

This mask not only provides a lamination effect, but also has a very beneficial effect on the structure of damaged and weakened hair. It is also very useful and even necessary for a preventive course after unsuccessful coloring or highlighting.

Professional hair lamination

First, in 1997, hair illumination appeared, invented by a Japanese company producing professional cosmetics for hairdressers and colorists. This is a technology of permanent coloring without an oxidizing agent, when the hair along its entire length appears as if in a film of pigment with auxiliary fortified ingredients. This allows you not to destroy the keratin structure and gives a well-groomed appearance.

To maintain this coloring, we have developed a line of care products that prolong the effect and preserve the color from washing off. It is these salon products that have become extremely in demand in Russia and Russian-speaking countries.

Girl with gelatin laminated hair

In the West, lamination without dyeing is not so popular . Since it has a temporary effect, and the professional materials used for this service by hairdressers are quite expensive. And unlike keratin restoration, hair lamination is not a therapeutic, but a cosmetic procedure. However, professional hair lamination allows you to:

Retain color longer after dyeing. Protect from atmospheric and man-made factors: frost, ultraviolet radiation, smog. Add shine and smoothness to lifeless hair. By sealing split ends, grow healthy curls. Add volume and thickness to thin hair by thickening the hairs. Make it easier to style unruly hair.

The procedures, depending on the manufacturer and type of nutritional gel, have different names: biolamination, biocementation, glazing, shielding. But everyone has the same principle - sealing the scales and enveloping the entire hair :

Cellulose. Silk protein. Amino acids of wheat, soy. Artificial protein with vitamins. Biocomplex with the addition of silicones.

The result is an instant visual effect and protection of damaged hair from further damage, protection from external factors. In addition, natural moisture is retained inside the hair shaft, color is fixed, elasticity increases, gloss and smoothness appear.

Similar to salon lamination, hair lamination at home is done using nutritional compositions with gelatin and agar-agar . Both substances produce a gel-like mass and provide the hair with a protective, breathable film, similar in effect to professional products.

Laminating hair with gelatin at home is called “Russian lamination” abroad.

Use of gelatin in cosmetology

Agar-agar is an extract from algae, so the thickener in it is cellulose, a linear polysaccharide. Gelatin consists of denatured animal collagen. Therefore, despite the structure changed by hydrolysis and the rather large molecules of collagen, it is closer to the natural composition of hair, which is 60% protein.

Gelatin contains:

A small amount of carbohydrates, fats, starch and ash. In 100 g of gelatin powder - 0.7 g. calcium, 0.3 g. phosphorus, 0.011 g. sodium, 0.08 g. magnesium, 0.002 gr. gland. 85-90% proteins. Amino acids: glycine, hydroxyproline, alanine, proline, taurine, glutamic, aspartic acids.

Amino acids, acting externally, replenish the structure of damaged hair, moisturize the hair , carrying additional substances into the hair shaft. By regulating metabolism, hair becomes stronger. The effect of amino acids on colored curls is especially beneficial; they make them elastic and retain color for a long time .

Red-haired girl with laminated hair

Glycine helps achieve softness and smoothness. Arginine restores the internal structure of hair, like calcium. Taurine stimulates growth, proline activates metabolic processes that strengthen hair. Phosphorus is needed to eliminate fragility and enhance pigmentation, i.e., color brightness.

Of course, the collagen in gelatin is modified (can be compared to a raw and boiled egg), and it is impossible to say that it extremely nourishes the hair with “benefits”. But it can perfectly “deliver” nutrients, filling keratin scales and enveloping them in a protective shell.

Gelatin as a food additive is called E-441. Taking it internally increases the body's production of hyaluronic acid.

Gelatin is actively used in cosmetology due to the following properties:

Forms a plasticizing, breathable collagen layer on hair and skin that maintains moisture balance. Prolongs the effect of cosmetic components: oils, nutritional, moisturizing and vitamin compositions, extracts.

The benefits of gelatin for hair have been proven by many positive reviews. And, although recipes for gelatin masks existed long before the advent of the fashionable salon procedure, widespread popularity appeared relatively recently, thanks to videos posted on the Internet.

Professional hair lamination products

Nowadays, it has become possible to do hair lamination at home using professional products that can be purchased at any specialized store.

They are sold in sets that include all the necessary products for hair lamination: for smoothing, volume, softness and hair restoration. They are consumed slowly, so why not pay once and use the finished product for a long time and effectively?

Application process:

Wash your hair with shampoo to prepare your hair for the lamination procedure.
According to the instructions, distribute the laminating composition over the entire length of the hair, departing 2-3 cm from the roots.
Cover the applied solution with a plastic bag and heat the hair with a hairdryer for 20 minutes.
Let your head cool and wash off the mask with warm running water.
Finally, apply the nourishing mask that is included in the set.

What is hair lamination

The procedure involves covering the strands with a special mixture, the components of which envelop each hair with an imperceptible thin film. It provides protection from the negative influences of the external environment, hair styling products and equipment. The effect of the procedure is similar to hot keratin straightening or restoration: curls become smooth, beautiful, shiny, but hair lamination is a service that is not only therapeutic, but also protective.

Using the procedure, each hair is covered with a breathable film, which smoothes its surface by gluing the scales. Unlike lamination, kerating hair at home involves saturating it with keratin, which makes the strands obedient and smooth, however, this substance is quickly washed out. Another fundamental difference is that the keratin product contains formaldehyde, which can negatively affect the health of the hair if the procedure is performed frequently.

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What does hair lamination give?

Experts recommend using a protective product for girls with thin, dull, dry and unruly hair. Lamination gel will be useful for those who have recently dyed their strands, as well as for girls with highlighted, curly, curly hair who want to straighten it, moisturize it and protect it from the harmful effects of styling products. What other lamination effect should you expect:

combing becomes much easier;
volume is added (the lamination agent lifts the hairs from the roots);
split ends become invisible (if you do hair biolamination at home systematically, then over time the damaged ends will fall off on their own);
laminated hairs stop being electrified;
the hairs become more flexible, stronger and healthier (if you laminate hair with folk remedies, then there is guaranteed to be no allergic reaction).

How is hair lamination done?

As a rule, the product for the procedure is available in the form of a tinted or colorless gel. When choosing the first option, make sure that the tone matches your natural color. Hair lamination technique:

Wash your hair with shampoo, but without conditioner, pat your strands dry with a towel, and comb your hair gently.
When using colored gel, apply the coloring composition to the hairs along the entire length. If you are using a clear product, skip this step.
Cover your head with a nourishing mask. After applying the lamination preparation, moisture will remain in the hair structure for a long time.
Next, you need to wash off the mask and distribute the laminating preparation over the strands in a thick layer. After this, wrap your head with cling film and a terry towel on top.
Turn on the hairdryer and warm up your head (this procedure cannot be ignored, otherwise the composition will not penetrate deep into the structure of the hairs). Warming up should last at least 5 minutes, optimally 10.
Leave the product for about an hour, then rinse the strands with slightly warm water without shampoo.
Dry your hair with a towel and comb with a wide-toothed comb.
When the strands are dry, straighten them with an iron and evaluate the result.

What is better: to do lamination at home or go to a salon?

The lamination process itself at home takes a fairly small amount of time , which will be required to prepare and apply the solution. The time you are waiting for the mask to take effect can be spent on things dear to your heart: watching your favorite movie or pleasantly chatting with friends on the phone.

Home hair lamination with folk remedies is inferior to salon lamination only in that its effect will be visible only after several procedures. In the salon you will achieve positive results after the first procedure.

In addition, lamination done in a salon remains effective for much longer - from 5 to 7 months, while at home the process will have to be repeated after 2 months, because the gelatin is washed off quite quickly.

However, gelatin tends to accumulate and penetrate into the hair structure , which helps restore damaged and weak curls. Therefore, when applying several courses, the lamination will last longer and longer.

Of course, the main advantage of home lamination is that it is, one might say, a “free procedure” compared to salon lamination. As always, the choice is yours!

Reviews about the hair lamination procedure in the salon and at home

Reviews from those who have done lamination in a salon or at home are not always positive. Most people like the procedure and the resulting effect. However, some girls note the unprofessionalism of the masters, the use of low-quality products, poorly visible results and quick rinsing.

Here are some reviews from those who have done hair lamination:

Anna, 22 years old

“Before laminating my damaged hair, I read numerous reviews and watched a video about the process. Only after that I decided to go to the salon. My strands are unruly, always sticking out, and difficult to comb. The master applied the products in the form of a spray several times, washed my hair, and styled it with volume. I liked everything, shine and smoothness appeared, thin hair became more voluminous. Probably in a month, when the effect wears off, I’ll do it again. It is recommended to undergo 2-3 such procedures to get the best result.”

Irina, 26 years old

“I tried hair lamination with my hairdresser, she advised me to do it. My hair is medium length, I paid 1600 rubles for restoration after chemicals and dyes. The strands no longer look saggy, lifeless, they have become very soft. I don’t know how long the effect will last, they promised at least 4 weeks.”

Marina, 17 years old

“My friend and I have already laminated our hair with gelatin at my home 3 times. We simply prepared a mask according to the recipe and applied it to each other’s wet locks. Keep it for about 40 minutes. I have black hair, my friend has lighter hair. The effect for both turned out good, the curls are shiny and look very smooth. It seemed very expensive in the salon, and a bag of gelatin costs a penny, plus just a spoonful of balm.”

Precautionary measures

Use only the freshest ingredients for recipes.
Check the expiration date of gelatin, oils, etc.
Before using the mask, check the mixture for an allergic reaction. Apply a little solution to your wrist and leave for 5-10 minutes. If you do not feel any discomfort and no rash or pronounced redness appears on your hand, the mask is suitable for you.
Be careful not to get the solution into your eyes. In case of contact, wash them with warm tap water.
Be sure to strictly follow the instructions given in the recipes. Do not experiment with mask compositions - this can lead to very harmful consequences.

Variations of gelatin-based masks

To enhance or shift the impact on solving a specific problem, you can supplement the proven recipe for a gelatin-based lamination mask with other components.

For example, replace water with a warm infusion of flax seeds and hop cones, 50:50. The fact is that such a rinse is used in folk recipes to give volume, shine and smoothness to hair. Together with gelatin and a store-bought mask, this product will give a “wow” effect. Decoctions of other herbs are also suitable: burdock, nettle, chamomile. And even green tea. There are positive reviews about using cow's milk and coconut milk instead of water.

In addition, adding liquid vitamins from capsules sold in pharmacies: A, E and C, as well as gel-like aloe vera extract, will allow you to fortify your home remedy for lamination.

Various components can be added to the gelatin-based laminating composition

For dry hair it is also recommended to add:

Beaten egg yolk. Honey. Vegetable fatty oils: almond, olive, castor. Essential oils: rosemary, sage, ylang-ylang.

Egg yolk is often an ingredient in hair masks.

For oily curls, the following is added to the gelatin mixture for lamination:

Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Egg beaten into foam. Honey. Paste of colorless henna. St. John's wort, hazelnut, rice germ, olive oil. Essential oil of pine, cedar, cajuput, bergamot, peppermint.

Various essential oils can be added to the gelatin composition for lamination

The auxiliary components will nourish the curls, and the effect will be extended over time : the collagen will absorb them and will gradually “give” them to the hair until the next wash.

Reviews about hair lamination at home

Lamination is becoming more and more popular, and many women have managed to form their own opinion about it. You can hear a wide variety of reviews about hair lamination at home: some are in admiration, while others are in doubt.

There are also negative reviews, but they are usually caused by incorrect information. In this regard, one of the popular sites decided to conduct an online survey inviting a very competent stylist Vasily Kotov to comment on the reviews of the site’s readers. I bring you the most interesting answers from the expert.

Natalya, 25 years old:

Since childhood I have had very thin and sparse hair. Accordingly, I am not that darling of fate who can often dye or highlight my curls. I decided to strengthen and try to add volume to what I have.
After the first use, the hair became soft and silky, visual volume and amazing shine appeared. I advise all owners of such hair to do home lamination.

Expert answer: One of the important advantages of lamination with gelatin is the restoration of even very brittle and severely damaged hair with split ends. Gelatin contains animal collagen, which is absorbed by the hair as if it were “native”. With each use of this mask, and it can be done almost every time you wash your hair, the amount of collagen is absorbed more, and this has a positive effect on the appearance of your hair.

Ekaterina, 32 years old:

I made myself a gelatin mask: washing off the gelatin after the procedure turned out to be very difficult and time-consuming. I agree that lamination in a salon is expensive. So I bought a professional lamination kit, and everything went like clockwork.
It’s better to fork out money for such a set once and then save your time and money without having to go to the salon every week. I advise everyone not to skimp.

Expert's answer: I completely agree with you: buy professional products for home lamination - it's fast, cheap and effective. However, in my opinion, homemade gelatin masks give the same results and don’t cost a penny. Therefore, I believe that everyone has the right to choose what is closest to them: go to a salon, use a lamination kit, or make a mask yourself. Good luck with your choice!

Natalya, 20 years old:

I used to treat lamination very well and use it often. But lately my hair has started to fall out. I attribute this to lamination, nothing else. So I can’t share your joy about lamination.

Expert answer: Do not forget that excessive lamination is very undesirable: using this technology for too long and too often makes the hair heavier, and over time, thin, weak hairs begin to fall out. Carry out a serious course of therapeutic masks to restore weak and strengthen damaged hair. And I am sure that your love for lamination will return to you. I wish you success!

Lamination at home

Almost every beauty salon offers hair treatments, but not every girl can afford the cost. The optimal solution in this case is lamination at home. Using natural products or a professional set of products, which can be purchased in specialized stores, you can achieve an amazing effect, giving your strands shine, volume and manageability. How to laminate hair at home?

Gelatin hair lamination at home

The effect after a procedure done at home will last about 2-3 weeks, but in order to achieve good results, it is important to carry it out regularly. If you plan to dye your hair, it is better to do it before lamination. The medicinal hair mask contains gelatin; it has no contraindications and cannot cause allergies, compared to professional formulations. Below is a step-by-step description of the process of how to do homemade hair lamination with gelatin.

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Before lamination, you need to conduct a test by distributing the prepared gelatin mixture in a small amount onto the strand, wait 15 minutes and rinse: if there is no burning or itching, then you can start the procedure. Hair lamination at home has certain features:

the total duration of the procedure is 2-3 hours, so it is better to do it on free days;
the gelatin composition envelops the hairs, as a result of which the mop looks thicker, more voluminous, while the product does not weigh down the hair and is suitable even for those girls whose sebaceous glands are overactive;
lamination should be carried out after washing your hair, since the expected effect of covering strands covered with dust or cosmetics with gelatin will not be achieved;
gelatin moisturizes and nourishes hair, leaving it soft.

To achieve the desired effect of lamination at home, it is important to correctly prepare the composition of the treatment mask. The recipe looks like this:

Prepare 2 tsp. gelatin, 1 tsp. castor or coconut oil, 30 ml of water.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly, place the container in a water bath and heat slightly, stirring constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
When the gelatin mask has cooled down a little, start applying it to the strands, moving from roots to ends; you can use a comb, which will help distribute the composition more evenly.
Put a cellophane cap on your head and wrap your head in a towel.
After an hour, rinse off the oil mask (without shampoo) and dry as usual. Repeat the procedure weekly as it has a cumulative effect.

Hair mask with gelatin and balm

According to reviews, the medicinal gelatin composition for lamination makes strands manageable, shiny, and smooth. A hair mask with gelatin and balm is suitable for both women and men who want a neater look, although for short hair you need to prepare a small amount of lamination product. The mask recipe looks like this:

Take 10 g of gelatin, 30 ml of water, the same amount of hair balm.
Pour warm water over the gelatin, stir with a spoon and leave to swell for 10 minutes.
Mix the product with the balm and apply the mixture to wet strands that have been previously washed with shampoo along the entire length, being careful not to get it on the scalp.
Place the bag over your head and wrap a towel over it.
After an hour, wash off the mask without using shampoo/conditioner.
Dry your hair and style it with an iron without using a spray or other styling product. Make a mask twice a week.

Compositions for hair lamination

Products for the treatment procedure can be purchased at a professional supply store for stylists and hairdressers or by ordering online. According to reviews, the best products are offered by American, German and Japanese companies. However, professional hair lamination products from Russian companies are also very popular. Let's look at the most popular lamination products that can be used at home:

Estel OTIUM Bio-Crystal. The set contains initial cleaning shampoo, two-phase laminating gel, fixing lotion and polishing serum. Despite the fact that reviews about this product are divided, there are much more positive ones. The effect of lamination with Estelle Bio Crystal compositions is pronounced, but is not always durable (depending on the structure of the hairs).
Matrix Color. Professional cosmetics for lamination Matrix allows you to choose products taking into account the individual characteristics of the hair, while the manufacturer produces a gentle and more potent product.
Lebel Cosmetics. Japanese biolamination product with a mild action and gentle composition. With its help, you can put your hair in order quickly and effortlessly. The drug is produced in the form of a gel with a translucent texture, which does not require dilution and is immediately ready for use.
Color Prefal Gel. The manufacturer offers a wide color palette, so every girl can choose the perfect tone for herself. The product with a predominantly herbal composition envelops the hairs, while coloring them, making the strands strong, elastic and manageable.
Moltobene Color Acid. The action of the drug is aimed at adding shine and brightness to colored hair. Plant components protect hair, giving it softness and elasticity. The product penetrates deep into the structure of each hair and nourishes it with valuable substances for a long time.
Constant Delight. Italian laminating composition that can be used at home. The drug is suitable for owners of various hair types - those who want to improve their hair after curling, lightening or removing split ends. To maintain the effect, experts advise using the products once every 1-2 weeks.
Concept smart lamination. The complex includes three products that provide fast and deep restoration of even very damaged hair. The procedure is not very difficult to do at home; it is advisable to carry it out for those who have recently dyed or lightened their strands. The preparations “seal” the hairs, thereby removing unsightly split ends and making the mop shiny, beautiful, and manageable.
Kemon. The product restores and nourishes hair from the inside, covering it with a protective film. The set includes shampoo, thermal mask, lotion and balm. Since the procedure does not require the presence of certain skills, you can even do it yourself at home.
Barex. The set consists of 4 items for preparing, cleansing and restoring hair. According to reviews, you need to feed your strands with Barex once a week, since the drug, although it shows a pronounced therapeutic effect, does not guarantee the durability of the protective film.

How to laminate hair at home

Since each manufacturer produces different preparations, their use may differ, so it is important to carefully read the instructions included with the lamination composition before the procedure. As a rule, all the products included in the kit are ready for use, so you do not need to mix them according to the recipe, but must immediately apply them to the strands in the desired sequence. How to laminate hair at home using professional products:

Wash the mop twice with shampoo.
Cover the strands with a tint composition, if included in the set.
Immediately apply a nourishing mask on top, distributing it evenly over the entire length.
Cover your head with the main active composition.
Warm your head with a hot hairdryer for 6-8 minutes.
Rinse the preparations under running water without shampoo, pat the strands dry with a towel.
Carry out phytolamination once every 1-2 weeks.

Hair lamination on video

Sometimes, when deciding on the lamination procedure, women confuse it with a perm, which leads to incidental situations. Lamination is a very gentle procedure and easy to prepare and apply, but I still highly recommend that beginners thoroughly study the whole process first.

For those who are not a fan of reading and searching for information on their own, I suggest watching this video, which describes and shows in detail how to do hair lamination at home.

I hope I was able to answer all your questions and interest lovely women in trying such a unique technique as lamination. I tried to reveal as much as possible the whole essence of lamination, but if I forgot to mention something, ask, I will definitely answer. It would also be very interesting to hear about your successes and achievements - share them with me. Good luck in your endeavors and good health to your locks!

When should you do home lamination?

Gelatin hair lamination at home helps with several problems at once. Firstly, it is necessary to protect the color. If you often dye your hair, you've probably noticed that after just a few weeks the color becomes dull, and in some places it even washes out. To prolong the effect after coloring, lamination should be done immediately. It will preserve the artificial pigment and extend the “life” of the color, since first the laminating composition will begin to wash off from the hair, and only then the dye.

Secondly, home lamination is a salvation for naturally dry and dull hair. This procedure will thicken each hair and make it more shiny. Gelatin smoothes the surface of the hair and gives additional volume. Thirdly, gelatin hair lamination at home is especially useful for women living in southern cities. The composition will protect hair from aggressive sun.

Photo before lamination

IMPORTANT! The effect of home lamination does not accumulate and lasts only for two to three weeks, after which the procedure must be repeated.