Brow Waxing Vs. Lamination: What’s the Difference?

Want to achieve perfect brows but unsure of which eyebrow treatment to book?

The service you choose depends on your overall brow goals:

The main difference between brow waxing and lamination is that a wax will remove hairs, while lamination reshapes them.

Read our guide to understanding your brow services, choosing what’s right for you and how to combine eyebrow treatments to achieve your desired result.

What is Brow Waxing?

Brow waxing is the process of removing unwanted hairs from the brow area for a more defined shape and arch.

A thin layer of wax is applied to the brow area in the direction of the hair growth. A cloth strip is then placed on top, and quickly removed in the opposite direction of the hair growth, removing unruly hairs. When the hair grows back after several weeks, it is usually softer and more sparse

Waxing is a quick process that can be painless if done by a skilled technician. As the hairs are removed from the root, your brow shape will generally last longer compared to a brow threading service.

How Long Does a Brow Wax Last?

This depends on your individual hair growth pattern, but most people will go between 3-6 weeks between brow waxing appointments.

How Long Does Brow Waxing Take?

Again, this depends on your current eyebrow shape and goals, but you can expect to be out of the salon in less than 15 minutes.

What is Brow Lamination?

Brow lamination involves applying a product to the brows that redefines the shape of the individual brow hairs, making them easy to tame into fluffy, fuller looking brows.

Brow lamination products break down the natural disulfide bonds within the hair strands, altering the pH level to remove the curl of the hair, lifting the hairs from the root.

How Long Does Brow Lamination Last?

Brow lamination is a semi permanent treatment. Following the correct aftercare procedure, brow lamination services should last you between 6-8 weeks.

How Long Does Brow Lamination Take?

Only 15-20 minutes when completed by a certified beauty professional.

Which is Right For You?

When considering which of these brow treatments is right for you, think about the type of brows you currently have and your overall goals.

Do you have:

Unruly brows/ stray hairs? We recommend eyebrow waxing

Sparse or thin brows/ Curly brow hairs/ shapeless brows ? We recommend eyebrow lamination

And what are your brow goals?

No maintenance brows/ thick, full brows? We recommend eyebrow lamination

Defined brow shape? We recommend both eyebrow lamination and eyebrow waxing

Bundling Your Brow Services

Booking in multiple brow services is often the best way to achieve flawless brows. An experienced beauty technician will help you understand which services are best for you and how to layer them.

A popular brow treatment bundle includes:

1. Brow Lamination
2. Brow Tinting
3. Waxing or Tweezing for brow hair removal

Ordering your services correctly is key to avoid skin irritation, particularly for those with sensitive skin. Following the correct aftercare procedure for any brow treatment will ensure longevity of your desired shape.

Recommending Brow Services to Clients

To recommend appropriate services to clients, you must understand:

• Their skin type
• Potential reactions with their at-home skin care products
• Their overall goals

A course in brow and face waxing will equip you with the skills to create the perfect brows to suit individual preferences and facial features. Train with experienced instructors who will guide you through flawless hair removal while maintaining client comfort and safety. Combined with a certificate in brow lamination, you can advance your career in the competitive beauty industry and keep your clients coming back to your salon.

Summary

Brow waxing removes hairs to achieve sculpted brows with a well defined shape, where as brow lamination changes the structure of the hairs to make them more pliable, easy to brush and set to achieve fuller, fluffy natural brows.

Speak to a certified beauty professional to book in the best brow services for you and lift your brow game. Bundling your services (including eyebrow tinting) is a popular choice but be sure to layer your services correctly to get the most out of your appointment and avoid unnecessary skin irritation!