Can You Wax After Brow Lamination?

Want to make the most out of your brow appointment?

You can layer your services like lamination and waxing and leave the salon with ultimate brow fulfilment.

But following the correct brow lamination procedure – including ordering your brow services correctly – is key to getting the most out of your eyebrow treatment (and keeping your clients happy!)

So, can you wax brows after lamination? Yes; but there are rules! Read our guide to brow lamination here to get beautifully lifted brows and avoid irritation.

What is Brow Lamination?

A brow lamination service involves placing a product onto the brow hairs that smooths and reshapes them. The brow hairs appear ‘fluffed up’ and remain in a full, consistent shape while still looking natural.

A lamination service can transform sparse brows into voluminous, more defined brows and usually only takes about 15-20 minutes.

Brow lamination products are designed to alter the pH of the brow hairs to change their inner structure. By breaking down the natural disulfide bonds in hair strands, the curl of the hair is removed and the brow hair becomes more malleable and easy to shape.

The treatment typically lasts 6 to 8 weeks with proper care, and is often paired with a tint for fuller, more defined brows. Yes; you can wax your brows after lamination, as long as the lamination process is completed by a professional who used the correct method.

Can You Receive Brow Lamination After Waxing?

Waxing before brow lamination is not recommended.

Beauty professionals will recommend the correct order for brow services, and explain why they will not offer brow lamination immediately after waxing.

Why is it Not Recommended?

When you wax, hair follicles are pulled from the skin leaving open pores. If chemical substances get into these pores, they can cause skin irritation or potentially more serious chemical reactions if applied to sensitive skin!

Irritating the brows can result in pain, flaking of the skin, allergic reactions, and damaged looking hairs that don’t conform to shape you desire.

Tips to Avoid Skin Irritation:

• Leave waxing until last!
• Apply lamination products to the brow hair only, avoiding surrounding skin
• Keep an eye on processing times
• Use a barrier product to protect the skin around the brow area
• Consider tweezing eyebrow hairs after lamination instead of waxing

What order should my brow services be in?

1. Brow Lamination
2. Brow Tint
3. Waxing (or tweezing for sensitive skin)

Maintaining Brows After Treatment is Completed

To prolong the life of your brow lamination service, do the following:

• Avoid wetting the area for 24 hrs
• Don’t apply make up or skincare products to your brows for 24 hrs
• Stay away from heat: avoid sun exposure or heat from the hair dryer for 48 hrs
• Avoid touching the area
• After 48 hrs, follow the recommended aftercare procedure including cleansing and using a brow serum to moisturise the hairs
• Use a spoolie brush to gently comb through the hairs and maintain the brow shape when required

DIY Brow Lamination

It may be tempting to have a go at home brow lamination, but here’s why it’s best to leave it to a certified professional:

• They have knowledge of the products, and how they may interact with your skin and previously used skincare products
• They use expert application techniques
• They know what to look for during a lamination service to avoid unwanted results and/or skin irritation
• They can consult with you on your brow goals and recommend different services if brow lamination isn’t right for you

Advice for Beauty Professionals

Educate your clients:

Teach them the correct order for brow services, and why it’s important for lamination to come first. Get to know their skin and their skincare routine; if they have sensitive skin or regularly use products containing retinol or chemical peels, waxing may not be the best way to remove unruly hairs.

When combining brow lamination with waxing or other brow services it’s important to use the right chemical solution and technique. By completing a course in brow lamination with Bela Beauty College, you can master the art of perfectly sculpted brows that boost your status as a beauty professional.

Summary

Lift your brow game with fluffy, laminated brows; Get the best treatment for your brows by laminating first, following on with a tint and/or wax if desired.

Become a brow pro by completing a course in professional makeup artistry; learn the best tips and tricks to achieve the best brows, and how to conduct your services in a safe and skillful way to keep your clients coming back.