For the correction of appearance in the salons, various procedures are offered. One of them is eyebrow extensions. Reviews of such a change confirm excellent results, the main thing is that the work is done by a professional. The nuances of the procedure are presented in the article.
What is this?
All women know what eyebrow shaping is. Many pluck them, giving the desired look. Eyebrow extensions are the reverse process of adding hairs. With it, it will be possible to give the arcs the necessary thickness and shape.
This service appeared in Hollywood salons because of the fashion for thick eyebrows. The procedure is similar to eyelash extensions. In 2 hours, the master attaches about 200 hairs 4-8 mm long to the arches or skin. These elements are natural, synthetic, latex.
The hair attachment procedure is painless and simple. It is only important to choose the right shape and color. False eyebrows can be sold as kits with glue. There are catalogs, thanks to which it will be possible to choose the right tone. According to reviews, it is advisable to consult withspecialist before performing eyebrow shaping steps.
When to do it?
The extension procedure is relevant for:
- Sparse brow ridges or uneven hair growth.
- Loss of eyebrows due to unsuccessful procedures.
- The absence of asymmetry in the arcs.
- Stopping hair growth due to scars and scars.
- Massive hair loss.
Pros
Many women doubt whether to do extensions or not, if this is the first time. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself with the benefits:
- Safety. The procedure does not affect the state of he alth.
- Painless. Eyebrow extensions are not uncomfortable.
- Efficiency. No other product will give a natural visual effect. Tattooing, permanent coloring, correction cannot be compared with extensions.
- Psychological comfort. After updating their image, women feel confident.
According to reviews, many women are satisfied with the procedure performed: the hairs look beautiful, neat and natural.
Cons
It should be noted that eyebrow extensions also have disadvantages:
- Cost. This is a rather expensive procedure, and correction in the cabin needs to be done constantly. You can learn how to do it at home, only then you have to purchase consumables.
- Duration. Depending on the desired result, the build-up can last up to 2hours. And if everything is done on your own, then you should not only wait for the end of the procedure, but also be careful and accurate when performing it.
- Special care. You need to learn how to perform special actions that will save the result. You will also need special cosmetics without oils.
- An exception to the usual. To maintain extended eyebrows in a beautiful form, you need to refuse to visit saunas, swimming pools, solariums, gyms. Also, you can not do hairstyles with bangs, wear sweaters with a narrow neck.
Photo before and after eyebrow extensions allows you to verify the excellent result. According to reviews, it is more profitable to learn how to perform the procedure on your own, as it will save on salon services. It will only be necessary to spend money on materials.
Contraindications
Given the reviews, the results of such a procedure are usually only positive. From the photo, the eyebrow extension looks original. The procedure has no contraindications. If the roots of the hairs are not overloaded, then their eyebrows do not suffer.
You should not do building only with individual intolerance. Only in some cases, irritation appears on the skin from exposure to the adhesive composition. According to reviews, such a renewal of appearance may be unsuccessful if there are scars on the skin.
Single piece
This procedure is very painstaking, but the result is worth it. The advantage is that native eyebrows should not be removed, since everything looks natural andnaturally. The master glues artificial hairs one by one, carefully attaching them to natural ones. Subsequently, they are difficult to distinguish.
Overlays
This method involves the use of silicone or latex overlays. They are presented in the form of a strip with glued hairs. It is invisible on the skin, the procedure does not require special efforts. Building up does not take much time, besides, it can be done at home. But the disadvantage is the complete shaving of native eyebrows, otherwise there will be difficulties with gluing the overlays.
With this extension, a long-term result is not guaranteed. Native hairs will grow back, and the strip may peel off. The skin usually itches in these places, which causes discomfort. Hair type extension is considered the only natural method. It increases the number of hairs.
What do you need?
What materials should be prepared for eyebrow extensions? The procedure is performed with:
- Primer. It is also called a degreaser. It has an alcohol base and is used to remove sebum that interferes with the attachment of hairs. Primers are either regular or flavored. The average price is 290-650 rubles.
- Voloskov. They are different in color, the cost depends on the manufacturer, quality, naturalness. Usually the price starts from 450 rubles.
- Remover. This substance is used to eliminate extended hairs. It is available as a liquid, gel and cream. The cost is 350-650 rubles.
- Glue. There are many types of adhesive gels. For the procedure, you need latex waterproof and transparent. When purchasing one of them, you should check that there is no formaldehyde in the composition.
According to reviews, the most popular are the consumables of the following companies:
- Lash Perfect. The products made the eyebrows of Natalia Vodianova and Cara Delevingne fashionable.
- I-Beauty. This South Korean firm produces quality materials at affordable prices.
- Novel Brow Perfect. The company creates kits that have everything for building.
As the reviews confirm, the products of these brands really deserve attention due to their quality. She produces excellent results.
Home procedure
If the hair extension of the eyebrows is done at home, then the following devices are still needed:
- Stencils, rulers. These tools make it easy to give the eyebrows the desired shape. Price - from 250 rubles. There are disposable and self-adhesive.
- Tweezers. It can be straight and curved, with a thickening at the base, with thin and wide tips. The price is within 100-2000 rubles. You will probably need to purchase several to choose the most convenient option. Masters recommend choosing a blunt one, as they do not damage artificial hair much.
According to reviews, if high-quality devices are purchased, then a positive result of building is expected. The main thing is to do everything carefully.
Procedure
Choose for various reasonseyebrow extensions for women. How it's done? The procedure is simple. Additional hairs are attached with glue to the eyebrows or skin, or to vellus hairs that are barely noticeable. The extension is performed according to the following instructions:
- You need to determine the color of the eyebrows. You should focus on your natural shade. The color of the hair on the head should be 2 shades lighter compared to the eyebrows. This rule will create a harmonious image.
- Then the shape of the eyebrows is determined. Ready-made stencils and rulers are used. They are applied to the face, and then with the help of a cosmetic pencil or marker, the areas to be corrected are drawn. In places where the hairs will be glued, dots are placed. Selecting the right shape is easy. Eyebrows with a kink are suitable for everyone, this form is universal. Its widest area is located at the inner corner of the eyes, then the eyebrow narrows. The contour of the superciliary arches can be a guideline for giving the correct shape to the eyebrows. The shape of the face should also be taken into account. For example, rounded brow arches are not suitable for chubby ones, and high-rising ones will look original. Straight and wide are optimal for rectangular faces, and raised for triangular faces. Thin eyebrows should not be chosen for a square face shape.
- Need to prepare the skin. To do this, tweezers remove excess hairs along the eyebrow growth line. Long ones are cut off. In order for the adhesion to be maximum, it is necessary to degrease the place of extension with an alcohol-containing agent. You can use a cosmetic sponge to help.
- Then the hairs are glued. Needpick up a hair in its middle part with tweezers and apply glue on the base. Within 40 seconds, the adhesive must be absorbed, and only then can the adhesive be applied. The hair is applied to the intended point, pressed. It takes a few seconds to set. Gluing should start from the bridge of the nose, moving towards the edges. The hairs are grown in different lengths - 4-8 mm, so that the result is natural.
According to reviews, after the procedure, some hairs may be longer than others. But then they only need to be cut a little, and after gluing, gently wipe with a soft swab.
Care
Photos before and after eyelash extensions indicate a neat result. If everything is done correctly, then the effect lasts for 1 week - 1 month. Then, approximately every 2 weeks, it is required to perform eyebrow correction after extension.
The result may last longer, but some of the hairs still fall out. Brow arches lose their former beauty. Terms may vary, it all depends on the quality of work, the amount of materials used, as well as compliance with the rules of care.
During the first 2 days, do not touch the eyebrows, thus giving the hairs time to attach well to the base. Washing, showering, swimming in the pool is also prohibited. Training in the gym has harm, since the hairs can fall out during intensive exercise. Tight neck clothing should not be worn.
Eyebrow extension photo shows neatresult, but it will be possible to ensure it using high-quality cosmetics, which, by the way, should not include oils. Do not use soap, do peels, scrubs, at least in the eyebrow area.
According to reviews, eyebrow extensions look neat if the bangs do not touch the extended hairs, as they get confused and fall out due to mechanical impact. Keep in mind that if the hairs are attached to the skin, they hold less.
Withdrawal
It is also important to know how to properly remove the extension result. This can be done in 2 ways. For this you need:
- Remover. This product contains mild solvents that remove the adhesive base. It is preferable to choose a gel remover, as it is ideal for removing natural and artificial hairs.
- Water. You need to take a cloth napkin, moisten it in warm water, squeeze it out and attach it to the eyebrows. The glue is soaked, so the hairs can be removed with tweezers.
Eyebrow extension is a fashionable procedure that changes the appearance in a few hours. It can be done independently, which is still financially profitable. Although this is painstaking work, the efforts pay off, as well-groomed and beautiful eyebrows are obtained.
