Not everyone is born with naturally straight, well-defined brows that always grow in the right direction — so it’s great that brow lamination kits have become such a big trend in recent years. That’s why we spoke to top experts to find out their best brow lamination tips. But first, a quick explanation:
“Brow lamination is essentially a brow keratin smoothing treatment,” says Alixandria Capperelli, beautician, brow artist, and founder and owner of Hairy Little Things. “It creates a perm effect by lifting the hairs and holding them in place for six to eight weeks, which is essentially an extreme version of brow gel,” she adds.
Best Brow Lamination Kits. Laminating your brows in a salon can be very expensive. So if it’s not currently in your budget, you can get a simpler version done at home. Next, check out the best brow lamination kits to help you get fuller brows.
What are the benefits of brow lamination? Brow lamination can realign the growth and pattern of your hair after it’s been straightened.
Daria Nartov, founder and managing partner of Sugaring NYC, adds that since brow hairs typically grow in different directions, this treatment is great for making brows more cohesive, so you can shape them to make them look fuller or more defined.
Plus, “you have the freedom to achieve different shapes without having to do something more permanent or semipermanent, like microfeathering or microblading,” Cappellelli says. How to laminate your brows at home. Before you do, you’ll need to figure out how to place, brush, and shape your brows.
You can always experiment with your form, Nartov adds, since it’s only temporary. However, you have to be careful. Since brow lamination uses strong chemicals (similar to bleaching your hair at home), you could burn your brows if the chemicals are left on too long. Plus, Cappellelli says, there’s one ingredient you should avoid: formaldehyde.
No matter which set you buy, be sure to follow the instructions on the package. To be safe, leave the chemicals on your brows for a shorter time than recommended to see what results you get, Nartov says.
One final note: You probably don’t need to wait five to six weeks before you can laminate again. Nartoff does it every two to three weeks because she likes the fresh, feathered look. So it’s up to you and your personal preferences.
1. Aryana New York Brow Lamination Kit: This kit has high ratings and reviews on Amazon, with over 2,600 ratings and an average of 4.2 stars. The five-step kit includes brow gel, curling agent, cleanser, and a brow brush. It’s cruelty-free, PETA-certified, and reviewers have gotten pretty good results.
Just look at the rave photos they posted.
Enthusiastic review: “My brows look incredible after using this set, visibly lifted and more defined. It’s a real game changer when you can achieve a salon look in the comfort of your own home.”
2. Miya Lash Professional Keratin Lamination Brows: This kit comes with everything you need to sculpt and laminate your brows: glue, lifting lotion, setting lotion, conditioning serum, and cleanser, as well as ten small brushes, three Y-combs, five mascara brushes, and five lip brush external applicators.
Reviewers say the kit is easy to use and doesn’t take long. Just follow the instructions. Enthusiastic review: “I have no words for how great this product is. Super easy to use, and it works… Most of the time at a salon, they charge $100. Now I can do it myself for just $30.”
3. Clone Prime Lash Lift and Brow Lamination Kit: With this beautiful and colorful kit, you can lift your lashes and laminate your brows at the same time—a two-in-one device. This is a great kit if you want to enhance both your lashes and brows at the same time. Reviewers say it’s also very strong.
Enthusiastic review: “I was pleasantly surprised by the shape they gave me! I still need to fill in some naturally sparse areas, but I was impressed by the difference!”
4. Sunsent Eyebrow Lamination Kit: This is a great basic kit that comes with the necessary tools like cleansing, perming, styling, and conditioning solutions, and it’s perhaps a little more minimalist than other options. Reviewers say it’s easy to use and effective.
Enthusiastic review: “If you’re looking for a simple and effective solution to enhance your brows, this kit is worth considering.”
5. Gifkitty Eyelash and Brow Lamination Kit: This is another highly-rated eyelash and brow lamination kit. What’s special about this one is that, in addition to the Right Step products, it also contains brow tint. So if you’re not sure if you have the right brow tint, you should pick this one up.
Enthusiastic review: “Overall, this is a great product that works well and has great tints. If you’re doing it yourself, have everything ready—a timer, plastic wrap, and a brush.”
Here’s how we selected the best eyebrow lamination kits. Last month, the editors at Women’s Health took stock of the best-selling, most popular, and most-reviewed brow lamination kits.
Our team asked two brow experts for their opinions, then analyzed hundreds of customer reviews and ratings to find the best brow lamination kits for every need and preference.
DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.
