You can give an image of playfulness with a share of romanticism with the help of a hairstyle in which the main role is given to light curls. To get beautiful coils, it is not at all necessary to resort to a perm. It is enough to use a safer method for laying coils for strands - carving.
The essence of the method
Carving is one of the methods of styling hair in curls. It differs from the chemical method in that a special composition of mild action is selected for the procedure. After processing the hair with a special agent, the hair structure retains its original appearance, the water balance is not significantly disturbed, and there is no negative effect on the follicles. The effect is excellent. The coils play with natural brilliance, keep their shape well, keeping the achieved result for 3 months.
Some mistakenly consider carving a biowave. In fact, this is not true.
The biological method involves the use of a composition based on cysteamine, which is an artificial substitute for the natural component of the hair cysteine. This component is able to penetrate the structure and change internal connections. At the same time, cysteamine does not harm the hair, on the contrary, it gives it strength and elasticity. Carving is performed using chemicals, but they act superficially without penetrating the rod. Despite the fact that there is no benefit to the hair from such a composition, there is also no significant harm. But thanks to the properties of the active ingredients and the skillful actions of the master, it is possible to obtain a lasting effect.
Reference! The effect after carving lasts from 1 month to six months.
The following factors influence the safety of curls after carving:
- the initial state of the strands;
- hair type, thickness, fat content, stiffness;
- obedience of hair;
- water balance;
- quality of care after the procedure.
Varieties of carving
It is impossible to predict the exact result of curling, which is explained by the influence of the length of the strands, structural features, and the type of curlers used. Therefore, carving is classified into several varieties, which differ in the following features.
The length of the strands
On the long hair the effect is excellent if the hair is light. Heavy hard curls will not hold their shape for a long time, and the result itself is hardly visible. In such cases, experts advise doing chemical or biowave. For long-haired beauties, spiral or large curlers are suitable.
Average length ideal for any cosmetic procedure, carving opens up a lot of possibilities thanks to the use of papillots of different parameters. The coils obtained after treatment with a chemical substance perfectly retain their shape for up to six months. Beautiful styling is obtained on medium hair with a cascade haircut.
Short hair limits the choice of papillots. Mostly small curlers are selected. The perm is done with vertical scrolling, so as not to create extra volume on the head. Working with short strands will require the experience and skill of a master who can choose a shape that fits the oval of the face.
effect duration
The most stable result is obtained when using thin curlers. Medium hairpins show themselves a little worse. The coils twisted on large curlers are most quickly aligned.
Shape, thread diameter
Depending on the parameters of the papillots, a certain wave size is modeled.
- Large carving is obtained after using thick curlers. The result is a bulk wave.
- After using medium hair curls, the curls acquire a slightly stretched, but elastic shape.
- Small bobbins provide the effect of African curls - the most resistant type of curl.
- Texture carving is obtained by winding strands on curlers of different parameters. It is especially appropriate to use this technique if the hair is cut with a short flight of stairs.
- Vertical curls are obtained using special curlers, with which original spirals are modeled.
- Local carving involves winding on curlers, followed by chemical treatment of only the ends of the strands.
- Root waving is performed only on a 10-15 cm section of hair with a location at the roots.
Price
If we compare the cost of carving with the usual perm and biowave, then we get an average value in the range of 550-1000 UAH. The following factors influence pricing:
- the tool used;
- strand length;
- salon status, its regional location;
- master qualification.
In the suburbs and at home, carving services are offered cheaper. If you do the procedure at home, then you won’t save much if you use a high-quality composition from a well-known manufacturer for cheating. If desired, you can get by with a more affordable chemical agent, but then safety guarantees are reduced.
Pros and cons of carving
Carving is not just a new way of curling. Modern developments are distinguished by a high level of safety, the use of a minimum amount of aggressive substances in production. But in order to get the desired effect without worsening the condition of the hair, it is recommended to take into account the advantages and disadvantages of this method.
Advantages of carving:
- increase in hair volume;
- giving the strands a beautiful wavy shape;
- reduction of time for daily styling;
- mild effect of the active components of the composition on the hair structure;
- the ability to increase the volume of hair locally, choosing only the root part or the tips of the curls;
- when growing back, the effect is not lost, stretching gives a wave of grace;
- the result obtained lasts an average of 3 months;
- a large selection of the shape of the turns, which becomes possible due to the use of papillots of different parameters;
- you can carry out the procedure on dyed hair, the main thing is to observe an interval of 2 weeks;
- a good reception for increasing the volume on a rare and oily hair;
- the shapes of the turns with proper carving are identical to natural curls;
- affordable cost in salons;
- the ability to do a perm at home;
- low requirements for hair preparation and subsequent care.
Flaws:
- on hair with a dense shaft, the effect is weakly expressed;
- chemicals are harmful to the hair, albeit in small doses;
- dry strands dry even more, due to the properties of the active ingredients;
- the smell of the product is so sharp that after a thorough washing of the head it is captured for several more days.
Contraindications
No matter how carving is considered a safe curling method, there are a number of cases when it is prohibited to use it. It is impossible to combine with staining or perm immediately after it. It is also necessary to refuse the use of the chemical composition during pregnancy, lactation, the passage of therapy, which involves taking hormonal and potent drugs. Chemical styling is not suitable for dry and weakened strands.
Special attention should be paid to the limitations associated with the presence of wounds and other damage to the skin of the head. Any procedures on the hair should be carried out after the problems of a dermatological nature have been eliminated.
Is it possible to do carving at home
Making a perm at home is quite affordable.To do this, you will have to purchase a special tool and curlers (curlers). Another question is whether it is worth spending money and time to get an unpredictable effect? If you follow the advice of experts, then for home use it is better to purchase a high-quality chemical composition, which will cost about as much as the procedure itself costs in the salon. If you have experience and knowledge of the technique of perm, it is not difficult to cope with the task.
In addition to mastering the technique, you also need to choose the right tool. It should not contain ammonia and thioglycolate, and the product itself should be suitable for the type of hair.
Before using the product for the first time, you need to do an allergy test. Further actions are performed in this sequence.
1. Clean the strands of contamination with a deep penetration shampoo, then dry them.
2. If you have not previously tested for allergies, it's time to apply a small amount of the product to the skin behind the ear. After waiting 5-7 minutes, you can evaluate the result.
3. Divide the hair into separate zones, and then into small strands.
4. Alternately wind the papillots on each strand, moving from one zone to another.
5. Distribution of the wrappings of the first composition with careful processing of the bottom of the wrapping. The exposure time of the product is indicated in the instructions.
6. Without removing the papillots, rinse your hair under slightly warm running water. Drying is done with a towel.
7. Distribution of the second composition with a certain exposure time.
8. After removing the curlers, rinse each strand very well to remove chemicals. This should be done without using shampoo.
9. Drying curls naturally or with a hairdryer with a diffuser. Set the blower mode to cold air.
Features of caring for strands after carving
The degree of fixation of curls depends on the quality of care. Among the main requirements:
- use for shampooing products intended for curly hair;
- minimize the thermal effect on the curls (this applies to a hair dryer, ironing, and other heating devices for styling);
- use for combing a comb with rare and thick teeth (ideally - a wooden comb);
- wash your hair no more than 2 times a week;
- do not weight the strands with care products.
Compliance with simple rules will simplify the daily process of styling hair in a hairstyle. Beautiful wavy curls will harmoniously complement any image of a modern woman or a very young person.
