What brow lamination does
Lamination is essentially a perm for your brows. A lifting solution softens the hair's structure so each hair can be brushed into place, then a setting solution holds that shape. The result is brows that look fuller and more uniform, with visible, groomed hairs that stay put without gel.
Because it works only with the hair you already have, lamination can make full or unruly brows look polished and make moderately sparse brows look denser. It cannot create hair where there is none; for gaps and thin areas, microblading or powder brows are the better option.
Who brow lamination suits
- Full, coarse, or curly brows that grow in different directions
- Brows that will not stay in place without gel
- Clients who want a fuller, brushed-up look before an event or wedding
- Anyone who wants fuller-looking brows but is not ready for pigment
Brow lamination is not recommended over irritated or broken skin, over very recent permanent makeup, or for people with a known sensitivity to perming solutions. Tell Mahsa about allergies, eczema, or sensitive skin before booking so she can advise whether a patch test or a different treatment is the better choice.
Brow lamination vs microblading
| Brow lamination | Microblading | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Reshapes and sets your natural hairs | Places pigment in hair-like strokes in the skin |
| Best for | Full, coarse, curly, or unruly brows that need direction | Sparse, patchy, or thin brows that need shape and density |
| Needles or pigment | No | Yes |
| How long it lasts | About 4–6 weeks | Fades gradually over one to two years or more |
| Downtime | Keep brows dry for about a day | About 10 days of aftercare |
Not sure which you need? Mention both in your appointment request and Mahsa will recommend one.
Before your appointment
- Patch tests are available. Product manufacturers typically recommend one 48 to 72 hours before the first treatment.
- Stop retinol and other strong actives around the brows and eyes for three to five days beforehand.
- Lamination is not done over irritated, sunburned, or broken skin, or over recent permanent makeup.
- Tell Mahsa about sensitive skin, allergies, or eye conditions.
Aftercare
- Keep brows dry and avoid steam, saunas, and sweaty workouts for about the first 24 hours.
- Avoid rubbing the brows and skip brow makeup for the first day.
- Brush brows into shape each morning; a nourishing brow oil or serum helps keep hairs conditioned.
- Wait at least the length of the result, about six weeks, before laminating again, so hairs are not over-processed.
Brow lamination pricing
Brow lamination is $150 without tint and $200 with a brow tint. Mahsa confirms pricing when you request an appointment. Gift cards are available.
Brow lamination pricing
Brow lamination
$150
Without tint
Brow lamination with tint
$200
Lamination plus a brow tint
- Patch tests are available. Gift cards are available.
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I’m beyond thrilled with my microblading experience with Mahsa! She truly went above and beyond, taking her time to perfect my brows with such precision and care. I felt completely taken care of from start to finish. If you’re looking for flawless, high-quality brows, I can’t recommend her enough!
There is no one better than Mahsa. Before I came to her for microblading, I would spend a significant amount of time everyday filling in my eyebrows and trying to get them in a good shape.…
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10/10 would recommend Mahsa! She did an incredible job and really took her time to ensure perfection and precision with my brows. I will be going back for lip blushing next
Questions clients ask
How do I prepare for brow lamination?
Stop retinol and strong actives around the brows for three to five days, arrive without brow makeup, and ask about a patch test — manufacturers typically recommend one 48 to 72 hours before a first treatment.
When should I reschedule a brow lamination?
Wait if the skin around your brows is irritated, sunburned, or has recently had permanent makeup. Lamination is a chemical treatment, so healthy, calm skin gives the most even result.
How much is brow lamination with Mahsa?
Brow lamination is $150 without tint and $200 with tint at Mahsa's Tarzana studio.
Does brow lamination include a tint?
Not in the base price. Brow lamination is $150 without tint, or $200 with a brow tint.
How long does brow lamination last?
Brow lamination typically lasts about four to six weeks, following the natural growth cycle of your brow hairs.
Does brow lamination damage your eyebrows?
Done correctly with brow-specific products and proper spacing between treatments, lamination should not damage healthy brows. Over-processing, repeating it too often, or leaving solutions on too long can cause dryness or breakage.
Can I get brow lamination with thin eyebrows?
Lamination can make moderately thin brows look fuller by lifting and spreading the hairs you have, but it cannot fill bare gaps. For very sparse brows, microblading or powder brows usually work better.
Brow lamination or microblading: which is better?
Lamination suits brows with enough hair that need shape and direction, lasts weeks, and uses no pigment. Microblading suits sparse or patchy brows, adds density with pigment, and lasts much longer.
When can I wash my face after brow lamination?
Keep your brows dry for about the first 24 hours so the set can hold, then wash normally and brush them into place.
How often can I get brow lamination?
Wait until the previous lamination has grown out, roughly every six weeks at most, to avoid over-processing the hair.
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Written by Mahsa Gerami, The Brow Doctor | Makeup By Mahsa G.. Last updated .