Brows
Brow lamination in Marylebone, London
Brow lamination sets your own brow hairs in a smooth, brushed-up shape, finished with a tint. £60 at our clinic on Lisson Grove.
Price
£60 with a tint. Brow shaping £10, tints from £8.
Time
About an hour
Course
Repeated every six to eight weeks if you wish
Recovery
Keep the brows dry for 24 hours
Results
Last about six to eight weeks, as your brow hairs grow and are replaced
Who
Adults aged 18 and over, after a patch test
Not sure if it is right for you? Message Karina on WhatsApp.
Who it suits
People usually book it for:
- Brow hairs that grow downwards or in different directions
- Brows that need gel or pencil to stay in place
- A fuller, brushed-up look with your own hair
Who it is not suitable for
- Anyone with irritated, broken or sunburnt skin around the brows
- Anyone who has reacted to a brow tint or lamination lotion before
- Anyone under 18
- If you use retinol, or prescription skincare such as tretinoin, on the brow area, please tell us first
- If you are pregnant, please tell us before booking
We go through your medical history at your consultation and will tell you if another treatment, or no treatment, is the better choice.
How it works
A lifting lotion softens the brow hairs so they can be brushed into shape. A setting lotion then holds them there, and a tint finishes the look.
Nothing is added to your brows: it is your own hair, set in place.
Brow shaping and tinting, and eyelash tinting, can also be booked on their own.
Your appointment
Patch test
A patch test for the lotions and tint is carried out at least 48 hours before your first appointment.
Treatment
You lie back while your brows are cleansed, set, tinted and tidied. It takes about an hour.
Afterwards
Keep the brows dry and free of make-up for 24 hours.
Prices
Brow lamination with tint
£60
Shaping and tinting
Eyebrow shaping
£10
Eyebrow or eyelash tint
From £8
A patch test is needed at least 48 hours before your first lamination or tint.
Who treats you
Brow lamination, shaping and tinting at Skin Life are carried out by Karina. To book, message her on WhatsApp and she will offer you a time.
Side effects and risks
Side effects are uncommon. Some people notice mild redness or itching around the brows for a short time.
Rarely: an allergic reaction to the lotion or tint, which is why a patch test is needed.
Looking after your brows
- Keep the brows dry for 24 hours.
- Avoid make-up, steam, saunas and swimming for 24 hours.
- Brush the brows into place each morning.
- Keep exfoliating and retinol products off the brows while they are laminated.
Questions
How long does it last?
About six to eight weeks, as your brow hairs grow and are replaced.
Is it the same as microblading?
No. Lamination sets and tints your own hairs, and grows out. Microblading adds hair-like strokes of pigment to the skin and is semi-permanent.
Do I need a patch test?
Yes, at least 48 hours before your first appointment, for the lotions and the tint.
Can I have my lashes done too?
Yes. You can add an eyelash tint, or book a lash lift.