Under such an incomprehensible and unknown word to many girls, the word “carving” hides styling that is of a long-term nature. To carry out such a procedure, special compositions and means for fixing are used, as well as special curlers.

Some call this styling a kind of perm, but at the same time its advantage over conventional perm is obvious. It consists in the fact that the effect of the agent used is only on the surface of the hair shaft, without penetrating into its depth and without violating its integral and healthy structure. The effect obtained from carving is maintained from one to six months. After this period, the curls begin to fall off a little. But you can repeat this procedure after three months.

The difference between carving and other types of curls

Perm, biowave and carving- all these hairdressing procedures create the effect of long-term styling, but each of them has its own characteristics and differences: 1. Carving compares favorably with perm with its more gentle effect on the hair, especially if it is naturally brittle and thin. When carving, aggressive substances only envelop the rod, without violating its integrity and without penetrating inside.

2. When carrying out a biowave, a composition is used, one of the components of which is a biological protein, resembling a human one in its structure. When perming or carving, such a composition is not used.

3. Despite the fact that the result obtained after carving lasts less than after chemical or biowave, it still looks more natural and natural.

Types of carving

Thanks to the existing types of this procedure, a woman gets a wide choice of styling and those curls that she only dreamed of.

Carving happens:

1. Large. During curling, large, but not very pronounced waves are created. The image is gentle, soft and feminine. And during the procedure, only large diameter curlers are used.
2. Average. The resulting hairstyle looks airy and weightless, but without excessive fluffiness. For this, bobbins and curlers of medium circumference are used.
3. Small. Achieved through the use of the smallest bobbins. The strands begin to look voluminous, playful and miniature.
4. Textured. Suitable for women who want to hide imperfections unsuccessful staining. As a result, the styling turns out to be quite interesting and for this, curlers of different shapes and sizes are used. Such carving can also be chosen by those girls whose haircut is made in a cascade.

5. Vertical. The procedure is done for the entire length of the hair, so it is most suitable for those who have luxurious and long hair. For curling, vertical bobbins are taken.

6. Local, it is also called basal. With such carving, only the root area is processed, while not affecting the rest of the hair shaft. But sometimes a local perm of this type implies the creation of strands in the lower or only in the middle zone of the head.

Curlers for carving

Since the curl itself during carving can be of several types, then the curlers are also used in this procedure are different. This:

1. Rollers (boomerangs) made from foam rubber. Most often used to obtain small or large curls.

2. Spirals. Recreate the effect of hair wound in a spiral. It is this type of carving that most girls prefer. Laying in this case looks quite neat, but at the same time it lasts a very long time.

3. Volume curlers. They are used when the fair sex has sparse hair and she needs to get additional volume near the base of the roots. And it is these curlers, which have a large diameter, that cope with this task.

4. Bobbins. Thanks to these devices, you can make an "African" hairstyle. The output is very small and funny curls.

In fact, you also need to carefully choose curlers. So, if a girl with thin hair prefers to do carving with bobbins, then the result may not meet her expectations. Since the hair will look very voluminous and shapeless. With this type of hair, it is better to opt for rollers for large curls.

Advantages and disadvantages of carving

What and any procedure during which the effect on the hair occurs, carving also has its advantages and disadvantages. The obvious advantages of this type of curling include the following advantages:

Has a gentle effect on the hair;
- during this procedure, the curls themselves are more natural and natural look, but with a perm they look like tight and lifeless curls;
- on ordinary hair, carving lasts up to three months, and if it is performed on dyed hair, then the effect will delight the woman for six months;
- due to the variety of types of such a procedure, each person will be able to choose exactly their curls (large, medium, small) in accordance with the shape of the face and the type of hair itself;
- carving gives a unique opportunity to make any hairstyle long-term, whether it is using an iron or embossed strands.

But the disadvantages of this procedure include such points as:

Hair may begin to split strongly, since in any case it is a chemical composition that damages the hair;
- carving does not give the effect of strongly pronounced curls, in this case it is better to turn to biowave;
- the chemical composition applied to the hair during the procedure has a specific smell, which is then captured for some time and felt on the surface of the hair (especially after shampooing);
- some people after carving note the loss of strands;
- the master can never guess exactly how the curls will behave after the expiration of the exposure period of such a procedure, will they simply unwind or grow back;
- even if you resort to carving, then you won’t be able to completely forget about the use of styling products, a woman will still have to resort to their help to create the desired shape.

Contraindications for carving

In addition to the advantages and disadvantages of the presented procedure, it also has its contraindications.

? Carving should be avoided during pregnancy or lactation. The composition that is applied to the hair shaft cannot be called absolutely safe. Therefore, it is better for girls in a position to refrain from the procedure and wait for a more suitable period.

? It is also undesirable to do such a procedure during menstruation or after suffering severe stress. In such cases, the hair will be difficult to style.

? Do not carry out carving immediately after dyeing the hair. The strands are already badly damaged at this moment, so they need to be given time to recover.

? The body of some women may have an individual intolerance to the composition used during the procedure, provoking the appearance of allergic reactions. And if a girl knows about her such features, she needs to inform the master about this in order to pre-test for a possible allergy.

? Another contraindication to the use of carving is the use of strong medications especially if they are hormonal. It is better to wait until the course of treatment is over and then resort to this type of perm.

How is the carving procedure

Carving can be obtained not only within the walls of a beauty salon, but you can try to reproduce such a procedure at home. To do this, you need to follow all the recommendations, purchase a special kit with the necessary composition, and after two hours the woman will be able to be satisfied with the result. The carving scheme is as follows:

1. First, the head is washed, and the hair is dried a little with a towel. 2. Next, the hair needs to be divided into strands and each of them is wound on pre-selected curlers or bobbins.

3. Then the applicator is lowered into the composition of a special tool from the carving kit and each strand is processed individually.

4. After that, put a plastic cap on your head and wrap it with a towel on top. Maintain the time indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging with the chemical solution.

5. When the allotted time is up, the head is washed with water without using shampoo and without removing the bobbin from the hair.

6. At the end, a fixative is applied to the entire surface of the hair (it is also included in the kit), it waits for some more time and the curlers unwind.

7. At the very end, the curls are again washed with water without shampoo and dried with a hair dryer.

For most women, it is important to look beautiful, no matter the circumstances. With the modern rhythm of life, you have to save every minute, so a number of salon procedures that have a long-term effect are perceived as salvation. Is it possible to say the same about carving - a new service that has aroused acute female interest?

What is hair carving

From English, “carving” means “woodcarving”, but the description of this procedure would be more suitable for “curving” - “curved”. This is because it is a hair wrap that lasts a long time due to the use of a special composition. If you do not consider the process in detail, then the result may resemble the once popular “chemistry”. However, carving hair curling by professionals is called gentle and has several varieties - the small “lamb” is a thing of the past. Londa even got biocarving: an even easier option.

The procedure helps:

• make hair voluminous;
• eliminate the problem of confusion;
• reduce creation time beautiful styling;
• visually give thin hair density.

Carving for short hair - photo

Owners of bob haircuts, squares, etc. you have to be puzzled daily by the issue of styling so that the hairstyle looks beautiful. In such a situation, carving on short hair becomes a salvation, whichever variety is chosen. Surf curls, romantic waves with basal volume, African curls - any of the options look advantageous and help to texture the hairstyle. The pluses include the fact that carving hair at a minimum length lasts especially long.

For medium

Girls who wear a classic ladder, elongated bob and other haircuts, in which the ends of the strands reach the shoulders or shoulder blades, are the luckiest. They have a comfortable medium length that is ideal for most hairstyles, including curls of various sizes and shapes. Long-term styling on medium hair keeps well on them, although a little less time than on a short haircut. They can not be wound along the entire length.

For long

If you have a braid to the waist, be prepared for the fact that even small curls will be short-lived. Carving for long hair is rarely performed, since it is an almost pointless procedure: the effect may not last even a month. For girls who still want to try, the masters recommend winding only the ends, or giving volume along the length due to soft large waves. As the composition is washed out, the hairstyle will remain attractive, since it initially had a natural look and did not remind of a diligent many hours of curling.

Types of hair carving

If the “chemistry” popular in Soviet hairdressing salons mainly offered to make small curls over the entire area, the modern beauty industry has significantly improved the old system. The master in the salon is able to create a modern, stylish hairstyle, which seems to have just come out from under the curling iron, and is not filled with a large amount of a special agent. Hair carving can be:

• traditional;
• local or zonal;
• vertical or spiral;
• texturing (using different forms and curler sizes).

classic waving

Traditional carving is wrapping along the entire length on curlers of the same shape and size. Standard cylinders are used, which can be very large for waves, and narrow for small curls. The master can be guided by different zoning schemes, choosing the direction and angle, chosen according to the task set by the client. Such light chemistry looks like a natural change in the structure of the hair with the only difference being the clarity of curls that do not need to be pacified daily.

Vertical

It is used on any length of hair, it is mainly small elastic curls, which are obtained using curlers of the "spiral" shape. They wrap the entire length, so the maximum volume is achieved with it. Professionals believe that vertical carving on medium hair looks the most spectacular, especially if performed on stepped haircut. In the presence of an even cut, the silhouette becomes disharmonious, especially at very long hair Oh. For short haircuts spiral winding is done less frequently, because. it turns out "dandelion".

local

This option is suitable if you need to create a root volume, since the master affects only this area, placing curlers under it (mostly large ones). However, local (or zonal) can be not only carving at the roots, but also curling the tips, which is often performed for long hair. The main advantage of such styling is to reduce the area exposed to chemical attack, the ability to give a beautiful look to the bangs. Any curlers can be used here.

Carving or chemistry - which is better

The creators of this procedure, Schwarzkopf employees, claim that the long-term hair styling they have developed is as gentle as possible. Updating the result can be frequent - every 2 months, without fear for the health of the hair. This is the main difference between carving and chemistry. However, there are a few more nuances that prevent an equal sign between these types of permanent waving:

• If you get tired of walking with curls, you won’t have to wait for them to grow back and cut everything ruthlessly. The composition that fixes the styling is temporary - it is gradually washed off by itself.
• Carving helps regulate the oil content of the roots, so you won't be able to wash your hair every day.
• According to the technology of the procedure for carving, the master first wraps, and then sprays this design with a special compound. For a perm, the fixative is distributed over wet strands before using the curlers.
• It is not forbidden to do carving on highlighted hair, but it will hold less than on natural ones.

Contraindications to both options for long-term waving are approximately the same:

• Thinned, dried hair, especially after bleaching, is forbidden to expose to any chemistry.
• During pregnancy, a woman should not breathe such compounds, and it makes no sense - changes hormonal background may negatively affect the result.
• It is not recommended to perform carving on henna-dyed hair, because. she will be washed.

Price

The cost of this service in the salon is almost comparable to the same amount of money that you pay when purchasing a ready-made set of professional products or even each product separately. However, buying for home use Looks like a better value because you get multiple treatments for the same money. Even if you order a Schwarzkopf set in an online store with paid delivery, it will cost only 800 rubles, and each large bottle alone will cost 2400 rubles.

The cost of carving hair will depend on their length. For mid-level Moscow salons, the price range is as follows:

Carving at home

Doing this procedure on your own is not very convenient, but judging by the reviews, those who have tried to dye their heads can also cope with the curl. If you intend to master hair carving at home, the step-by-step instructions given here will help you. Make sure that the room where you will work is draft-free, and proceed:

1. Wash and dry your hair without turning on the hair dryer for the last step. Rubbing the strands with a towel is also undesirable: get wet and let dry on your own.
2. If the hair has previously been dyed, use special protection, otherwise the color may change.
3. Divide the entire mass of hair into strands, wind on curlers from the tip. Fix.
4. Gently apply the composition for carving three times spreading with a brush - the curl should be completely saturated.
5. Put on a hat, warm up with a hairdryer. Wait as instructed.
6. Remove curlers, wash your hair (without shampoo!) for about 5-6 minutes.
7. Moving from the ends up, apply the fixative.
8. After 1-2 minutes (check in the instructions) wash your hair again. Dry without a hair dryer.

Products for long-term styling

If you plan to try the procedure at home, in addition to standard jars of care products (shampoo, conditioner, etc.), you will need to purchase a special hair carving kit, or collect everything you need separately. The list is short:

• curlers;
• special tools for carving, including protective, activating and fixing compounds.

curlers

The main condition that is put forward for this hairdressing tool is no connection to the network: i.e. electric curlers cannot be used. The form plays a role only from the position of the desired result. Special curlers for carving are not required - the craftsmen use the same ones that women use to wrap themselves at home. Mostly this:

• Bobbins. They are a narrow rod with which you can get small African curls, or a beach effect (depending on the winding method).
• Spirals. Used for vertical carving, give a clear volume on any hair structure. Due to the elasticity, the curl is long-lasting.
• Large cylinders. Necessary for creating waves and basal volume, they can also be used to twist the ends.
• Rollers. The size of the curl depends on the choice of their diameter, but at the same time, the styling always turns out to be careless.

Compound

The preparations that the master uses (or you during the home procedure) must be deprived of ammonia. Thioglycolate is also a prohibited ingredient. Only in their absence can a perm be considered gentle - but not harmless. The correct composition for carving hair can be found in the leading hairdressing brands: Schwarzkopf, Londa, and the last master is called very soft, but the durability does not suffer. Keep in mind that:

• The composition is selected according to the type of hair - dyed, difficult, normal.
• The fixative must be from the same brand as the base product.
• Before the procedure, you should check for allergic reactions.

How to style your hair

If with chemistry women could only comb their hair or collect it, then carving exposes not so severe restrictions. You can even use an iron if you suddenly get tired of curls, and then wash your hair and see them again: this will not affect the duration of the effect. However, hair styling after carving still has its own characteristics that you need to know if you want to extend the result from visiting the salon to the maximum limit:

• Try to dry without a hair dryer.
• It is worth buying styling for curly hair, because. with a porous structure, they will have to be tamed, making them smoother.
• You should not go to bed immediately after washing your hair - after that it will be difficult to give your hair a neat look.
• Styling is done with combs with natural or plastic bristles - no metal.

hair care

Immediately after this procedure, it is forbidden to wash your hair or do styling: the composition must be fixed. It is undesirable even to comb too actively - any impact is minimized. After this period, the following rules are introduced:

• Choose a special shampoo and conditioner targeted at textured hair (it is worth contacting a consultant in a professional store).
• After shampooing, the strands should be soaked, not rubbed.
• Comb with wide-toothed combs.
• Be sure to use nourishing masks but no oil.

Like any chemistry, carving can damage the hair if it was not originally completely healthy. Even following all the rules of care does not guarantee that the source will remain in its original state, so the question often arises of how to restore hair after carving. A few recommendations:

• Type in care natural oils.
• Cut off split ends.
• Use moisturizing shampoos and conditioners.
• Refrain from thermal exposure.

Video

Curling hair has long been considered a popular, but very aggressive way of styling until it was replaced by a completely new, innovative technology called hair carving. With its occurrence, all fears for the negative consequences of chemical exposure to the hair are far in the past. After all, hair carving not only in no way destroys the structure of the hair shafts, but, on the contrary, protects it.

Judging by the numerous reviews of the fair sex, who have tried this cosmetic manipulation on themselves, hair carving guarantees a stable result - lush, beautiful and voluminous curls. But at the same time, your hair will not suffer at all, remain healthy and will look even stronger and healthier than before the curl.

In this material, we offer you the most detailed information about the carving procedure, which will serve as a guide in such a difficult matter as beauty.

The very word "carving" comes from in English and in translation means curly carving. In hairdressing, this term came from the filing of the world-famous German company Schwarzkopf, it means one of the varieties of chemical styling.

On the this moment time carving hair is very, during which the master uses special compounds and products that have a gentle effect on the hair.

According to many reviews of this manipulation, carving is very popular in all the world's beauty studios. Such a great demand for the procedure is facilitated by its main advantage - the curls have a minimal impact. Due to the special composition of the products used for carving, during the manipulation process, all active ingredients remain on the surface of the hair and do not get inside, into its structure.

Therefore, carving can be successfully used even on very thin hair. Masters of hairdressing recommend carving hair to owners of straight, thin and unruly strands that are difficult to style and lack volume and vitality. Also, this curling method is perfect for hair prone to excess fat, as it has a pronounced drying effect.

And, of course, carving is unusual convenient way a quick change of image and styling of curls, in which there is no need to resort to potent chemicals. After curling for daily styling, you will spend very little time, which, of course, is very good news.

Note. Going to a hairdresser or beauty salon, make an appointment only with a master with extensive experience who can boast positive feedback and an extensive client base. Hair carving is a rather complicated procedure, and if it is done incorrectly, you risk burning your hair and getting an unattractive washcloth on your head. Therefore, in order to protect yourself from such consequences, it is better to play it safe once again.

Peculiarities

Hair carving is performed in several stages. The first of these is the preliminary preparation of the strands for the procedure, during which the curls are washed and thoroughly. At this stage, it is extremely important that the master correctly assesses the condition of the patient's hairline, since this procedure It is forbidden to perform on severely damaged hair.

If you naturally have dry hair, it is recommended to make a mask with a nourishing effect immediately before the procedure, and if there are split ends, cut them off. Thanks to all these measures, you will be able to get the maximum effect in the end, which will be very pleasant to please you.

And if you decide to read carving reviews on the Internet, you will understand that many women lament that they were not guided by expert advice and their hair after the procedure does not look as attractive as they would like.

At the preparatory stage, the master will also need to choose the composition of the product with which the curls will be processed, as well as select right size curlers. It will depend on the last point whether you get large curls or, conversely, become the owner of small cute curls.

The second stage of the procedure is the direct perm. To do this, the hair is first combed, divided into strands and wound on curlers of the desired diameter. Based on the type of winding, as well as the size of the curler, you can get either soft waves, or spirals, or light curls, and so on. Then the master applies a mixture to the already fixed curls, which provides a long and stable effect after the procedure.

The composition of the funds must be determined by the master in a strictly individual manner, it most directly depends on the condition of the curls and their type. After the drugs are applied, it will be necessary to wait for the reaction and let the funds work so that you get strong and beautiful curls. It is difficult to say how long this process will take, it will depend on the main active components of the tool. In most cases, all products are supplied with instructions, which indicate all the nuances of their use.

Usually the composition is aged on the hair for about 15 to 20 minutes, after which the curlers are removed, and the remnants of the product are carefully removed from the curls. Then, at the end, it will be necessary to apply a special balm with a nourishing effect to the hair and dry it with a hair dryer.

According to most reviews, all hair manipulations take no more than two hours in time and are not particularly difficult. That is why hair carving began to enjoy such high popularity and so many women gradually began to master the implementation of this salon procedure at home.

note, masters of hairdressing claim that carving looks best on medium length hair. On very long strands, the effect will not be as pronounced, plus it will last a little less than on short mischievous curls.

Advantages and disadvantages of the procedure

Given the fact that carving is a chemical procedure, it has not only positive properties, but also negative ones. Let's deal with all of them in more detail.

Among the main advantages of carving are:

But speaking about the advantages of carving, one cannot ignore the possible disadvantages of this procedure. So, when performing this manipulation on dry curls that were previously discolored or stained with persistent dyes, their structure may be severely damaged. Therefore, after such aggressive procedures, you should wait at least 30 calendar days and only after that go to the beauty salon.

If you want to do less harmful manipulations associated with chemical effects on the scalp and hair, for example, coloring or highlighting, you can start doing them a couple of days after carving. By doing this earlier, you run the risk of getting the wrong shade of hair that you expect.

In addition, hair carving made on dyed strands will hold much less than on natural-colored curls. In some situations, the procedure may not bring the desired result. This usually happens when the hair is too thick and heavy, making it difficult to style.

Please note that the fundamental difference between carving and other styling and curling options is the application safe means, which in most cases are well tolerated and do not cause any side effects.

Carving opens up a wonderful opportunity to create absolutely any hairstyle that matches any of your taste preferences. This is just a great chance for those of the fair sex who do not have enough time to perform special styling.

Most simple option stands, of course, the traditional perm. To create it, you will only need to wind your hair on curlers, and then gently straighten the resulting curls with your fingers.

It is also possible such a styling option as a vertical waving. In this case, vertical or spiral curlers are used. Reviews about this method are mostly positive, it is especially worth paying attention to this styling for owners of long hair. With this hairstyle, you can achieve the effect of wildly developing curls, impressive with their extraordinary volume.

To obtain additional volume in the root area, you can perform local winding. Then the curlers are used exclusively in the root zone, and the rest of the curls are left straight. Similarly, only the ends of the hair can be curled.

A lot of women who have resorted to carving advise the texturing procedure. It is a very unusual method of obtaining curls of various diameters. Performing such a hairstyle will not require any significant effort, just twist the curls on curlers of the required diameter.

If you want to subsequently perform specific types of hairstyles, you must first decide on the type of curlers on which you will wind the curls during the carving process. It is the shape of the curls that are obtained during this manipulation that most directly depends not only on the means used for styling, but on the type of curlers.

For example, if you decide to create curls with bobbins, you will end up with small curls in the style of African fashionistas. This kind of perm will look especially advantageous with a hairstyle that creates the effect of wet strands.

When using spiral curlers, you will get a vertical curl with many small curls. Experts say that it is this perm that will last longer than other options.

In the case of using voluminous curlers of large diameter, you will get large curls. In addition, you can create large curls using boomerang curlers.

The result from the described cosmetic procedure remains on the strands for two months, and then it will be necessary to repeat the manipulation. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. Therefore, experts advise taking timely measures to increase the shelf life of the curl. Use the following recommendations, and you will not have to go to re-carving your hair after 60 calendar days. It should be noted that after carving, there is no need for any special care, but some measures will still not be superfluous.

1. To enhance the effect obtained, instead of its regular shampoo use special agent suitable for dry or structured hair. When choosing funds, first familiarize yourself with their composition in great detail. So, a strict ban is introduced on all cosmetic products that contain alcohol. Curls after carving already need additional moisture, and using such products, you will only worsen your situation, and risk further drying out your hair. Also refrain from cosmetic products with a straightening effect. In this way, you can save the result obtained from carving for a longer period of time.
2. Try to dry your hair as much as possible after washing. natural way, without resorting to a hair dryer, since as a result of regular thermal exposure, the structure of the hair shaft is gradually destroyed. Also, after carving, dryness of the hair increases, and with additional impact hair dryer, you risk getting dry and lifeless strands. Overdried hair loses its natural elasticity, begins to break quickly and falls out. Therefore, postpone the hair dryer and other heat-styling devices only until the festive events.
3. To style curls after the carving procedure, use special styling products designed to create curls.
4. Refrain from any manipulation of the hair immediately after the carving procedure. Experts recommend waiting at least a couple of days before washing and styling your hair.
5. On the first day, it is not recommended to even touch the strands once again. Thanks to this, you will be able to prolong the natural process that begins in the hairline immediately after the procedure, and provide a more sustainable result.
6. Also highly undesirable is any mechanical effect on the curls. The latter means the use of metal combs, as well as brushes with frequent and sharp teeth.
7. After shampooing, gently pat the curls dry with a towel and leave to dry naturally. But in no case do not go to bed with a wet head. Moisture penetrating the hair shaft during washing makes it more vulnerable to various irritants, so it is necessary to wait until the strands are completely dry, and not harm them during sleep.

The best way to bring the curls into perfect condition and keep them attractive appearance will provide them with good nutrition of hair follicles. Various nourishing masks based on valuable extracts from plants and substances rich in trace elements successfully solve this problem.

Therefore, we recommend that you immediately after the procedure go to a specialized cosmetic store and stock up on the necessary funds for your curls. Do not try to save on cosmetics, remember that healthy beautiful hair- this is the calling card of any woman. It is they who will help to visually disguise small flaws in appearance and give the image of femininity and sophistication.

Contraindications

Despite the obvious popularity and effectiveness of such a procedure as hair carving, it also has certain contraindications. We advise you to carefully study this list so as not to harm your strands, but to get the desired result.

So, hair carving is prohibited in such situations:

1. The main contraindication to perm, even sparing, is pregnancy and lactation. Although the chemical composition used for the procedure does not cause aggressive reactions, it is better to once again reinsure yourself against possible negative consequences. In addition, due to significant fluctuations in hormones in the body of a pregnant woman, the result of carving can become very unpredictable.
2. It is also worth abandoning carving if at this point in time your hair is very dry as a result of various manipulations. Otherwise, you run the risk of turning your hair into an analogue of a washcloth, which, you see, is unlikely to add to your attractiveness and charm.
3. Like any other perm, carving is stressful for curls. But if they are in a weakened state, stress may well provoke their severe damage due to the extremely low protective level of weakened hairs. If you carve hair on newly dyed strands, you run the risk of quickly losing their color. Therefore, in order not to take risks, you should wait at least 30 calendar days and only then start beauty restoration.
4. You should also refuse this manipulation in the presence of any diseases. skin heads. First you need to see a doctor and be completely cured, and only because of this already think about curling curls.

The composition of the products used for carving contains some components that sometimes provoke the development of allergic manifestations in especially sensitive clients. Therefore, before deciding on the procedure, we advise you to test for allergic sensitivity. It is done very simply:

• apply a small amount of test product on cleansed skin;
• leave for approximately 15-20 minutes;
• if during this time no reactions appear on the skin, you can safely take it for hair carving. Otherwise, it would be wiser to abandon this manipulation and resort to more gentle ways to create curls.

Using these recommendations, you will not only save yourself from possible negative consequences, but also get exactly the result you expect. And what could be better for a woman than enjoying her appearance and smiling every time she looks in the mirror?

We hope that this article was useful for you and from it you learned everything you wanted about the carving procedure. We wish you to always look like you just left the beauty salon and amaze the representatives of the stronger sex with one look.

Watch the video: Hair carving. Light Chemistry. My experience. part 2

Carving is one of the names light chemical styling for hair. This name was given to its lightweight compositions for temporary waving (up to only 3 months) by the German company Schwarzkopf. In our article we will talk about carving for short hair. different type and learn how you can make such a perm yourself.

What is this procedure

The technology for performing carving on short hair is very simple. For this:

• Determine the length and type of hair.
• Choose special curlers of the desired diameter - it all depends on what size curls you want to get.
• A special carving composition is applied, which can be bought at any store.

This composition does not contain hydrogen peroxide and ammonia, therefore it fixes the strand, remaining on the surface of the hair, without penetrating inside. Thanks to these properties, carving does not affect the hair structure so much, but at the same time it does not have such a long-lasting effect as classical or acid chemistry.

We offer you a selection of photos of hairstyles with various options carving on short hair.

Photo of carving for very short hair with bangs

For this carving option, thin curlers are chosen and a classic horizontal wrap is made, which allows you to create a good volume and shape that does not require styling.

Photo of large carving for short hair

Large carving for short Thick hair it is quite difficult to do, so contact only high-class specialists. In this technique, large-diameter curlers are used.

Photo of carving on large curlers for short hair

You can create large romantic curls using carving on large curlers. Such a perm is easy to style, but is worn much less than a perm on small curlers.

Photo carving for short thin hair

Carving on thin short hair allows you to create a good volume, and medium diameter curlers are usually used for this.

Pros and cons

Pros:

Minuses:

Carving composition can be purchased at any specialized store, and the procedure is so simple that you can easily do it at home, especially when it comes to short hair.

We offer you a small step by step instructions for carving for short hair:

In what cases is it justified to do it at home, and in what cases is it better to go to the salon?

As you have seen, carving for short hair at home is quite simple, and it does not require special skill. The main thing in this matter is to strictly follow the instructions for using the composition and withstand the required time (usually no more than 30 minutes). The advantage of this choice will be significant savings in money.

If you are not confident in your abilities and do not have the skills to work with chemical hair products, then it is best to contact the salon. You will definitely get a good result without any risks to your hair.

Precautionary measures

Reviews about carving for short hair

In our small experiment, we set a goal - to show you what carving hair looks like on short hair and how it changes the style of hair, and our participants were happy to share their impressions and photos "before" and "after". The hair expert made comments on their results, which we recommend considering before the procedure.

Svetlana, 46 years old

For me, curly hair is a great opportunity to have beautiful hairstyle without styling. Therefore, I immediately agreed to the experiment with carving. The procedure was done in the salon, which took a little over two hours. Now I have light, playful curls that you don’t need to wind on curlers daily.

Details

Long-term hair styling with carving procedure

If you are bored with straight hair, then it's time to do carving. This popular styling option will help to add a touch of playfulness and femininity to your look, your hair will become curly and acquire additional volume.

What is carving

Hair carving is translated from English as long-term styling. This is a way of gentle treatment of hair with chemical compounds, it has a more delicate effect on the strands and does not damage them as much as a perm. This is possible due to the composition that envelops the hair, and does not penetrate deep into them.

The effect of the carving procedure lasts 1 to 6 months. After the specified time, the curls begin to fall off or simply grow back. You can repeat this procedure after 3-4 months.

Cost of the procedure depends on the length of the hair and on the manufacturer of the chemical composition. The price is also affected by where you do the styling, in the salon or at home. On average, it ranges from 1000 rubles for short hair (haircuts such as bob or bob) and up to 5500 rubles for long hair.

What kind of hair is the procedure indicated for?

Carving is best suited for owners of thin and sparse hair who would like to add volume and extra rigidity to their hairstyle. But for owners of a heavy thick mane, the procedure is not always suitable, since curls often fall off under their own weight.

Too dry and stiff strands are better not to curl, as they will become even drier. But fatty ones, on the contrary, are perfect.

Carving, "chemistry" and biowave: how do they differ?

All these technologies help create long-term styling, but they also have a number of differences:

• Hair carving, unlike chemistry, provides the most gentle effect on the hair, because the composition does not penetrate deep into the hair.
• Biowave is a care procedure (the composition includes a biological protein resembling a human one in structure), while others cannot be called that.
• After the carving procedure, the curls stay on the hair less than after bio- and perm.

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Disadvantages and advantages of carving

pros

What bonuses will you receive:

• It is a gentle procedure.
• During the craving procedure, the curl is more natural and natural, while "chemistry" means tight curls.
• Curls stay on ordinary hair from one and a half to three months. If you perform carving on dyed hair, the effect can last even up to six months.
• You can get it different types styling: with large curls, medium or small curls.

• Any hairstyles last much longer (for example, styling with large curlers or ironing).

Minuses

Before you decide on a perm, weigh the pros and cons, so that later you will not be disappointed with the result. Keep in mind that this technology has a number of disadvantages:

• If you need pronounced curls, it is better to resort to biowave.
• The chemical composition applied to the hair has characteristic odor. It persists for some time and is especially noticeable after washing your hair.
• The ends of the hair may split.
• Some women experience increased hair loss.
• It is impossible to say exactly how the curls will behave after the end of the carving action: whether they will unwind themselves or simply grow back.
• After carving, you still have to use styling products and give your hair the desired shape.

Contraindications

It is worth refraining from the carving procedure during pregnancy. Since the composition applied to the hair is by no means harmless. The same applies to lactation.

It is undesirable to do a perm during menstruation and during a period of prolonged stress: at this time, the hair is difficult to style.

People prone to severe allergic reactions should avoid this method styling. It is also impossible to carry out the procedure during the course of taking a number of medications (especially hormonal ones).

Technology and varieties of carving

Kinds

Before starting the procedure, decide which type is best for you:

• Large. To create large, not very pronounced waves, you will need large-diameter curlers.
• Average. Curlers and bobbins of medium diameter are used. As a result, the hairstyle is airy, but not very fluffy.
• Small. You will need the smallest bobbins. As a result, the hairstyle becomes very voluminous.
• Vertical. Vertical bobbins are used. Usually this type of styling is done for the entire length of the strands.
• texture. Curlers are used for it, different in diameter and shape.
• Local (radical). Only the root area, individual strands or the lower hair zone is processed.

What curlers to use?

From right choice depends on the general appearance of the hairstyle:

Bobbin curlers are the smallest and thinnest carving devices. Thanks to them, a very voluminous hairstyle is obtained.

Spiral suitable for creating a large number curls.

Volumetric (diameter from 3 to 5 cm) are needed to give the hairstyle a light wave, as well as to create a basal volume.

Boomerangs or rollers- soft curlers made of foam rubber. Depending on their size, you can get both small and clearly noticeable curls.

What length of hair can be carved?

A similar processing method is suitable for haircuts of any length:

• The minimum length of the hair is 7 cm. The most commonly used is the local version - the hair is curled in the root zone. In this case, the hairstyle looks more natural.
• Middle length enough so that the strands do not fall under their own weight. Carving looks very stylish on a square, bob and cascade.
• If the hair is long and heavy, the curls can quickly lose their shape. Therefore, in such cases, they usually resort to chemical and biochemical perms.

Photos before and after the procedure:

Short hair

Medium hair

Long hair

But what about bangs? So that it does not discord with curled strands and does not stand out for its smoothness, it is recommended to do a local or textural styling option. In this case, the curls will look more natural.

Tools used

Compositions for carving are produced by many companies. The most famous of them are: Schwarzkopf, Cutrin, Londa, Estel, ISO, Wella, Goldwell and others. The kit contains a special ammonia-free agent that treats twisted strands and a fixative.

How to make hair carving at home: step by step instructions

To do the procedure, it is not necessary to go to the salon. It will take about 2-3 hours, depending on the length of the hair. Following the technology described below, you can perform curling on your own:

• Before the procedure, wash your hair and lightly dry it with a towel.
• Divide the hair into strands and wind each one into curlers (bobbins).
• Using the applicator, blot each twisted strand with the product from the kit three times.
• Put on a plastic cap or wrap your head in a towel. Wait for the time specified by the manufacturer.
• Rinse your hair without shampoo, without removing the curlers.
• Apply the fixative and wait the time indicated in the instructions.
• Unroll the curlers and wash your hair again without shampoo.
• Dry your head.

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Many are interested in which hair is better to do this chemical procedure - dyed or natural. As experience shows, bleached or dyed hair holds curl more strongly, but it can become too dry. Waves on natural hair They look more natural but are harder to style.

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