Perfectly straight, smoothed hair is no longer as popular as it was a few years ago. Curls that softly frame the face are back in fashion. It takes a lot of time and effort to style, so women try to make this task easier with long-term perms. But chemistry mercilessly spoils the structure of curls. We have to look for other, less harmful methods. One of best options What modern hairdressing art can offer is hair carving - gentle perm. It does not last as long as chemicals, but it is much less harmful.
Benefits of carving
This is a development of the famous German company Schwarzkopf. Literally this term is translated as “thread”. That is, the hair is “cut” into thin strands, coated with a special fixing preparation and wound on curlers to create stable artificial curls. The lifespan of this style varies from 4 to 8 weeks depending on the condition, length, type, and structure of the hair.
At the same time, the curls remain just as lively, obedient, and natural. There is no burning effect, as when performing a classic perm.
For carving, special products are used that act superficially without penetrating deep into the hairs.
The effect of curling is short-term, which is also a significant advantage of the technique. There is no need to change your hairstyle, cut off the ends as it grows out, or wait until you can get rid of “chemical” curls.
Carving helps solve many problems:
- You no longer have to spend time every day creating a beautiful hairstyle.
- Changing your image occurs painlessly, without the use of aggressive chemicals.
Unruly, sparse, thin strands after curling become lush, wavy, acquire additional volume, and are easy to style.
- Coarse, unruly curls become softer.
- Light “drying” helps get rid of excess oily hair and scalp.
Carving products do not contain ammonia, so dyed brunettes, brown-haired women and red-haired beauties can safely do this perm, the shade of the paint will not change. Carving won't hurt blondes either. But highlighting and coloring are contraindications to the use of the technique.
Types of carving curls
There are many options for carving, since the procedure can be performed using different types curlers and methods of curling strands into curls.
The type of carving is selected depending on the type and length of hair. For example, to obtain small curls, as in chemistry, bobbin curlers are used. Large curls for long hair, flowing luxurious waves, done using large diameter curlers.
The following techniques are used for winding strands when performing carving:
- Classic curl. The curlers are wrapped in a strand in the traditional way, from the tips to the roots. As a result, you get either curls of the same size along the entire length, or uniform large waves.
- Vertical curl. Individual strands are wound onto special spiral or vertical curlers along their entire length. The technique is used on both long and medium, as well as short hair.
- Local perm. If it is necessary to increase the volume of the hairstyle, the strands are twisted only at the roots, leaving the ends straight.
To create ringlets or curls at the ends of the hair, roll the lower parts of the strands with curlers, leaving the areas near the roots untouched.
- Curling using texturing method. Curlers of different diameters and types are used to highlight accents in the overall hairstyle. The technique is used in cases where you need to create a creative, original hairstyle.
Types of curlers for carving:
Carving curls always look great, regardless of the length of the haircut. However, stylists recommend doing it on medium hair or short haircut, since long-term styling on short-length strands lasts longer. Carving on long hair ah, it looks impressive too, but it doesn’t last long, and the procedure takes more time.
Carving procedure
Carving technology is generally simple and safe. But before you do a long-term perm in a salon or on your own at home, you need to make sure that your hair is absolutely healthy. If the ends of the strands are split, they should be cut off without regret. 
Before starting the procedure, you should prepare a preparation for carving and curlers of the desired type, size, and diameter. It is also necessary to select protective products for hair care, taking into account its type, condition, and structure. The size of the curler is selected based on what you want to get: small curls, vertical curls, large curls, waves.
Procedure steps:
The procedure lasts about 90 minutes. Time to curl long thick hair it will take a little more, up to two hours. The effect will last for 1.5–2 months. Carving can be done again in 3-4 months.
Hair care after carving
No matter how simple the carving technique may seem, we must not forget that the procedure involves chemicals. Consequently, the strands are exposed, albeit partially, to harmful effects. Therefore, you need to take care of your hair after carving carefully, with special care. 
Disadvantages of carving
Despite all the positive aspects, the technique still has some disadvantages. First of all, this concerns contraindications to the procedure.
Finally, the result of the procedure is not always positive. If your hair is too thick, dense, heavy, and difficult to style, you may not get the desired effect. The strands will remain almost the same as they were before curling.
In order to look perfect, it is important to regularly monitor your usual appearance and especially your curls, which is why styling your hair after carving is a good daily option. In essence, carving is a modern method of curling, after which the hair needs to be carefully washed, moisturized and styled in an appropriate hairstyle. This is done so that they look good and keep their shape.
After light carving, hair can curl in large or small curls, so sometimes it’s enough to just cleanse your head and apply a care product. And then the strands are simply dried, carefully turning each one with a comb or other available tool. The installation itself after carving occurs using the following means and tools:
- foam;
- mousse;
- moisturizing or nourishing lotion;
- comb.
Carving procedure - pros and cons
Carving is suitable for those who prefer long-term styling. This easy way always look great, especially when time is a bit limited.
But carving also has some contraindications:
- this is a gentle procedure, but still not suitable for very weak, dry and coarse hair;
- The styling itself does not last very long, about 2 months, but the consequences of this method of creating a hairstyle will take a long time to eliminate;
- If you do carving from an unscrupulous master, then there is a risk that the curls will not last long and, as a result, the curls will become brittle and dry.
In order to recreate hair styling after carving, you need to know a few rules:
- Before styling, wash and dry the strands with a towel;
- use a comb or brush carefully;
- apply the product to the hair, stepping back a little from the roots;
- dry your hair by directing an active stream of air, slightly twisting the strands with a comb.
It is not necessary to style your hair every time using all the products and tools; a comb, a hairdryer and a small amount of foam are enough. More useful information in the article “Long-term hair styling - pros and cons.”
Fashionable curl styling after carving
Among the particularly popular hairstyles, we need to highlight several that are created quickly and easily. In addition, such hairstyles quite favorably highlight any skin color and face shape. And the installation after carving will look great and look great.
For the most ordinary styling, you need to rinse your hair well. Then apply a protective and at the same time moisturizing agent. This is especially important because curls retain their density only when they are fully moisturized.
Then the strands are dried with a towel and carefully unraveled. Next, you need to take a hairdryer and lower your head down. Drying occurs, affecting first the roots and then the ends of the curls. This hair styling after carving perfectly preserves the shape of the curls and adds volume.
Features and nuances - carving and hair styling
As with any installation, some caution must be observed. This will help when you first create hair styling after carving and in all subsequent moments. You should always wash your hair with a special shampoo and be sure to moisturize your strands with conditioner. A nourishing mask once a week is a necessity in this case, since it is easy to damage the strands with constant styling and the use of heating devices.
When creating the styling itself after carving and if you need to slightly “straighten” the strands, it will be enough to pull them upward with a brush, while additionally drying them with a hairdryer from the roots. It will turn out that the strongly twisted strands will straighten a little and look like waves, which can be easily styled into a high hairstyle or to one side using hairpins and varnish.
It is best to use styling products that contain special substances that preserve curls. They seem to lift and leave the curls elastic and soft longer. Additional care can be taken if you use substances that contain silk proteins and natural extracts for this type of strands. Find out about this and more in the article “Care for permed hair at home.” How do you create styling after such a procedure?
What is carving and how it helps you look more beautiful – say specialists from St. Petersburg beauty salons...
Carving- a word of English origin, translated in Russian as “carved work”, “carved ornament”. It can relate to the field of modern car brands, to the field of sports, and even to the field of restaurant business. But today we will talk about CARVING as a method of long-term chemical hair styling. The expression CARVING in hairdressing has its own history of origin: the Schwarzkopf company once patented this word to designate the long-term styling method it developed. Schwarzkopf specialists made this styling with a special composition and using “twisted” curlers. In our salons, the word “carving” is used to designate a long-term styling procedure (long-term perm) performed with special products (for example, with products from the Schwarzkopf company). In St. Petersburg salons, the carving procedure is performed using a variety of curlers: large, thin, “roller rollers,” “boomerangs,” etc.
It's no secret that many people, especially women, tend to criticize their appearance, hairstyle and are not always happy with the condition of their hair. And there is hardly a woman who would refuse to make her hair more voluminous! However, not every hair type is suitable for regular perms that add volume to the hair, as this can have a detrimental effect on the health of the hair. Not every woman would risk doing such a perm, preferring to use regular hot rollers or another way to make her hair more manageable and voluminous.
Carving in hairdressing – chemical treatment hair, but with a more gentle composition, which allows you to better preserve it, giving it volume, manageability, softness and making the styling process easier and more diversified. Carving can improve appearance hairstyles
Beauty salon specialists warn that carving can be harmful to hair. But still, it is not as destructive to hair as a regular perm. If it is better to do “chemistry” no more than once a year, then carving can be repeated after 2-3 months. Styling can be completely gentle if the product chosen is softer and does not contain glycolic acid. Carving has several undeniable advantages: this styling-curling gradually fades away, and it is not necessary to cut off the “lost appearance” hair. The carving composition also does not “eat away” the paint.
The long-term styling procedure is performed for about an hour and a half. The master applies a special composition to the hair curled in curlers for a certain time, and then rinses and dries the hairstyle. The result is a mop of curled hair (moreover, the curl can be of different textures). After the procedure, it will remain until you wet your hair. If you want to leave the curl in place after your next wash, simply use shampoo and conditioner for textured hair and then dry your hair naturally. If you intend to straighten your curls, just dry them with slight tension, creating a straightening effect using a hairdryer. To do this, pull strands of hair by the ends and dry. If you want to give your hair " wet effect", apply a little gel or special mousse to your hair, then lightly massage it while wet and let it dry. Carving allows you to model a large number of hairstyles Caring for carved hair is easy. To do this, you can use any styling products. And do not deviate from the rules to which you are already accustomed. Another thing is that after the carving procedure there will be more opportunities for shaping hairstyles. With the help of foam, you can give your hair a more durable and “cool” curl; sprays will style any waves on your hair. “Artistic mess” is another option for your hair after carving. You can scrunch wet curls and dry your hair naturally. The easiest way to fix a lush “mess” is also with a spray. Foam will hold your hair worse.
Carving is best done on short and medium (shoulder-length) hair. It lasts for about a month, but sometimes longer. This depends on the products used to treat the hair - in principle, an effect for both 4 and 10 weeks is possible. As Tatyana Iskhakova, master of the Magenta salon, said, with the help of long-term styling ISO Neotexture from ZOTOS (you can give your hair almost any look. Unruly or not very thick hair can be straightened and lifted at the roots, straight hair can be curled. Soft wave, volume from the root , straightening of curls, etc. - done using carving at the discretion of the master and the visitor.
If a person’s hair is already dyed light, then carving can be done, but if it is highlighted too often or has a porous structure, it is better to abandon the procedure for a while. This especially applies to cases where the hair is 60 percent or more highlighted. In principle, the type of hair suitable for carving can be any. It is unlikely to affect the condition of the scalp. However, damaged (brittle and dry) hair may suffer from curling. Therefore, before carving, clients with damaged hair need to undergo a procedure or course of procedures called Thermal Treatment (we will talk about this procedure for deep hair restoration separately on the pages of our website). Coarse hair lasts longer and responds better to curling, and for oily hair, curling can even be used as a treatment because it has a drying effect. You should dye your hair after carving and cutting. It is better to change hair color no earlier than 72 hours after treatment with a chemical composition, and it is advisable to use an ammonia-free dye. If carving is done using a gentle but very effective ISO Neotexture composition, you can dye your hair on the day of the procedure
Long-term styling - carving in itself does not bring many problems to the hair, but it is advisable to give it a “rest” by making vitamin and therapeutic masks, using special products for the care of textured hair, the choice of which is now quite wide.
1. What is long-term hair styling (carving)?
Long-term hair styling (or carving, as it is often called) is a type of light, gentle perm.
Currently, the line between long-term hair styling, gentle perm of the new generation and bio-perm is very blurred.
Long-term hair styling (carving) is usually done if it is necessary to give the hair additional volume, elasticity, fluffiness and slight waviness. Long-term styling can also be done only on the root zone for volume and rigidity at the roots, or only on the ends of the hair (including bangs) to make it curved and manageable when styled.
2. In what cases is long-term hair styling (carving) recommended?
Preparations that are intended for long-term hair styling (carving) have a particularly gentle effect on the hair, therefore, in the vast majority of cases, they do not give a persistent and steep curl, but give the hair a soft waviness and make the hair more voluminous and voluminous. If you need exactly this kind of result, then the long-term styling procedure is what you need!
But, if you want to be the owner of pronounced ringlets or curls, then a delicate hair perm procedure, including bio-perm, will be more suitable for you.
For chemical hair perming, we use only high-quality, new generation, gentle preparations that have a very gentle effect on the hair structure, creating a curl without damaging the hair.
3. Long-term hair styling procedure (carving)
Our professional hair curling technologists will give you a detailed free consultation at any time convenient for you. You can talk to several specialists and choose the master in whom you have the greatest favor and trust.
Before starting work, the master must carefully listen to your wishes and expectations from the curl. The possibilities of modern hair curling, including long-term hair styling (carving), in the hands of a professional hairdresser are very wide. For the convenience of choosing your new image, you can use catalogs.
Owners of long hair who want to do carving or any other perm should take into account that if the hair is long, heavy and all the same length, then the curl at the roots will not be as steep and lush as at the ends of the hair, since it will be stretched under the hair's own weight. If light graduations are made on long hair (cascade haircut with smooth transition length), then shortened upper strands will give the curl fullness, root volume and uniform curl along the length.
In order for your long-term styling to look luxurious and the curl to be alive and elastic, the condition of the ends of the hair is very important. If the ends of the hair are split, damaged or very dry, then the appearance of the curl or long-term styling will be unpresentable and unkempt, and the curl will not form Right. Therefore, it is very important before carving or any other perm to “refresh” the ends of the hair if they are damaged, and also subsequently regularly maintain them in a healthy condition.
After analyzing the structure and condition of your hair, the specialist selects the curling composition most suitable for your hair, curlers of the desired shape and thickness, as well as the necessary protective and restorative preparations.
If the hair is initially weakened or damaged, then, during the process of curling or long-term styling, special medical procedures are additionally used for deep structural restoration of the hair, as well as Therapeutic Haircut with Hot Scissors ("Hot Haircut").
If you are prone to allergic reactions, you need to warn the technician about this, and before starting work, test the composition on the inside of your elbow. It is not recommended to perm your hair during critical days or if you are undergoing treatment with potent medications.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO THEM
1. How long will the perm last on my hair?
How long the curl will last on your hair depends on many factors, namely: the type of your hair, its thickness and structure, the condition of the hair before curling, whether it is natural or dyed, the type of dyeing, the shape of the haircut and, of course, depending on the type of curl and the curl size you choose.
When the master looks at your hair and you show in the catalog what kind of curl you want, you can roughly say how long such a curl will last on your hair type. There are curling compounds that keep the curl on your hair longer, and there are very light carving compounds that go away quite quickly.
As for the curl, a perm with a fairly steep curl lasts longer on the hair than a perm (or long-term styling) with large curls or waves.
Regarding long hair, we want to emphasize that the curl along the entire length lasts longer on graduated hair, but if long hair is heavy and all of the same length, then the curl at the roots will stretch under the own weight of the hair, and the curl at the ends will last longer.
It is also worth mentioning that sometimes there is a type of hair that, by its nature, is difficult to curl and the hair, for unknown reasons, either immediately “takes” the curl poorly, or, subsequently, quickly sheds its curl, “trying” to quickly return to its original condition. At the same time, we come across hair that, on the contrary, lends itself very well to curling and can maintain it for a very long time, up to 6-8 months.
2. When perming long hair, will there be curl and volume at the very roots?
If the hair is long, heavy and cut in an even cut (i.e. all the hair is the same length), then the curl at the roots cannot be as steep and voluminous as at the ends of the hair, since, naturally, it will stretch under the hair’s own weight .
Pronounced curl and volume in the root zone, when curling long hair, is achieved by graduation (light cascading cutting of long hair), when the upper strands are smoothly shortened, accordingly they become lighter and hold the curl better, giving the curl splendor and root volume.
What a perm will look like on long hair largely depends not only on the type of perm and the shape of the haircut, but also on the quality and structure of the hair.
3. Is it possible to perm hair dyed with henna or basma?
The vast majority of salons, in principle, do not perm hair dyed with henna (or basma), since the result of the perm cannot be guaranteed. We are still taking on this difficult job. BUT! The effect of henna on the hair is such that after it, a perm can: “not take” at all, “take” unevenly, or “take” only for a short time, and then the hair seems to “shed” the curl, returning to its straight state.
However, very often the curl on henna-dyed hair turns out great and lasts a long time. It’s hard to say what this depends on.
We guarantee thorough compliance with the technological process of curling on our part. But we cannot give you a guarantee that your henna-dyed hair will curl correctly and not shed it!
It is advisable to come to a preliminary free consultation and MAKE A TEST STRAIN before perming hair dyed with henna or basma. But even if the curl on the test strand was successful, this does not serve as a 100% guarantee that the curl on all hair will be uniform and long-lasting.
4. Is it necessary to cut the ends of the hair before perming?
In order for curls or curls to be beautiful and for the curl to look chic on your hair, the condition of the ends of your hair is very important. The ends of your hair must be fresh and well-groomed!
If the ends of the hair are overdried, split and hard, then there will be no correct ringlets or curls, and the appearance of the curl will be radically different, unpresentable and unkempt.
Therefore, before curling, if the condition of the ends of the hair is not very good, it is necessary to cut them at least a little, and also, subsequently, after curling, do not forget to regularly “refresh” the ends of the hair. It often happens that even a fairly “old” perm begins to look like fresh if you cut off the damaged ends of the hair. For some hair (depending on its quality and condition), a healthy haircut with hot scissors is recommended.
IF YOU HAVE LONG HAIR WITH DOWN AND DRY ENDS ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH, you want to refresh your hair, but it’s a pity to part with the length, then we can offer you the procedure of “Healthy grinding of long hair with hot scissors”, when using a special technology the damaged ends are carefully removed along the entire length, without noticeable shortening of the hair length.
5. I have bleached hair, it’s thin and dry, but I really want to curl it. Is it possible?
At a free preliminary consultation, the master will look at the quality of your hair and its current condition, discuss with you what type of curl you would like and offer the option that is optimal for your hair. This can be one of the delicate Bio-perms with preliminary strengthening of damaged hair according to the Japanese, American or French system, depending on the hair problem.
In some cases, if the hair is severely damaged, it is necessary to refrain from curling until the hair structure is restored. In this case, first, procedures are performed that restore and reconstruct your hair at a deep level. For example, the “Keratin Prosthetics” procedure for hair or the “Happiness for Hair” procedure and many others, depending on the type of hair and the degree of damage.
You can read about “Bio-perms with preliminary strengthening of thin and damaged hair”, as well as about the Procedures for deep restoration of hair structure on our website or ask the salon administrators.
6. Does permed hair require special styling?
There is a type of hair in which the curl requires almost no special styling; after curling, the curl is well formed during normal hair drying, and the dried curls can only be slightly adjusted with wet hands. But happy owners of hair of this quality are not very common. Basically, in order for the perm to look beautiful and to have clearly defined ringlets or curls on your head, the perm must be styled in a special way. Therefore, after perm, we recommend our clients to style with a Diffuser.
By “Diffuser” styling we mean drying hair with a hairdryer with a special “diffuser” attachment while simultaneously manually forming curls using special styling products. During the styling process, the stylist will show you how and in what quantity to apply styling products, how to use a “diffuser” and, most importantly, how to correctly form curls or curls during the drying process, so that you can easily do it yourself. Whether you need regular styling with a diffuser depends largely on the type of your hair, its quality, type of curl and, of course, on your taste and preferences.
Perm and carving
Many women dream of chic curly hair that gives their face femininity and softness. For everyone who wants to have fashionable hairstyle with lush and curly hair, the ideal solution is carving and perm hair. Before the procedure, be sure to consult with our specialists and obtain the necessary information for the right choice, and then, we are sure, you will be satisfied with the results achieved!
Carving:
The term “carving” came to hairdressing thanks to the company Schwarzkopf, which patented a method of long-term styling with a special composition and using “twisted” curlers. Currently, the carving procedure is a chemical treatment of hair, using more gentle compounds to create the effect of long-term styling, as well as a variety of curlers: large, thin, “rollers”, “boomerangs” and others.
Pros of carving:
1.
Carving is a more gentle way to get luxurious curls.
The chemical effect is carried out with a lighter composition and the damaging effect on the hair is not as strong as with classic perm. Experts recommend doing regular perm no more than once a year; carving can be repeated once every 2-3 months. 
2.
Such long-term styling does not need to be cut, like “chemistry”; the hair will simply gradually “unwind” on its own.
3. Hair after carving does not require special care. You can use any styling products; It is advisable to use cosmetics for the care of textured hair, moisturizing and restoring masks.
4.
Carving allows you to model a large number of hairstyles. After the procedure, the curls will remain until you wash your hair; later they can be straightened using a hairdryer. You can use styling to create a lyrical mess or bouncy curls.
5.
Carving technology has a drying effect, which can be useful when oily skin heads.
6.
Carving works better on short or short hair. middle length. The effect lasts about a month, but sometimes longer depending on the hair structure.
Disadvantages and features of using carving:
1.
Carving is a gentle method of “chemistry”, but damage, especially to bleached and weakened hair, exists.
2.
It is not recommended to do carving with recently dyed, bleached or highlighted hair.
3.
At damaged hair Before carving, it is advisable to carry out restoration procedures. If you have a sensitive scalp, irritation may occur, so warn the specialist performing the procedure.
4.
It is better to dye your hair no earlier than 72 hours after it has been treated with a chemical composition, and it is advisable to use an ammonia-free dye.
5. The carving procedure is contraindicated for pregnant women and lactation.
Perm:
For chemical hair perming, our salon uses modern preparations that have become softer: ammonia is used to a minimum, alkaline composition is practically not used, and acids are more gentle. The composition of the preparations has a gentle effect on the hair structure without damaging it, which allows the procedure to be carried out on all hair types.
Experienced masters of the AnNi beauty studio conduct a consultation before starting work to determine the structure and condition of your hair, then, taking into account your wishes, a form of perm is selected.
Our craftsmen own modern techniques and are ready to offer you a wide variety of types of perm: light wave or spiral curls, large or small curls.
Chemical hair perms are divided into:
1.
By technology: traditional, thermoactive and others
2.
According to the method of winding and the type of bobbins: spiral, curled, braided, pinned, American, with a second bobbin twisted, root, vertical, zigzag and other types of hair perms
3.
By type of composition used: acidic, alkaline, neutral and bio-curls
Pros of perm:
1.
Fashionable beautiful curls that are relevant at all times
2.
Significantly simplifies daily styling, neat and stylish hairstyle every day
Disadvantages of perm:
Despite modern formulations, hair perm still has a destructive effect on the hair structure:
1. They become dry and brittle, and split ends appear. After the procedure, a haircut is recommended - even a slight shortening of the ends of the hair makes the hairstyle more neat.
2. Hair care will require restorative procedures and cosmetics, so be sure to follow the hairdresser’s recommendations. To care for hair after perm, use special soft products enriched with restorative, moisturizing and softening ingredients.
3. You should not dye your hair before perming and expose it to heat for several days; do not do “chemistry” during menstruation, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
With the modern pace of life, many girls do not have enough time to style their hair. At the same time, everyone wants to look good. Carving will help solve this problem. This is a relatively new procedure for curls, which is carried out in beauty salons. In this article we will find out how carving is performed on medium hair and find out what this procedure is.
General information about carving
What is carving?
Carving is a long-term hair styling that involves creating curls. This procedure is similar to chemistry, but in in this case a less aggressive composition is used. To perform this, special tools are used, called rollers and boomerangs, as well as bobbins, volumetric and spiral curlers. Thanks to these devices you can make curls of different sizes.
This style lasts on the curls for about 2 months. Note that this figure is very arbitrary. It all depends on the structure of your curls and their condition. For some, carving lasts more than 2 months, for others less, and this does not at all mean that the salon provided you with a poor-quality service.
You should know that if you have done carving, this does not mean that you will have to constantly walk with curls. You can easily change your style if you straighten your curls. This can be done using an iron or hair dryer. Please note that you should always use a thermal protectant. Once you want your curls back, all you have to do is wash your hair as usual and let your curls dry naturally.
Types of carving
There are three types of carving:
- For all curls, from roots to ends.
- Only on the root part of the curls.
- Only on the ends of the curls.
For medium-length curls, you can perform any type of carving. Note that curling curls with curlers can be done in two ways:
- Classic. This method involves evenly wrapping the curlers onto the strands.
- Vertical. In this case, special curlers are used, with which you can create curls of different sizes for any length of strands.
You must find out from the master how your curls will be made and you must voice your wishes to him.
Hair care after carving
If you want the style to remain on your curls for as long as possible, then you should adhere to the following hair care rules.
- Do not wash your hair with shampoo for 3 days after the procedure.
- Do not color your curls within 3 days after you have carved your hair.
- Use special products to care for damaged or colored hair.
- Do not use combs with iron teeth.
- Try to use a hair dryer as little as possible. It is better if they dry naturally.
Contraindications
This procedure has the following contraindications.
- Allergy to the chemical composition for the procedure.
- Individual intolerance to carving products.
- Lightened strands. Also contraindications include highlighting if it was carried out with lightening.
- Damaged curl structure.
- Dry hair type. Note that if the curls are very dry, then after carving this problem will worsen and it will be extremely difficult to solve.
- The period of bearing a baby, as well as the period of breastfeeding.
Procedure technology
Carving for medium hair should be done in a beauty salon. Only an experienced master will select the chemical composition that is most suitable for your type of curls. The procedure is performed as follows.
- Preparing for carving. The first thing the master does, as already mentioned, is to study the curls. He must understand what composition to use in this case and how long it should remain on the hair. In addition, you must decide which carving option you will perform. Note that for medium hair you can afford any type of this procedure.
- Washing curls. Carving is performed on dry, frequent curls. That is why before the procedure the master must wash them with a special shampoo, dry them with a hairdryer and comb them.
- Fixing curls with curlers. The master separates the hair into strands and winds each of them into special curlers, and what kind they will be depends on the type of carving you have chosen.
- Applying carving composition to curlers. Curls are treated with the product using a sponge.
- Expectation. After applying the product, in some salons the specialists insulate the curls, and in some they do without this action. Next, you should wait until the product is fixed on the strands. Approximately 20 minutes should pass from the moment of application or insulation.
- Completion of the procedure. After the prescribed period has expired, the composition should be washed off from the curls using plain water. Shampoo is not used in this case. Next, the curls are treated with a fixative and it remains on the strands for several minutes. After this, the curls are simply rinsed warm water. Note that some masters perform this procedure after removing the curlers, and some perform it directly on the curlers. There is no fundamental difference in this. This action does not determine how long the carving will last.
- Drying and styling.
Carving for medium hair, as already mentioned, should be done by a professional. Then it will stay on the curls for a long time and will not harm them.
The currently fashionable word “carving,” which pops up every now and then in the conversations of fashion stylists, essentially means long-term hair styling. The visual effect after this procedure is reminiscent of a perm, which was extremely popular when our mothers were young. What is the difference between fashionable carving and antediluvian “chemistry”, and how this installation is done, you will find out in this article.
Where did the name “carving” come from?
When literally translated into Russian, the word “carving” means “cutting” or “artistic cutting.” This term is used in sports, cooking and car enthusiast societies. The concept of carving, as a type of super-resistant styling, was introduced and patented by the Schwarzkopf company. The corporation's specialists performed hair curling using spiral curlers in combination with the use of a special composition, which is today sold under the brand of the same name. After the procedure, beautiful curls were formed that lasted for 1-2 months.
Today the masters from different countries Carving is performed using curlers of various modifications: large, small, “boomerangs”, “rollers”, etc., depending on the client’s wishes. In this case, the shape and structure of the curls are different, but the principle of styling remains unchanged.
How is carving different from perm?
Carving is called light chemicals because it uses more gentle compounds than those used for perm. Although the process of performing both types of styling is very similar.
The undeniable advantage of carving is that after it the hair is less damaged, becomes manageable and soft, in contrast to chemical treatments, after which hard, protruding curls are formed on the head, which are difficult to style. In addition, after 1-2 months the carving effect disappears on its own and the curls acquire their usual texture, while after perm the curls remain for at least six months.
The repeated carving procedure can be carried out after 2-3 months without causing any particular harm to the hair. Perm is allowed no more than once a year.
What hair can be carved on?
The ideal option for carving is obedient, slightly curly hair of medium length. In this case, the curl will last as long as possible and look most harmonious. The denser and more springy the hair, the worse the curling takes place, but an experienced hairstylist can create the necessary texture even in this case.
Carving can also be done on dyed and completely bleached hair, but it is worth considering that it is better not to apply dye immediately before the procedure, since the carving composition can wash out the coloring pigment and the dyeing will have to be repeated. For girls with thick highlights, this procedure is not recommended, since due to the different structure of the hair, it will not be possible to create a uniform texture over the entire surface of the head.
It is forbidden to do carving if your hair is too dry, brittle or actively falling out. In this case, it is necessary to first restore the health of the hair, and only then expose it to chemical compounds. Otherwise, you may be left without hair at all.
But to the owners oily hair Carving will only bring benefits, since the substances used for this procedure have a drying effect.
How is hair carving done?
It is better to do carving for the first time under the supervision of a professional, so as not to be disappointed with the result. But, if you still decide to carry out this procedure yourself or with the help of a faithful friend, you will need the following “artifacts”: a composition for carving (from Schwarzkoph, Londastyle, etc.), a means for fixing volume (from the same company as the composition for carving), curlers of the desired size, plastic cap, gloves, non-metallic comb.
Now let's move on to the carving process:
- Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner, dry with a towel so that your hair is slightly damp.
- Curl your hair in small sections using curlers.
- Apply the carving compound to each strand using an applicator so that the hair is completely saturated, but the product does not get on the base of the curlers.
- Put a plastic cap on your head and wait for 15 minutes.
- After this time, unwind one of the strands and evaluate the result; if the hair has already taken the desired shape, you can remove all the curlers, otherwise, wait another 5-10 minutes.
- After untwisting all the curls, rinse your hair well to remove all traces of the carving compound.
- Apply volume fixing product to damp hair using springy movements and rinse according to the directions on the package.
- Dry your hair naturally.
It is better to avoid using a hair dryer for the next week after the procedure. You can wash your hair on the day of the perm, but it is recommended to radically change your hair color no earlier than three days later. However, you can refresh the shade using ammonia-free dyes directly on the day of carving.
Before the procedure, it is advisable to consult with a professional who will tell you which carving composition is best suited for your hair and assess the condition of your hair.
Cons of carving
Despite all the benefits of carving, it cannot be called a beneficial procedure for hair. The hairstyle is susceptible to chemical attack, as a result of which it becomes drier and more porous. Therefore, after carving, get ready to revive your curls with the help nourishing masks for hair.
Carving is contraindicated for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding, since exposure to chemicals can negatively affect the health of both mother and baby.
In addition, you shouldn’t flatter yourself with the hope that carving will save you from daily hair styling. Curly curls after eight hours of contact with a pillow can form a kind of nest on the head overnight. Therefore, you will have to spend a few minutes to bring them into divine form.
