Carving for short hair: features and technique

Hairdressing is developing rapidly. So many new technologies have come into use in salon services that it is rather difficult for a person not connected with this sphere to be constantly informed about events. For example, long-term perm hair has become not only look more natural compared to chemical perm, which was so popular in the 80s and 90s of the last century, but thanks to new drugs, this procedure no longer injures hair.

Modern fashion gentle long-term curling is called carving. This technology can be successfully applied not only to long and medium hair lengths - it looks impressive even on short hair.

If earlier women were afraid to spoil their hair when using aggressive compositions for permanent waving, now, using carving, you can without fear for your curls look cute and charming with curls that will be your desired shape.

Translated from English, the word "carving" means "cut." In the world of hairdressing, carving is called a long-term perm hair, in which the curls really look like carved by the skillful hand of the master. Such a perm is light chemistry, which, unlike traditional compositions of the previous generation, does not penetrate deep into the hair structure, but envelops it, softening hair scales and forcing the hair shaft to take on the shape we need.

Carving was created by Schwarzkopf. The preparations have been tested and improved for a long time, after which similar products were manufactured by L'Oréal and others. Carving is a modern technology that is simple to perform and can delight us with its results up to about 8 or even 10 weeks.

It should be noted that when growing, the curls begin to straighten over time, so that the effect of waviness gradually disappears. Despite the gentle composition used for curling, experts advise to repeat the carving procedure no more than once every 3 months. The longest curl is kept on thick hair, and owners of thin hair with a porous structure will have to repeat the procedure more often.

The use of long-term curling greatly facilitates a woman’s daily process of caring for her hair. Judge for yourself - within 8-10 weeks you will be spared from having to daily wrap every strand on curlers every day. In addition, after treatment of the hair with a chemical composition, they are slightly dried and become less greasy, which allows you to do the shampooing not as often as you are used to.

Carving also has a good effect on thin, unruly hair - thanks to this technique, it will be much easier for you to make daily styling, coping with strands that are fingering and sticking in different directions.

The technology of long-term wave, called carving, has a number of positive points for which it is valued:

• the method allows you to add hair volume, so you can change the image without changing its main hairstyle;
• curls on the strands are very smooth and natural, and the curls themselves are not injured;
• for styling after washing, no additional styling products are required - it is enough to dry the strands sufficiently with a hairdryer, setting the direction;
• perm has a lasting effect;
• perm for short hair adds volume, and for long hair it creates the effect of strength and grooming;
• curl shape can be chosen according to your desire;
• partial curling is allowed on any part of the length of the strands;
• after the expiration of the chemical composition of the strands come in the original state and do not require combing.

The main feature of carving is that its chemical formula does not contain ammonia components., which in the compositions of past generations used to perform permanent curling, very dry the hair and made a hard, naughty curl. Modern perm helps to achieve soft and smooth waves on your hair.

No matter how good the composition used for carving is, even it has some drawbacks:

• the procedure will be successful only if high-quality materials have been used for curling and the technology of their application is observed, otherwise, the curl effect will be lost immediately after washing the head;
• the chemical composition of preparations used for carving does not harm healthy hair, but if your hair has already been dried out and damaged before the procedure, carving can aggravate their condition;
• after the procedure, the scalp and the hair themselves are dried, therefore it is necessary to use nourishing and moisturizing agents, and this should be done on an ongoing basis, using formulations that do not contain sulphates;
• perm may not give the expected effect on too long strands of hair, as under its weight the hair will stretch down and straighten;
• carving may not happen during pregnancy and during breastfeeding, as well as hormonal disorders or hormonal preparations.

Guided by observations and practice, hairdressers are not advised to perform the curling procedure immediately after you have dyed your hair. In order to begin the carving procedure, you need to wait 2-3 weeks. In addition, there is another nuance - the curl is not recommended for those who like to dye their hair with henna or Basma.

Interacting with these natural dyes results are usually unpredictable. And this concerns not only the quality of the curl, but also the change in the color of your hair. Therefore, be prepared for the fact that the master in the salon will refuse to provide you a service, not wanting to risk the health of your hair and your reputation.

Apply the technique of long-term carving can be different. Modern fashion for hairstyles is very diverse, so when you need to create bulk curly hair, perm done on the entire volume of hair, while curling strands along their entire length. Particularly expressive look curls on short hair and medium length. So you can do when you need a large curl on the hair of any structure.

In the case when to create a certain style you only need to lift the strands of hair in the area of ​​the root zone, the chemical perm is made only on a small section of the strands, from the point of hair growth. Using radical carving creates an additional volume of hair, which is especially important when you have a problem of thin and not very thick hair.

In addition, the perm can only be done at the ends of the strands - they do this if you need to revive a haircut on short hair. At the same time, the curl looks natural, and laying becomes as fast and simple as possible.

To perform carving, you will need to purchase some chemical agents and curlers themselves, on which hair strands will be wound.

Before applying the composition of the perm you need to prepare the hair. To do this, use a special shampoo for deep cleaning. These shampoos are in the lineup from almost any manufacturer. The essence of the use of shampoo for deep cleaning is to ensure that during shampooing the hair flake scales under the influence of certain chemical ingredients that make up the shampoo are opened.

For porous hair several hours before the procedure, a special oil softener is used. He will prepare the skin and hair for perm, protecting it from excessive drying. The next tool is the composition itself for chemical wave. You can buy drugs manufactured by Estel, Loreal, Schwarzkopf and others. Today, this is not a unique product and many companies have begun to produce this tool in a wide range and variety of packaging.

It will not be superfluous to mention the means that you will use to further care for your hair - This is a sulfate-free shampoo. Without it, you will not be able to preserve for a long time the long-term effect of perm, since ordinary shampoos will very quickly flush out the chemical composition used in carving from the hair structure.

Carving curlers may vary.

• Large diameter curlers - they are voluminous and are used to make a bottom lifting of the strands or to perform a smooth curl-wave along the entire length of the hair.
• Scooters - these curlers look like a boomerang. Dense foam rubber is used for their manufacture, and inside each roller has a plastic metal insert, thanks to which this design can be given any shape that will be held securely.
• Thin curlers - outwardly somewhat like bobbins. They are used in cases where they form a small and elastic curl. It is advisable to use such curlers only on long or medium hair, because on short strands the curl will look too dense.
• Spiral curlers - they are made in the form of special plastic forms, with the help of which a strand of hair is wound on them in a spiral. This form is the most popular, because when it is used, the curl is obtained most naturally and keeps its shape for a long time.

Before you start curling, you need to determine what curlers you wrap your hair. For example, in order to have large curls and a hairstyle look natural, use curlers of large diameter. This is especially important when doing curls on short hair with bangs, since the use of curlers of thin diameter will create you an afrop haircut. In addition, if you have a high forehead and you want to adjust this, you need to choose a smooth curl, otherwise your bangs will rise up and your forehead will be open.

Spiral hair curlers can also be used on thin hair.For example, a haircut, made in the style of the cascade, looks good with vertical curls, but also it is noticeably revived and the classic wave. And if you want to make zigzag curls - you need special clips to hold the strands in the right direction, while the composition affects them for a certain time.

Once you have decided on the shape of the curls, you can begin to perform a perm.

• Twice my head with deep-cleaning shampoo and gently dry the curls with a towel.
• We divide the hair into strands and wrap them with curlers.
• Apply the chemical composition for waving on the hair, using a piece of sponge.
• We cover the head with a polyethylene cap and hold the composition on the hair, according to the instructions, this time is usually from one to one and a half hours.
• After the end of the exposure time the hair should be very thoroughly rinsed with water.
• Now the hair should be slightly blotted with a towel.
• Then the hair is rinsed with a weak solution of vinegar or citric acid in order to neutralize the action of chemical components. Sometimes curling products are sold with a fixer - if you have one, then use it according to the instructions.
• After that, the curlers can be removed and dried strands with a hair dryer. To comb them and actively dry the towel now is still impossible.
• After the hair is completely dry, we can assume that the procedure is completed.

To keep your long-term styling as long as possible, try not to wash or wet your hair for 3-4 days after the procedure. In addition, experts strongly advise not to comb hair with combs with frequent teeth during the first week after curling. To add volume to your hair, simply shake them with your hands - your hair style is ready. If desired, the effect of curls can be enhanced if you twist the strands on curling iron or thermal curlers.

Do not forget that the treated chemical hair became drier than they were originally. Now you need to moisturize them at least twice a week. To do this, use special products based on natural oils. When washing your hair, try not to rub your hands with wet hair, use only sulfate-free products and use conditioners with moisturizing effect.

For styling, you can simply blow-dry your hair, directing the strands in a specific or chaotic order. You can use styling tools, as a rule, they are not necessary.

Try to prevent the appearance of split ends of the hair, since after a carving this can happen. The best remedy for this trouble will be to update your haircut at the hairdresser at least once a month. It is not necessary to do a global shortening, you just need to cut a few millimeters from the ends of the hair.

How to make a carving, see the next video.