1. Apply Serum 1 on the eyebrows or eyelashes.
2. Leave it to develop for 3-10 minutes depending on the eyebrow or eyelash hair condition (see the application instruction).
3. Then remove the excess solution using a cotton pad moistened with water.
NOTE! The skin allergy test should be done before use: apply 2 drops of each solution to the small area of the inner skin of the elbow 48 hours before use. If there is no redness, inflammation or rash, begin the eyebrow or eyelash flexing procedure.
EYEBROW FLEXING PROCEDURE STAGES
1) Analyze the condition of a customer's eyebrow hairs and specify the processing time of the eyebrow flexing solutions in accordance with the instructions below:
1-st type: the eyebrow hairs are thick and spiky, not having undergone chemical procedures earlier (the eyebrow tinting or bleaching procedures) – processing time is 5–8 minutes for Serum 1 and no less than 6–8 minutes for Serum 2;
2-nd type: the eyebrow hairs are of medium thickness, natural, healthy, or having undergone chemical procedures earlier (eyebrow tinting or bleaching procedures) – processing time is 3–5 minutes for Serum 1 and 6–8 minutes for Serum 2;
Multivitor treatment time is 5 minutes for all hair types.
NOTE! The maximum processing time for Serum 1 and Serum 2 is 15 minutes.
NOTE! The work of Serum 1 and Serum 2 is directly related to the ambient air temperature. The higher the temperature, the less the reaction time.
2) Prepare the eyebrows for the flexing procedure
Use «ÉLAN professional line Cleansing detox-mousse for eyebrows and eyelashes with antibacterial effect» for the hair and skin cleansing before the eyebrow flexing procedure. Remove foam using a cotton pad moistened with water.
3) Create the eyebrow shape (Serum 1)
NOTE! If a client has thin and sensitive skin, it is necessary to apply a thin layer of the argan oil cream by ÉLAN professional line on the eyebrows and a thicker layer – on the skin around the eyebrows using the professional make-up brush BLACKWOOD #4 by ÉLAN professional line.
Apply Serum 1 on the eyebrows with the professional make-up brush BLACKWOOD #3 by ÉLAN professional line.
NOTE! The maximum processing time should not exceed the processing time for the selected eyebrow hair type.
Once the processing time is complete, remove the excess solution with a moist cotton pad.
NOTE! It is important to consider the direction of eyebrow growth when creating the form of eyebrows. Changes in the shape of the eyebrows must be smooth to prevent the folding of the hairs.
4) Fix the eyebrow hair direction (Serum 2)
NOTE! It is necessary to apply a thin layer of the argan oil cream by ÉLAN professional line on the eyebrows and a thicker layer – on the skin around the eyebrows if a client has thin and sensitive skin. Use ÉLAN professional line make-up brush BLACKWOOD #4.
Apply Serum 2 to the eyebrows, placing the hair in the correct direction.
NOTE! The amount of the solution used at the IV-th stage of the eyebrow flexing procedure (Serum 2) should be equal to the amount of the solution used at the III-rd stage of creating the eyebrow shape (Serum 1).
NOTE! The processing time at the IV-th stage (Serum 2) should be equal to the processing time at the III-rd stage of creating the eyebrow shape (Serum 1), but no less than 6 minutes.
Remove the excess solution with a cotton pad moistened with water if the eyebrow tinting procedure is expected when the processing time is over.
Remove the excess solution with a cotton pad moistened with «ÉLAN Cleansing detox-mousse» to stop the chemical reaction when processing time is finished if the eyebrow tinting procedure is not expected. Remove foam with a cotton pad moistened with water.
5) Eyebrow hair care (Multivitor)
Apply and spread Multivitor on the eyebrows. Remove the excess solution with a cotton pad moistened with water if the eyebrow tinting procedure is not expected when the processing time is complete.
Once the processing time is complete, stop the chemical reaction by removing the excess solution with a cotton pad moistened with «ÉLAN Cleansing detox-mousse» if the eyebrow tinting procedure is planned. Remove foam with a cotton pad moistened with water.
Apply the tinting mixture on the eyebrows immediately after using «ÉLAN cleansing detox-mousse».
NOTE! It is necessary to consider that the colour of the eyebrows is supposed to be brighter and appear faster on the hair when the tinting procedure is done.
Apply «ÉLAN COLOUR FIX: colour fixing fluid for eyebrows and eyelashes with keratin and sunflower seed oil» for better results. Do this step after the eyebrow tinnting is complete.
NOTE! Eyebrow shaping should only be performed when the eyebrow lamination procedure is complete. It is strongly recommended to use brow tweezers to avoid severe skin damage.
EYELASH FLEXING PROCEDURE STAGES
1) Analyze a client's eyelash condition and specify the processing time of the eyelash flexing solutions in accordance with the instructions following below:
1-st type: the eyelash hairs are thick or straight – processing time is 6–10 minutes for Serum 1 and no less than 6 minutes for Serum 2;
2-nd type: the eyelash hairs are of medium thickness or thin – processing time is 3–6 minutes for Serum 1 and no less than 6 minutes for Serum 2;
The treatment duration of Multivitor is 5 minutes for all hair types.
NOTE! The maximum processing time for Serum 1 and Serum 2 is 15 minutes.
NOTE! Serum 1 and Serum 2 work directly depending on the ambient air temperature. The higher the temperature, the less the reaction time.
2) Prepare the eyelashes for the flexing procedure
Use «ÉLAN cleansing detox-mousse» for hair and skin cleansing before the eyelash flexing procedure. Remove foam with a cotton pad moistened with water.
Attach a properly sized silicone pad to the upper lid.
Spread and fix the eyelashes on the silicone pad using ÉLAN professional line fixing gel and an applicator.
3) Create the eyelash curl (Serum 1)
Apply Serum 1 on the eyelash curl area using ÉLAN professional line professional make-up brush BLACKWOOD #1.
NOTE! The maximum processing time should not exceed the processing time for the selected eyelash hair type.
When the processing time is finished, remove the excess solution with ÉLAN professional line dry make-up brush BLACKWOOD #2 in the eyelash hair growth direction.
4) Fix the eyelash hair direction (Serum 2)
Apply a heavy layer of Serum 2 on the entire eyelash area.
NOTE! The amount of the solution used at the IV-th stage of the eyelash flexing procedure (Serum 2) should be equal to the amount of the solution used at the III-rd stage of creating the eyelash curl (Serum 1).
NOTE! The processing time at the IV-th stage (Serum 2) should be equal to the processing time at the III-rd stage of creating the eyelash curl (Serum 1), but no less than 6 minutes.
When the processing time is finished, remove the excess solution with ÉLAN professional line dry make-up brush BLACKWOOD #2 in the eyelash hair growth direction.
5) Eyelash hair care (Multivitor)
Apply Multivitor on the entire eyelash area. Once the processing time is done, remove the excess solution and the fixing gel with a moist cotton pad.
NOTE! To reach the greatest effect and visible result ELAN brand technologists recommend performing the eyelash tinting procedure with ÉLAN professional line gel tint 01 black after completing the flexing procedure.
To stop the chemical reaction, apply «ÉLAN cleansing detox-mousse» on the eyelashes. Remove foam with a cotton pad moistened with water. Perform this step once the eyelash tinting is complete.
Use «ÉLAN professional line COLOUR FIX: colour fixing fluid for eyebrows and eyelashes with keratin and sunflower seed oil» for better results.
EYEBROW AND EYELASH POST-PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONS
! It is not advisable to tint the eyebrows with henna and bleach them because the result can be very unpredictable. The hair structure may be damaged (dry and dull hair), which may cause brittleness and hair loss.
! It is strongly recommended to avoid saunas, solarium, and any mechanical damage to the shape of the created eyebrows or the eyelash curl (sleep face down on the pillow). Minimize contact of eyebrows and eyelashes with water and do not brush hairs for 24 hours after the flexion procedure.
It is strongly advised to avoid using aggressive cosmetic products and undergo aggressive cosmetic procedures (scrubs, face peels, alcohol-based lotions, laser treatments) for 48 hours after the eyebrow or eyelash flexing procedure.
