What is hair carving - its benefits and features

2024 Author: Arianna Cook | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-12 17:55

The hair carving procedure will allow you to quickly get beautiful and elastic curls. Many girls dream of having beautiful curls that make the image more gentle and romantic. But owners of straight hair need to spend quite a lot of time styling. Today there is such an interesting procedure as hair carving - this is a long-term and completely safe method of perm.

Hair carving price

Carving is recommended to be done in beauty salons. This way you can achieve optimal results, protect your hair from the negative effects of chemical compounds.

The price of the service depends on various factors: length, hair density, drugs used. Also, the level of the salon and the master plays an important role in pricing. Therefore, compare the cost in several salons before deciding on one.

In Russia, the price of hair carving ranges from 1,500 to 8,000 rubles

Hair length	price, rub.
Short	1500-2000
Average	2500-4500
Long	5000-6500
Very long	6000-8000

There are many highly skilled craftsmen working in Moscow who can make a perm on hair of different lengths. Their services will cost a little more than their colleagues from the regions.

In Ukraine, carving costs between 300-2000 hryvnia

Hair length	Price, UAH.
Short	300-1200
Average	400-1300
Long	700-1500
Very long	1200-2000

Most of the hairdressers in Kiev work at a price list with higher prices than specialists from the regions.

Hair carving - what is it

Carving is a modern hair curling procedure that allows you to get a long-lasting effect. It is thanks to the use of special compounds that penetrate deep into the hair structure that beautiful curls appear. Visually, the hair begins to appear more voluminous and thicker, slightly rises at the roots, which makes it possible to compensate for the lack of volume.

This hair curling option allows you to independently simulate different styling options. The attractive appearance of the hair lasts for two months. Initially, Schwarzkopf was involved in the development of chemicals for the carving procedure. At first, the procedure was carried out only in beauty salons of this network.

Today this type of styling is offered by most beauty salons, but you can also do this procedure yourself at home.

Benefits of the hair carving procedure

Curls twisted using the carving procedure

The advantages of hair carving are:

the internal structure of the hair is completely preserved;
hair quickly curls and beautiful curls are immediately formed;
the problem of oily hair is solved;
strands become obedient and styling is greatly facilitated;
volume appears visually;
the problem of tangled hair is eliminated.

The composition of the preparations used during hair carving does not include glycolic acid. That is why there is no change in the structure of the hair and damage is prevented. The composition has a rather mild effect, the procedure can be repeated after 3 months.

Hair carving has the following features:

the result obtained will last about 4–8 weeks;
it is possible to independently choose the size of the curler;
the result will last longer on fine, colored and highlighted hair - about 4 months;
if carving was done on thin hair, then during the first few days the curls will be very tight and hard, but this effect disappears after the first shampooing;
gradually the curls turn into soft waves, so the overgrown roots look quite natural and will not stand out much;
less noticeable carving will be on long and very thick hair, and sometimes the desired effect does not appear at all;
it is not recommended to carry out the procedure for very dry hair, as a chemical composition will be used, which will only aggravate the problem;
during carving, a slight lightening of the hair may occur.

Compositions for the hair carving procedure

The most important thing is to choose high-quality curling products for the hair carving procedure. The most popular are the funds of the following companies:

Schwarzkopf;
Revlon;
Londa;
Estel;
Salerm;
Wella.

According to the information provided by the manufacturer, these products do not contain aggressive substances, therefore, they have a gentle effect on the hair. Consequently, there is an opinion that the hair carving procedure is considered bio-curling.

Types of hair curling when carving

During the procedure, special curlers are used, which are selected taking into account the diameter and shape of future curls.

Carving-curling has several types of winding:

Traditional curling - the hair is twisted on curlers in such a way that the effect of uniform waves along the entire length of the strands is created.
Vertical curling - during the procedure, special vertical curlers are used. After completing the curling procedure, you get exuberant curls and additional volume at the roots. This type of carving is recommended for owners of thin hair.
Local winding up - This curling option is ideal for girls who want extra volume at the roots, but want their hair to stay straight.
Texturing - modulation of the hairstyle is performed using curlers of different shapes and sizes. This carving option is suitable for young and confident girls who want to stand out and attract additional attention and are not afraid to experiment with their own appearance.

For the hair carving procedure, various types of curlers can be used:

boomerang curlers - made of soft foam rubber, inside which there is a thin wire, can be used to obtain small curls or large curls;
voluminous curlers - provide the effect of large hair carving, resulting in additional root volume and light waves on the hair;
spiral curlers - made in the form of a spiral and are ideal for creating a vertical curl, help to get a large number of seductive curls;
bobbin curlers - have a small diameter and help to get small curls that look like African ones.

Features of the hair carving procedure

Hair carving is a fairly simple procedure, which is carried out in six stages. It is best to perm in beauty salons and trust an experienced master.

The carving procedure itself is carried out according to the following scheme:

The first stage is preparatory. First, the master must carefully examine the hair, since it is important to take into account all existing defects before the procedure. It is at this stage that the selection of funds and curlers for the carving procedure is carried out. Then the hair is combed and the strands are neatly unraveled. Carving for thin hair is a rather risky procedure, so very often the masters simply refuse to carry it out.
The master divides the hair into strands, and then winds it on pre-selected curlers-carvers.
The next step is to apply the curling compound.
After the drug is applied to the hair, you need to wait a little until it is absorbed - about 10–20 minutes (the duration of the effect depends on the chosen product).
After a certain time, the preparation is washed off. First, the curlers are carefully removed, then the hair is washed with a special fixer. This stage is very important, because if no fixer is applied after applying the main composition, the resulting effect will not last longer than two weeks.
Finally, the hair is dried and styled using a hair dryer.

The duration of the carving procedure is about 1.5-2 hours. This indicator is influenced by the condition, structure and length of the hair.

How to carve your hair at home?

You can also do hair carving at home. You just need to purchase a special composition for the procedure and strictly adhere to the instructions below.

An independent carving procedure consists of several stages:

before carving, it is recommended not to wash your hair for several days;
the strands are carefully combed so that there are no tangled lumps left, otherwise the carving agent will not be able to be applied evenly;
hair is divided into separate strands of approximately the same volume;
strands are wound on pre-selected curlers - starting from the ends and gradually moving towards the roots;
hair is impregnated with a special carving agent;
a rubber cap is put on top of the curlers;
then you need to wrap your head with a towel to warm your hair;
after the time specified in the instructions for the used composition for carving, the towel and cap are removed;
the hair is thoroughly washed, a special fixer must be used;
the strands are blotted with a towel and dried naturally without using a hair dryer.

Hair should not be tied or pulled into a bun during drying. After the initial procedure, it is forbidden to comb the strands. You can wash your hair three days after carving, thanks to which the effect obtained will be fixed and beautiful curls will delight you for a longer time.

Features of hair styling after carving

Taking care of your hair after the carving procedure is very simple and styling does not take much time. Now the hair is no longer tangled, so it will be enough just to dry the strands with a hairdryer or use a gel to get a wet effect.

After the carving procedure, experts recommend combing the hair with a comb with rare teeth. Also, an excellent option would be to use shampoo for dry and weak hair, since during this period they need additional nutrition and moisture.

A variety of revitalizing balms, conditioners, and masks are helpful. Thanks to proper and complete care, the curls look beautiful, natural, and most importantly, healthy. After shampooing, it is best to let your hair dry on its own.

Real hair carving reviews

The procedure for long-term hair styling (carving) is in great demand, as it allows you to get rid of irons and curlers for a long time. However, reviews about this service are mixed. It is not suitable for every hair type.

Valeria, 25 years old

I have long hair to the waist. Slightly curly and keep styling well. But somehow I went to the salon to cut the ends, and the hairdresser persuaded me to "change for the summer" a little and do a carving. I noticed doubtfully that I have henna-dyed curls. But the master was filled with a nightingale that now such means are used, which are all for nothing, it is possible on top of henna. In general, she persuaded me. She put me on small curlers, despite my objections that I don't need instant noodles on my head. As a result, when the procedure was over and my hair was dried, I looked like a lamb with small messy curls. But the worst thing started after a couple of weeks: the hair began to fall out, unwind and turn into a "dandelion". My chic curls, which I have been growing for many years, have become like wire - lifeless, without shine, tough, not amenable to any styling. Now I intensively restore them with masks, serums, but two months have passed, and so far there has been no improvement. I do not recommend this destructive procedure to anyone!

Natalia, 28 years old

I decided on carving about a year ago. My hair is natural, not dyed, I regularly take care of it with the help of various masks. Therefore, to be honest, I was afraid to do this perm. As a result, I decided to turn to a dear good master, so that later I would not regret the result. The procedure lasted for about two hours. The carving agent stinks awful, be prepared for it. They twisted the strands for me on curlers of different diameters. I have a cascade on my head, and I was afraid that with small curlers I would look like a poodle. But after washing my hair, I realized that my fears were empty. It turned out exactly as I planned - dense and elastic curls, which added splendor to the hair and looked very stylish. But you should not think that by making this long-term styling, you will get rid of the need to use styling products. On the contrary, to make my hair look beautiful, I constantly use foam, mousse, varnish. But this does not bother me, I have been walking with curls for two months already, and when they are completely straightened, I will definitely go to do the carving again.

Evgeniya, 31 years old

I did carving about two years ago. I have rather short hair, it has always lacked volume. I decided to fix it with a curl. But I didn’t dare to use “chemistry”, but carving is considered a safer and more sparing procedure. The procedure is long - about two hours. And the curler is very smelly! Thin strands were wound on small curlers and left for 40 minutes. In general, the result suited me - tight curls turned out. Plus there was a side effect of the procedure. My oily hair is not as greasy as it used to be. The volume was easily maintained for 2-3 days now. The curls unwound smoothly and not quickly. As the hair grew, the curls remained at the ends, lending a slight playfulness to the look. There was no need to adjust anything, the carving was worn well and easily disappeared with regular trimming of the ends. Perhaps I will dare to do one more procedure.