Hair shielding – protection against everything or a waste of money?

Hair shielding has become a buzzword in the beauty world, with many claiming it’s the ultimate treatment for protecting and reviving hair. From promises of enhanced shine to shielding from heat and environmental damage, it sounds like a miracle in a bottle.

But does hair shielding actually work as well as it says? It’s natural to question whether this treatment is worth the money or if it’s just another fad given the abundance of options available.

Let’s examine the real benefits of hair shielding and determine if it’s worth the expense or if it just lives up to the hype.

Pros of Hair Shielding	Cons of Hair Shielding
Protects hair from environmental damage	Can be expensive for regular treatments
Improves shine and smoothness	Results may vary based on hair type
Helps in reducing frizz and dryness	Requires maintenance for lasting effects
Temporary solution for damaged hair	May not work as effectively on very damaged hair

Hair screenings – what is it?

It is safe to say that, among all the procedures performed in cosmetic salons, this one is therapeutic in the truest sense of the word. What does shielding entail? A protective screen is used to seal in beneficial substances in a hairline during a hair screening procedure, also known as film adaptation. Although the curl does not alter the structure, the transmission vanishes, the length density increases, and the hair generally takes on a more youthful appearance.

This beauty fades quickly—at most, a month. However, hair will not be harmed by the hair screenwriting process, which can be repeated indefinitely after the artificial protective screen completely dissolves. Although everything seems so lovely, we consulted our specialists to see if there were any potential problems. As it happens, this service is not as widely available as one might assume.

Indications and contraindications of hair screenings

• Damaged multiple staining, bleaching or laying with thermal tools;
• Dull, dry and brittle;
• Transferred the procedure straightening or chemical curl.

When is it not appropriate to use hair screening?

• You have healthy or short hair. The result is poorly noticeable on them.
• Hard hair. Shielding compacts strands and makes them even tougher.
• For injuries scalp.
• With increased sebum secretion by the scalp.
• Weakened at the roots, hair prone to loss.

Crucial! As no one is immune to personal intolerance to ingredients in screening products, we advise getting tested for allergies prior to the procedure.

Pros and cons of hair screening

All the benefits and drawbacks of hair screening have been outlined by SalonSecret experts; all you need to do is consider the options and decide!

Benefits

• After the screening procedure, the hair is protected from the sun, chemical and physical damage.
• Easy to comb and obediently style.
• During the screening procedure, you can adjust the shade of your hair.
• Screening prolongs the brightness of the color of dyed strands.
• Fills in microdamage of the hair shaft. As a result – strength, elasticity, density and resilience of the strands.
• Smoothes the cuticle and enhances the shine of the hair.
• Regular screening demonstrates a lasting cumulative effect, which means that from month to month the quality of the hair improves.

In opposition to

• Short-lived result. Hair screening formulations provide protection for up to three to four weeks.
• Screening weighs down strands, which can lead to increased hair loss of weakened hair at the root level.
• Strands get dirty faster, especially if you have oily hair.
• In some cases hair electrification is noticed.

And can split ends be prevented or "cured" with hair screening?

Hair screening has a brief shelf life and an instant aesthetic. Naturally, split ends will be concealed beneath the screen, but the issue will still exist and will resurface after the procedure is finished. It is appropriate to do the screening after the split centimeters have been trimmed.

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Types of screening

In addition to standard hair screening, your master can provide a customized version that takes into account the unique characteristics of your hair. Which option to select?

Colored hair screening

A non-abomic composition containing pigments is used in the color shielding of hair stage to create a protective screen. This enables you to bring out the color of your hair that is naturally blonde, give your hair any tone, or even lighten the color of previously dyed hair—for example, removing yellow tones from cool blonde shades.

Diamond hair screening

The same nutritional and structural elements are added to the hair as the basis, and a transparent dye free of ammonia is used to create the screen. The hair maintains its natural tone, although there is a noticeable difference between before and after diamond screening. It will get clearer and brighter, but the typical color tone won’t change.

Spa hair screening

The primary feature that sets spa hair screening apart from other kinds of treatments is the lack of pigments in the mixtures. Smoothing agents are silicone derivatives that are safe. The name says it all: the focus is on simple maintenance and relishing the process in its entirety. Such hair screening has a softer, more tranquil effect, as seen in the picture.

Salon Screening Products

Experts only carry out this process on high-end products that can boast about their composition: these include oils, moisturizing agents, keratin fiber components, and elastic polymers for the last stage of hair screening.

Three or four jars should work well for hair screening; this will depend on the manufacturer.

First of all, this mask-shaped composition is restorative. It has natural oils, conditioning agents, and proteins called amino acids that are linked to the building blocks of hair.

The second is a cream or spray-based protective screen. An elastic thin film covers each hair to keep the healthy compounds beneath the cuticle sealed.

Third, a shine spray to make the hair shine even more. The cuticle scales fit closely together beneath the protective screen, as they should in healthy strands, and spray further refines the cuticle.

The screen eventually washes off, and how quickly it does so is directly correlated with the health of the hair; the more damaged the hair, the faster the protective layer will fade.

The goal of hair shielding is to fortify and shield hair from environmental stressors, chemicals, and heat. On whether it’s actually helpful or just another passing fad that doesn’t live up to the hype, opinions differ. Some argue that the results are insignificant and not worth the expense, while others assert that it enhances hair shine and texture. Determining whether an investment is worthwhile or just a waste of money requires knowing the real benefits in contrast to marketing promises.

Technology for performing the screening procedure

Depending on the screening products the hairdresser uses, the steps of the hair screening procedure differ at home and in the salon, but they always follow the same pattern.

• First, the hairdresser will wash your hair with a deep cleansing shampoo. It slightly fluffs the cuticle, which facilitates the penetration of nutrients deeper into the hair shaft.
• Then comes the turn of an intensive product with moisturizing, nourishing and / or restorative ingredients. It is kept for no more than ten minutes.
• The hairdresser applies a screening substance to clean strands dried with a hair dryer, It is kept for no more than half an hour, after which it is washed off with a sulfate-free shampoo.
• Finally – finishing spray. It gives a dizzying shine, but this is an express effect that will most likely last only until the first hair wash. In the future, the shine of the hair will be more natural.

Hair shielding cosmetics are only safe if their formulas were created in labs working with respectable brands; do not believe compositions that seem strange or unfamiliar. Additionally, performing the hair shielding procedure on oneself is not recommended. Salon professionals are trained to use these products, but there’s a chance you won’t get the desired outcome at home.

How hair shielding differs from lamination?

Lamination’s instantaneous transformation—strands become crumbly, even, smooth, and shimmer beautifully in the light—is why we all adore it. Hair shielding is better, though, in terms of hair health. Why?

• Frequent lamination does not affect the hair structure in any way, and hair screening each time makes the strands stronger and denser. But if you combine lamination with intensive nourishment of the strands, the result will be similar.
• If simple hair lamination is a “cosmetic repair” of the hair, aimed only at the external effect, then screening is a “major repair” with a restorative effect on damage. However, the procedure will not solve serious problems (brittleness along the length and split ends).
• There is an opinion that at the chemical level screening is safer and softer.

Nevertheless, if you enjoy the mirror shine of the strands, you shouldn’t entirely reject lamination. Just go back to the process before important events where you have to look your best. Alternatively, apply safe biolamination to expert transparent or pigmented dyes; this treatment can be repeated once a month without endangering the hair.

What can screening be combined with?

While accumulating care and cosmetic services is not always advantageous, according to our experts, there are three procedures that work best when combined with hair screening.

1. Lamination
   When even more shine and silkiness of hair is required, lamination is carried out after hair screening. In this sequence, they are safe and do not conflict.
2. Coloring or toning
   It is carried out strictly before hair screening. The protective film of the screening composition does not allow pigments to wash out or change the shade. For blondes it helps against overdrying, without changing the tone in any way, which is important for lightening with platinum, pearl, ash or silver nuances.
3. Decapitation
   After washing out artificial pigments from hair, intensive nutrition with prolonged action will come in handy.

However, it makes sense to wait until the hair screen is entirely removed before using chemicals to straighten or curl hair after hair screening.

For those who want to give their hair more shine and protection, hair shielding can be a great option. In addition to adding a noticeable smoothness that many find appealing, it helps protect hair from external damage.

It might not be the magic fix for everyone, though. Although it has advantages, it can also be costly and may not be as effective on certain types of hair. It’s crucial to consider the advantages and disadvantages because results can differ.

Ultimately, your hair goals, financial situation, and past experience with the treatment will determine if hair shielding is worth the investment. Perhaps the only surefire way to determine whether it’s the best option for you is to give it a try.

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