• A slower-processing TGA-based formula enriched with nutrient-dense ingredients that aren’t typically found within other TGA systems, helping to maintain and support hair health.
• Delivers flawless lift while protecting the integrity of every hair

Hydrolysed Sweet Almond Protein: Rich in amino acids, this protein helps strengthen hair, improve elasticity, and enhance smoothness and shine.

Hydrolysed Wheat Protein: Penetrates the hair shaft to reinforce structure, increase volume, and improve moisture retention.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract: A potent antioxidant that helps protect hair from environmental stressors while supporting strength and vitality.

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract: Stimulates and supports hair health while providing antioxidant and soothing properties for the skin.

Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract: Known for strengthening and revitalising hair, helping to support healthier-looking growth.

Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract: Soothes and conditions both hair and skin, helping to maintain comfort during chemical services.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice: Provides hydration and soothing benefits, helping to calm the skin and support hair comfort.

When it comes to lamination, understanding your client’s hair type is crucial. It takes experience to successfully assess the different hair types and, therefore, what timings to use

Using Manufacturer Timings as a Guideline:

While manufacturer timings offer a great starting point, they are not a one-size-fits-all solution. As a trained artist, you must observe and respond to how the hair is reacting in real time.

Visual cues over timers:

Developing this skill will elevate your artistry, reduce risk, and ensure every treatment is fully personalised for optimal results.

Understanding Processing Times and Real-Time Assessment

Processing times will vary from client to client. This variation depends on factors such as:

• Hair thickness, density, and porosity
• The client's natural growth pattern
• The results they wish to achieve

Gone are the days of passive processing. Active assessment is essential to achieve safe, effective, and consistent results.

Why Visual Assessment Matters

Eyebrow lamination:

During Step 1, it’s crucial to regularly check the hair’s movement.

• If you're nearing the end of your guided timing and several hairs are still not relaxed or flat to the skin, they require additional processing time.
• If just a few stubborn hairs lift away from the skin after Step 1 is removed, you may need to apply a “spot lamination.”

Guided Timings:

FINE: 6-7 MINUTES

NORMAL: 8-9 MINUTES

COARSE: 9-11 MINUTES

PLEASE NOTE: Step 2 always mirrors the timings used for Step 1

The two ingredients serve the same purpose but have completely different structures and affect the hair's anatomy in opposite ways. But overall, they both increase the pH of the hair to an alkaline region, open the cuticle and break the disulphide bonds.

TGA

Stronger and faster-acting, a TGA formula s an excellent choice for coarse, stubborn hair types.

It is great for confident, experienced artists who understand how the product and hair behave and work together in unison for optimal results.

Ideal for downward-growing or coarse lashes; TGA effectively restructures hair to hold a completely opposing shape and structure for extended periods of time.

TGA has a minimal reaction rate.

CYSTEAMINE

Cysteamine is a less invasive ingredient.

It is a derivative of cysteine, which is the amino acid that makes up 18% of the keratin protein structure. Therefore, it has a strong ability to increase the strength of the hair structure whilst in use.

It is generally a slower processing ingredient.

Cysteamine does have a higher reaction rate and can irritate sensitive skin types. Client’s can develop an allergy to cysteamine over time.

The two active ingredients behave differently and each has its own pros and cons. It’s important to note that neither provides nourishing or infusing benefits on a solo basis; these come from the additional ingredients in the formula. All Buff Browz and Buff Lashes systems are enriched with nutrients and botanical extracts to help maintain the integrity and health of eyebrow hairs and eyelashes.

When choosing a system, focus not only on the active ingredient (TGA or Cysteamine) but also on the additional nourishing components for optimal results. Selecting between TGA and Cysteamine ultimately comes down to the artist’s preference and experience.