Anyone looking for the right Zola Brow Lamination system will quickly discover that there are several options. However, not every system is suitable for every hair type or every stylist. In this article, you'll read about the differences between Zola Classic, Zola Color Lab, Zola Protein, and Zola Color Lab Emotion . We'll explain which eyebrows each system is suitable for, how long steps 1 and 2 should be processed, and what to be extra careful about. This article is intended for stylists who are unsure which brow lamination system is best suited to their salon and their clients.
Why is it important to choose the right Zola Brow Lamination system?
With brow lamination, the system largely determines how controlled and safe you can work. Not every system has the same strength. Processing times also vary significantly. Therefore, it's important to carefully consider the client's hair type, the condition of their eyebrows, and your own experience as a stylist.
The main differences between the Zola systems are:
• the strength of the formula
• the processing times of step 1 and step 2
• the type of hair for which the system is suitable
• the extent to which you have to work carefully
Zola Classic Brow Lamination
The Zola Classic Silver System is the gentlest brow lamination system in the Zola range. This system is especially suitable for thin, fine, brittle to medium-thick eyebrow hairs. This makes it a safe and accessible brow lamination option for many salons.
The formula contains hydrolyzed keratin, cetearyl alcohol, and urea, among other ingredients. These ingredients help reduce hair dryness and damage during the treatment. At the same time, the system works quickly and predictably, and has a comfortable consistency.
Who is Classic suitable for?
• thin eyebrow hairs
• fine or brittle hair
• medium thick hair
• stylists who like to work with a gentle system
• brow lamination treatments where control is important
Processing time step 1 of Classic
Step 1 is the Fixing Lotion. This softens the hairs so you can position them in the desired direction.
The processing times are:
• 6 to 10 minutes for thin, medium, colored or porous hair
• 10 to 13 minutes for healthy, thick or coarse hair
Processing time step 2 of Classic
Step 2 is the Setting Lotion. This step sets the new shape of the eyebrows.
It's important to apply step 2 to the same location and in the same amount as step 1. The application time for step 2 is the same as for step 1.
Zola Color Lab System for Brow Lamination
The Zola Color Lab System is similar to the classic silver system, but works a bit faster. This system uses colored lotions, pink and blue, which makes working clear. This allows you to easily see where the product has been applied.
Color Lab is a great middle ground for stylists looking for a system that feels familiar, but works a bit faster than Classic Silver.
Who is Color Lab suitable for?
• thin to medium hair
• normal eyebrow hairs
• thicker and coarser hair
• stylists who want to work a little faster than with Classic
Processing time step 1 of Color Lab
Step 1 is the Lifting Pink Gel.
The processing times are:
• 4 to 6 minutes for thin and porous hair
• 6 to 8 minutes for natural, normal or medium thickness hair
• 7 to 10 minutes for thick and coarse hair
Processing time step 2 of Color Lab
Step 2 is the Volume Blue Fixer.
The exposure time is:
• 7 to 8 minutes, depending on the structure and thickness of the hair
Color Lab is slightly faster than Classic Silver, but still suitable for brow lamination on a wide variety of hair types. That's why we often consider Classic Silver and the standard Color Lab the best choices for brow lamination.
Zola Protein System for Brow Lamination
The Zola Protein System is a powerful brow lamination system. This product is designed for normal, thick to very coarse hair and works significantly faster than the gentler systems. Therefore, it requires more experience and extra care.
The formula contains a special complex of microproteins and lipids in steps 1, 2, and 3. These work together at two levels of the hair and support the hair structure during the treatment. However, this remains a powerful system for brow lamination that is not suitable for everyone.
Important to know about Zola Protein
• this is a strong lamination system
• with brow lamination you should always use Zola Save Skin
• Apply Save Skin to the skin and eyebrows before step 1
• After step 1, apply Save Skin again
• this system is not for thin, brittle or fragile hair
• this system is not suitable for sensitive skin
• if you have little experience with brow lamination, this is not the first choice
We personally find this system more suitable for lash lifts than for brow lamination, precisely because with a lash lift you don't work directly on the skin. For eyebrows, you really need to be careful and mindful of this.
Protein step 1 exposure time
Step 1 is Protein Strong Lifting.
The processing times are:
• no more than 2 to 3 minutes for thin, weak, previously bleached or colored hair
• 2 to 3 minutes for healthy, medium-thick hair
• 3 to 6 minutes for thick, coarse and rough hair
When using Save Skin, the processing time may need to be extended slightly. Step 1 should always be used under visual supervision.
Protein step 2 processing time
Step 2 is Protein Fixer.
The exposure time is:
• 7 to 8 minutes for every hair type
Between step 1 and step 2 the hairs are fragile, so work carefully.
Zola Color Lab Emotion System for Brow Lamination
The Zola Color Lab Emotion System is identical to the Zola Protein System in terms of ingredients and processing times. This is also a powerful lamination system. The difference isn't in the way it works, but in the way the line is designed.
This also means that the same caution applies as with Protein. This is not a gentle system for brow lamination, and it's not one we recommend first for thin or brittle eyebrows.
Important to know about Color Lab Emotion
• this is a strong brow lamination system
• the formula is the same as that of Protein
• you must always use Zola Save Skin
• not ideal for thin, brittle or sensitive eyebrows
• not the most logical choice if you have little experience
• we personally find this system more suitable for lash lift
Processing time step 1 of Color Lab Emotion
Step 1 is Protein Strong Lifting.
The processing times are:
• no more than 2 to 3 minutes for thin, weak, previously bleached or colored hair
• 2 to 3 minutes for healthy, medium-thick hair
• 3 to 6 minutes for thick, coarse and rough hair
After step 1, apply Save Skin again.
Processing time step 2 of Color Lab Emotion
Step 2 is Protein Fixer.
The exposure time is:
• 7 to 8 minutes for every hair type
Which Zola Brow Lamination system is best for brow lamination?
If you're unsure which system is best for brow lamination in your salon, here's the shortest summary:
• Classic Silver is the most mild and ideal for thin, fine, brittle and medium hair
• Color Lab is similar to Classic, but runs slightly faster
• Protein is a strong system for thick and coarse hair and requires extra care
• Color Lab Emotion is just as strong as Protein and requires the same careful approach
For brow lamination, we personally find Classic and the standard Color Lab the most suitable. These systems are the safest and most logical choice for many salons. Protein and Color Lab Emotion are significantly stronger and we often find them better suited for lash lifts than brow lamination.
Conclusion
Choosing the right Zola Brow Lamination system starts with assessing your hair type and your own experience. If you primarily work with fine, thin, or medium hair, Classic Silver is usually the best choice. If you're looking for a similar system that works a bit faster, Color Lab is a strong option.
If you work with thick, coarse hair and have sufficient experience, you can consider Protein or Color Lab Emotion . Keep in mind that these are powerful systems that should only be used with Zola Save Skin for brow lamination, and that careful handling is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zola Brow Lamination
What is the difference between Zola Classic Silver and Zola Color Lab?
Zola Classic Silver is the gentlest system. Zola Color Lab is similar, but works a bit faster and has colored lotions.
Which Zola Brow Lamination system is the gentlest?
That's the Zola Classic Silver system. It's especially suitable for thin, fine, brittle to medium-thick hair.
Is Zola Protein suitable for brow lamination?
Yes, but only with Zola Save Skin and only when used carefully. It's a powerful system that's especially suitable for thick and coarse hair.
Is Zola Color Lab Emotion the same as Protein?
Yes, in terms of ingredients and processing times, Color Lab Emotion is the same as the Protein System.
Which Zola system do you think is your favorite for brow lamination?
For brow lamination, we personally find Classic Silver and the regular Color Lab the most suitable.
