Eyebrows are incredibly individual, and although you might not realize it, they play a major role in framing your face. Regardless of what shape you opt for, our brows help us express our mood without having to say a single word — making grooming them all the more essential. Using an at-home wax kit or pair of tweezers are solid options for brow maintenance, but brow lamination kits are the latest eyebrow grooming technique that's taken over our TikTok feeds (we're talking a casual 3.3 billion views!). As a beauty editor who's obsessed with bringing you the best of the best, including viral beauty gift ideas, I knew this topic needed further exploring. To help you level up your eyebrow game, I spoke with two eyebrow experts about all things brow lamination kits.

　　Best Brow Lamination Kits

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　　Best Budget: Best for Sensitive Skin: Best Chemical-Free Alternative: Most Amazon Reviews:

　　What Is Brow Lamination?

　　According to Joey Healy, one of NYC's premier eyebrow experts, brow lamination uses the same chemical solution found in lash perms to help your eyebrows lie flat and straight by removing the curls and kinky texture. Brow lamination kits are the at-home version of pricey salon treatments designed to help your giftee achieve enviable, fluffy eyebrows. With price tags starting at just $17, these brow lamination kits are way cheaper than pricey salon treatments. They can last for several weeks and are completely painless compared to microblading, which is a form of permanent makeup that uses a manual blade to create hair-like strokes. (Ouch!)

　　Healy and San Francisco-based eyebrow expert Michele Holmes say brow lamination is a three-part, approximately 30-minute application process:

　　There's a solution applied that breaks down the bonds in the hair. You will put a bit of on the brows to let them process flat and straight. Afterward, apply a neutralizing agent to ensure the hair bonds are straightened and you achieve a laminated look.Holmes adds, “This popular treatment is great for those wanting a fuller and more lifted-looking brow because it will give you height. If you already use a brow gel to fluff your brows higher, this treatment makes it easier to lift your brows sky high and keep them in place.”

　　How Do I Protect My Eyes During Brow Lamination?

　　

　　If you or your giftee are like me, you've got sensitive eyes you'll want to protect. To help, I asked Holmes about her go-to guidance. “The formulas should be thick enough not to run, so it shouldn’t travel into your eyes,” says Holmes. “However, if you find your first step is thinner, best to tilt your head back a little and apply plastic film to hold [it] in place, so it doesn’t move while processing.”

　　How Long Does Brow Lamination Last?

　　Brow lamination kits are such incredible beauty products because they're low maintenance but deliver stellar results. Our experts say brow lamination results can last between 4 and 8 weeks, depending on the hair texture of your eyebrows.

　　Healy's biggest tip for extending the results of your brow lamination is to avoid getting them wet, including excessive sweating. Each kit has its guidance, but generally, you should expect to skip showering and working out for 24 hours after each brow lamination kit treatment.

　　Is Brow Lamination for Me?

　　Brow lamination kits sound amazing, but are they the right fit for your eyebrow needs? Healy says brow lamination is typically used by those with unruly eyebrows, who find more than brow gels and waxes are needed to achieve the soap brow look. Using a brow lamination kit can make achieving that trending brow style easier, and it'll last for an extended period.

　　“I always say that you should have thick, strong brow hairs if you’re going to do lamination because the process can potentially strip the hair and be damaging,” cautions Healy. “Particularly, there are concerns if your brows are already brittle, thin, or fragile because it is a chemical process. So, the best candidates are people who can tolerate that and are the ones who have thicker hair.”

　　Holmes agrees, adding you should let your brows grow out a bit before giving a brow lamination kit a shot.“Lamination works best with brows that have some length. Super short hair doesn’t always work as well, but it can work well with a trained eye. If you have recently had your brows shaped or trimmed, grow them out a bit before lamination. If you trim a lot, it will be very obvious since lamination pushes the tips of the brow hairs into view,” she says.

　　How We Chose

　　Since eyebrows are deeply personal, you need someone trustworthy to curb you away from the sea of lackluster brow lamination kits. And that's where I come in as our beauty editor! Although my sparse eyebrows prevent me from being an ideal candidate for traditional brow lamination kits, I'm very curious and question everything, so you don't have to.

　　I spent hours carefully researching promising brow lamination kits across various price points and settled on several with glowing online reviews. Then I asked the pros for their honest feedback on my selections and included several they agreed were actually legit.

　　Given their ease of use, rave reviews, and budget-friendly price tags, I'm confident in recommending these top-rated selections as the ideal beauty gift for your loved one and yourself. Because let's be real: Who wants to trudge over to the salon during this winter weather? Keep scrolling for the brow lamination kits that are 100% worth your money.

　　1Best Overall

　　MIYA LASH Brow Lamination Kit

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　　Some reviewers say it has a prominent scentOur best overall brow lamination kit is affordable, effective, and gentle, so it's safe for all skill levels to use. It also earned positive feedback from both of our experts.

　　Holmes appreciates MIYA LASH for creating a gentle brow lamination kit jampacked with keratin to help smooth your brow hairs in place. Typically, brow lamination kits can be harsh, but this keratin treatment helps straighten your brow hair and adds shine, which amplifies the fluffy, glossy look laminated brows provide.

　　This Miya set also comes with helpful instructions for beginners. Healy says, “This kit does a good job of explaining the process, and it comes with a lot of tools for easy application. This one also has more reviews than other kits and seems to be a bit more popular for consumers.”

　　Speaking of reviews, this one earned thousands of positive Amazon reviews because it's fast-acting, simple, and effective. One reviewer even claims this kit gives her more natural results than pricey salon visits. She adds it gave her a welcome boost of confidence, and she has been recommending it to people since her first treatment.

　　2Best Budget

　　Ardell Brow Lamination

　　Pros

　　Simple brow lamination process

　　Results last up to 5 weeksCons

　　Some reviewers who swim frequently say their results around 3 weeksArdell makes epic false eyelashes, but their Brow Lamination Kit also deserves some attention. The safe and easy-to-use kit has an easy-to-follow process that's practical for someone short on time.

　　Amazon reviewers swear by this brow lamination kit because it requires minimal effort to achieve gorgeous, envy-inducing eyebrows. They highlight the easy-to-follow directions as a major win. Many note the entire process is super quick to walk through, and the activator is a real standout because it allows their brow hairs to become very flexible for custom shaping.

　　They also love that the entire kit is compact, fitting neatly into their medicine cabinet or toiletry bag during travel.

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　　3Most Amazon Reviews

　　ARYANA NEW YORK Eyebrow Lamination Kit

　　Credit: ARYANA NEW YORKPros

　　Created by a brow artist

　　Vegan and cruelty-freeCons

　　The brand doesn't disclose how many treatments are in each kitThis plant-based brow lamination kit earned the most Amazon reviews on our list, and after careful research, it’s easy to understand why it’s so loved. Firstly, an eyebrow artist formulated this vegan and cruelty-free brow lamination kit.

　　Next, and arguably most importantly, reviewers agree it’s legit the best brow lamination kit they’ve used to tame unruly brows. For example, one 5-star Amazon review says, “This is the easy, simple-to-follow solution. My brows are now flat and tamed — and I never have to worry about them! Moral of the story: If you are sick and tired of trying the 10,000 brow products out there and want the simple solution. Get this product.”

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　　4Best for Newbies

　　iMethod Supermodel Brows Eyebrow Lamination Kit

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　　Dermatologist-tested

　　Free of harsh ingredients

　　Contains usma oil to promote hair growthCons

　　Some reviewers say it can leave behind an easy-to-remove filmExperts like that this brow lamination kit includes numbered steps for easy application. It’s also free of harsh ingredients, like parabens, alcohol, and sulfates, to name a few.

　　Healy appreciates this under-$30 Amazon brow lamination kit because of its easily digestible instructions. “I like how the steps are very straightforward and well-organized, so you don’t need to worry about messing up the process. Very comprehensive and direct,” he adds.

　　One Amazon reviewer says this is the best brow lamination kit they’ve used because it comes equipped with everything they need to laminate their self-described wiry and over-plucked brows that always fall.

　　“The process was easy, and [the] effects were what I wanted. There's no strong smell or tingling feeling during [the] process,” says their 5-star review.

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　　5Best for Sensitive Skin

　　Sarah Gold Brow Lamination Kit

　　Pros

　　Hypoallergenic

　　Everything is clearly labeledCons

　　Some reviewers with lighter brows say it's not super efficient Does your eyebrow hair stick out in different directions, and regular brow gel no longer cuts it? Let this inclusive brow lamination kit from Sarah Gold be your go-to when your eyebrows become unmanageable.

　　Amazon reviewers say this incredibly easy-to-use kit solved all of their eyebrow grooming problems for up to two months. They appreciate the large and clearly labeled bottles, ensuring they won't fumble while DIYing their brows. To quote a 5-star review, "Your brows end up smooth, straight, and amazingly soft and full — it’s like doubling the thickness!!!"

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　　6Best Chemical-Free Alternative

　　Anastasia Beverly Hills Laminated Look Brow Kit

　　Pros

　　Quick, 2-Step Kit

　　Chemical-free formulaCons

　　It requires daily maintenance, so that can be a time suck for some This isn't your traditional, long-lasting brow lamination kit that uses chemicals to groom your brows. However, Hollywood's favorite eyebrow queen created a gift-worthy set that can help commitmentphobes achieve a similar look they can rinse away.

　　The Laminated Look Brow Kit includes ABH's infamous Brow Freeze, which is the best eyebrow wax I've tested. My sparse brows look lifted and somehow fluffier on their own. It's also incredibly long-wearing and can hold up throughout all seasons, including humid East Coast summers.

　　ABH further upgrades our brows by throwing in her popular Brow Pen to create brow-like hair strokes for the most perfect-looking, locked-in brows without any of the chemicals.

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　　7Best Luxe Kit

　　Brow Code Lustre Lamination Kit

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　　Includes brow-growth oil

　　Expert-recommended

　　Safe for sensitive skinCons

　　Might be too premium for someHolmes argues this pricey brow lamination kit is worth the splurge because it's a premium kit that ensures your eyebrows look fluffy and flawless. Each brow lamination kit includes five treatments, lasting between 6 and 8 weeks, so for $80, you have enough product to last up to 10 months.

　　This brow lamination kit is safe for anyone with sensitive skin, too. “I’ve got the worst set of chemo eyebrows at the moment. They are patchy and ugly, and this kit has just given them life! Very easy to apply. No reactions with my sensitive skin and absolutely everything you need is in this kit,” says one 5-star review.

　　Speaking of a well-rounded brow lamination kit, this is the only option in our guide featuring an eyebrow-growth oil. The oil is formulated with 100% natural ingredients, such as castor, rosemary, sweet almond, geranium, and argan oil.

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　　8Best for Natural Ingredients

　　Diablo Brow Lift Lamination Kit

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　　Includes a nourishing treatment to soften your brows

　　Promises to work if you have thin or thick brows

　　100% naturalCons

　　Some reviewers say it doesn't offer much liftingRounding out our list is this brow lamination kit from Diablo. It earned a recommendation from Holmes because the user-friendly kit requires fewer steps than other brow lamination kits. Diablo also promises their brow lamination kit is made with 100% natural and cruelty-free ingredients, so anyone with sensitive skin can use it, too.

　　“I’ve tried a couple of brow lamination kits, and after trial and error, DIABLO is my fav! The price is worth it, especially since if you go to a salon, you’ll be charged $120+ for one session. Diablo’s products last me almost two months, and the product is great,” says one 5-star review.

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