Why KeraVeg 18 Is a Must-Know Ingredient for Lash Lift & Brow Lamination Artists

Why KeraVeg 18 Is a Must-Know Ingredient for Lash Lift & Brow Lamination Artists

Why KeraVeg 18 Is a Must-Know Ingredient for Lash Lift & Brow Lamination Artists

When we perform lash lifts and brow laminations, we’re not just styling hair, we’re chemically restructuring it. While these services deliver beautiful results, they also place stress on the hair’s internal structure. That’s why what we put on the hair after and during these services is just as important as the result itself.

One ingredient every lash and brow artist should understand is KeraVeg 18.

What Is KeraVeg 18?

KeraVeg 18 is a plant-based keratin alternative designed to mimic the role of natural keratin within the hair fibre. Clinical and scientific trials have demonstrated up to a 21% increase in hair strength following chemical treatments, proving that this powerhouse ingredient can meet the performance standards of traditional animal-derived keratin—while offering a fully vegan-friendly alternative. A true breakthrough in science for lashes and brows.

Keratin is the protein that gives hair its strength, elasticity, and structure. During chemical services like lash lifting and brow lamination, some of this natural keratin structure is disrupted in order to reshape the hair. KeraVeg 18 works by delivering plant-derived amino acids that help support, reinforce, and condition the hair fibre.

In simple terms:
👉 It helps put back what chemical services take out.

Why KeraVeg 18 Is So Important After Chemical Treatments

Lash lifts and brow laminations open the hair structure to allow reshaping. This makes hair more vulnerable to:

  • Dryness
  • Weakness and breakage
  • Loss of elasticity
  • Dull, rough texture

KeraVeg 18 plays an integral role in post-chemical hair care by:

  • Supporting hair strength after processing
  • Improving elasticity and flexibility
  • Helping reduce brittleness and dryness
  • Leaving lashes and brows feeling softer, healthier, and more resilient

This is exactly what modern clients are looking for, results that don’t compromise hair health.

Elleebana ReGen Step 3: Where Repair Meets Performance

Elleebana’s ReGen Step 3 is specifically designed to be used after lash lift and brow lamination services, when the hair needs nourishment the most.

With KeraVeg 18 at its core, ReGen Step 3 focuses on:

  • Reconditioning chemically treated hair
  • Supporting the internal structure of lashes and brows
  • Enhancing softness, shine, and manageability
  • Helping maintain long-term hair health between services

This makes it a critical step, not an optional one. It’s where the service shifts from simply reshaping hair to actively restoring and protecting it.

Elleeplex ReGen takes lash and brow care a step further as the world’s most advanced bond builder, supporting biometric remodelling of both lashes and brows. Formulated with Granrepair Powerbond, it represents the future of hair care treatments by helping to restore crosslinks and disulphide bridges that may not have been fully reformed during the neutralisation process. This is crucial for optimising the strength, integrity, and resilience of lashes and brows following chemical services such as colouring, lifting, or bleaching.

KeraVeg 18 in Helyx Hybrid Dye

KeraVeg 18 is also a key ingredient in Elleebana’s Helyx Hybrid Dye, reinforcing the brand’s approach to colour with care.

Hybrid dye services are often paired with lamination treatments, which means the hair has already been chemically processed. Including a plant-based keratin alternative within the dye helps to:

  • Support hair integrity during colouring
  • Maintain softness and flexibility
  • Reduce the harsh feel that can follow chemical services
  • Create healthier-looking results, not just darker ones

This allows artists to confidently layer services while still prioritising hair condition.

Why This Matters for Lash & Brow Artists

Understanding ingredients like KeraVeg 18 helps you:

  • Deliver health-focused services, not just cosmetic results
  • Educate clients on why your work supports long-term lash and brow health
  • Build trust and position your treatments as premium, professional, and responsible
  • Reduce the risk of over-processed, brittle, or compromised hair

In an industry that’s moving rapidly toward results + repair, KeraVeg 18 represents exactly what modern lash and brow treatments should stand for.

The Takeaway

KeraVeg 18 isn’t just a marketing term. It’s a plant-based keratin alternative that plays a vital role in caring for lashes and brows that have undergone chemical change.

With its inclusion in both Elleebana ReGen Bond Builder and Helyx Hybrid Dye, it reinforces a clear message:
✨ Beautiful results should never come at the expense of hair health.

Choose ingredients and technology that protect the integrity of the hair — because when lashes and brows thrive, your results, reputation, and clients do too.

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The Ultimate Guide to our New Helyx Hybrid Dye

The Ultimate Guide to our New Helyx Hybrid Dye

Elleebana’s First-Ever Hybrid Brow Dye is Here!Brows are in Elleebana’s DNA and have been for three decades. As part of our ongoing innovation, we’re thrilled to introduce our Helyx Hybrid Dye system – a revolutionary hybrid brow dye designed for long-lasting colour, vibrant skin staining, and enhanced hair health.

But why Helyx? The word “Helix” refers to the twisted coil of proteins found in all living beings. Our DNA, structured as a double-helix, determines the proteins our body produces for life. Since brow and lash hair is made of proteins, we believe the products we use should also support hair health. Caring for lash and brow hair is in our DNA!

Helyx Hybrid Dye is an innovative, highly pigmented liquid dye that can provide the user with a long-lasting effect similar to a stain or henna. The liquid formulation and viscosity allow for greater absorption and easy application for layering colour and giving a bold skin stain result.

Why Artists Are Loving It

  • Deep Penetration for Long-Lasting Colour – Acts like a permanent tint, deeply colouring the hair shaft.

  • Skin Stain Effect – Adds density and definition for bolder, more sculpted brows.

  • Sparse Brow Saviour – Enhances shape and fullness without the need for invasive treatments.

  • Microblading Alternative – Offers a semi-permanent result without the long-term commitment or cost.

  • Cost-Effective for Salons – Over 100+ applications per 15ml bottle = serious value.

More Than Just a Dye — It’s Brow Care in a Bottle

At Elleebana, hair health is everything. That’s why Helyx Hybrid Dye is packed with powerful plant-based ingredients designed to condition, strengthen, and protect during every treatment.

🌱 KeraVeg 18

A vegan keratin alternative that strengthens brow hair by up to 21%. Enriched with amino acids like serine, threonine, and arginine for deep restoration after chemical services.

🌿 Botanical Powerhouse

  • Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Promotes hair growth and hydration.

  • Saffron Flower Extract: Natural pigment booster + antioxidant.

  • Aloe Vera: Calms and hydrates the skin.

  • Chamomile: Soothes inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Damask Rose Water: A floral touch that hydrates and comforts.

Let’s take a look at the shades:

HONEY BLONDE (LIGHT BLONDE) The lightest colour in the HELYX HYBRID range, ideal for subtle definition for fair haired clients, light blondes or strawberry blondes. Can be mixed with darker colours in the range if more depth is required.

SMOKEY BLONDE (ASH BLONDE) A light ash tone blonde colour ideal for clients that have cooler skin tones and blonde hair colour.

MAPLE SUGAR (LIGHT BROWN) Perfect for extra definition and suits clients with blonde or light brown tones, can be mixed with darker colours in the range if more depth is required.

HAZEL WOOD (MEDIUM BROWN) A neutral brown in the mid-range that is a wonderful colour on its own or can be combined with Mocha Charm to add more depth of colour if required. A touch of subtle warmth compared to light brown.

AUBURN HAZE (RED BROWN) A warm red brown tone for clients that have reddish and warmer hair colour tones. Can be mixed with other colours to create more warmth or depth.

MOCHA CHARM (DARK BROWN) A deep shade of brown that offers great and dark coverage. Can also be combined with any colours within the range, to add more depth and longevity to the skin stain.

ONYX NOIR (BLACK) The darkest colour within the range giving a lush black depth to the brow for clients that need complete definition and the longest lasting result. Can also be used as a toner in small percentages to neutralise warm tones.

Developers:

  • Creme Developer – Easy application and control, ideal for beginners.

  • Liquid Developer – Deeper skin staining and perfect for airbrushing techniques.

Helyx is a Win for Salons, Too 💰

With over 100+ applications per bottle, Helyx Hybrid Dye delivers high performance at an incredibly low cost:

  • 100 applications per bottle = 700 applications total

Salons can earn up to 27k profit from one Helyx Hybrid kit!!

You read that right—premium results, tiny overhead. More clients, better profits.

How to Use Helyx Hybrid Dye 💡

  1. Cleanse: Use Elleebana Makeup Remover to prep brows and remove oils/debris.

  2. Mix: 1:1 ratio of dye and developer (e.g. 6 drops of dye to equal parts developer).

  3. Apply: Stay within mapped brow lines; layer 2–3 coats for maximum stain.

  4. Time: Let sit for 10–15 minutes depending on intensity desired.

  5. Remove: Use cotton tips to clean edges during processing, then fully remove with a dry/damp cotton pad.

  6. Aftercare: Brush through with spoolie, finish with Elleeplex Aftercare or Elleefix Wax.

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Which One’s Right for Your Client? Brow Tint vs. Brow Henna vs. Brow Dye

When comparing Helyx Hybrid Dye, Elleeplex Profusion Tints, and Henna, the core differences come down to formulation, performance, and intended use.

Helyx Hybrid Dye is a liquid-based system created exclusively for brows, delivering vibrant, long-lasting colour with strong skin-staining capabilities and hair-penetrating power. Its hero ingredient, KeraVeg18, works to nourish and strengthen brow hairs during processing, making it an ideal solution for clients seeking both bold definition and hair health support.

Elleeplex Profusion, on the other hand, is a creamy dual-purpose tint for lashes and brows that’s designed to minimise skin staining—making it perfect for sensitive areas around the eyes or for clients who prefer a softer, more natural tint. It offers excellent results for those who want definition without the intensity of a hybrid dye.

Brow Henna uses natural plant-based pigments in a powder form that is mixed with water to create a paste. While it also offers a skin-staining effect, henna coats the hair rather than penetrating it, requires longer processing times, and can sometimes produce inconsistent results due to variations in plant-based ingredients. Ultimately, the choice comes down to your client’s preferences for colour intensity, skin staining, longevity, and the level of hair care they desire.

🧪 Brow Tinting Systems: Comparison Table

Feature/Benefit Helyx Hybrid Dye Elleeplex Profusion Tint Brow Henna
Formulation Type Highly pigmented liquid dye with developer Cream-based tint for lashes and brows Powder-based formula mixed with water to form a paste
Skin Staining Ability High – designed for bold skin staining and sculpted definition Low – intentionally minimised for eye area safety High – coats the skin for a filled-in brow effect
Application Area Eyebrows only – not suitable for lashes Brows and lashes – dual-purpose Eyebrows only
Processing Time 5–15 minutes depending on desired stain Varies by hair texture – typically 5–10 minutes Longer – 20 minutes minimum, needs drying between layers
Developer Required Yes – must be mixed with cream or liquid oxidant Yes – mixed with Elleeplex Profusion developer No – mixed with water instead
Colour Longevity on Hair Up to 6 weeks 6-8 weeks Up to 6 weeks
Skin Stain Longevity Up to 7 days, depending on skin type and aftercare Minimal to none 1–2 weeks, depending on skin type and aftercare
Hair Penetration Penetrates hair shaft for deep colour saturation Penetrates hair but with less skin staining Coats hair shaft – does not penetrate deeply
Consistency Thin viscosity – allows layering and precise skin placement Thicker cream – easier control for beginners Paste – may be harder to work with
Best For Clients wanting bold, defined brows, long-lasting stain and nourishment Clients wanting soft, natural brow tint or lash tint without skin stain Clients with sparse brows looking for a fuller, sculpted look
Not Ideal For Lash tinting or clients wanting subtle skin stain Clients wanting a bold, sculpted brow look Clients sensitive to plant ingredients or needing exact shade consistency

Want to Learn Helyx? 🎓

We’ve launched the Helyx Hybrid Brow Dye Course, so you can get certified from anywhere, anytime.

This isn’t just a training course—it’s your key to transforming your business and redefining industry standards. Learn from top experts about cutting-edge hybrid dye technology and discover a high-performance, nourishing formula to enhance your brow services.

Whether you choose to train online or in person, you’ll walk away with an official Elleebana certification, the skills to stand out in the industry, and a serious boost to your earning potential.

What’s included? A full-sized Helyx Hybrid Dye Kit valued at $350—with income potential of $27,650 per kit!

Don’t wait—click [here] to join the hybrid dye revolution and start your journey with Elleebana today.

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