How to Crimp Hair When You Have Long Hair
Crimping originated when Geri Cusenza invented the crimping iron to use on Barbra Streisand's hair in 1972. The new style became an instant fashion hit, worn by celebrities and normal women. Use a crimping iron to add a unique wave to any type of hair. Crimping helps women with long hair get the wavy, messy look of women with thick, curly hair. Buy a crimping iron at a beauty supply store or a large chain retailer and start creating your ideal crimped look. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Leave-in conditioner
- Hair dryer
- Comb
- Hair clips
- Heat styling spray
- Crimping iron
- Pick (optional)
- Ultra fine mist hair spray
Instructions
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Apply leave-in conditioner to damp hair and blow dry it completely. Crimping works best on hair that is completely dry.
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Divide long hair into sections with a comb. Twist each section of hair and secure it using a hair clip, leaving the bottom layer of hair at the neck down.
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Hold a section of long hair loosely by the tip and spray it with heat styling spray. Place the hair between the plates of the crimping iron, making sure that the section of hair is smaller than the length of the plates on the iron. Start at the root and work your way slowly down the hair until you reach the tip, opening the crimping iron after each piece and closing it again at the next piece.
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Remove each long section of hair from the hair clips, and continue to spray it with heat styling spray and crimp. Move from the base of the head up to the crown until every section of hair is crimped.
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Tousle crimped hair with your fingers or a pick to create the desired look. Spray your hair with an ultra-fine mist hair spray to keep the crimped style in place.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a moisturizing shampoo to protect hair from heat damage.
Use a crimping iron with an adjustable heat setting.
Do not use a crimping iron on damaged hair.
References
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