Hair Styles With a Crimper

Crimping irons can impart a wavy look or crimped texture.

Putting a crimp in any hairstyle gives new life to locks in need of an updated look. Crimping irons are easy to use and the styles they create can be modified to fit any hair type or texture. From the crimped bob to the textured wave, crimped styles are always eye catching and are perhaps the most non-committal style option as the effect lasts only until hair is washed again.

Crimped Ponytail

The crimped ponytail sits three inches above the nape of the neck for extra swing. The entire length of the ponytail is crimped, looking like an overnight tight braid has just been been undone. The crimped ponytail is a glamorous look with straight bangs that completely cover the forehead. Light shine serum fights humidity and keeps crimped ponytails from looking frizzy.

Crimped Layers

Crimped layers are romantic without looking too delicate.

Crimped layered hair is romantic without looking too delicate. A crimping iron can add a zig-zag effect for a more dramatic look or a wavy texture for a softer appearance that adds volume and the illusion of thickness to fine hair. Layers are crimped in individual sections starting just past the root and extending to the tips. Luster is added with spray-on shine that fights humidity and locks in the shape of crimped hair.

Crimped Bobbed Hair

Bobbed crimped hair

Mid length bobbed hair can be crimped into a carefree style that appears almost naturally curly. Bobbed hair is lightly crimped to keep it from looking too full at the sides. Crimping begins at the roots with light pressure and graduates to the ends with tighter, more defined crimps.

Crimped Part Up and Part Down

Add crimps to part up and part down styles

This style is sleek and straight at the crown. A hair clip secures part of the hair up at the back of the crown while the rest is left down. Starting from the base of the hair clip and working toward the tips, hair is tightly crimped for a retro 80s look. The longer the hair, the more dramatic the crimping effect.

Wavy Crimped Hair

Wavy crimped hair

Wavy crimps are achieved with a larger crimping iron featuring a wider distance between crimping angles. Straight, fine hair is particularly responsive to larger crimping irons and the look can be dramatic with a hint of 'messy' style that appears natural. Waves can be maintained with a light spritz of humidity-fighting hairspray.

References

• Beauty and the Bath: Crimped Bob Hairstyles
• Hair Finder: Long Hair Crimping Highlighted Long Fringe
• Ponytail Hairstyles: Ponytail hairstyles

Resources

• Seventeen: How to Crimp Your Hair