Crimped Hair

Crimped hair became popular during the 1970′s as the founder of Sebastian Professional, Geri Cusensa, created the look specifically for the singing sensation Barbara Streisand. When it first came out, a lot of women fell in love with this new look and tried to copy this hairstyle to various degrees of success. Some even experimented on their look to create a hot, steamy, “bed-head” look as it was labeled later on.

It may not be Geri Cusensa who made a breakthrough in the world of hairstyle with this new look but the crimped hair may have been around decades before. However, it was Cusensa who ushered in the modern version of this hairstyle and until today, it is still being used not just in fashion shows but in the lives of ordinary women from all walks of life.

Achieving the Crimped Hair Look

There are many ways to achieve the crimped hair. Creating braids on your hair and leaving them on for some time before removing them can create this look easily. However, they don’t last long and sometimes the crimped design may look uneven if the braids are not done properly.

Also, before you can get the kind of look you want, you need to let your braids stay for a few more hours. Fortunately, crimped hair can be achieved in just a few minutes with the help of crimping irons which are now available in stores everywhere. This crimping iron can be used to achieve that “bed-head” look any time just by heating the iron and using it on your hair.

The result will be that amazing look that will definitely be the envy of your friends.

Will Crimped Hair Look Good on You?

Crimped hair may make or break your look and unless you are hiring a professional to do your hair properly, you might end up with too much volume in your hair or a sad looking “bed-head” when you are trying for a hot look. Although the crimped hairstyle is applicable to all kinds of face shapes, what you need to know is how much crimped your hair should be to pull off a good looking hairstyle and not one that will force you to go back inside your home when people stop to stare at you.

Take advice from the experts and do your research on what kind of crimped hair is appropriate for you. It is best that you do a trial run first with this type of hairstyle before you go and make it a permanent look. Ask your hairstylist to help you out on this one so you can see how well this kind of hairstyle works for you.

How To Crimp Your Hair

Proper Use of Crimping Irons for Crimped Hair

When using crimping irons, make sure that your hair is not wet or damp before applying heat because this can damage it. Also, avoid crimping your hair daily because it will most certainly damage your hair in the long run.

Heat coming from the crimping iron can damage the strands of your hair and unless you apply a heat protection on your hair, doing this regularly will result in breakage and hair fall. If you want to avoid this, sticking to braiding your hair can be a good idea and only break out your crimping iron when you are going to an event and you want to have crimped hair to go with your outfit.