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IN the beauty world, often, unexpectedly, old trends become new, and current ones sometimes seem to vanish overnight. Right? And now, with so many hair trends coming back to life, it can be confusing to discover your own style. However, there’s one hairstyle that allows you to experiment with your look any way you want. Have you guessed it yet? Yes! We are talking about crimped hair.
Crimped hair has always been in fashion; from ponytails and pigtails to half-up dos, you’ve certainly seen the’ 80s crimped hair look make a comeback across various social media platforms. No need to worry if you happen to be out of the loop on the crimped hair trend! In this article, we talk about how to crimp your hair at home with a hair crimper.
How to Crimp Hair for The Picture-perfect Retro Look?
Here are 6 easy steps to get the perfect crimped hair using a hair crimper machine:
STEP 1: Wash Your Hair
There are many hairdos out there that look fabulous on day-old washed hair, but it’s better to start on freshly shampooed hair when it comes to crimping. It would help if you used a good quality shampoo and conditioner to get smooth, luminous, and moisturized hair before you start crimping.
STEP 2: Apply Heat Protectant
Now, it’s time to use a heat protectant as your hair is clean after shampooing and conditioning. To begin, use a fast-dry heat protectant spray forgiving your strands an all-over sprit. This spray protects your hair against heat damage and decreases your blow-dry time.
STEP 3: Blow-Dry Your Hair
Your hair must be fully dried before you use the hair crimper machine. After all, you do not want to damage your hair. Wait for your hair to air dry, and then blow-dry it completely. You can select a good dryer from premium brands like Vega that features 2 speed/heat incorporated switch and airflow setting to simplify creating versatile hairstyles at home.
STEP 4: Brush Your Hair
Detangle any knots in your hair using a flat boar bristle brush so you have perfectly smooth hair surface before you start crimping.
STEP 5: Section Your Hair
The best way to achieve this look is to break the main into parts, much like curling or straightening your hair. Part your hair into a section at the top and bottom and split each of those parts into a section on the left and right.
STEP 6: Prep Your Hair Crimper Machine
You have two options: you can either use a new-fangled zig-zag iron or an old-school hair crimper. While conventional hair crimpers produce a more ’80s look with super-fine curves and loaded texture, the latest zig-zag iron creates broader crimps for a modern touch that resembles geometric waves.
Plug the hair crimper and set it to the lowest heat level, regardless of whatever type of appliance you select. Doing so allows you to style your hair without having to make several attempts. Usually, the thinner your hair, the lower your heat setting should be. You might need to use a higher heat setting for thicker hair.
STEP 7: Crimp Away!
Take a section-by-section approach to crimp your hair using a hair crimper machine. To create a volumized final look that’s full of definition and texture, break each of your four hair sections into smaller sections. Sandwich the iron plates horizontally over your hair while crimping to get your desired look.
Hold down the hair crimper for five to ten seconds per section, but depending on your hair’s thickness, you might need to hold it for longer. So, before you get it just right, feel free to try it out a couple of times!
Long Live the 80’s Style
Now that you know how to crimp your hair, let your tresses hang loose or tie them together in a super-high pony, space buns, or whatever your heart wants. There are many hair crimper machines in the market; however, you must always invest in a good quality crimper from trusted brands like Vega.
The Vega Classic hair crimper will increase your glam quotient because it gives your hair instant volume and a well-defined texture. The crimper comes with big ceramic coated plates featuring5 ridges that are ideal for all hairstyles. Their hair crimper machine covers a large portion of hair in one go. So, what are you waiting for? Check out their website today!
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