With all the 80’s fashion that has been reinvented in recent years, it was only a matter of time before some of the hairstyles came back. Don’t be alarmed, while most of us will skip the scrunchies, bad perms and mullets, crimping is back on the catwalk and in 2010 will be on fashionistas everywhere.
James Patten is a professional hairdresser from Ry.com.au and he predicts the crimp will be in. James says “Find your crimper because they’re back. Thirty years on from when the crimp shot to fame in the 80s it’s back with some variations on the theme. Crimping has been seen on the catwalks at this year’s international fashion weeks including Mulberry, Louis Vuitton and many more. Now it’s flowing or frizzing to the local high street. ”
An all out crimp can look over the top on thick hair, a few sections here and there will add texture and definition. Crimp as little or as much as you like, there are no limits to how you use your crimping tool. For a sleeker look, straighten hair before you crimp.
(image from the Mulberry Runway)
James says “Choose your style carefully to create a trendy hairstyle. Start from the roots and work towards the ends. Be brave and pimp that crimp. Section the hair in to 3 cm pieces and makes sure the hair is free from any moisture. Pull and tie the hair back to create texture. Finish with a hairspray.”
With all heated hair tools it is important to protect your hair, and James recommends you “use a top quality thermal protect product before you torture you hair with the crimper.”
Embrace the crimper, our affection for it may only be short lived but it will be a fun trend to get into!
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