Britney did it. So did Jennifer Love Hewitt. Even Tyra Banks gave it a shot.
Yes, we’re talking about crimped hair, which, to either your dismay or delight, seems to be making a major comeback from its '80s and ‘90s heyday.
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For those who somehow missed out on the decade of excess, crimping is styling straight hair so it gets a zigzag-wavy look to it using a crimping iron. Think the opposite of flowing, natural beach waves or loose curls. If you’re crimping, you’re making a statement. Gabrielle Union did just that at the God's Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards in New York on Oct. 16. And Girls star Zosia Mamet did the same at the Marc Jacobs fashion show last September.
Oh, and did we mention Beyonce? Yes, Queen Bey gave it major play on Instagram.
The crimp is back, says Araxi Lindsay, Tracee Ellis Ross’ hairstylist on Black-ish, but with “a twist. In the ‘80s and early ‘90s the crimps were shaped with sharp indentations at every turn and it was held together with a heavy aerosol or spritz. It allowed hair to have a bit more character. Fashion repeats itself over and over again simply because it works.”
Today, says Lindsay, “bouncy waves are the new crimps. The indentations aren’t as sharp and heavy aerosols aren’t needed. Classic crimps have made a comeback to finish off today’s retro looks. Crimps work best on layered cuts. I personally love the look of a high crimped ponytail, side or center.”
To me, a child of the '80s, the crimp craze brings back all sorts of feels. Most of them cringe-worthy, to be honest. I had a very ill-advised perm, coupled with fried hair that was also crimped for added pizzazz because let's remember: too much was never enough. Today, the results seem to be much more understated, with perhaps a few crimped strands pulled back into a sleek ponytail.
Today, however, you can achieve a much more subtle look, with more body and less harsh frizz. To get the look, try the Gold N' Hot Ceramic Crimping Iron or the GHD Contour Professional Performance Crimper.
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