Waves

Crimped

Hair pressed into a tight, repeating zigzag from root to tip, which lifts the whole shape into wide, airy volume.

BeforeCrimped

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the style lands on your own photo instead.

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A crimping iron folds the hair into sharp angles at short intervals, and because those folds sit at the root as well as down the length, the hair is pushed up and out instead of falling flat. The texture is angular, not rounded: you see corners rather than curves. Fine hair gains a surprising amount of apparent thickness from it. Heat hits every section individually, so a protectant is not optional, and the effect brushes out into frizz rather than a soft wave.

Suitsoval, oblong, diamond face shapes. Width builds evenly out from the sides, which cuts the apparent length of an oblong face and fills the narrow forehead and jaw of a diamond one.
Hair typefine, medium density, straight, wavy. Fine and medium hair takes the crimp cleanest, while very thick hair turns bulky fast and still has to be pressed section by section.
UpkeepNo special trim cadence beyond the usual ten to twelve weeks, but every wear means passing an iron over the whole head, and the repeated heat needs a weekly deep conditioner.
Ask forThis is a styling result rather than a cut, so ask for a shape with enough weight to hold volume and mention that you crimp, so your stylist avoids over-thinning.

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Questions about Crimped

Who does the Crimped suit?

It works best on oval, oblong, diamond face shapes. Width builds evenly out from the sides, which cuts the apparent length of an oblong face and fills the narrow forehead and jaw of a diamond one.

Does the Crimped work on my hair type?

Best on fine, medium density, straight, wavy hair. Fine and medium hair takes the crimp cleanest, while very thick hair turns bulky fast and still has to be pressed section by section.

How much upkeep does a Crimped need?

No special trim cadence beyond the usual ten to twelve weeks, but every wear means passing an iron over the whole head, and the repeated heat needs a weekly deep conditioner.

What do I ask my stylist for?

This is a styling result rather than a cut, so ask for a shape with enough weight to hold volume and mention that you crimp, so your stylist avoids over-thinning.

Can I try the Crimped on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Crimped on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.