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Crimped Hair for 2018
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #1
All hail the queen...of crimping. Beyoncé’s voluminous ‘do was set off by a golden leopard print because why not?
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #2
Gucci loves a good headband or turban and the look works really well with crimped locks.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #3
Got ultra long locks? Try crimping everything but your top layer. Then tie two of your now-wavy strands into a necklace-replicating style.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #4
Go to town crimping your tresses, but stop the insanity about halfway up. If you’re feeling really bold, tuck your crimped hair into a black choker.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #5
Skip the yellow brows, but try only crimping the bottom of your mane for a sculpted style.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #6
Add volume to your tail by crimping every single strand. Keep the rest of your ‘do sleek and straight for a cool contrast.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #7
Gabrielle Union recently went for subtle crimped accents to complement her khaki suit.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #8
Instead of doing triple braids on your crown, try framing a single braid with crimped strands on both sides.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #9
If you’re still not ready to commit, you can fake it by creating texture at the crown by putting your strands in some half-finished braids for a while before you leave the house. Then take them out and secure them in a low pony (or half pony) before heading out.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #10
Crimp everything, then roll some of your strands into a partial pompadour.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #11
Confine crimping to the middle of your center-parted mane. It creates a bit of body on otherwise stick-straight strands.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #12
Even lobs can get in on the crimping action. Go for a more subdued effect by mixing in crimps on already wavy strands.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #13
Anna Kendrick really embraced the technique at the Trolls premiere with a pony that featured crimps even in the hair wrapped around the tail.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #14
Above-the-shoulders cuts can pump up the volume with crimping. If you’re also rocking bangs, resist the urge to crimp them, too.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #15
Before you braid, crimp. It’ll add a bump of texture to any French braid.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #16
Tease your crown and crimp the rest for a cool take on bedhead.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #17
Don’t be afraid to crimp your mane from the roots all the way down. Just avoid a pastel shadow and red lip combo to neutralize 80s flashbacks.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #18
Crimps still stand out when blended with curls, so be strategic about their placement in a low, poofy pony.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #19
Crimping also works really well on a rainbow of hair colors, including pink.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #20
While she was still sporting her trademark high pony, Ariana Grande freshened things up at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards by crimping certain sections.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #21
Give a low pony some rockabilly edge by teasing the top of your crown and letting some face-framing strands loose. After crimping, of course.
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Crimped Hair for 2018 #22
Zosia Mamet took in Marc Jacobs’ Spring 2017 show rocking crimps, not to mention acid wash denim.
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