Wearable but just with the right hint of spunk, as well oozing of that marked pizzazz that defined the Era of Excess, half-crimped hair is a look that doesn’t require you digging around your attic for old crimpers or expired tubs of cold wave lotion. It does however require a healthy sense of irony that flips the script on what’s traditionally sexy. First, that contrary to other “flattering” looks that curl at the ends, half-crimped hair does the reverse: It’s tightly crimped near the root and diffuses into straight, almost stringy lengths. Second, it’s, well, kinda fun and nostalgic, and we never underestimate the appeal of a throwback. Before you turn your nose up at this directional look, know that it’s a hairstyle that’s been replicated on several runways. It acts as an edgier, sharper foil for Spring/Summer’s all-ruffle-everything, as well as adds interest to grunge- and streetwear-centered fashion—microtrends that are still going strong to this day. Read on for a quick (and surprisingly chill) way to do half-crimped hair:
Tutorial: Half-Crimped Hair
