Using a heated crimping iron on wet hair could cause damage to your follicles.
Blast your hair with a blow dryer for several seconds to lock the product onto it. To protect your hair from heat damage, consider applying a moisturizing product like argan oil to the ends of it. Applying a heat protectant spray all over your hair is another styling option.
Note that the higher the heat setting, the more effective the styling will be. However, high heat settings also cause more damage to your hair. Finding the amount of heat needed for your hair type can take some trial and error over multiple uses.
If you have long or thick hair, it might be easier to work in quadrants. Part your hair down the middle from your forehead to your neck to create two sections. Part it again around the back of your head from ear to ear to create four sections. Use clips to clip up the hair you aren’t currently working with and keep it out of the way.
Continue until the entire section is crimped.
Using a heat protectant spray before drying your hair will help to prevent it from heat damage.
Dry shampoo will add a subtle hold to your hair, making it easier to hold waves when you crimp it.
Be very careful to avoid burning your scalp. This should amount to 2-3 sections on each side of your head.
Ceramic plates also help to control frizz.
Crimpers with metal plates are also a more cost-effective choice.
Many heat styling tools mention the temperature range or maximum temperature on the packaging. Some models offer an automatic turn-off feature.
Shop for a hair crimper in salons, beauty supply stores, department stores, or online.
