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A guide to achieving iconic 90s crimped waves, updated for a modern look with a soft and low-maintenance "lived-in" blonde color.
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1990s Crimped Waves in a "Lived-in Blonde"
The ultimate 90s throwback texture. Crimped waves are back, and when paired with a soft, lived-in blonde, they feel fun, fashionable, and surprisingly modern.
Ocassion
90s, Party, Festival, Retro
Best suit face shape
All
Best for hair type
1b-3b
Difficulty Level
Hard (Styling)
Minimum hair length
Shoulder
DIY Time at home
20-30 mins
Time in Salon
3-4 hours
this style is for
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The person who loves 90s/Y2K fashion and isn't afraid to play with texture. It's a fun, statement-making style for a party, festival, or themed event.
Hairstyle Insight
Crimping irons were a must-have hair tool in the 1990s. The modern way to get the look is often with a 3-barrel waver, which creates a softer, more "mermaid-like" crimp.
Key Benefits
The ultimate 90s nostalgia trip.
A fun, unique, and high-impact texture.
The blonde color is soft and low-maintenance.
A great way to add huge volume.
A bold and playful style statement.
Common Misconceptions
That it looks tacky or dated.
How to ask your stylist for this style
Ask your colorist for a "'lived-in' blonde with a 'shadow root'." The crimping is a temporary style achieved at home with a crimping iron or a 3-barrel waver.
Tools:
Choosing Products
A 3-barrel waver or crimping iron; a high-quality heat protectant spray; a light-hold texture spray.
Step by step instructions to achieve style at home
On dry hair with a heat protectant, take small, one-inch sections and clamp the crimping iron down the hair shaft, holding for a few seconds in each spot.
Caring for your hair
A lived-in blonde is low maintenance, but crimped hair is a high-effort "set style" for an event.
It will hold until the hair is washed.
Frequently asked questions
Dislacimer
Dislacimer
Is crimping back in style?
Yes! Like many 90s and Y2K trends, crimping has seen a major resurgence, especially for parties, festivals, and concerts. It's all about fun, statement texture.
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Madeleine
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Madeleine is an expert hair stylist dedicated to the art and science of hair care. Her work empowers individuals to understand and embrace their hair's true potential, transforming routine care into a ritual of natural beauty.
