The 80’s are back! The crimped hair look is making a comeback and we can’t wait to unpack our hair crimpers and get busy with the frizzy. But which is the best hair crimper that will care for coloured hair?
Crimped hair is the sister style of the massively on trend and sassy beach waves that we’re all in love with right now. But it’s hard to find good information on which hair crimper will work best for coloured hair.
The right tool can make all the difference. That’s why we researched and tried out a bunch of different brands until we found the best for price and performance. Here are the results, plus some tips on how to use them properly. Enjoy!
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Table of Contents
- 1 What is crimped hair?
- 2 What are hair crimpers?
- 3 How do I use hair crimpers?
- 4 Do you have to straighten your hair before you crimp it?
- 5 Will crimped hair suit me?
- 6 Are hair crimpers safe for coloured hair?
- 7 Which are the best hair crimpers?
- 8 Best hair crimpers for coloured hair
- 9 TOP PICK!
- 10 Diva Pro Styling Digital Crimper.
- 11 #1 ghd Contour Professional Crimper
- 12 #2 BaByliss Pro Hair Crimper.
- 13 #3 Diva Pro Styling Digital Crimper.
- 14 #4 Remington S Ceramic Crimp for Hair.
- 15 #5 CkeyiN Professional Crimping Iron and Straighter.
- 16 How long will my crimped hair style last?
- 17 Parting words.
- 18 Author
What is crimped hair?
Crimped hair is straight hair electrified. You get the look by styling straight or straightened hair with a crimping iron to create a micro-wavy texture.
Crimped hair is the one time we love frizz! This is a purposefully volumised, fun and fabulous statement look.
What are hair crimpers?
Hair crimpers are heated styling tools just like straighteners but with zig-zag heated crimping plates to create that micro-wavy look.
Like straighteners and curling irons, they’re great for creating hot looks, neat styles and reducing frizz.
How do I use hair crimpers?
Using hair crimpers is a lot like using hair straighteners in that you’ll need to divide your hair into sections and style each section in turn.
These hot tools that are easy to use and involve clamping the crimpers against your hair from root to tip. Check out this video for a great tutorial.
Do you have to straighten your hair before you crimp it?
That depends on what type of crimping iron that you use.
The most common kind is a ceramic, and it can be used with any type of hair. If you’re using a crimper with clamping mechanism, then yes, usually the hair needs to be straightened first so that the clamp will grip onto your strands tightly enough for the desired effect.
Think of it as giving your hair a good, flat base on which the crimper can work its magic.
Will crimped hair suit me?
Anyone can try crimped hair! It’s a very versatile style technique that adds a crinkled edge to any looks. You don’t need super straight hair either – crimping works just as well on curly hair too.
Short hair looks great crimped with a mix of textures and hair crimped in smaller sections.
Medium-length to long hair to carry off the retro, big hair look.
It’s great for giving thin hair some volume and lift.
You can also crimp sections of your hair such as your fringe and loosely tied up ponytails, braids and buns for a true boho look.
For a more relaxed vibe, you can use hair wavers. Hair wavers give deeper waves to create that gorgeous beachy waves, mermaid hair look.
Check out some of the latest looks for ideas and inspiration.
Are hair crimpers safe for coloured hair?
Every styling tool that uses heat will help to fade your colour. The trick is not to use them too often and use a really good heat protection spray to protect your hair from damage when you do.
Crimpers have come a long way since the 80’s and like straighteners, some now come with colour-friendly, keratin infused ceramic plates and temperature controls to soothe and style your hair.
Ceramic plates are a must when it comes to hair crimpers for dyed hair, so stay away from any metal ones.
Which are the best hair crimpers?
From temperature controllers, to added accessories and how quick they heat up, here are the best ones you can buy today to achieve the most wonderful crimped hair look!
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Best hair crimpers for coloured hair
| Hair Crimper | Looks like | Best for | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|
| ghd Contour Professional Crimper |   | Finer hair. | |
| BaByliss Pro Hair Crimper. |   | Budget. | |
| TOP PICK! Diva Pro Styling Digital Crimper. |   | Crimping with coloured hair care. | |
| Remington S Ceramic Crimp for Hair. |   | Super fast crimping | |
| CkeyiN Professional Crimping Iron and Straighter. |   | Thick hair and loads of accessories. |
TOP PICK!
Diva Pro Styling Digital Crimper.
Best for: Crimping with coloured hair care.
These are fabulous and almost as if they’re made for coloured hair. Easy to use and most importantly, they come with a temperature dial so that you only need to have them as hot as you need.
Combine this with the fact that the ceramic barrel infuses your hair with argan oil and keratin while you style, this is an all round winner for us.
Find out more about our favourite crimper in Diva Pro Styling Digital Crimper | Spotlight Review
#1 ghd Contour Professional Crimper
They say:
- Add depth and bold texture to any look
- Featuring advanced ceramic heat technology and multi-dimensional plates.
- Suitable for all hair types .
- Frizz free.
- The crimper uses the optimum styling temperature of 185°C.
Reviewers say:
“I use this product almost every day. If you have fine hair, this is perfect for you. I instantly look like a have a full head of hair, I get so many compliments. I prefer this look over straighteners by far.”
“I love these hair crimpers. I would highly recommend. Have always used ghd and never have had a problem. Quality is key and you what you pay for right here.”
“Fantastic, love how fast it heats up with in seconds and simple and easy to use. My little girl loves getting her hair done too!”
We say:
This hot baby is from those heat style masters at ghd. The design is next level and it has the same look and feel as our trusty gold styler straighteners. So we know we have quality in our hands.
It’s a diddy little thing so it’s easy to use and get close to your roots, but it means you have to spend more time crimping. Just like the straighteners, it’s set at 185 degree which we found was perfect for finer hair, not so great for thick.
Best for: Finer hair.
#2 BaByliss Pro Hair Crimper.
They say:
- This hair crimper has tourmaline-ceramic plates.
- 10 temperature settings from 120°C to 210°C
- Heats up to a top temperature of 210C in just 30 seconds
- Create hair that is shiny, perfectly defined and with long-lasting texture.
Reviewers say:
“This was a gift for my daughter and she loves them. Easy to use and heats up quite quickly. Excellent value for this. I had read the reviews first and everyone said they were great, which decided for me.”
“I always wanted to try little waves on my hair and I loved it. Strong and beautiful crimps. Stays longer. Excited to try this look for the summer.”
“Exactly what I needed. Beautiful results for the price.”
We say:
These are a great budget buy and effective crimpers for all types of hair. It’s temperature controlled which is great but we did find the control dials a little fiddly and accidentally turned it off mid-styling a few times!
But the crimped hair results were excellent on our medium-length hair and lasted well into the next day. This is a great starter hair crimper if you don’t want to spend a lot of dosh. Check out their awesome mini crimper too for adding even more texture.
Best for: Budget.
#3 Diva Pro Styling Digital Crimper.
They say:
- With macadamia argan oil and keratin infused ceramic barrel.
- Digital variable heat: 110°C – 220°C
- 1 hour auto shut-off
- 3m salon length cord
Reviewers say:
“Amazing crimper for the money. It was really quick to use and I like the way you can control what temperature the straightener is. Highly recommended.”
“Amazing product I have really thick wavy hair and these are the best crimpers I have found. My hair looked so cool, I love them.”
We say:
These are fabulous and almost as if they’re made for coloured hair. Easy to use and most importantly, they come with a temperature dial so that you only need to have them as hot as you need.
If you have thicker hair, you’ll need it hotter to get the look, and thinner hair is mercifully saved by the cooler settings. There’s even a special artificial hair extension setting of 110C.
Combine this with the fact that the ceramic barrel infuses your hair with argan oil and keratin while you style, this is an all round winner for us.
Best for: Crimping with coloured hair care.
#4 Remington S Ceramic Crimp for Hair.
They say:
- Effortlessly ensures the perfect hairstyle.
- Option to regulate temperature
- Shuts off automatically after a period of inactivity
- Your hair will always be beautifully styled, flexible and magnificently shiny.
Reviewers say:
“Easy to use and practical. Crimps my hair really well but also flattens my very curly and frizzy hair on low heat! Two styling tools in one!”
“This gets hot quickly and makes waves in just seconds. It’s just like a “waffle tongs” that was popular in the 90’s.”
“Lovely volume and texture!”
We say:
This is one that works fast. Not only does it heat up super quick but the plates are a little wider than the others on this list. This makes the hair crimpers trickier to move around and get close to your roots, but it means your hair is crimped super fast.
The temperature control is is the only downer – it doesn’t show the exact temperature you’re setting it and it’s easily knocked as you style. Other than that, these are great!
Best for: Super fast crimping.
#5 CkeyiN Professional Crimping Iron and Straighter.
They say:
- Hair Crimper and Hair Straightener in 1.
- 4 in 1 interchangeable ceramics wave plates, contains L wave plate, M wave plate, S wave plate and Flat plate, and heat resistant gloves!
- 4 Adjustable Temperatures: 160°C, 180°C, 200°C, 220°C
- 1.5”ceramic tourmaline coating heating plate is ideal for hair of all lengths.
Reviewers say:
“There is no smell, it heats up quickly, the cable turns-it does not get tangled, the spouse likes it”
“It works brilliantly and I love my new crimped hair style! I’m using these every day.”
“The plates are hard to change and you have to make sure they’re in properly so they don’t fall out. Lovely results though! Once you start using it, it’s easy to use.”
We say:
Oh wow the accessories! This comes with three, yes three, different plates to give you everything from really tight to more relaxed crimped styles. You can also use it without any plates as a straightener.
It also comes with a heat resistant glove which is an awesome idea as these crimpers do get very hot!
We tried this hair crimper on thick hair and found the M plates to work best at a medium temperature. Our hair was shiny too. The temptation with these is to use them at the hottest setting but that will fry your colour. Overall, these are the best for thicker hair.
Best for: Thick hair and loads of accessories.
How long will my crimped hair style last?
Crimped hair will last all day (and beyond) if you use plenty of styling products to create and set the shape.
Do:
Use a good heat protecting spray before you start.
Use a styling mousse before and during styling to give you hair volume and define your crimped style.
Set your style afterwards with a strong hold hairspray.
Don’t:
Brush your hair after it’s crimped! It will flatten the style.
Don’t use your crimpers too often. Heated styling tools fade your colour as well as damage your hair with heat.
Deep conditioners are fantastic for giving your hair extra strength and to replenish your hair bonds.
And don’t forget to always follow our top tips for How to look after your coloured hair and keep it luscious for longer!
Parting words.
We hope you enjoyed our guide to finding the best hair crimpers for coloured hair.
If you’re looking for more information on how to maintain your locks, or are in need of a fresh new look, head over and explore the rest of our blog.
There’s lots of interesting articles about beauty tips and tricks that will help make sure you always have gorgeous coloured tresses!
