The hair crimper look from Barbie's movie is a bold and textured hairstyle that can be taken to the next level with the addition of hair extensions. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to recreate this fun and voluminous hairstyle, giving you a nostalgic yet modern appearance.
Materials Needed:
- Hairbrush
- Hair crimper
- Heat protectant spray
- Hair extensions (match your hair color)
- Hair elastics
- Bobby pins
- Hair spray (optional)
Step-by-Step Guide:
Step 1: Prepare Your Hair and Extensions Start by ensuring your natural hair is clean, dry, and completely detangled. Clip-in hair extensions can add both length and volume to achieve the Barbie-inspired look. Attach the hair extensions according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 2: Apply Heat Protectant Spray Before using the hair crimper, apply a heat protectant spray to your natural hair and the extensions. This will help minimize heat damage and keep your hair looking healthy.
Step 3: Divide Your Hair Divide your hair into sections, including the hair extensions. This will make it easier to crimp and style the entire head uniformly.
Step 4: Crimping Take a small section of your natural hair and the corresponding hair extension. Clamp the hair crimper at the roots of both the natural hair and the extension. Hold it for a few seconds, then release and move down the section, continuing to crimp both the natural hair and the extension. Repeat this process for all the sections of your hair and extensions.
Step 5: Fluff and Tease After crimping, gently fluff your hair and the extensions to create volume and texture. You can also tease the hair at the roots using a brush to achieve more height and body.
Step 6: Create a Half-Up, Half-Down Style Gather the top section of your hair, including the extensions, from your temples up to the crown. Secure it with a hair elastic to create a half-up, half-down style that showcases the crimped texture.
Step 7: Secure and Arrange Use bobby pins to secure any loose strands or sections that need extra hold. Arrange the crimped hair and extensions to achieve a balanced and cohesive look.
Step 8: Finishing Touches For added hold and longevity, you can use a light hold hairspray. Hold the hairspray at a distance and mist it evenly over your hair and extensions.
Step 9: Embrace the Crimped Glam With the hair crimper look enhanced by extensions, take a moment to appreciate the amplified volume and texture you've achieved. You're now ready to rock the Barbie-inspired hairstyle that's both nostalgic and contemporary!