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    How can you crinkle hair without using direct heat, and if opting for a heat option, what tools do you recommend?
    Martha Ellen Mabry
    Martha Ellen Mabry
    Hairstylist & Salon Owner
    Martha Ellen Mabry is a Hairstylist and the founder of Headchop Hair Studio in Brooklyn, New York. Martha Ellen founded Headchop in 2011 and has been providing high-quality hair styling services in New York ever since. In 2023, Martha Ellen expanded her business to include Lil’ Chop, an express version of Headchop focused on quick and easy in-and-out hair styling. In addition to running two businesses, Martha Ellen's specialties include dry cutting, natural curl and texture, extensions, brow microblading, lamination, freckle tattooing, as well as wedding and event styling. Martha Ellen works exclusively with Great Lengths extensions specializing in changes for length, density, and chemical-free color.
    Martha Ellen Mabry
    Hairstylist & Salon Owner
    Expert Answer
    When styling, especially synthetic hair, it's key to go wet to dry without direct hot tools or irons. You can use a blow dryer on low heat to speed up drying, but it's best to use pin curl clips and pin the hair up. Another good option is Velcro rollers to create a roller set that lets the hair dry into shape. My top non-heat picks are pin curl clips and Velcro rollers. If you want a heat tool for real human hair, I love the Tea tree series. They have an iron that can be a single or with clamps. Their versatile Trio tool switches between sizes - it's like three tools in one! These are fantastic for hair, safe, and have adjustable temps so they protect your hair.
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    How do you make your dreads crinkly?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    You can braid your dreads to create a crinkle or wave effect. Just braid them when damp and let your hair air dry completely before removing the braids.
  • Question
    What does a crimper do to your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    A crimper presses a section of hair between two heated plates leaving behind a zigzag shape. This creates a crimped effect.
  • Question
    How do you make your hair crimped without a crimper?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    You can create crimps with braiding. Make small braids all over and press them with a flat iron.
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