15 Simple Crimped Hairstyles 2027 for a Textured Touch

Crimped hair is back, trading its eighties reputation for a texture that adds volume and movement without the crunchy finish. The zig-zag pattern works with lived-in color and natural texture, making it a practical choice for anyone who wants body without a full set of hot rollers.

These 15 Simple Crimped Hairstyles cover every length from chin-grazing bobs to mid-back lengths, with options for fine hair that needs grip and thick hair that needs taming. You will find low-commitment ponytails, full-head waves, and braided accents that keep the crimp from looking like a costume. The collection solves the problem of flat roots and second-day hair that has lost its shape.

Mid-Back Lavender And Pink Crimped Waves

This style builds the crimp pattern from root to tip, using a medium-barrel tool on thick, wavy hair to create uniform zig-zag ridges that catch light differently through the lavender and pink blend. The darker root base gives the color depth while the lighter ends pop. Ask your colorist for: mid-back crimped waves with lavender and pink tones. Thick, wavy hair of mid-back length holds this texture best; a texturizing spray enhances the definition and keeps the pattern from falling flat.

Mid-Back Blonde Crimped Layers With Highlights

Can thick, layered hair handle a full crimp without looking bulky? Yes, when the highlights add dimension that breaks up the zig-zag pattern. This mid-back style uses a middle part and a consistent crimp throughout, letting the blonde highlights create visual movement within the texture. Ask your stylist for: mid-back crimped layered style, blonde with highlights. A root-lifting spray at the crown helps maintain volume with this dense, heavily textured look.

Mid-Back Dark Brown Crimped Blowout

A crimped blowout combines the volume of a traditional blow-dry with the structured ridges of a crimping tool. The consistent zig-zag pattern on this medium-density dark brown hair adds body without extra weight. Ask your stylist for: mid-back crimped blowout with dark brown subtle highlights. A light-hold hairspray keeps the crimp defined without stiffness, and the pattern holds through about two washes before it needs refreshing.

Chin-Length Blonde Fully Crimped Bob

A full crimp on a chin-length bob is a different commitment than the same texture on longer hair. Every section gets the same zig-zag treatment, so there is no smooth area to break it up. The uniform blonde color and middle part make the crimp read as deliberate. Ask your stylist for: chin-length blonde bob, fully crimped. The drawback is that this look requires a full restyle if the crimp drops, since there is no natural wave to fall back on.

Chin-Length Dark Brown Crimped Wavy Bob

How do you keep a crimp from looking stringy on fine hair? The answer is in the barrel size and the section width. This chin-length dark brown bob uses a side part and a wavy crimp pattern that adds volume without overwhelming fine texture. Ask your stylist for: chin-length dark brown bob, crimped and wavy. A touch of serum on the ends smooths flyaways and enhances shine, while the side part creates lift at the crown.

Mid-Back Dark Brown Fine Hair High Ponytail

The height of the ponytail does as much work as the crimp pattern here. For fine, layered hair at mid-back length, a high placement and a middle part add visual fullness where there is not much to spare. Ask your stylist for: mid-back high ponytail with crimped texture.

Backcomb the base of the ponytail before securing it. This gives the crimped sections something to grip, and the zig-zag pattern keeps the volume from deflating by the second hour. A trim every eight weeks prevents the layers from slipping out of the elastic.

Shoulder-Length Dark Brown Low Ponytail With Crimped Sections

A low ponytail with crimped sections holds its shape through a full workday and transitions to an evening event without a touch-up. The dark brown color reads as subtle from across the room, but the texture adds visual interest in a way that a smooth ponytail does not. Ask your stylist for: shoulder-length low ponytail with crimped sections. Smooth the top section with a boar bristle brush before you leave the house, and the face-framing pieces will stay tidy for hours. This style works for anyone who needs one look from nine to nine.

Shoulder-Length Ash Blonde Crimped Low Ponytail

The small braid along the hairline is the detail that keeps this style from looking like a pure festival throwback. The ash blonde base and fine texture mean the crimp pattern is visible instead of swallowed by the hair. Ask your stylist for: shoulder-length ash blonde low ponytail with crimped texture and braid.

Fine hair can lose the crimp shape within a few hours, especially in humidity. This is one to book for an event rather than attempt at home; a stylist can set each section with the right tension and heat level. A toning appointment every six weeks keeps the ash tone from warming up, which would dull the contrast between the braid and the ponytail.

Collarbone Blonde Hair With Sleek Top And Crimped Sides

The contrast between a flat-ironed top and crimped sides is the point, but the sleek section is the weak link. A middle part and collarbone length give the style structure, and the subtle blonde highlights add depth. Ask your stylist for: collarbone length hair with sleek top and crimped sides.

The drawback is that the sleek top tends to lose its polish before the crimped sides drop. A heat protectant and a cool shot from the blow-dryer buy you an extra hour or two. A trim every six weeks keeps the layers sharp enough that the two textures do not blur into one.

Shoulder-Length Dark Brown Crimped Waves With Braided Accents

Small braided accents framing the face make the crimped waves look considered. The shoulder-length, medium-density dark brown base with subtle highlights gives the crimp pattern enough room to register without overwhelming the hair. Ask your stylist for: shoulder-length crimped waves with curtain bangs and small braids.

To do this at home, crimp the hair in one-inch sections from mid-length to ends, then loosely finger-comb to soften the zig-zags. Braid two small sections at each temple and secure with clear elastics. The curtain bangs should stay out of the crimper. A trim every eight weeks keeps the layers from fraying, and a gloss treatment every six weeks brings back the subtle highlight contrast.

Mid-Back Blonde Thick Braided Crimped Texture

A large braid built from crimped sections has more grip than a smooth one. The zig-zag texture reflects light differently on each turn, which makes the blonde and its lighter highlights look multidimensional. This works on thick, mid-back length hair. Fine strands tend to get lost in the plait. Ask your stylist for: mid-back thick crimped braid. Crimp each section before braiding, not after, to lock the pattern into the final structure. Gently pull apart the braid edges once secured. The hold is strong enough that a few loose strands add volume, not chaos.

Mid-Back Dark Brown Half Up Half Down Crimped

Does this style work on wavy hair that tends to get weighed down? Yes, the half-up section lifts the crown while the crimped waves below carry their own volume. The dark brown base with subtle highlights gives the texture enough contrast to read clearly, and the twisted braid accent at the back secures the top without pulling flat. Thick, mid-back hair is the sweet spot. Ask your stylist for: mid-back half up half down with crimped waves and braided accent. This is a salon-leaning request: the braided accent needs a firm anchor, and the crimping requires a heat tool plus a steady hand for even sections.

Reddish-Brown Updo With Crimped Braided Sections

A sleek chignon is a classic choice; an updo with crimped braided sections adds texture and dimension. The reddish-brown base gives the crimped segments enough tonal depth to stand out without looking busy. This is a formal-occasion style: think weddings or an evening event where you want the hair to hold its shape for hours. Ask your stylist for: elegant updo with crimped braided sections. The real drawback is time. Each braid must be crimped individually before pinning, and the bobby pins need to be hidden inside the pattern. A strong-hold hairspray is essential to keep flyaways from turning the intricate shape into a fuzzy halo.

Mid-Back Loose Waves In Various Blondes And Browns

Three lengths, three shades, one unifying texture: loose waves that fall well past the shoulders. The central woman has a middle parting and a consistent wave pattern, while the flanking heads show a slightly looser crimp and a more relaxed S-shape. This is the most adaptable look in the set. It works on straight, wavy or slightly coarse hair as long as the length reaches mid-back. Ask your stylist for: mid-back loose waves. A large-barrel iron set to a medium heat will produce this shape in about twenty minutes; the hold is moderate, so a texture spray at the roots helps it last through the evening.

Enchanted Crimp Fashion Week Style

Can a runway crimp translate to real life? Only if you accept that this is an artistic statement, not a daily commute style. The ‘Enchanted Crimp’ from Christian Siriano NYFW S-S 27 features a single concentrated crimped section near the ear on otherwise straight, thick dark brown hair with caramel highlights. The contrast is the point. Ask your stylist for: fashion-forward enchanted crimp style. The drawback is longevity. That isolated crimped patch will begin to relax within a few hours unless sealed with a thermal protectant and a cool shot of air. It is a look that asks the room to notice, then fades politely before dessert.

Final Thoughts

Fine hair benefits from a finer crimping plate and smaller sections to build grip without weight. Thick hair can handle a wider crimp tool and larger sections for a softer, more manageable texture. Let the hair cool completely before moving it to set the zig-zag pattern.

• Re-crimp sections as needed throughout the day for hold.
• Use a heat protectant spray before applying any heat styling tool.
• Allow crimped styles to cool completely before touching to set the texture.
• Trim split ends every 8-10 weeks to maintain hair health and texture definition.

Embrace the texture; crimping offers a unique way to style your hair.