South Asia’s biggest beauty and hair expo, Professional Beauty India, Powered by Ikonic Professional is all set to arrive in Kolkata. With its range of coming-of-age styling products, Ikonic offers a versatile and effective range. One such addition to the revolutionary array is the Ikonic Super Crimper, a styling tool to create gorgeous hairstyles with crimping elements.
During this edition of Professional Beauty India, Gourav Bhardwaj, Education Head at Ikonic, will be taking over the Hair Stage. As he will be creating some mind-blowing looks, he sheds light on the art of hair crimping. Furthermore, he shares how the new Super Crimper by Ikonic can be a game-changer.
Can you explain what hair crimping is?
Hair crimping involves creating small and precise zigzag patterns on the hair with a crimping iron. Unlike straightening or curling, crimping adds textured volume and an edgy aesthetic to the hair. It makes the hair stand out as both a statement and a complementary technique in hairstyling.
How can the Ikonic Super Crimper aid in creating unique hairstyles?
A crimper can be a versatile tool in a stylist’s arsenal, particularly for adding dramatic texture and volume. It can be used to create a bold, all-over crimped look. It can also be applied selectively to add volume at the roots or enhance specific sections of a style. Crimping can also be used to build a contrastive texture in an updo, providing a multidimensional effect that elevates the overall style.
Do you think crimping is still in fashion? If yes, how is it still relevant?
While the popularity of crimped hair has seen ebbs and flows, the technique remains relevant in fashion editorials, runway looks, bridal, and avant-garde styling. It offers a unique textural contrast that can’t be replicated with other styling tools. Moreover, crimping is an excellent way to add visual interest to modern hairstyles. It serves as a creative tool to push the boundaries of conventional styling.
Tell us about a few hairstyles that can be easily achieved by crimping?
Crimped Up Do: Use a crimper on the lower layers of hair before pulling it back into a bun or updo. This technique adds volume and a playful texture that peeks out subtly.
Crimped Ponytail: Crimp sections of hair before pulling them into a ponytail for an added voluminous effect. This is particularly effective for making thin hair appear fuller.
Partial Crimping: Instead of crimping the entire head, selectively crimp strands to create a mix of texture among smooth hair. This can be striking in layered or bobbed hair.
Textured Braids: Crimp hair before braiding to give braids more volume and an intricate look. It’s especially effective in enhancing the visual appeal of simple styles like fishtails or French braids.
What are your favourite features about the new Ikonic Super Crimper? How can it be of help to hairstylists?
The auto-rotating ceramic rippled barrel plates are the most important feature of the Super crimper. It helps give effortless texture to sectioned hair with speed and precision in less time. It helps save the effort and time of an artist.
Since this is heat styling, do you suggest any do’s and don’ts while using a hair crimper to ensure minimum hair damage?
Just make sure you know how to operate this automatic super crimper and you’ll be sorted for life as it saves time and effort while making your hair look voluminous and beautiful.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience cutting-edge innovation and hairstyling know-how from Ikonic. This could be the push your hairstyling career needs! Join us at Professional Beauty India, Powered by Ikonic Professional, at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on April 22 and 23, 2024. Register Here.