When Were Crimping Irons Popular?

In 1972, the modern crimping iron was invented by Geri Cusenza, the original founder of Sebastian, for Barbra Streisand's hair. Crimping peaked in mainstream popularity during the mid-1980s.

Is hair crimping 80s or 90s?

Yes, we're talking about crimped hair, which, to either your dismay or delight, seems to be making a major comeback from its '80s and '90s heyday. For those who somehow missed out on the decade of excess, crimping is styling straight or straightened hair so it gets a zigzag-wavy look to it using a crimping iron.

When was hair crimping a trend?

Now, in news sure to excite your inner noughties child, crimped hair is finally making its comeback. Almost a decade after the '80s trend was first adopted by the next generation, celebrities everywhere have been busy introducing the crimped look to the social media age - with a twist.