Crimped hair is so back – here’s where modern celebrities go to try this fall

I’m not excited to see all the beauty trends of the early 2000s return. It’s okay to leave your skinny brows in the past, but one look ready to hold is your hair. “There’s something playful and edgy about this texture. It’s instantly cool, and most hair types can achieve this look even if they resist curls,” says co-founder of celebrity hairstylist and trademark beauty Joseph Maine.

Today’s crimped hair offers a modern, fresh take with a crimp look, just like Christina Aguilera and Tyra Banks were shaking early on. Today’s crimps tend to be a little more spaced, offering a more natural look similar to the trends in mermaid waves.

It is worth noting that a handful of crimped hair appears to be adorning the 2025 VMA. That’s why we predict that crimped hair will be everywhere this fall. Don’t know how to translate this iconic trend from your youngster into the chic look of the current day? This is inspiration from celebrities who have recently crimped their hair.

Try modern celebrity crimp hair

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Ashley Simpson

As the icons themselves in the early 2000s, we love to see Ashley Simpson regain a crimp look at this year’s VMA. Her long, crimped copper hair heads towards our fall mood board.

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Dua Lipa

Who can forget Dua Lipa’s Cherry Cola Hair Coloring days? One of her best looks back then was this loose crimp hair paired with a dress that fits the shade of her hair.

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Haley Khalil

The look of this VMA award from Hailey Khalil is pretty true to Y2K’s tightly crimped hair. To give the appearance a fresh edge, some of Khalil’s hair remains particularly straight, and she has a zigzag midsection.

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Ice spice

Ice Spice takes her iconic red hair to the next level with long waist grazing crimps during performances, proving that she looks good in any hair color.

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Megan of Katsy

Katseye singer Megan boasted a pink money piece with long black crimp hair while awarding and accepting the award during the 2025 VMA.