Crimpage

/ˈkrɪmpɪdʒ/ noun

Definition

The result of crimping; a ridged, crimped, or wrinkled condition or pattern.

Etymology

From crimp + -age (suffix forming nouns of action or result), following patterns like damage or usage to create a noun describing the outcome of crimping.

Kelly Says

Crimpage perfectly captures that moment when you work hard to crimp hair perfectly, then humidity ruins it—it's the textural result that criminally (pun intended) doesn't last long.

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