If you are really itching to try out crimped hair and bask in the glow of all things 1990s, we suggest braiding your hair instead of using a crimping iron. In a demonstration video, YouTube influencer Samantha Nicole suggested first dampening your hair, as your strands are more impressionable when they're wet. Then, braid your hair into two very tight French braids on either side of your head, and sleep in the style overnight. If your strands tend to lose shape and fall flat quickly, try adding a little gel or cream to your wet hair before braiding it.

When you unbraid your hair in the morning, finish off the style with more gel or a little hairspray. This will help the style last longer throughout the day. While braids won't give you exactly the puffy, crimped look of Britney Spears or Tyra Banks in the 90s, the waves will be pretty close. This is especially true if you take the time to braid your hair into three or more French braids before you sleep on them overnight. Plus, you have to admit that braids are much easier than standing in the bathroom for an hour trying to get the perfect crimps.