As much as we love heat styling, the hair damage is no joke. Frizz, breakage, and split ends make it seem like a losing battle. That’s why TikTok has been obsessing over heatless curls, with multiple methods rising in popularity.
The methods are all quick and easy and give results that some even prefer to those of hot tools. Plus, it’s such a time-saver in the mornings. Long gone will be the days of waking up extra early to do your hair. With these tips, morning styling will be the quickest part of your morning routine.
From satin hair rods to leggings to socks to ribbons to buns, the methods are endless. Prioritize hair care and read more to find out which heatless curl trend will work best for you.
Satin Rods
The Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set is a beginner-friendly way to wake up with flawless curls. This works best with wet to damp hair.
All you need to do is wrap your hair around the rod, with the rod placed over your head like a headband. Then secure both sides of the rod to your hair with the two scrunchies provided. Then just go to sleep and gently unwrap your hair to reveal the magic.
The smooth satin casing will ensure that your hair won’t tangle and snag. Spraying your hair with texturizing spray after removing the rod will make sure the damage-free style will last.
Legging Curls
For this affordable technique, you can use a pair of leggings that you already own. Place the leggings on top of your head with the leg portion on either side. Then, wrap your hair around the top of the legging leg starting from your crown, without wrapping the full length of your hair.
Make sure you wrap each section very tightly and go in small sections. Once you get to your last section, you should be left with the length of your hair, which you will then wrap around the leg. Next, roll up the excess portion of the legging leg over the wrapped portion so that you can comfortably sleep. Then, secure the end with a scrunchie. Repeat on the other side.
Finally, take the waistband of the leggings and pull it down over your forehead and tuck the wrapped portions of your hair into the pulled down waist portion. You might look a little crazy, but when you wake up and remove the leggings, it will have been worth it.
The Ribbon Method
Heatless curl ribbons are great if you have longer hair. This one from Mane Label Hair Co. is made from soft, velour cotton and is 63” long. It’s recommended to be used on dry hair, and would work better for more straight hair types. It comes with a wrap, a clip, and two elastics.
It’s pretty simple to use, just place the wrap over your head and clip it to the top to secure. Then, wrap your ends around the wrap and tie them with the elastics. Remove the clip and wake up with bouncy, frizz-free curls.
The ribbon is more suitable for long hair, so if you have shorter front pieces, you may want to try a different technique. Spraying your hair with hairspray when you remove the ribbon is also a good tip to make the curls last all day.
Sock Curls Method One
This method literally just requires a pair of socks. Any long pair of socks will work, but a soft pair like fuzzy socks are great for added cushion. Just wrap your freshly washed hair tight around a sock starting from the toe portion.
It might make it easier to fasten the toe portion to your head with a clip so that it doesn’t move while you wrap your hair. When you get to the end, tie the hair to the sock and wrap the open part of the sock over the length of the sock so that it won’t get messed up overnight.
You could use multiple socks if you prefer smaller sections, which would work better for thicker hair. Simply undo the sock when you wake up and comb out the curls to reveal perfection. This method is great for curl definition.
Sock Curls Method Two
Yes, socks are so incredible that they can be used in multiple ways to create bouncy curls. This method is better if you want a little more volume, and it’s really simple. Again, all you need to create this look is socks.
First, with slightly damp hair, section of a layer from the crown of your head, and lay a sock horizontally over the piece. Then, roll your hair inwards over the width of the sock. When you reach the top of your head, use a scrunchie to tie the ends of the sock together to make a bun shape. Or, if the socks are long enough, you could just tie the ends together alone.
Repeat this with more layers, making sure you use appropriate tension so that your hair lays flat on the sock. For the best results, keep the socks in overnight and wake up with bombshell curls.
Overnight Bun
The results of this overnight bun will truly mystify, because it looks just like curling iron curls.
To save time, you can begin by rough-drying your hair so that it dries in a more manageable way. Next, start by sectioning damp hair in half and crossing the pieces over at your scalp, as if starting a tight braid. Then, keep tightly crossing the halves over each other to create a twist. When the length of your hair is twisted, twist the twist into a bun shape. You can secure it to your head with mini claw clips so that it doesn’t fall out.
This method is best for longer hair, and it’s great for shine. It’s also a method that doesn’t require any extra purchases because it’s really just a simple bun with a couple extra steps. It also won’t leave you looking as crazy as the other methods, so it can be worn to run errands or to class without getting judgmental stares.
Important Tips
- For fine hair types, using a little hair mousse prior to wrapping your hair is helpful to make sure the hair won’t fall flat and lose volume
- For thick hair, separating hair into multiple sections or using larger rods is ideal for forming even curls and offering more control
- For straight hair, don’t underestimate the importance of hairspray. If you’re curls are prone to falling, adding multiple layers will hold them for much longer than without.
- For curly hair, a leave-in conditioner is nice for preventing frizz by adding some moisture. Frizz can also be prevented by using satin or silk rods, which are less abrasive.
- Lean towards silk and satin for healthy results. Silk is a natural material that has low porosity, so it’s optimal for overnight curl routines. When you sleep, you may cause friction as you shift, but the smooth fabric will prevent this, along with frizziness. It’s also non-absorbent, so your hair products will sink into your hair and add shine.
- Achieve tighter curls by wrapping smaller sections with more tension.
- When removing the curls, make sure your hair is completely dry and finger comb gently for the best results.
