5 Easy Ways to Get Heatless Curls at Home: Beginner’s Guide

I. Introduction

Curls are the new fashion. These days everyone likes to have curly hair. But not everyone is lucky to get the curls, so how to achieve curls? Well, one way is by using heating tool, but in 2024, everyone has become very conscious about their hair. They do not like to use tools which will damage their hair cuticles. So, how to achieve curls without the heating tools? The answer is heatless curls.

Yes, heatless curls are the new hair trend of 2024. It does not damage hair and gives your hair a beautiful curl. With heatless technique you can achieve, mermaid waves, beachy waves, loose waves and also tighter curls.

But is it that easy to achieve heatless curls, Well, let’s see the technique and also how to care for the heatless curls.

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II. Understanding Heatless Curling Techniques

Embracing Natural Curls Without Heat

Overnight heatless curls have many benefits, one of the best is that heating tools are not used. Let’s see some of the more advantages of heatless curls-

• Reduced heat damage- Heat is not required for styling your hair in curls. This helps to keep your hair soft, smooth and defined. Use of heating tools causes split ends and damaged hair. With the heatless curling technique, the damaged caused due to heat is reduced.

• Long Lasting result- The result from the heatless curls is long lasting. Overnight heatless curls can hold the curls for long time. You also need minimal touch ups for it.

• Moisture hair- Since there is no use of heating tools, the hair is nourished and moisturized. Use of heating tools, dehydrate the hair.

• Time Saving- Heatless curling technique do not require much time. You can apply the tool in night and remove in the morning.

• Cost Effective- You just need to buy the curling tools once, so it is very cost-effective.

Types of Heatless Curling Techniques

1. Braiding-

You can braid your hair and keep it overnight.

2. Finger Coiling-

Divide the hair into sections, and coil each section with the help of fingers.

3. Paper Towel Waves-

This heatless technique is sure to give your hair some amazing curls. Divide your hair into sections, and braid each section with the help of paper towel.

4. Velcro Rollers–

Yes, I know Velcro rollers are very old. They used to be a big thing in 90’s era and now they are back again. Velcro rollers helps to give perfect curls.

5. Headband Waves-

This technique is for those, who do not want to apply too many clips on their hair. Wrap your hair around headband and twist it.

III. Preparation for Overnight Heatless Curls

Prepping Your Hair for Curling

Let’s see what all steps we need to take, to prepare our hair for curling.

• Wash and condition- Wash your hair with sulfate-free, hydrating shampoo and conditioner. It is necessary that your hair is clean and clear and there are no product buildups.

• Dry your hair upto 70-80%- After washing your hair, dry them. Here you can use both dryer or let the hair dry naturally. But make sure your hair is not fully dry, keep them 70-80% moist or wet. This will help in curling of hair.

• Divide your hair into sections- It is necessary to divide your hair into small sections, so that all the hair can be curled properly.

• Choose the heatless curler you want to use- In the above section, you saw one can use many types of heatless curler. So, choose any of the above heatless curler.

• Wrap your hair around the curler- Wrap your hair around the curler. You need to wrap individual section around the curler. Keep wrapping, until all the hair is covered in the curler.

• Secure the curler with pins- Secure each curler section with pins, so that the hair does not come out.

• Do the same for all the sections- You need to do this for all the sections. Each hair section should be detangled properly and wrapped around in the curler.

• Leave the heatless curler overnight- Leave your curls overnight to see the magic in the morning.

Choosing the Right Curling Method for Your Hair Type

Since there are many types of heatless curls, you need to select the one which suits your hair type the most.

• Straight Hair- There are three ways in which you can curl your straight hair-

Twist Braids- This is excellent heatless curling method for making curls in straight hair. Twist braids give soft, natural looking curls to straight hair.

Flexi Rod-  These are very effective for straight hair. If you want voluminous curls, then Flexi Rod is the answer. Using smaller flexi rod helps to give tighter curls for looser waves.

Sock Curls- One of the most effective method to get the curls without using any heating tools. The technique involves damping your hair, divide them in a section and roll the damp hair around socks. Leave them overnight and get amazing curls in the morning.

• Wavy Hair- Yes, it’s true that wavy hair already has some pre-defined waves. But if you want proper curls, then you can use following curling methods-

Straw Curls- Wavy hair can be converted into curls with the help of straw. Damp your hair, divide them into section and then wrap them around the straw. This technique works well to achieve uniform curls and add bounce.

Headband Curls- This technique is perfect for wavy curls as it helps to make the hair into loose, soft waves. You can create natural looking waves with very minimal effort.

• Fine or Thin Hair-

Sock Curls- This technique helps to create bounce and volume in the hair. Fine hair looks thin, with the help of sock curls you can add fullness in the hair.

Pin Curls- Another amazing option for fine or thin hair. With the help of pin curls, you can add volume in the hair. With this method, you can decide the size and shape of curls.

• Curly Hair- You might be thinking, why to curl already curled hair. But curls in curly hair are not always defined. You can try the below technique to define the curls properly.

Twist Braids – It involves first twisting your hair and then securing it in the braid. It helps to give you a beachy or defined wave.

IV. Overnight Heatless Curling Methods

Let’s understand some of the heatless curling methods which is for overnight.

1. Twisting and Braiding Techniques-

This is one amazing technique, which helps to give you perfect mermaid beach waves without using any heating tools. Braiding your hair for overnight gives your hair volume and bounce

How to do that-

• Part your hair into two sections. Detangle your hair with wide toothed comb.
• Damp your hair little with water.
• Now, braid each section into ponytail, make sure the ponytail is tight.
• Spritz your hair with hair spray.
• Let your hair dry.
• Unravel the hair and see the amazing mermaid waves.

2. Roller Sets and Pin Curls-

For fine and limp hair to be converted into curls, you should try using roller sets and pin curls. This overnight heatless curling method helps to give some bounce and volume to hair.

How to do that-

• Detangle your hair with wide toothed comb or finger.
• Divide your hair into small sections.
• Spritz water into each section to make them damp.
• Now, curl up the hair with the help of roller set and pin curls.
• Do it for each hair section.
• Use pin curls to make sure the roller sets are intact.
• Keep them overnight.
• Open the roller sets in the morning and see the beautiful curls.

3. Sock Bun Curls-

Sock bun curls are a perfect heatless curling technique to have tighter and smaller curls.

How to do that-

• Start by preparing your hair. Wash and detangle them.
• Dry your hair 70-80%.
• Take a sock and cut its toe off to create a tube.
• If you want looser curls, take a longer socks. For tighter curls, take shorter socks.
• Roll the sock from the cut end towards the ankle to create a doughnut-shaped bun.
• Place the sock at the end of the hair and roll your hair into a bun.
• After you have made the bun, secure it with bobby pins.
• Leave the socks overnight, to create the waves in hair.
• Create volume with the help of your finger.

V. Unveiling Your Heatless Curls

Morning Routine for Perfect Heatless Curls

After you have done any one of the above heatless curling method, now is the time to take care of these curls. So, after the night method for the curls, what is the first thing to do in morning-

• Once you wake up, take out the heatless curling tools from your hair. These tools you applied on your hair to get the curls.

• Check in the mirror, if you have got the perfect curls.

• Apply any curl enhancing product to keep the curls defined.

• Make sure to choose the lightweight product, so that your curls do not weigh down.

• Use your fingers to touch up any individual curls that may need extra attention. Twist or reshape curls as needed to achieve the desired shape and volume.

• Avoid brushing your hair, as it may open up the curls.

• Finally, to add shine and reduce frizz apply hair serum.

VI. Enhancing and Maintaining Heatless Curls

Well, finally you got the curls you wanted, but still it is necessary to maintain this heatless curls. Here are some tips on how to enhance and maintain heatless curls–

• Use of Right Products- It is necessary that you use right and curl specific products on your heatless curls. Right products include curl-enhancing cream, mousse or sprays. By using these products, you are sure that your curls won’t weigh down.

• Refresh Curls with Water- Chances are that the heatless curls start to lose their shape. So, to refresh them again, just spray a little water on the curls and gently scrunch your curls. This will help the curls to be in shape again.

• Use your Fingers- To revive the curls, you can use your fingers. With fingers you can twist or reshape the curls you want. Or you can also use pin curls or flexi rods to wrap your hair again.

• Protect Curls while Sleeping– Well, it is very necessary that curls are protected when you go to sleep. For this, you can sleep in satin pillowcases or use satin bonnet.

• Avoid Touching your Hair– We all feel like touching our amazing curls again and again, but avoid doing so, this will only ruin your curls and they won’t stay defined.

VII. FAQs about Overnight Heatless Curls

VIII. Conclusion

So, above are the ways to achieve heatless curls overnight. If you have got dry, damaged or unmanageable hair you can always go for heatless curls and it won’t disappoint you. Although it is little difficult to stay away from heat, but if you keep trying then, heatless curls will go perfect.

It is also true, that heatless technique won’t work for every type of hair, you need to try once, to see if your hair is compatible for the heatless curl technique.

Have you ever tried heatless technique on your hair?

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