The Complete Guide to Heatless Curls

written by Christina

Published on Aug 30, 2020

Want to look presentable on any occasion with heatless curls? Practice styling your hair without using those curling irons and straighteners that can damage your hair by following these complete guide to heatless curls. These guides will make you look so bomb on any occasion that you will attend. It does not only protect your hair from heat but also saves money! Do whatever you want to do to your hair as long as it is healthy. Style your hair most fashionably! Hit it with your heatless curls!


Having perfect hair is the most powerful asset you can have to look stunning in every way. Bad hair day? It is the worst! But worry no more, because there are 12 essential guides to heatless curls that you can style your hair without damaging it, making it even healthier without any heat. These methods will not only make your hair more stylish, but it will also give you more time to prepare for your errands, making you look more attractive.

Socks Curl

Sock curl
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Heatless curls with socks is one of the guides used to style your hair to achieve these natural heatless curls overnight. This method is just simple, and it gives your hair gentle waves.

What You Will Need:

Long socks and damp hair

Time Frame:

5-10 minutes

How To Get It:

  • Part hair into four sections.
  • Wrap one section of your hair around the sock.
  • Secure the ends of the sock in a knot.
  • Repeat it in sections and leave it overnight.
  • Remove the socks and style your hair.

Headband Curls

Headband curl
Source: Pinterest

This method is also one of the best to enhance the beauty of your hair, making it not look dry and frizzy. All you have to do is grab a headband to flaunt that beachy wave.

What You Will Need:

Headband

Time Frame:

10-15 minutes

How To Get It:

  • Wrap a headband around your head.
  • Section your hair then wrap it around the headband.
  • Once all your hair is already wrapped around the headband, pin it to secure in place.
  • Wait for about 45 minutes, or leave it overnight.
  • Untuck the hair one twist at a time.
  • Separate the curls with your fingers for a natural, beachy wave.

French Braid

French Braid
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This is one of my favorite ways to style my hair. The finished look is so pretty! Even if I wash and sleep on it after I braid it, my hair is still curly for a few days.

What You Will Need:

Hair ties

Time Frame:

5-10 minutes

How To Get It:

  • Wash your hair and let it dry.
  • Gather up your hair to one side and separate it into three sections.
  • Take the left and right sections and cross them over each other.
  • Take the middle section and loop it through the left and right pieces. Then, place it over either side.
  • Braid your hair all the way to the ends and secure it with a hair tie.
  • Leave it overnight and remove the braid in the morning.

Hair Rollers

Hair Rollers
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There is nothing wrong with vintage, so you better roll with these bad boys up! This method will give you the best 80s look, making you look more classy with these natural curls!

What You Will Need:

rollers

Time Frame:

10-20 minutes

How To Get It:

  • Wash your hair and wait for it to dry.
  • Take a section of your hair and wrap it around the roller from the ends to the roots.
  • Repeat the process in sections and wait until it’s all set.
  • Remove the rollers and finger comb your hair.

Pinup Hair

Pin up curls
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This method will make your hair look silky and wavy, making it absolutely gorgeous. This is what you’re looking for that will give you the effects of the Hollywood style curls from the 1940s, giving you an absolute retro vibe!

What You Will Need:

Bobby pins and brush

Time Frame:

20-30 minutes

How To Get It:

  • Brush your hair and take a section of your hair.
  • Take two fingers and wrap your hair around it to create a loop.
  • Secure it with a bobby pin and repeat it in sections.
  • Have a beauty rest, then take it the next morning.
  • Gently finger-comb your hair to add some style.

Bantu Knots

Bantu Knots
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This method is a hairstyle full of springy that looks cool and badass to wear. Heatless curls for short hair can be done using this method. Not to be biased, but heatless curls on short hair using Bantu knots? It looks fire! Even your favorite artists have done this stylish look, including Robyn Rihanna Fenty and Solána Imani Rowe, aka Sza. If your idols can do their hair like a Bantu, you can too!

What You Will Need:

Towel, bobby pins, and hairspray

Time Frame:

20-30 minutes

How To Get It:

  • Wash and condition your hair.
  • Take a small section of your hair. Twist it tightly around itself to make a little bun.
  • Secure the knot with a bobby pin.
  • Repeat the process in sections and leave it overnight.
  • Undo the knots one at a time. Apply hairspray for hold.

Paper Towel Rolls

Paper towel rolls
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Ran out of materials? Reduce, reuse, recycle! Here’s a creative way to style your hair to create loose waves that look natural by using finished toilet rolls. The result is completely bombshell!

What You Will Need:

Towel rolls, towel, bobby pins, and hairspray

Time Frame:

15-20 minutes

How To Get It:

  • Wash, prep, and dry your hair.
  • Grab a section of your hair then wrap it around the paper towel roll.
  • Roll it all the way up to your scalp and secure it with a bobby pin.
  • Repeat it in sections and let it cook for about 8 hours.
  • Remove everything and finish it with a hairspray.

Twisted Bun

Twisted bun

This is the fastest and easiest way to get some beach curls. You can sleep with your hair in a bun, and the next morning you will have beautiful voluminous and glamorous curls. Simple and easy!

What You Will Need:

Hair tie and brush

Time Frame:

15-20 minutes

How To Get It:

  • Brush your hair and make a high ponytail, then twist it tightly around the bun.
  • Secure it with a hair tie and wait for about 4-5 hours or go to bed.
  • Wake up with heatless curls.

Wave Formers

Wave formers
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If you’re looking to get amazing curls in your hair, this method will not let you down. The waviness and curliness are perfect, you will definitely love the final result.

What You Will Need:

Wave formers

Time Frame:

30-40 minutes

How To Get It:

  • Wash your hair and let it dry.
  • Take a section of your hair, and slide the hook of the wave former to your scalp.
  • Pinch then pull it and repeat it in sections.
  • Let it dry for about 3-4 hours. Remove everything carefully and then finger-comb it.

Flexi Rod

Flexi Rod
Source: Pinterest

This style will make your audience drop everything and pay attention to you. These natural curls of your hair are going to be so pleasing to look at too! This technique is simple and has beautiful results, just jaw-dropping!

What You Will Need:

Flexi rods and hairspray

Time Frame:

15-20 minutes

How To Get It:

  • Soak your hair with water and let it dry.
  • Take a section of your hair. Wrap your hair around it and twist it until it reaches your scalp.
  • Fold it to secure it. Repeat it in sections and let it dry for 4-5 hours. Then, remove everything.

Scrunching 

Scrunching
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This one is perfect for you! It gives your hair natural curls and waves. All you have to do is scrunch your hair like a piece of paper to achieve the look. Quick and simple!

What You Will Need:

Volumizing shampoo, curl enhancing product (mousse/gel), towel, and hair gel

Time Frame:

10-15 minutes

How To Get It:

  • Dampen your hair using a volumizing shampoo and condition it.
  • Apply the conditioner to the ends of your hair only. Then, rinse it thoroughly.
  • Dry your hair and squeeze it gently using a towel. Do not rub it.
  • Get a small amount of mousse/gel. Bend your body forward and scrunch your hair with the product.
  • Keep scrunching your hair and let it dry for 1-2 hours.

Magazine Waves

Magazine Waves
Source: Pinterest

Try this simple, less uncomfortable, and inexpensive way to create flawless and perfect waves. These loose curls will do the job for you if you don’t want your hair to look so fried. 

What You Will Need:

Magazine, scissors, and bobby pins

Time Frame:

20-30 minutes

How To Get It:

  • Dampen your hair with water.
  • Cut out one page from the magazine and roll it.
  • Take a section of your hair and then wrap it around the paper.
  • When you reach the end, fold it and secure it with a bobby pin.
  • Repeat it in sections. Go to bed and wait for it to dry overnight.
  • Remove everything then style it.

VOILA! You just got your natural heatless curls overnight. No heat, no tools, and such! Be effortlessly beautiful on night outs, birthdays, and events with these natural heatless curls and waves that leave your hair healthy and stylish. Whatever your hair wants, these guides will keep up with your hair needs. It is convenient, no-hassle, less harmful, and not time-consuming. No one can stop you now from doing what is best for your hair. Now that you know the drill, what are you waiting for? Go wave your curls, style your hair, and make them stare!


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