The latest TikTok trend that we’ve come across in the last two years is all about heatless hair curlers. At first, the curiosity increased as to how it could make your hair hold a curl without even using an iron rod or likewise! But when you read the reviews in detail, you will come to know that these curlers are to be kept for some time and do have an impact.
Even if you are scrolling on Instagram, you will come across these foam rods that have taken the internet by storm. People are looking for a convenient and less damaging option to look chic and classy. There are many products that have flooded the internet as well as ecommerce sites. Even influencers and hair stylists are coming up with home-ready solutions for getting the best without damaging your hair with hot iron rods or curlers.
Do heatless hair curlers actually work?
You need to know that heatless curlers have existed since the 80s. With the passing day and modern technology, the invention of iron rods or curlers has made its way into our daily lives. But the latest heatless hair curler technique that you come across on TikTok is easier than ever.
One of the best methods is like wrapping your hair around a silk headband. Leave it overnight and get mermaid-like curls the next morning. Now the question is, do they really work? We’ve got the answer for you!
Our hair’s protein structure is well-bonded with chemicals including salt bridges, disulfide bonds as well as hydrogen bonds. It is kind of easier to manipulate these to reshape your hair right from its natural outlook.
Water tends to break the hydrogen bond causing the wet hair to lose its shape back to normalcy. When your hair is dried, these bonds are reformed. Now the hair shape is locked in. Put in simpler terms, your hair state changes once your hair is dried.
So, have you got your answer yet? Well, the answer is yes! Heatless curlers do work. To do the same, you need to make sure that your hair is dried completely. Slightly wet hair could leave a negative impact. Let’s learn in detail how to use heatless curlers for both short and long hair!
How to use heatless curlers on short hair?
Headband curls
All you have to do is get a silk headband. You may get it online.
- Place the headband at the center and wrap your entire hair over it.
- Secure it with the help of a bobby pin.
- You may try spraying some rose water (homemade) or keep it overnight to get through the day.
- The next morning you open the curls slowly. You will be able to review the results.
- Also, make sure that you have combed your hair the night before. Do not comb back again, opening your curls.
Tying your hair in sections
Short and curly hair looks gorgeous, provided that it doesn’t cause any damage. To get the best alternative, overnight sectioning your hair may be your hero.
- Split your hair sectioning in half. And then separate the same into four more sections.
- Make sure your hair is wet during the process.
- Take your first section, high up and twist it in a clockwise manner. Twist it around the base, you may put a scrunchy on, rolling it tightly.
- The sections on the back of the hair should be done in the same way as the front part. It will create more volume.
- Now go to sleep and wait till the morning to review the magic.
- Morning – Lose the knots and thicken them with the help of a hairspray.
Using Curl-Formers
Get yourself a pack of curl-formers online. They are the main hero of this heatless hair curl tutorial.
- Section your hair accordingly.
- The curl-formers already have pictorial instructions that you can easily follow.
- Put hair through the little hook, pull your hair effortlessly and take off the hook.
- Keep it for some time and then remove it. You got your curls on short hair easily.
Braid Your Hair
Dry your hair completely. Section your hair into two from the middle.
- Take one section and part ways so that the other side of the hair doesn’t come in between while braiding.
- Commence on doing a Dutch braid on both ends. Repeat the process on the other side.
- Leave it overnight.
- Open your hair the next morning to see the beach waves.
How do you get heatless curls with thick hair?
Braid Your Hair
As discussed above, you may either go for a Dutch braid or any type of braid that you know.
- For beach-like waves, you may do smaller sections and secure the end of it with the help of a rubber band.
- Dampen your hair while doing the process so it is less time-consuming and secure it with the best results.
- Review the results in the morning!
Scrunch Your Hair
When you are blessed with thick hair, this is one of the best techniques that you may opt for!
- Spray some sea salt spray to dampen your hair right from the mid-shaft to the ends.
- Scrunch your hair upwards.
- This process will naturally make your hair curl in a messy way for a chic beach vibe. You may anytime set it with hairspray for a long-lasting effect.
Hair Rollers
Today’s hair rollers are much easier to use. You can purchase them online.
- Dampen your hair.
- Section it and start rolling up from the bottom to upwards.
- Secure it with the help of a bobby pin.
- Let it stay for 2-4 hours or rest it overnight.
- You will wake up with gorgeous waves. You may apply hairspray to set it well.
Using old t-shirt
Also known as the “halo” method, all you need is an old t-shirt for this process.
- Twist your t-shirt in a roll. Tie the end to create a DIY halo.
- Put it on top of your head.
- Wrap your hair around it and pin it properly.
- Leave it overnight.
- Get those gorgeous curls in the morning.
Using a headband
It is the same process that we have discussed for short hair.
- Opt for the satin or silk headband. You will easily get it online.
- You will have to secure the headband in the middle.
- Once done, you will have to roll your hair just like you did for your old t-shirt hack.
- Leave it overnight.
- See the results the next morning.
DIY heatless curler
1. Lazy Curls
If you want to achieve quick or lazy waves due to your tough schedule, this one is for you.
- Pull your hair into a ponytail.
- Spray small sections to let them dampen. Wrap each section with your finger to create a curl.
- Use a clip or bobby pin to secure the curl until your hair dries.
- Now, wait for the magic to happen.
2. Heatless Waves
Commence with the base of your hair.
- With the help of a spray bottle, dampen each section as you start.
- Wrap each section of your hair with your index and middle finger in the same way you curl your hair in an iron rod.
- Repeat the process all over your head.
- Finish it off with some hairspray. Leave your hair to set it. Open it and see the magic.
3. Headband Waves
Well, we have already discussed this DIY. You may purchase a headband online or use an old t-shirt to do the trick for you.
- If you are using the old t-shirt, make sure that you are creating a roll. Now wrap your hair around the headband.
- Secure it with the help of a bobby pin.
- Let it rest for 2-4 hours or leave it overnight.
- You will get those gorgeous curls without using any curling iron.
4. Heatless Curls
Section your hair into one-inch gaping.
- When you start doing it, dampen your hair with a spray bottle.
- Loosely wrap the individual sections around your middle finger.
- Slide the curl down and secure it with the help of a bobby pin.
- This will give you a tighter curl once let loose.
6. Paper Towel Waves
Rip off a good amount of paper towels. Fold it horizontally so that it is one inch thick.
- Divide your hair into four sections.
- Braid it with the help of a paper towel.
- Secure it with a hair elastic and let it sit for some hours or overnight.
- Open each section gently and you will get those beautiful waves.
7. Chopstick Curls
- If you do not have a chopstick, you may use a pencil for the same.
- Section and dampen your hair well.
- Use a small section and curl your hair with the help of a chopstick.
- Once done, you may secure it with the help of a bobby pin.
- Let it air dry.
- Let your hair loose and opt for the hairspray to set the curl.
Conclusion
We have mentioned some of the best examples to get heatless curls. Whether you braid it overnight or use a paper towel, these are the natural process to get those chic outlooks. Many even scrunch their hair to get that voluminous curls. When you are tying your hair, make sure that you do not secure it tight when dampen, it might lead to breakage.
