How to get perfect heatless curls

How to Get Perfect Heatless Curls

Achieving perfect heatless curls is a great way to style your hair without damaging it. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get those beautiful curls.

What You'll Need

• Clean, dry hair

• Hair ties or clips

• Hair mousse or styling cream (optional)

• Soft fabric or a headband (for certain methods)

Method 1: Braids

1. Start with Clean Hair: Ensure your hair is clean and slightly damp. You can apply a styling product if desired.

2. Divide Your Hair: Split your hair into sections based on how tight you want the curls.

3. Braid the Sections: Braid each section tightly or loosely, depending on the desired curl size.

4. Secure the Ends: Use hair ties to secure the ends of each braid.

5. Leave to Set: Allow the braids to set for a few hours or overnight.

6. Unravel the Braids: Carefully undo the braids and gently separate the curls with your fingers.

Method 2: The Sock Bun

1. Prepare Your Hair: Start with slightly damp hair and apply a styling product if desired.

2. Create a Sock Bun: Cut the toe off a clean sock and roll it into a donut shape. Gather your hair into a high ponytail and pull it through the sock donut.

3. Wrap the Hair: Spread your hair around the sock donut and tuck it in, securing it with bobby pins if necessary.

4. Let It Set: Leave the sock bun in for several hours or overnight.

5. Remove the Bun: Carefully take out the sock and let the curls fall. Use your fingers to separate them.

Method 3: Headband Curls

1. Start with Damp Hair: Apply a styling product to slightly damp hair.

2. Place the Headband: Put a soft headband around your head like a crown.

3. Wrap Hair Around the Headband: Take sections of hair and wrap them around the headband, tucking them in as you go.

4. Leave to Set: Allow the curls to set for several hours or overnight.

5. Unwrap and Style: Remove the headband and gently separate the curls with your fingers.

Tips for Best Results

• Use a light styling product to help hold the curls.

• Experiment with different section sizes for varied curl sizes.

• For tighter curls, braid or twist smaller sections of hair.

• For looser waves, larger sections or loose braids work best.

By following these methods, you can achieve beautiful, heatless curls that are both stylish and healthy for your hair!