But how do you sleep in heatless curls overnight, you ask? Simply secure the ends with hair ties to keep everything in place, and go to sleep. In the morning, undo your braids, shake out the waves, and get ready for beautiful curls.
Is it best to do heatless curls with wet or dry hair?
Neither wet nor dry hair, actually. Damp hair is best, says Rivera. She doesn’t recommend using heatless curls on wet hair because it “is vulnerable and expands, so wrapping or braiding wet hair and sleeping on it can cause breakage,” she explains. Rather, she says, using heatless curls on damp hair “allows the hair to dry and mold without tension, which gives the curls more definition with longer longevity.”
How do you get heatless curls to last?
When you’re not heat-styling your strands, frizzy or curly hair sometimes wants to revert back to its original state. Before removing the curlers, make sure your hair is completely dry. “If any dampness is left in the hair, it will cause your curls to straighten out,” says Rivera. And we don’t want all that hard work to go to waste.
“After the hair is completely dry, run your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to separate the curls and let it be,” Rivera says. “Try not to run your hands or fingers through your hair throughout the day. The natural oils from the scalp and your fingers could potentially straighten out the hair.”
What is the best heatless curler?
While our Glamour editors have tried all the hair-curling hacks, we prefer a heatless curling ribbon or rod for shiny, bouncy, full curls. Specifically, we love the Heatless Hair Build Your Own Curling Ribbon Kit.
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The heatless hair curler, which retails for as low as $46, comes with the 100% silk curling ribbon, two silk scrunchies, and a matching claw clip. The technique is fairly straightforward: Start with damp or dry hair, and place the ribbon over your head like a headband, using the clip to hold it in place. Twist sections of hair around the ribbon, adding a little more to each section as you go, and tie off the sections at the bottom with the scrunchies. Sleep, hit the gym, or hang out for a few hours, and then shake out for perfect curls. Seems easy enough.