How to Get Curls Without Heat

What do you do when you have a hair emergency but your, gasp, curling iron are not with you? Or perhaps, you’d just like to stay away from the heat to prevent further hair damage?

Hey, no need to fret – your friends at SAHM are here to the rescue.

Did you know that it was actually possible to achieve those perfect looking curls even without heat? Just as long as you have the right materials — simple items you can find in your dresser — then you’re good to go.

All set?

Get those ‘effortless’ beach curls by twisting and knotting your entire hair and set them in place with hair pins. They can be really painful to the arms but “No pain, no gain” they say…right?

 

Emily Liu uses this awesome method to achieve nice curls every day using a sock bun.  Keep the bun in place overnight for a longer-lasting effect.

Did you know you could also get perfect curls using paper towels? I could hardly believe it either — but see for yourself, it’s actually doable and it’s a pretty simple process, too.

Another alternative to a sock bun is the shirt bun. It’s basically the same, only you have to use a twisted tee making it perfect for girls with thick mane. Do it overnight and voila — perfect waves in the morning!

 

These heatless curling methods are really great if you want to give your hair some styling and volume but without having to damage it every single day.

Which method for achieving curls without heat did you like most?