If you’re looking for a way to curl your straight or wavy hair, you might be tempted to turn to heated tools. However, there are ways to get curls without using damaging heat. Read on for three simple ways to achieve the curls you want.
Sleep In Rollers
Comfortable and relatively easy to use, sleep-in rollers have the advantage of being in for eight hours, leading to more defined, longer-lasting results. It may take a while to get the hang of wrapping your hair around each roller (make sure to comb out your hair before you start). If you use them when your hair is slightly damp, the results will be even more impressive. After you remove them in the morning, use a little hairspray to set them.
Ponytail Twists
This technique requires shoulder-length hair or longer. Once you’ve washed your hair, let it dry until it’s just a little damp (you can smooth in some curl crème or serum while it dries). Then, tie it in a loose ponytail, using a silk-based scrunchie to be gentle to your hair. Twist strands of the ponytail (around one inch thick) around your fingers, then use a grip to clip the twisted strand to your head. Repeat until all of your hair has been twisted and clipped. Allow it to dry naturally, and then carefully remove the clips and ponytail. Again, use a little hairspray to set if you wish.
Rag Scrunches
Buy (or make) strips of cotton that are at least two inches longer than your hair length. You will need between eight and twelve. Take a rag and twirl a section of hair (about one inch thick) around the length of the rag, leaving about an inch of the rag free at the top of the twist. When all the hair is twisted around, use the last inch of the rag to tie it to the top one, so the hair is secure. Repeat, and leave for at least an hour, before untying the rags and shaking out your curls.
