Heatless ways to curl your hair!!

Heatless Ways to Curl Your Hair Beautifully

With all of the innovative and creative ways to achieve curls these days, who needs curling irons?  Given, the damage that heat can have on your hair, it would be in your best interest to go heatless. However, although it is most women’s desire to toss the curling irons, the dilemma of not knowing how to attain the perfect curls without them exist. Ladies, there are a myriad of ways to realize a curly do without the assistance  of, most times detrimental  curling irons or direct heat. I will focus on a few of the more popular trends of heatless ways to curl your hair.

Pin curls happen to be a fabulous returning trend resurfacing from the forties. Pin curls are very easy on the hair. This method helps me to achieve body and waves. Depending on whether  you want a wavy or tight curl, pin curls can help you to realize both if done correctly. The technique is not a difficult one; however, choosing the right products will determine the finished look.  All of the suggested techniques should be performed after cleansing your hair. The materials needed for pin curls include but are not limited to: a rat tail comb, moisturizer, bobby pins, oils and a scarf. If you normally apply some setting lotion or mousse to define curls, do so after moisturizing to set the curl better.  Basically the pin curl is achieved by parting the hair into sections; apply moisturizer to the sections before making pin curls. Comb through the hair until smooth.  The pin curl is made by taking the section of hair and creating an actual curl with your hand, from root to tips. Next, flatten the curl to your head and secure with a bobby pin. More hair in each section will create a looser wavier curl. A tighter curl can be achieved by using less hair in each section. Also you may want to play around with the direction of the curl, depending on how you want the curl to fall to or away from your face. Before going to bed at night, wrap your hair somewhat loosely with a satin or silk scarf. In the morning do not comb through completely, your fingers can make a great tool for loosening curls.

Another popular curling method is rag curls. Don’t be fooled by the name, this can be quite the fancy do. Many women find this technique the most ideal due to the fact that you can find the materials literally lying around the house. The materials needed to create rag curls are: rags cut into strips, rat tail comb, moisturizers, and a scarf for tying. After sectioning off the hair into small pieces at a time, and applying moisturizer, you are ready to begin to roll your hair with the rags. Basically the technique is as simple as rolling hair with rollers, except you will tie the rag to secure. Quick tip: [In order to ensure no hanging tails, start from the very end tip and wrap tightly to make certain that end won’t get away from you.] I’ve found that when doing rag curls, applying a little mousse, guarantees that curls are set. Rag curls should not be combed out completely. You will achieve better results by using your fingers to rake through curls.

We do not have a complete guide of heatless curls without the mention of foam or plastic rollers. Before you frown upon this suggestion, remember that this traditional method is tried and true! Without putting too much emphasis on plastic rollers for the apparent reasons, (plastic rollers are a pain to sleep in); it may help to know that the plastic rollers work best if you are to sit under a hooded dryer. I don’t consider the hooded dryer entirely heat, as it not direct heat, but can still have its damaging capabilities. With that being said, I suggest sticking to the plastic snap on rollers if you are doing your hair in the daytime, and not planning to sleep in your rollers. At night, I am suggesting a foam or sponge roller. Sponge rollers offer body and longer lasting curls. I suggest applying a moisturizer and a foam mousse or light setting lotion, whether the hair is wet or dry. Quick Tip: [Roll the middle section of your hair going back, and the two sides should be horizontal, in order to attain a layered or more professional look.] In order to avoid hair snags and breakages, apply a satin strip to the foam rollers, this may also be purchased this way]

Whether you pin curl, rag curl, or use rollers, you are taking necessary measures to keep your hair heat free. The more heat that you apply to your hair; the more stressed your hair strands are. Keep your hair in tip top condition and looking fantastic simultaneously by keeping those curling irons locked away for emergencies only. Happy Hair Growing!!