Perfecting that gorgeous beachy hair is a lot of work, and adding a heat tool to the equation takes extra effort. Though using a wand or flat iron does give you that wavy look, some days, you just want to skip the heat or you might not have your tools handy. Luckily, heat isn’t the only way to get yourself some flippy curls — there are actually a number of easy ways to achieve the same results without a touch of heat.
If you’re blessed with hair that has some texture, this is probably the most simple technique.
“Spray some sea salt spray on damp hair, from mid-shaft to ends, and scrunch upwards. “This technique will encourage your natural waves for that chic beach vibe.”
3.Use Hair Rollers
You might think hair rollers are more your grandma’s thing, but they don’t have to be! According to Fitzsimons, these babies can easily give you heatless glam curls.
“On damp hair, start rolling sections from the bottom up and secure with a bobby pin,” he says. “Let it dry for two to three hours or overnight. You’ll have gorgeous waves and can apply hairspray to set them.”
4.Grab An Old T-Shirt
First, twist a T-shirt into a roller shape and tie the ends together to create a large DIY halo. Then, put the halo on top of your head, wrap pieces of hair around it, and pin the hair in place. Leave your hair in the halo overnight, and in the morning, you can remove all the pins to reveal soft, bouncy curls.
5.Create A Sock Bun
Here’s another ~creative~ but effective method: cut the tip off of an old sock and roll it up to get a doughnut shape. (Or, you can just get a donut hair bun, but that’s no fun!)
Once you have your sock bun, pull your ponytail through the hole, and then pull sections of your hair through it to create a large bun. Again, let the bun sit overnight, and pull your hair out to get gorgeous wavy locks.
6.Use A Simple Headband
All you need for this method is a good old headband and a texturizing product. Put your headband on over your hair, Coachella-style, and dampen your locks with texture spray.
Twist pieces of your hair and tuck them into the headband — you should end up with a funky updo situation. Add even more dampness to that updo and wait a few hours (or overnight) for your hair to completely dry. Then, unwrap your hair and you should have luscious curls.
7.Twist Your Hair
This French twist technique is a super easy way to achieve salon-like waves. Twist sections of your hair over each other and gather the twists into little buns. According to YouTuber Vivian V, you should leave the twist braids in for at least six hours, and then gently pull them out to get the final look.
Pro tip: brushing out your hair afterwards will actually make your hair frizzier, so simply use your fingertips to detangle your locks.
8.Try Spoolies
YouTuber NaturallyChea shows us how to use Spoolies, which is a type of hair roller, to create heat-free curls. Simply twist and wrap pieces of your hair onto the Spoolies, then bend them to hold your hair.
Once your hair is rolled onto the Spoolies, you can let your hair airdry overnight, and then take them down when you wake up in the morning. The longer you leave the Spoolie on, the tighter your curls will be!
9.Plop Your Hair
Though it’s recently been popularized on TikTok, plopping is one of beauty’s best-kept secrets. This method allows natural curls and waves to form with hair products overnight.
After showering, apply desired hair products to your hair and wrap it in a cotton T-shirt. Leave the shirt on while you catch some Zs. By the morning, your curls will bounce in no time.
