Curling irons, straighteners, rollers, and blow dryers have been used by women to style their hair for a long time. Many women have also used various heatless curl methods, but once the pandemic began, people on social media became creative to find new heatless curl methods with household items (leggings, bathrobe belts, bandanas, socks, etc.). In 2020, the hair industry changed when Emily Kenison (@emikeni) invented a heatless curling headband/rod. Her product blew up, and is now sold at Target. People continue to use various heatless curl methods to create curls, save time in the morning by not having to use a curling iron, and to protect hair from heat.
Everyone’s hair is different, so there is not one heatless curl method that is the “best” for everybody. I have tried many methods of heatless curls over the years, so I am ranking five of the methods that I have tried.
5. Legging curls – This was the first heatless curls method that I ever tried, and it was a big disappointment. This method is hard to put on, uncomfortable to sleep in, and did not give me good results.
4. Headband curls – This is another method that uses a household item. This is somewhat comfortable to sleep in, but it was a bit difficult to put on. The curls were just alright, so this method is not my favorite, but it is not the worst.
3. Rainbow heatless curl rod – The heatless curl headband/rod can be used in various ways, but the most well known way to wear it is in a “rainbow.” When I tried this, I struggled to put it on, and it was very uncomfortable to sleep in (I am a side sleeper and it’s on the sides of your head), but it does give decent curls.
2. Sock curls – This method became very popular on Tik Tok in the fall. It is very easy to put on, and it is with a household item, so you do not need to buy anything to do this method. These give a “blowout” look, and they are pretty comfortable to sleep with.
1.Unicorn heatless curl rod – This is my favorite method of heatless curls. It is very easy to put on, super comfortable to sleep with, and gives great curls. I do this method the most.
Overall, heatless curl methods vary in popularity depending on a person’s hair. Heatless curls are a great step to help women protect their hair from heat and style their hair easily.
