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Learn how to make heatless overnight curls with a silk roller in three different ways.
So, you’ve finally mastered the art of heatless curls with the viral TikTok silk roller, but it keeps sliding off when you sleep? Perhaps you should try an alternative method of placing the tool over your head. We found three smart hacks to use a heatless hair curler like a real pro.
Traditionally, you would simply divide your hair using a middle parting and wrap each section of hair around the roller as if you have a headband on. You’ve also probably heard of some new curling techniques, like unicorn heatless curls, for side sleepers. Instead of placing the curling rod across your middle section, you opt for a mohawk section placement, which is far more comfortable than the traditional one. Here are some other trending curling techniques to get those bouncy heatless curls to die for.
If you want to add bomb volume to your overnight blowout curls and make them last for days, use a Velcro roller for your front strands while wrapping the rest of the hair around a silk hair roller. Apply your favorite leave-ins and grab a Velcro roller. You need to warp your front section away from the face and clip it in. Then, take a soft curling rod and weave it through the Velcro roller. Clip it to one side of your head with a claw clip and start wrapping one side around the rod.
Start with smaller sections and then gradually pick up more hair as you go. The secret is to wrap your hair tight and close to your face to keep it in place even if you’re a tossy-turny sleeper. Use the hair ties that come with a curling roller to secure each side and the rod tails. To avoid frizz and breakage, put a silk bonnet on. And the next morning, you wake up to the best curls you’ve ever had!
Want to add more texture and whirl to your curls? Try several smaller rods. For this hairstyle, you’ll need three silk hair rollers. Divide your hair into three equal sections, starting from the front piece all the way to the back.
Wrap each section away from your face with a curling rod to create cute buns on the top of your head. Add a silk bonnet or tie a bandana over your curling rods. Sleep well and then enjoy your heatless blowout the next day!
You already know about the unicorn method to get heatless curls. But how about a unicorn ponytail? It’s way faster and easier than the original technique. All you need is to gather your hair into a high ponytail first. Next, flip it toward your face and place a curling rod on the ponytail.
The idea is to wrap the hair around the roller, just like you would a French braid. Tie your hair at the end and flip it back. This placement is not that comfy to sleep with, so consider leaving the curling rod for a couple of hours and using styling products for the best result.
Try these smart heat-free curling techniques to level up your styling game next time.
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