If you’ve ever spent hours painstakingly perfecting the perfect soft curls, only to have them fall out what feels like minutes later, this one’s for you.
A new technique has swept TikTok in recent months, seemingly influencing anyone who encounters it on their FYP. Heatless curls, as they’ve been dubbed on the app, promise to produce silky, luscious curls – sans pesky heat damage. Though individual methods vary, at their core, heatless curls involve wrapping dry hair around some kind of tubular object, leaving them overnight, and taking them out to reveal the perfect bouncy wave.
As the trend has gained traction, the kinds of heatless curlers on the market have quickly evolved from whatever you have at home (socks, dressing gown cords, you name it) to top-quality purpose-made curlers. But with more products available, finding which one will work best for you can feel like an impossible task. And that’s where we come in. Below, we’ve scoured the internet to find the best heatless curlers for good hair, every day. Shop our picks, below.
Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set
This set by Kitsch is crafted from satin, so you can not only enjoy frizz-free curls, but a comfortable night’s sleep. Simply secure the rod at the top of your head using a claw clip, and begin wrapping sections of damp or dry hair around both ends, fastening the ends of your hair with the included scrunchie. Leave overnight and wake up to the perfect gentle curl.
Kitsch XL Heatless Curling Set
If you’ve got thick or long hair, this one’s for you. Featuring an extended rod length and larger rod diameter, not only is this set better suited to those with more hair, but also makes for bigger, bouncier, and more natural looking curls. We call that a win-win.
SILKE London Heatless Curler
There’s a reason this set keeps selling out. It includes a silk curling rod, plus two silk hair ties and hair clip, all housed in a convenient cosmetic bag. Even better, the curler is crafted from 100% silk and foam, so it’s gentle on your strands.
Mermade Hair Heatless Curls Kit
We were already obsessed with Mermade Hair’s electronic stylers, so it’s no surprise that their heatless variety is also a hit. This handy kit features a rod crafted from 100% mulberry silk and filled with plush, lightweight cotton. You’ll also receive two silk scrunchies, and a handy claw clip to hold everything in place.
Kitsch Satin-Wrapped Flexi Rods 6 Pieces
For a technique that recalls the velcro curlers of eras gone by, we love this set of six by Kitsch. These smaller rods work to create tighter curls, making this a great option for those looking to set their natural wave in place. It also eliminates the need for scrunchies and claw clips: the rods are flexible, and can be fastened to hold the hair on their own.
