Six Ways To Curl Your Hair At Home

It can’t be denied that curling irons can be an absolute pain to use. But did you know that you don’t need a curling iron, or any other heat styling tool for that matter, to curl your hair? If sweat and hair damage are some struggles you resonate with, you will be happy to know that there are several other ways to add some curls to your hair, most of which will give you results that look way more natural.

1. Braiding

If flawless beach waves are what you are looking for, braiding is the way to go. This is one of the easiest ways to curl hair.

You Will Need

• 2 hair ties
• Hairspray/ Other Product For Hold

Method

1. Wash your hair and wait until it is 70% dry.
2. Part your hair and braid it on either side.
3. If you only want waves towards the ends of your hair, create two regular braids on either side of your head.
4. For waves that begin close to the roots of your hair, create two French braids or boxer braids on either side of your head.
5. Ensure that the braids are tight so that your hair doesn’t frizz out when you open it.
6. Keep the braids until your hair is completely dry. You can go to bed with the braids still in your hair and then undo them in the morning.
7. Finger comb your hair and then finish with some hairspray or product for hold.

2. Paper Towel Method

Using tissues to curl your hair is a great alternative to using rollers. This method gives you tight, springy curls that look natural.

You Will Need

• Towel
• Paper Towel Roll
• Hairspray

Method

1. Wash your hair and then squeeze out the excess water using a towel. Optionally, you can dampen your hair using a spray bottle.
2. Take a paper towel and fold it until it is about an inch wide and about 4-5 inches long. Take a 1-2 inch section of your hair and wrap the ends of your hair around the middle of the paper towel.
3. Start rolling upwards until you reach your scalp. Secure the paper towel by tying it around the rolled up hair.
4. Repeat this with the rest of your hair in sections.
5. Sleep with the paper towels in your hair.
6.  Undo the paper towels and finger comb your hair.
7. Finish with some hairspray for hold.

3. Velcro Rollers

Velcro rollers are a great curling alternative, and they also save your hair from heat damage while giving your hair body and volume. For tight curls choose smaller sizes, and for big voluminous hair with waves, go for larger ones.

You Will Need

• Velcro Rollers
• Towel
• Comb
• Hairspray/Other Product For Hold

Method

1. Wash your hair with a volumizing shampoo or simply dampen it using a spray bottle.
2. Squeeze out the excess moisture from your hair using a towel.
3. If you have thick hair, section it and roll your hair upwards. You can skip sectioning if your hair is fine.
4. Ensure that you are rolling upwards until the rollers sit snugly against your scalp.
5. You will not need to use pins to secure the rollers. If the roller isn’t sticking, it is possible that the section you’ve taken is too thick.
6. Wait for a couple of hours with the rollers in your hair until it is completely dry. You can use this time to do your makeup or finish up chores around the house.
7. Undo the curls and finger comb your hair. Finish with hairspray for hold

4. Sock Method

Using a sock is the perfect way to attain gentle waves in your long hair. As a bonus, your hair will look great while it is being curled.

You Will Need

• Hair tie
• bobby pins
• Sock
• Scissors
• Hairspray

Method

1. Dampen your hair by washing it or using a spray bottle.
2. Squeeze out any excess water and wait until your hair is about 80% dry.
3. Pull your hair into a high ponytail and secure with a hair tie.
4. Cut the toes off a sock and roll it into a doughnut shape.
5. Pull the ends of your hair through the hole in the sock.
6. Wrap the ends of your hair around the sock and start rolling it up until it sits snugly against your scalp.
7. Secure with some bobby pins.
8. Undo the bun once your hair is completely dry. You can sleep with the bun in your hair or wait 5-6 hours until your hair dries.
9. Undo the sock bun and the hair tie. Use your finger to comb through your hair and finish with hairspray.

5. Scrunching

Scrunching will enhance the natural curl in your hair, making it wavy, or curly depending on your natural hair texture. It’s one of the quickest and easiest methods to get some messy curls.

You Will Need

• Curl Enhancing Product (mousse/gel)
• Volumizing Shampoo
• Towel
• Hair Gel/ Other Product For Hold

Method

1. Wash your hair with a volumizing shampoo and then condition.
2. Apply the conditioner only to the ends of your hair, so it does not weigh your hair down. Detangle while you do this.
3. Rinse your hair thoroughly to get rid of any residue.
4. Squeeze the water out with a towel. Do not rub your hair with the towel as it will cause breakage and frizz. Instead, squeeze gently to get excess water out.
5. While your hair is still damp, pump out a golf-ball sized amount of mousse, or a pea-sized amount of gel.
6. Bend forward and start scrunching your hair with the product. Scrunch your hair with the same motion used to crumple a piece of paper.
7. Do not get any product near your roots, as this might make your hair appear greasy. Keep scrunching upward and let your hair dry.

6. Twist Buns

This is one of the easiest ways to get some quick beach curls.

You Will Need

• 2 hair ties
• sea-salt spray

Method

1. Dampen your hair by washing or using a spray bottle. It would be a good idea to use a volumizing shampoo.
2. Part your hair down the middle to create two sections.
3. Gather the first section into a high pigtail and start twisting until it resembles a rope.
4. Keep twisting the hair around itself until you reach the end.
5. Secure with a hair tie.
6. Repeat this process with the other section and then go to bed.
7. Optionally, you can wear this hairstyle for a few hours until your hair is completely dry.
8. Once your hair is dry, undo the twisted buns and run your fingers through your hair to comb it.
9. Finish by spritzing on some sea-salt spray and scrunch for hold and volume.

Now that you can curl your hair without damaging them with heat appliances, select any one of these methods to curl them naturally. Comment down below which one you liked best.