Enhance your curls without heat, we tell you how
What's the story
Enhancing curls without heat styling is a great way to keep your hair healthy while achieving beautiful, defined curls.
Heat styling can often lead to damage and dryness, so exploring the alternative can be helpful.
In this article, we'll explore five effective techniques that can help you enhance your curls naturally.
These methods are easy to incorporate into your routine and don't require any special equipment or products.
Product application
Use curl-enhancing products
Curl-enhancing products, including creams, gels, and mousses, can assist in defining and holding curls without heat.
These products work by adding moisture and structure to hair strands, making natural curl patterns stand out more.
For best results, apply these products evenly on damp hair from roots to tips. Scrunch the hair gently with your hands to encourage curl formation.
Plopping method
Try plopping technique
Plopping is wrapping wet hair in a cotton T-shirt or a microfiber towel after applying curl-enhancing products.
It helps define the curls by minimizing frizz and encouraging natural curl patterns as your hair dries.
To plop your hair, lay a T-shirt flat on a surface, flip your head over onto it, wrap the shirt around your head tightly, and leave for about 20-30 minutes before air drying.
Rods & Rollers
Use flexi rods or rollers
Flexi rods or rollers also work wonders for adding to curls without any heat.
They are available in different sizes that cater to different curl types and lengths.
For best results, section damp hair into small portions and wrap each section tightly around a rod or roller before securing it in place.
Leave them in until the hair is completely dry.
Overnight styling
Sleep with braids or twists
Braiding or twisting damp hair before going to bed can give you beautiful waves or curls by morning without using heat tools.
It works so well because you get time for the style to set overnight while you sleep comfortably, with least effort involved during the day.
Removing braids or twists reveals enhanced texture throughout all layers of locks alike.
Manual coiling
Finger coiling technique
Finger coiling is an effective way of defining those individual curls manually, using nothing but fingers.
Start by taking small sections from freshly washed or dampened strands.
Then twirl each piece around one finger, until a tight coil forms.
Repeat the process across the entire head, ensuring even distribution throughout all areas.
This technique provides an extra definition boost where necessary, too.