6 Foolproof Heatless Hair Hacks

“Whether your hair is straight or curly, the scrunch method always promises extra definition. Start by washing and conditioning the hair, and follow up with a leave-in conditioner – I love Oribe’s Supershine. Don’t be tempted to dry it with a towel – the key is to leave your hair as wet as possible. Then, tip your head to one side and start to scoop the hair from the end to the root in an upward motion. Think of it almost like a claw and squeeze all the water out as you go. Release your grasp and do this on the other side before repeating it all over the lengths every ten minutes until the hair is fully dry. Don’t brush the hair at all in the meantime. If it’s a really sunny day, you can even do this outside to speed up the drying process. Once it's fully dry, shake the hair out a little and apply a texture spray or dry shampoo to give your strands a little more volume.” – Mason Josh, hair stylist 

“Silk and satin are better at reducing breakage and eliminating frizz in comparison to cotton and other materials. I’ve had several clients make the switch and notice real results. To use these tools, place your curling ribbon, roller or wand on top of damp (or dry) hair and use claw clips to hold them in place. Then wrap half of your hair around and once you’re at the end, secure the ends with a scrunchie – then repeat on the other side with the other half. Let the hair dry overnight, and when it comes to removing everything in the morning, be sure to give the waves a nice tousle to give them a more natural finish.” – Mason

“At-home hacks have a similar effect to rollers in that they’re all a version of stretching the hair and forcing it to set into that position. Both socks and leggings have gone viral on social media as worthy at-home alternatives. All you have to do is simply section your hair in chunks and twist them around your chosen tool. After leaving this overnight and letting the hair dry, it should result in a loose wave.” – Mason

“Waveformers are another type of heatless curler that are ideal for anyone looking to create flattering, beachy waves. Although they can be fiddlier to use, the results are worth it. Start by dividing your semi-dry hair into small sections and thread the hair through the tubes. Let your hair dry naturally, then remove the curlers gently. You’ll be left with a unique, soft-crimped look.” – Syd Hayes, hair stylist 

“To achieve a clean, straight finish without any heat, you need to smooth the cuticle of the hair as much as possible. If you do have a natural texture to your hair and try to brush it out to achieve smoothness, this will only result in frizz. Instead, opt for a smoothing product and work it in with your fingers. Then, go in after the hair is dry with a tightly packed brush and some hair oil to reduce any residual frizz and give the hair a nice glossiness.” – Mason

“For a simple but effective way to add a natural, heatless wave to the hair, try braids. Part your hair and braid into two pigtails on each side of your neck. Let the hair dry and for optimum results, sleep using a silk pillowcase to reduce the frizz. Slip is a great brand for this.” – Syd

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