How to Curl Your Hair Overnight Without Heat: 3 Curler Recommendations

A classic way to style your hair that really is a no-brainer is the curl. No one wants to heat damage their hair, but a good heat curl can be tough to beat. Hey, we all need to use our hot styling tools every now and again! Over the years I have turned to soft rollers that you can wear to bed, typically for special occasions. When it comes to how to curl your hair overnight without heat, I know that wrapping your hair around the waist tie of a robe, as well as braiding and buns are super popular. But, I am going to share three soft curler recommendations as ways to curl hair without heat that deliver different results, depending on what look you are going for. I am even digging through my selfies to find examples of when I used these curlers!

How to do Heatless Curls Overnight

Start With Damp Hair

If you are wondering how to do heatless curls overnight, I strongly recommend that you start with slightly damp hair. Dry hair will curl a little bit, but not as much as wet hair that has dried in the curl shape. Letting your hair fully air dry before removing the curlers is a must if you want the style to last. You can wet your hair with a spray bottle, or let it mostly air dry after showering.

Wrap Snap & Go

I am starting my how to curl your hair overnight without heat recommendations with a tried and true product that I have owned for a LONG time. Wrap Snap & Go started as an As Seen on TV product, but now most beauty supply stores offer them. You get two sizes in the package, long and short. They are squishy, soft rollers that snap on the ends. You can machine wash these! When I put these in my hair I like to roll them under to get extra volume. Another pro-tip is to interlink them in your hair like a chain, as this gives more lift to your curl.

This goes without saying, but the more of these curlers that you use, the tighter your curl will be, and vice versa. In terms of my three recommendations, I rank these #2 for comfort while sleeping.

Below is an example of using part of the package to get looser curls and waves.

For this 80s hairdo I used the entire package and got crazy tight curls like Baby from Dirty Dancing!

Conair Foam Rollers

Second in how to curl hair without heat overnight are the Conair Foam Rollers. They come in different sizes depending on how tight or loose you want your curl. All you do is open the plastic clip, wrap your hair around them, then secure the clip to keep them in your hair. I rank these #3 in terms of comfort- they are the worst out of all of these options to sleep in. Also, when I use these, I tend to get weird creases in my hair, probably due to the plastic clip. However, I have used these countless times.

Conair Soft Curlers

If you ask me, the best way to curl hair overnight without heat is with the Conair Soft Curlers. You get a small square of super soft foam encased in fabric, and there is a bendable piece of wire. All you do is wrap your hair around the foam, then use the wire to twist the ends together. These are #1 in terms of comfort, they are literally like sleeping on memory foam! In my opinion, the results are the most gorgeous, so much so that you might finally put your straightener down.

Below I used the whole package to get this look.

How to Get Curly Hair Overnight No Heat Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

How can I curl my hair without heat?

You can curl your hair without heat by first making it damp, then rolling it in curlers, braiding it, etc. until it is fully dry.

How can I curl my hair overnight?

You can curl your hair overnight by sleeping in soft rollers, a braid, or a bun. It is best to start with damp hair and to give it a chance to fully air dry.

Does sleeping in a bun curl your hair?

Sleeping in a bun can curl your hair, but on some hair types the curls will end up being very loose and more like a wave. The curls may not last as long versus using other methods.

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Conclusion

In conclusion on how to curl your hair overnight without heat, you can completely avoid damage and get gorgeous results using soft rollers that you can sleep in. All of my recommendations stay in your hair all night, but they create different curly looks. It really depends on the size of the curlers and how many you use. You are in control! If you want to live the curly life all the time, this how to get curly hair overnight no heat guide is your best friend. Of course, you can always other methods that do not use curlers, like braids and buns. Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.

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