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. I am going to share three soft curler recommendations as ways on how to curl your hair overnight 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

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.

Pillow Rollers

They are squishy, soft rollers that snap on the ends. 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

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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You can always other methods that do not use curlers, like braids and buns. Do you typically curl your hair while you sleep? Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.

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