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Big Heatless Curls Tutorial On Short Hair

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Big Heatless Curls At A Glance


• This method is super comfortable to sleep on.

• You can use what you have around the house.

• These curls eliminate damage and tangles.

• The process is beginner friendly.


I watched a video on “big heatless curls” that uses those popular terry spa headbands. I will take you through a tutorial, the products that you need, and the end results. My hair type is fine, thin, frizzy, and on the shorter side.

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I have a big head, so I went on quite a shopping exploration to find the right headband. I wanted a soft terry cloth to support drying the hair, but I struggle with headbands that are too tight and that slip off the head.

On Amazon I found the ultimate adjustable spa headband! It has an elastic section, plus wire to twist the ends around your head. This is super soft and I cannot feel it when I am sleeping! Other than the headband, you only need a few bobby pins, and damp and brushed hair. Please note, this is different (and easier) than the heatless curling rod headband tutorial.

Also, this headband would be excellent for the bathrobe curls technique, especially for shorter hair.

1. Prep Hair

First, you need to prep your hair for overnight. I started with damp hair after showering that was mostly air dried about 80%. You can spray your hair with a water bottle, or, use a leave-in conditioner spray.

You should also comb or brush your hair to remove any tangles. Then, put the headband on top of your head just above your forehead and over your ears.

2. Wrap Hair

We need to start wrapping our hair. I grabbed a small section on the right side of my head and wrapped it around the headband away from my face. Next, I did the same thing on the left side.

To wrap the second piece, grab your first piece along with another small section, and wrap it around. Keep this up on both sides of your head.

3. Secure Ends

Eventually, you will have one strand left on each side of your head. Wrap those strands around the headband.

Once you reach the ends, secure them to your head with as many bobby pins as needed. Now, get some beauty sleep to reveal your big heatless curls!

4. Remove & Style

In the morning, all you need to do is remove your bobby pins and gently unwrap your hair. Since my headband can be unwrapped, I pulled it out of my curls.

At this point, style your hair as you would like. You may want to separate the curls with your fingers, or use a hairspray or texturizing spray.

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The final results were so pretty and lasted all day. I loved my hair and I would do this again because it did not add much time to my routine. What is your favorite heatless method? There is a lot of them! Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.

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Hi, I am Amanda Vitale, the owner of The Aesthetic Edge. I am a beauty and style expert who has been writing reviews and advice for 10 years. I have had the pleasure of testing hundreds of products, and I have published countless lookbooks. You can see my expertise quoted in top authoritative publications such as Bustle and Real Simple. I have also worked with your favorite brands, such as CurrentBody and AXIS-Y.
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