5 Heatless Curler Products for Easy, Damage-Free Waves While You Sleep

Dreaming of stunning curls without heat-styling tools? The Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set creates gorgeous, long-lasting waves without drying or damaging your hair. This set includes 12 satin-covered curling rods in different sizes to create curls of varied lengths and styles. The satin coverings prevent breakage and reduce frizz, and are suitable for all hair types and textures.

“I have super straight hair so I wasn’t going into this expecting much,” writes five-star reviewer Erica. “Since I’ve tried heatless methods before to curl my hair and it was a complete fail. This product has amazed me! Not only is it comfortable to sleep in, but it only takes five-to-eight minutes to do! The curls are naturally beautiful and hold all day!”

Pros

• Accessible and easy-to-use
• Curlers come in multiple sizes
• Smooth satin coverings reduce frizz
• Available on Kitsch’s site, Amazon, Ulta and Target

Cons

• Some reviewers find the curlers are uncomfortable to sleep in

This budget heatless curler is a go-to for those with medium-length hair looking for the bouncy, heatless curls they’ve always wanted. It includes a foam curler and two matching scrunchies made from a polyester satin (hence the cost-savings), but is still silky smooth so that you won’t get any tangles.

For best results, use with damp or mostly-dry hair with a spritz of hair oil, which will help the curls look effortlessly glossy when you unravel.

Pros

• Budget-friendly price
• Saves time and money on heat styling products
• Reduces breakage
• Available on Look Fantastic and Ulta

Cons

• Doesn’t include a hair clip like other sets

If you have long hair and tend to have issues keeping rollers or the traditional curling rod in place, then a curling headband like this one is the way to go. Created with an integrated wire shape, this heatless curler easily secures hair, so you can manipulate the headband exactly as needed. Plus, it’s created with soft microfiber lining and satin charmeuse, making it comfortable to sleep in.

Pros

• Easy to manipulate for longer hair types
• Reduces hair damage and split ends
• Provides tutorials to help create different types of curls
• Available on Amazon

Cons

• Clip is not included
• Some users noted that it can be difficult to keep in place

Hair rollers have been used for decades, but with heatless hair styling trending so much in recent years, many have gotten a major upgrade. If you have fine hair, heatless curlers with extra grip on the hair are key.

These Magic Hair Rollers are made of soft silicone, allowing you to roll hair strands around them without the use of clips. Use them during the day (simply leave the time for air drying), or at night with the included sleep cap.

Pros

• Non-slip rollers create more volume and give you control over style
• Easy to clean
• Included sleep cap allows you to use overnight
• Over 12,000 Amazon ratings
• Available on Amazon and Walmart

Cons

• Rollers are slightly bulky and can be less comfortable for sleep

A standard heatless curling rod is tougher to use if you have short hair, so short-haired ladies tend to opt for heatless kits they can individualize for each strand. These Heatless Magic Hair Rollers are created from a soft material so they’re easy to sleep on, and have 40 individual pieces depending on your hair type and need.

To use this set, divide hair into sections and thread hair through the rollers. The number of rollers can be adjusted depending on how wavy or loose you want your curls to be; the smaller curlers are ideal for capturing and curling smaller sections.

Pros

• Adjustable and easy to use on shorter hair
• Soft material and no heat needed resulting in less damage
• Can be used on all hair types
• Available on Amazon

Cons

• Some users needed additional practice for the threading technique