Curls without heat

My "journey" with the heatless curl Band

Curls with socks is a simple method to get full curls in your hair. Before I switched to using the Curl Band in 100% silk, I went to bed every night with socks braided into my hair. The result was that every morning I woke up with the finest, softest, and most natural curls. It saved me a lot of time since I didn’t have to curl my hair every morning.

The technique is simple:

Step 1: Make sure your hair is damp. It’s important that your hair is damp enough so that it’s dry when you wake up the next morning. If your hair isn’t dry when you wake up, it means the curls haven’t formed properly – and will therefore fall out quickly.

Step 2: Brush your hair. It’s difficult to braid your hair if it’s tangled, so this makes it easier.

Step 3: Find your longest socks. Use 4-6 socks depending on how big you want your curls.

Step 4: Divide your hair into 4-6 sections – remember you need the same number of socks. Braid each section around the socks up to the middle of the sock. It’s important to curl the hair as close to the scalp as possible for the best result. Finish with a hair tie.

Step 5: When you wake up, gently remove the socks. Then separate the curls with your fingers for a more natural look.

Step 7: If you’re happy with your curls, give them a little hairspray for better hold. This isn’t a must – but try what works best for you.

It sounds very easy – are there no downsides?

If you curl your hair with socks just once a month, there are basically no downsides to the method.

But BE CAREFUL – you can quickly damage your hair.

My experience is that if you frequently curl your hair with the "sock method," it risks becoming dry and damaged from the friction of the sock. To prevent further damage to my hair, I switched to using silk fabric. Silk has a very positive effect on hair. This is exactly why all our Curl Bands are made from 100% silk.

Not only is silk highly beneficial – as it helps prevent frizzy hair and split ends – it’s also much more elegant to use compared to the "sock method."

Since I switched from the "sock method" to the Curl Band in 100% silk, I’ve noticed that my hair feels and looks much healthier. Every night I wake up with shiny curls. I didn’t experience that with the "sock method." Sure, I got nice curls, but my hair was also frizzy. I no longer experience that thanks to the silk.

You can read more about our Heatless Curl Band and how to use it by clicking here.