Curls without heat

My "journey" with the heatless curl band

Curls with socks are a simple method for getting voluminous 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 I woke up every morning with the prettiest, soft, 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. Your hair should be only slightly damp, so it can dry completely overnight. If your hair is not dry when you wake up, the curls will not have formed properly - and will therefore fall out quickly.

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

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

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

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

Step 7: If you are happy with your curls, apply a little hairspray for better hold. This is not a must - but experiment to find what works best for you.

It sounds very easy - are there no disadvantages?

If you curl your hair with socks once a month, there are virtually no disadvantages to the method.

But BE CAREFUL - you can quickly damage your hair.

My experience is that if you frequently curl your hair using the "sock method", it risks becoming dry and worn from friction caused by the sock. To prevent further damage to my hair, I switched to using silk fabric. Silk has an extremely positive effect on the hair. This is precisely why all our Curl Bands are produced in 100% silk.

Not only is silk highly beneficial - as it helps prevent frizzy hair and split ends, among other things - it is also much more elegant to use compared with the "sock method".

Since I switched from the "sock method" to the 100% silk Curl Band, I have noticed that my hair feels and looks much healthier. Every morning, I wake up with shiny curls. I did not experience that with the "sock method". I did get beautiful 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.