How To Wave Hair Without Heat: Step-by-Step Guide to Heatless Curls & Waves
We all know that too much heat can be bad for our hair. Dry, damaged, lackluster or unruly hair may be a sign that your mane needs a break from heat.
Ditch the fancy tools – and save on your electricity bills – by maximizing your heatless curls with only a little more than your fingertips!
Whether you want to achieve heatless curls for short hair, long locks, or curls and coils, learn how to do heatless curls and waves in the comfort of your own home.
Check out our pro tips to create heatless hair waves and curls that look oh so hot while your hair stays cool. Your hair will thank you for it.
Heatless Waves Headband
Help straight hair get ahead with the headband trick for heatless waves. It’s a hot favorite for bangs too!
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine 10-in-1 Leave-in Spray</a></strong>.","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"Heatless Waves With A Headband - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube2-238x173.jpg?rev=5852efd6893e4270bfbefb2cafcc95c7","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 2","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"Place a wide elastic headband onto your crown. Working in sections from the front, coil the hair around the headband until all of the strands are secured.","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"Heatless Waves Leave In Garnier - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube3-238x173.jpg?rev=1c1e348f0287415194dcc1b57ecd539a","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 3","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"Wait at least 45 minutes – or for heatless curls overnight, leave it in until the next morning.","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"Garnier Fructis Anti Frizz Serum For Waves - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube4-238x173.jpg?rev=907fa40b96fb409b9c11326f7cecb452","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 4","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"Gently unwrap one strand at a time. Run your fingers through your hair to reveal the hottest heatless waves. To eliminate unwanted frizz, grab the <strong><a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/fructis/sleek-and-shine/sleek-and-shine-anti-frizz-serum/">Garnier Fructis Anti-Frizz Serum</a>.</strong>","cta":null}]" :taggingdata="{"event":"uaevent","event_name":"body_button_click","ecommerce":"undefined","eventCategory":"content page::article","eventAction":"select::","eventLabel":"[Token2]::[Token3]","cta_name":"[Token2]","link_url":"[Token3]","module_name":""}" :navigation-label='{"carouselbuttonnext":"Carousel Button Navigation Next","carouselbuttonprev":"Carousel Button Navigation Prev"}'>
Pro tip: If you want to wake up to heavenly heatless waves, without a weird mark on your brow: once the hair is secured in place, remember to push the headband up off your forehead!
No-brainer Braids
Braiding your hair before sleep is a tried-and-tested technique to save time in the morning! To level up on your overnight heatless waves, here’s a recipe to unlock luscious heatless waves for all hair types.
Garnier Fructis Pure Clean 10-In-1 Leave-In Treatment</a></strong>.","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"French Braids For Heatless Waves - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube6-238x173.jpg?rev=fc10ed839dd947578208eb493863f993","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 2","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"Part the hair in the middle and make two French braids. For heatless beach waves that would make a mermaid proud, go back and loosen the braids a little.","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"Sleeping With Braids For Heatless Waves - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube7-238x173.jpg?rev=56e322fcdf81464eab4825beb7776928","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 3","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"Sleep with your braids in to get heatless waves overnight.","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"Removing Braids With Garnier Fructis And Fructis Curl Spray Gel - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube8-238x173.jpg?rev=de7e6be7461e43119194a906de1a93e8","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 4","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"Remove the braids and style with a texturizing hair spray like the <strong><a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/sitecore/service/notfound.aspx?item=web%3a%7b07C3B500-27D3-459D-9665-D3125426A65A%7d%40en\%22>Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves Wave-Enhancing Spray</a></strong> for straight hair, or the <strong><a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/fructis-style/curls/curl-shape-defining-spray-gel/">Fructis Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel</a></strong> for curly hair.","cta":null}]" :taggingdata="{"event":"uaevent","event_name":"body_button_click","ecommerce":"undefined","eventCategory":"content page::article","eventAction":"select::","eventLabel":"[Token2]::[Token3]","cta_name":"[Token2]","link_url":"[Token3]","module_name":""}" :navigation-label='{"carouselbuttonnext":"Carousel Button Navigation Next","carouselbuttonprev":"Carousel Button Navigation Prev"}'>
Pin-worthy heatless curls
Pin curls are a fun retro styling technique for long and short hair heatless curls. They work great with bangs, too. If you’re looking for heatless waves for short hair, you’ll need at least three inches in length.
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum</a></strong>. For curly hair, try a curl cream such as <strong><a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/fructis-style/curls/curl-sculpt-conditioning-cream-gel/">Curl Sculpt Conditioning Cream Gel</a></strong>.","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"How To Braid Your Hair For Waves - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube10-238x173.jpg?rev=ab4ce329dfb442ec94e7daa0021f5c47","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 2","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"Working in one-inch sections, twirl the hair around your finger. Use a bobby pin or clip to pin it in place close to your scalp.","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"Short Or Long Hair For Heatless Waves - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube11-238x173.jpg?rev=f8f3da3bf6c3405faedc7dcdf8050a5c","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 3","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"When creating heatless waves, short hair is good to go in a matter of minutes. For longer hair, sleep with your pins in for heatless curls overnight.\n","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"Sleek And Shine And Moroccan Smoothing Oil For Heatless Curls - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube12-238x173.jpg?rev=4cee8f54853c4987bfb0e86e4536db42","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 4","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"Finish with <strong><a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/fructis-style/hairspray-and-hold/sleek-and-shine-anti-humidity-aerosol-hairspray/">Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Aerosol Hairspray</a></strong> (for straight hair) or <strong><a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/fructis/sleek-and-shine/sleek-and-shine-moroccan-sleek-oil-treatment/">Moroccan Sleek Smoothing Oil</a></strong> (for curly and coily hair) to separate and mold your heatless curls as desired.","cta":null}]" :taggingdata="{"event":"uaevent","event_name":"body_button_click","ecommerce":"undefined","eventCategory":"content page::article","eventAction":"select::","eventLabel":"[Token2]::[Token3]","cta_name":"[Token2]","link_url":"[Token3]","module_name":""}" :navigation-label='{"carouselbuttonnext":"Carousel Button Navigation Next","carouselbuttonprev":"Carousel Button Navigation Prev"}'>
Pro tip: For both long and short hair heatless waves, maintain the bounce with Curl Refresher Spray.
Coils at Your Fingertips
If you’re blessed with naturally wavy-curly hair, the good news is, you already own the perfect heatless curler: your fingers!
Garnier Fructis Air Dry Butter Cream Leave-in Treatment</a></strong>. If you need more definition, try the <strong><a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/fructis-style/curls/curl-construct-creation-mousse/">Garnier Fructis Curl Construct Creation Mousse</a></strong>.","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"How Do You Finger Coil Curls - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube15-238x173.jpg?rev=3dd57c4057364fd08c0ab4f9f9d449b0","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 3","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"Comb each section with a detangling brush. As your curls clump, coil each curl by tightly twirling it around your finger and then release.\n","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"Add More Volume To Heatless Curls - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube16-238x173.jpg?rev=6c55c390b5fd4d8eb8bee3a5cf186023","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 4","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"As it dries, separate and fluff to add more volume to your heatless curls.\n","cta":null}]" :taggingdata="{"event":"uaevent","event_name":"body_button_click","ecommerce":"undefined","eventCategory":"content page::article","eventAction":"select::","eventLabel":"[Token2]::[Token3]","cta_name":"[Token2]","link_url":"[Token3]","module_name":""}" :navigation-label='{"carouselbuttonnext":"Carousel Button Navigation Next","carouselbuttonprev":"Carousel Button Navigation Prev"}'>
Corkscrew curls or tight, springy coils – you know hot tools can do more harm than good to your pattern. Eliminate frizz and reveal your natural hair in all its glory with this twist-out technique for heatless curls.
Garnier Fructis Curl Refresher Spray</a></strong> to help moisturize and add bounce.","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"Garnier Fructis Air Dry Butter Cream For Twist-Outs - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube18-238x173.jpg?rev=7a12890226e74d82906ae732ec819c12","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 2","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"Gently detangle your hair with a wide-tooth comb while applying the <strong><a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/fructis/curl-nourish/curl-nourish-butter-cream/">Garnier Fructis Air Dry Butter Cream Leave-in Treatment</a></strong> to deliver extra hydration.","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"How Do You Twist Your Hair For Heatless Curls? - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube19-238x173.jpg?rev=417da59210d3461c808a29daf76e3e5a","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 3","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"Divide the hair into sections depending on how big or small you want your curls to be and make a two-strand twist or a rope braid with each section. The twists should be pretty tight to allow the curl to form. Then, let it air dry.","cta":null},{"tileImage":{"alt":"Garnier Fructis Curl Multi Use Oil For Breakage Prevention - Garnier","src":"/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/garnier/usa/us/articles/hairstyle/how-to-wave-hair-without-heat/garnier-heatless-waves-article-content-cube20-238x173.jpg?rev=e66e895f4bf74643802ad79d6c5b0982","openInNewTab":false,"url":""},"tileTitle":{"text":"STEP 4","heading":"h3"},"tileDescription":"Once hair is fully dry, begin to unravel each twist with your fingers. To prevent breakage, use an oil like the <strong><a href=https://www.garnierusa.com/"/about-our-brands/fructis/curl-nourish/curl-multi-use-oil/">Garnier Fructis Curl Multi-Use Oil</a></strong>.","cta":null}]" :taggingdata="{"event":"uaevent","event_name":"body_button_click","ecommerce":"undefined","eventCategory":"content page::article","eventAction":"select::","eventLabel":"[Token2]::[Token3]","cta_name":"[Token2]","link_url":"[Token3]","module_name":""}" :navigation-label='{"carouselbuttonnext":"Carousel Button Navigation Next","carouselbuttonprev":"Carousel Button Navigation Prev"}'>
GARNIER'S LINE UP OF HEATLESS CURLS AND WAVES PRODUCTS
GARNIER'S LINE UP OF HEATLESS CURLS AND WAVES PRODUCTS
