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So, you want wavy hair.
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You thirst for tendrils…but youhateusing heaton your hair.
Turns out, thebest heatless curlersare the solution you never saw coming.
Lucky for you, it’s 2024, and there are some fantastic alternatives.
Annie Blackman wearing the Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set before bed
Check out the best heatless curlers the web has to offer, plus some expert insight.
The 34-inch rod is an excellent match for longer lengths and the silk material nips frizz in the bud.
Oh, and the foam is dense and holds well no matter what.
Annie Blackman wearing the Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set before bed
Drybar’s High Tops Self-Grip Rollers.
The champagne-colored, TikTok-revered set yields soft waves and looks pretty classy in the process.
And the science behind shaping wet or damp hair?
Annie Blackman in the morning after removing the Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set
Keep this in mind when you step out of the shower.
What’s the difference between curls created with heat and curls created with heatless curlers?
Another difference between the two methods is the appearance of the curls.
“Visually, heated curls look more intentional and forced; in other words, fake.
While heatless curls look effortless, uncontrived, imperfect, and like natural hair,” says Toth.
Does that not make for a solid case, or what?
Thus, heatless curlers are a much healthier choice for styling your hair.
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Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?
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