Brilliant tips and care products for a real wow volume

Not only do curls look great, but they’re also a great way to add volume and texture to your hair. For those without natural curls who want them, there are numerous gentle alternatives to perms and electric tools: from gentle waves and light beach waves to defined curls – you can create many curly looks without damaging your hair with heat . We’ll tell you how to do it here!

1. Curls without heat with papilotts

Papilotten are flexible foam rollers that help you style gorgeous curls without heat tools. Simply add some curling mousse to freshly washed, slightly damp hair and then divide it into as many strands as possible. Wrap each strand around a papilotte, from the ends towards the scalp. Secure the papilots by folding them over or using the integrated fasteners. Repeat this step for all strands and let the hair air dry. You can also sleep with the papilots. After the hair is completely dry, remove the hairpins and gently fluff the curls with your fingers. Now you can style your curls as you wish and use hairspray to fix them. This method allows for gentle and versatile curls.

In the clip: Glamorous waves without heat

2. Create beautiful curls with buns and braids

Braided hairstyles or buns are ideal for creating delicate waves from slightly damp hair. Both methods are particularly gentle on the hair and allow you to create natural curls without having to resort to heat. You can style the curls however you like and fix them with hairspray.

The bun method is easy and only requires a few hair ties or bobby pins. Divide your slightly damp hair into several sections, wrap each section into a loose bun and secure it with a hair tie or hairpins. Depending on how long you wear the space buns, you can achieve larger or smaller curls. After removing the hair ties or bobby pins, gently loosen the curls with your fingers.

The braiding method is particularly suitable for tight, defined curls. Here, too, simply divide the slightly damp hair into sections and braid them into a braid. Secure the small braids with hair ties. The size of the braid determines the size of the curls. Tightly braided braids create great little curls. Leave the braids in your hair for a few hours or overnight, take out the hair ties and gently unravel them.

3. Socks as a curl miracle

TikTok has shown you how to do it: sock curls overnight! All you need are two socks that you tie together at the ends. Depending on the length of your hair, you may need longer or shorter socks. For this method to achieve particularly great results, your hair should only be slightly damp; either you have freshly washed it or you spray your dry hair with a little water. Make sure your hair isn’t too wet. These would not dry properly even overnight. Part your hair in the middle, place the socks in the middle of your head and secure one side with a hair clip or barrette. This way the socks don’t slip. You start with a strand at the front of your head, wrap it around the sock and keep adding new strands. Similar to a peasant braid. Once both sides are wrapped around the socks, secure the ends with a hair tie. You can also twist the braids into small buns on the side of your head so that they don’t disturb you while you sleep. The next morning, carefully remove the socks from your hair and loosen the curls with your fingers. Alternatively, you can also use special curling styler bands from the drugstore. This method is not only gentle and simple, it is also suitable for almost every hair type.

4. The classic: curlers

Tried and tested, but still not out: curlers are still a popular method for curling hair without heat. With hair curlers you have the opportunity to gently create different curls. From soft waves to tight, defined curls, everything is possible with curlers in different sizes. The process is simple: Start with freshly washed, slightly damp hair and divide it into several sections. You are free to decide how many sections you want to turn on. Wind one strand evenly on a curler. To do this, place the tips of the hair around the curler and carefully and neatly wrap it upwards to the hair roots and attach the curlers either with hairpins or special clips. This ensures that these stay in place. Let your hair air dry. The longer the curlers stayed in the hair, the stronger the curls. If you are in a bit of a hurry, you can use the hairdryer to help. However, it is important to set it to cold air. Once the hair is completely dry, carefully remove the curlers by rolling them in the opposite direction. Gently loosen the curls with your fingers and style them however you like.

5. Curls like you’re on vacation: Beach Waves

Beach waves are the perfect look for wavy hair that is reminiscent of a relaxing day at the beach. To create this look, hair should be clean and slightly damp. Here too, divide the hair into several sections. This way the result will be more beautiful afterwards. Now use a sea salt or texture spray to give the hair the desired beach look. Spray the product evenly onto the individual strands of hair and knead them lightly. To enhance the effect, you can then braid the small sections into loose braids. The more braids, the smaller the beach waves will be. Let your hair air dry. You can also leave the little braids inside overnight. The next morning, carefully remove the braids. Shake up the waves with your fingers to give them volume. You can then fix your waves with hairspray or curl enhancers. Corresponding wave products are available from John Frieda, Taft, Aveda or Balea, for example. This means your curls will last much longer. Beach waves are perfect for casual occasions.

Tips for long-lasting curls without heat

The result of curls using the above methods largely depends on the type of hair. Various aids, such as curl spray or mousse, give the curls more hold. However, you should only use these products very sparingly, as too many styling products can weigh down the hair, causing the curls to hang out. Hairspray fixes the curls afterwards. Spray the hairspray onto your hair upside down. This gives you even more bounce and volume. Also note that some methods don’t work perfectly the first time. Don’t be unsettled if the first attempt doesn’t meet your expectations. The same applies here: practice makes perfect!