THE NO HEAT CURL EXPERIMENT...

I've decided to try out each of these "no heat curls" methods I like the most. So, I will try a different technique each night, and of course blog about it.

the braided method

1. Before I began the braiding, I made sure that my hair was brushed and tangle free, and sprayed Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Beach Spray and leave-in conditioner and a small amount of Paul Mitchell's Extra Body Sculpting Foam throughout my hair and added.
2. Making sure that my part is where I want it, I separated my hair into three sections: the right side, left side and back side. I tightly braided each section, leaving around 3 inches at the bottom loose.
3. Now I go to bed....
4. As you can see, I woke up to small, crimpy waves. 

the bantu knot method

1. Again, before I began knotting, I dampened my hair, added Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Beach Spray and leave-in conditioner and a small amount of Paul Mitchell's Extra Body Sculpting Foam throughout my hair. 
2. I sectioned my hair into 6 sections - 2 on each side, one on the top (I swept this one to the side to follow my cowlick), one at the crown and 2 in the back.
3. In each section I made a bantu knot. The larger the section, the larger the curl and I want waves. How to: take the section (make sure it's damp, NOT wet), pull the hair straight out and begin twisting. Once the hair is twisted, leaving about 2 inches loose, wrap the twisted hair around itself to create a knot. You can secure each knot with a band or bobby pin. I prefer the bobby, but it's your choice.
4. Now I sleep...
5. I awoke to small curls all over, leaving my hair full and untamed.

the hair band method

1. I, again, dampen my hair, adding Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Beach Spray and leave-in conditioner and a small amount of Paul Mitchell's Extra Body Sculpting Foam throughout my hair. 
2. I part me hair where I will want it when dry.
3. I place a hair band around the crown of my head, over my hair. 
4. Starting from the front, I take 1 inch sections and wrap around the hair band.
5. I continue this all around the hair band, until all hair is wrapped.
4. I sleep.
5. I awoke to perfectly styled curls, very similar to curling wand/iron curls.


result

Each method creates different curls. For a loose waves, use the braided method. For fun beach hair, use the bantu knot method. For more styled curls, use the hair band method. Personally, I like the hair band method best, its easiest and creates great, lasting curls. Try them out and let me know which one works for you!

xo