Heat tools like hair straighteners and curling irons are a major part of the hair styling world. The majority of us owns one or both of these tools and use them to straighten or curl our hair. When trying to get the perfect beach wave curls from the hair, the straightener and flat iron are great but can be damaging to your hair.

However, you’ll be happy to know that you can actually get beach wave curls without having to use any heated tools – that means no curling irons, straighteners, flat irons, or blow dryers.

You are probably doubting if it’s really possible to get heatless waves. Keep reading as we give you several tips to enjoy beachy tresses without any electric tools or heating element.

  1. Braid Your Hair at Night

Braiding your hair at night and sleeping in it is arguably one of the easiest ways to get your beach wave curls without heat. You wake up to luscious hair, and all you have to do is simply remove the braids. One important thing to have in mind during this process is determining whether you want loose waves or tight waves. Depending on your preference, you can get the level of intensity that you want.

We recommend that you use a rope braid if you like looser beach wave curls, and a three-section braid if you are a fan of tighter curls. Either way, you can’t go wrong!

  1. Get the Perfect Cut and Product Combination

It is no longer news that in the hair business, using the right hair products will go a long way in giving you the type of hair you want. So, if you are looking to making your hair wavy without added heat and stress, another trick is knowing and using the right products that will achieve the desired results.

However, before the products come to play, you must have a cut that will aid the entire process. For example, a layered cut will go a long way in helping you get that wavy hair on lock. This is because layering the hair releases weight from it and makes movement easier. Thereby, allowing the beach wave curls to form easily.

And when it comes to getting the right texture of beach wave curls that you desire – either relaxed waves or definition – purchase products specifically for your hair type, and use them in moderation or as directed by your hair stylist.

  1. Scrunch Your Hair with Salt Spray

Many big names in the hair styling and celebrity world clamor for hair scrunching as another viable alternative to putting those wavy curls on your hair, especially if you want to do that without heat tools. Need a low fuss, low tech method of creating beach waves? Think hair scrunching!

If you are lucky to have some texture in your hair, then this method is perfect for you. Never mind that it is also super simple to achieve. All you need to do is spray some sea salt spray on your hair when it is damp, and scrunch the hair upwards. Sea salt is a very active ingredient for getting that beach texture that you want. So, go ahead, get your natural waves out, and flow with that chic vibe.

  1. Invest in Some Hair Rollers

Though they are a little old-fashioned, hair rollers are a very efficient alternative to getting beach wave curls without heat. To achieve this, get your damp hair set in these rollers from bottom to top, then hold the hair with bobby pins. Repeat the same process for the remaining parts of your hair, while rolling each pin in different directions. Leave the hair to dry for a few hours overnight, and when you wake up with completely dry hair, pull out the roller pins and use a wide-tooth comb to brush the curls apart. You’ll be left with loose, gorgeous waves after.

  1. Use an Old T-Shirt

Before you dispose of that old T-shirt, think again what it can achieve in its last days. While it probably sounds a little strange, what you care about is the result, right? I’ll tell you what, this method works!

First, cut the T-shirt, then twist it into a roller shape to create a halo. Place the halo on top of your head and wrap your hair around it. Ensure the hair is well-pinned, so it doesn’t fall off. Leave the hair in this state overnight, and in the morning, detach your hair from the halo to reveal your new bouncy curls.  

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