How to Create Perfect Overnight Heatless Curls With the Wrap Method

Tools and materials:

• Brush
• Robe tie
• Scrunchies
• Mousse, styling cream, or Moroccan oil (optional)

1. Brush and part hair

When I do robe curls, I part my hair down the middle so that I have even distribution. This means that the heatless curls are going to be the same on both sides. You can part your hair how you usually do once the curls are out in the morning.

2. Place the robe tie on your head and pin in place

Place the robe tie on the top of your head, then use a clip to keep it in place while you’re wrapping the hair.

Tip: If you don’t have a robe, you can use two long socks and tie them together.

3. How to wrap the heatless curls

So, what you want to do is grab a small section of hair on each side of the robe tie. Starting with the front section, go over the robe, then back under the robe. Do the same thing with the back section: over the robe, then under the robe.

In my previous heatless curls tutorial, I twisted my hair around the robe. The effect was different (scroll down for comparison), but also the robe didn’t hold in place as well overnight. This wrapping method is definitely more secure.

Repeat these steps, but this time add in some more hair, as if you’re braiding. Do this all the way down until you run out of hair. Keep the wrapping close to your head, otherwise it starts to droop.

Once you get down to your ear, you should have run out of hair to add in, but keep going under and over the robe.

4. Leave overnight

Secure the end with a scrunchie, then repeat on the other side. Here, you can see what the braids look like up close. Now all you need to do is sleep in them.

Tip: If you tend to sleep on your side, try wrapping the braids around the back of your head for a more comfortable night’s sleep!

5. Unwrap the heatless curls

Ok, it’s the morning after and it’s time to unwrap the curls and see our results.

Tip: If your hair does not hold curls well, try using a mousse or styling cream. I just used Moroccan oil because my hair holds curls well.

6. Run fingers through the heatless curls

Run your fingers through your hair to separate them a little and add texture. I’m also adjusting the part on my head to how I usually wear it on the side

For comparison, when I twisted my hair around the robe (picture on the left), this was what the curls looked like. With the wrapping technique, my curls are different: more compact and more defined. It depends on your preference; they’re both beautiful curls, but they’re different. Which do you prefer? Let me know what you think.

Overnight heatless curls tutorial

Here’s a 360-degree view of how my heatless curls turned out. Let me know what you think of this tutorial. Have you tried any other methods of overnight heatless curls? Let me know what you think in the comments below.