Want the most gorgeous, salon-like waves overnight? You need a heatless curls headband

You might remember heatless curls headbands from countless DIY heatless styling TikTok trends that dominated our social media feeds all throughout lockdown. Despite having been around for aaages, they quickly regained popularity since none of us were able to go to the salon for some much-needed blow-dry appointments.

So what’s all the hype about? Well, for starters, heatless curls headbands are a great alternative to styling tools such as curling wands without having to risk damaging your scalp and hair. And while they may not be as ‘instant’ as heat stylers, heatless curls headbands are incredibly easy to use and can even be worn overnight while you sleep, allowing you to wake up to beautiful, bouncy curls. Plus, you can save some money by not having to stock up on heat protection sprays.

Best heatless curls headband at a glance – our top picks:

1. Best heatless curls headband overall: SILKE London Heatless Curler, WAS £42 NOW £35.70, LookFantastic
2. Best heatless curls headband for short hair: PEFEI Heatless Curlers Headband, WAS £9.99 NOW £8.49, Amazon
3. Best silk heatless curls headband: Mermade Hair Heatless Curls Kit, WAS £29 NOW £21.75, LookFantastic
4. Best affordable heatless curls headband: PINTAUR Heatless Curlers Headband, WAS £10.99 NOW £9.34, Amazon

SILKE London Heatless Curler

PEFEI Heatless Curlers Headband

Mermade Hair Heatless Curls Kit

PINTAUR Heatless Curlers Headband

Although heatless curls headbands and other accessories such as hair rollers are certainly nothing new, many of them have undergone a bit of a revamp in recent years. Now, you can get your hands on a silk curling headband such as the LilySilk Heatless Silk Curling Headband And Scrunchie Set for under £15. Not only is that much cheaper than a hair styler, but it’s also much, much healthier for your locks.

To help you make the decision on which heat curl alternative is right for you, we’ve put together an edit of all the best heatless curls headbands available to purchase now. We’ve also made sure to include options to fit all budgets as well as curlers that are suitable for any hair type, whether that’s long hair, short hair or naturally wavy hair. Scroll down and enjoy.

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Scroll down to take a look at our full edit of the best heatless curls headbands…