Before you read any further, I want to make one thing very clear: I am not becoming a hair blogger or fashion blogger. Yup, nope. Still dorky, Nordic Kacia on a quest to encourage and maybe make y’all smile. And, if for one hot second, you think that I’m taking myself oh-so-seriously with this hair tutorial, then please view the photo below.
Okay. Now that we have that out of the way, I give you my No Heat Curls Tutorial—otherwise known as “Go to Bed Looking like Lady Liberty.”
That’s what Andy calls me when I crawl into bed. Y’all, tell him to be nice.
I often put these curls in Sunday night after a shower and letting my hair air dry–what better way to start your week than with easy hair that takes little effort. And because they help put a smile on my face when I feel put together and more ready for the day {one of my goals for this quarter!} you might find me posting a quick photo to instagram, which has sparked the requests for this tutorial.
Okay. Enough with the rambling, I shall get on with it!
Place a thick cotton headband around the top of your hair–over your hair.
Starting on one side of your head, take a small piece of hair, pull it over and down through the headband
I think it helps to think about grabbing additional hair as you would a french braid. Take another small portion of hair, along with the hair you’d pulled through and do the same: over the headband, through, and down.
Be careful not to pull the hair framing your face too tight–you want the hair to curl, not leave a crease.
Start the same process on the other side, meeting in the back center.
Continue the same over the headband, through, and pull down at the back of your head. As you reach the end of your hair, collect it into one section and wrap around the headband. Tuck the remaining hair and loose ends in.
Either sleep with the headband and take it out in the morning, or put the headband in first thing in the morning, hit it with a hairdryer a few times, and remove it in the afternoon/evening. Remove the headband by pulling the top, free portion, and gently tugging it and removing the wrapped pieces. Be careful removing the hair in the back, if you’ve slept in the headband all night.
additional photos & instruction slideshow
If you have straight bangs, pull them out of the headband, as shown.
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A few additional thoughts–from a nonprofessional.
If you need an expert, Kate’s your gal.
I’m a hack.
1| My hair is naturally straight. Stick straight. I put a little product in my hair, let it dry, and spray it with a little hairspray before crawling into bed.
2| You should probably also know that I would give anything to say “ugh. My hair is just HUGE today–so annoying how much volume I have today.” Nope. I would give anything to rock an afro every day of the year. Yes, I’m living believing that the grass in greener in curly-hair land.
3| I think it’s important to test these curls on a night where you’ll have time to change your hairstyle quickly if they don’t turn out.
4| This technique doesn’t result in a perfect, curling iron curl. I usually have to touch up a few sections–usually in the back–with a curling iron.
5| Some days it will turn out better than others. I am not responsible for your bad hair day. But I will totally rejoice with you when you have a great one!
and pssst! I know I have bangs and then they instantly grew out. I know, I know. It took me a while to get this post up–grace is my word of the year, remember?
Love it!
xo! I was afraid you’d cringe!!! xoxo!
So glad you’re sharing this, Kac! Also, love the way you laid it out!! Yay for headband curls! :)
Thanks lovely! That’s another area where I’m a hack: designing things :) hahaha
Great idea, I also just like the look of it pinned in the headband!
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I want to try to pull that off–but I feel too goofy! Not confident enough – that’s for sure!
Cute hair, just love it! BTW, love Harlow’s Tripp Trapp, (picts to the left of this article)! I didn’t know they were still being made. I used one growing up. If you keep moving the seat and foot rest it will last her a long time and she’ll always be just the right height to sit up to the table with mommy and daddy!
NO WAY!!! I love that you used to have one!! Maybe that’s why I love it so much – I didn’t realize I’d seen it growing up!
You are too cute! I’m wishing and waiting for my hair to be long enough to do this. I’ve been growing it out since I’ve been prego, but I literally think it just stopped growing altogether. Maybe the baby will come out with long flowing locks. :)
Xo
YES! I think shoulder length hair really does stop growing for a bit of time – haha! I think we should all just start wearing wigs – WAY less time getting ready!
The curls look super-hot, but I must say, you’re a pretty cute Lady Liberty too!!
bwahahahaha!
I’m completely living in curly-haired afro land, and I love it. Also, I really like the way your hair looks when rolled up, and I’m trying to brainstorm how I could recreate a similar style with my wild curls :)
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Oh man…I’m a bit green with envy right now, Jennae!!! And YES! I’ve definitely tried to rock the “lady liberty” look – but I don’t think I can pull it off! :/ i want to tho!
thanks for linking this up with dress for the day. i’ve been growing my hair out and need to try this again :)
It’s my favorite way to wake up feeling ready for the day :) Annnnnnnd probably the biggest reason I won’t cut my hair :)
so pretty Kacia!
Here are mine if you get a second to take a peak:
http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2013/03/what-i-wore-week-5.html
love that striped scarf!
I remember the one time I tried this…disaster. It all fell out in the middle of the night so I had bizarre headband lump with no curls to boot. Aye. Just might have to try it out again….after baby #3 I have lost a bit of my natural curls and I am with you-give me an afro baby! Until I get struck by lightning this might have to get me that extra lift. And speaking of envy…your blonde hair is delicious looking!!
Love you tutorial! I love no heat curls and you look so cute in you pictures!
xo
Caroline
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I love your line “I am not responsible for your bad hair day.” I have moment when I wish I could use that phrase at the salon…
What a cool tutorial. I’m looking forward to trying this!
Ginny
mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com
The curls look so great! I’ve tried this technique before but it’s never worked for me. You have mad skill, woman. ;-)
do you do this with wet hair or dry?!
Hi Dearest! I typically do this when my hair is mostly dry — it can’t be too wet, or it won’t dry! But I typically put a little bit of product in, to help the curl hold!