Best Heatless Curlers 2024 – Forbes Vetted

Silke London’s heatless curling iron helps smooth hair while styling; According to the brand, the curling iron’s 100% silk cover helps reduce flyaways and frizz while allowing strands to retain moisture and shine. The rod comes in a set with two silk scrunchies, a hair clip and a make-up bag for storage, so you have everything you need in the pack. Use the claw clip to hold the curling iron and your hair in place at the crown of your head, then wrap your hair around the curling iron and secure the ends with the scrunchies.

This curling iron has no luxurious extras; he just gets the job done. The affordable tool is wrapped in a smoothing polyester satin fabric and comes with two scrunchies. The wand itself contains flexible wire, making it easy to adjust it to the contours of your head to move your hair away from your face. The brand says the curling iron works best for medium to long locks; it also recommends wearing the curling iron for two hours if you want loose waves, or at least six hours for tighter curls.

Those with short hair will want a heatless curling iron that locks into place on each strand and doesn’t peel off layers. This option is made from a polyester blend with a satin weave that holds hair (even shorter sections like curtain bangs) without pulling or breaking sections. At 1.25 inches long, the wand is thicker than most, allowing for natural-looking curls that won’t look heavy or stiff on shorter hair. The brand recommends leaving it on for two hours for soft waves, or six hours for more defined barrels. Another plus: Reviewers comment on how comfortable this curler is to sleep in.

Fine hair can easily become heavy, especially if you plan to apply a leave-in conditioner or mousse before using a heatless curling iron. LilySilk may be known for its high-quality silk clothing, but the brand also uses the same 100% charmeuse silk for this heatless curling iron set. The breathable, moisture-retaining fabric is extremely soft, so gentle on fine strands that are more prone to breakage. For even more protection, the brand sells an extensive set that comes with a hat and pillowcase, so you can sleep even more comfortably.

Designed specifically for long hair, this heatless curling iron measures 1.5 inches wide and 3 feet long – significantly larger than average curling iron wands, which are about 1 inch in diameter or less and about 3 feet long. The larger size creates voluminous, bouncy waves for all hair types. Even reviewers with long, curly hair say they like using it to give their hairstyle a smoother finish with a uniform shape.

Side sleepers may have trouble getting comfortable in bed with standard heatless curlers because their thick, cylindrical shape presses against the head. The headband-like design of this curling iron is flatter and more flexible than the traditional rod style, and the velvety material is soft and smooth. There is still some wire in the curling iron so it will conform to the shape you want, but it will stay easier on you while you sleep on your side. This curling iron comes in a handy set with two hair ties and two velor scrunchies, plus a claw clip, yoga headband, spray bottle and storage bag for your tools and accessories.

This satin heatless curling iron may look tricky to work with, but it’s actually one of the most user-friendly options on this list. People with thick hair may find it difficult to wrap all their locks around a standard rod or ribbon, but this version makes it easy. To use it, attach it to the top of your head and then wrap tufts of hair around each of the eight legs. The design of this tool creates thin, flat sections of hair which also makes it easier to sleep in.