How to Get Curly Hair Overnight

Are you wanting to discover the secret to luscious curls in hours? If you have straight or wavy hair, you are probably dreaming of a stress-free, heat-free method to achieve beautiful, bouncy curls. Whilst we can’t change your hair type, we have a few tricks up our sleeve to help you achieve gorgeous curly hair overnight. These looks require minimal effort, and can be done overnight, so you can say I woke up like this! Our expert guide unveils simple tricks to achieve gorgeous curly hair overnight. Say hello to stunning locks!

5 Ways to Get Curls Overnight Without Any Heat

At RUSH, we understand that clients are looking for styles that minimise damage. Whilst most methods of curling your hair require heat, we’ve specially curated this list with your hair’s health in mind. As experts in the field, we know that bouncy curls are sometimes hard to come by, so here’s our top methods to getting beautiful curls overnight. 

1. Braid Your Hair Before Going to Bed

Perhaps one of the easiest ways to achieve gorgeous overnight curls is by braiding your hair before you head to bed for the night. Aside from leaving your hair looking fabulous in the morning, sleeping in braids is actually beneficial for your hair. Tossing and turning at night can cause breakage, so sleeping with braids can mean you’re less likely to get tangles or snags in your hair. If you’re wanting loose waves, try a French or Dutch braid! The main difference between these two types of braids is the direction that you braid the hair. With French braids, you’ll be crossing the sections of hair over one another, and with Dutch braids, you’re going to do the opposite, crossing them underneath. To achieve flawless waves, braiding your damp hair before you go to sleep is an effective yet simple way to get good results. All you’ll need for this look is 2 hair bobbles to hold your plaits in place whilst you sleep.

Step 1: Dampen your hair, remove any extra moisture with a towel – you don’t want to go to bed with soaking wet hair!

Step 2: We’d recommend using curl cream at this step if you’re wanting more drastic results. 

Step 3: Braid your hair in two Dutch or French braids and head to sleep for the night. 

Step 4: These braids usually take upwards to 5 hours or more to set. Remove the braids after sleeping and you’ll be left with gorgeous loose waves! 

2. Use Hair Rollers

A classic. Hair Rollers are a great way to achieve flawless, defined overnight curls. Another added bonus is that these bouncy curls require no heat! Depending on the look you are trying to achieve, different sizes of curlers can be used. Foam rollers are a simple yet effective way to achieve bouncy curls, often being made with a foam material, meaning they won’t bother you in your sleep! Flexi rods are perfect if you’re looking for tighter, shorter curls – we’d recommend using these on damp hair if that is the look you’re after! To get the full potential out of your hair curlers, you’ll need a leave-conditioner, hairspray, a hair wrap, and your choice of hair curlers! 

Step 1: Part and section your hair. 

Step 2: Generously apply leave-in conditioner to dampen your hair. 

Step 3: Section off the hair and put the top of the roller in the middle section. 

Step 4: Pull your hair from the ends and begin wrapping the hair around the roller towards the top of your scalp. Make sure you secure your curler to ensure that the hair stays in place whilst you’re sleeping.

Step 5: Continue this method until all sections of your hair are pinned. 

Step 6: We would recommend using a hair wrap to hold your hair in place.

Step 7: Before releasing the curls, be sure to give your hair a spritz with hairspray. When releasing the curls, be sure to wrap them around your finger to ensure they lie properly and keep their shape! 

3. Loop Your Hair Around a Dressing Gown Tie 

This method has been going viral all-over social media and we can completely understand why! It achieves flawless curls every single time, and even better – they stay in place all day! What’s not to love! For this look you’ll need a dressing gown tie, or similarly long pieces of fabric, a styling spray, two hair ties, and hairspray. 

Step 1: Begin by dampening your hair with a styling spray by lightly spritzing your hair. Then section your hair into a middle parting and place the dressing down tie on the top of your head. You can secure the robe with a claw clip on the top of your head. 

Step 2: French braid your hair around the robe tie, laying strands of hair on both sides of the robe tie, and wrap them around the tie in opposite directions, gradually moving down and adding in lower sections, until all your hair is braided. Secure your curls in place with two hair ties and use hairspray to add definition to your curls. 

Step 3: Sleep with the ties in overnight for the best results. When releasing the curls, you can brush the for your desired look. If you’re wanting tighter, more defined curls – skip the brushing. If you’re after more loose curls, make sure to brush your curls out! 

4. Use a Ribbon

Similar to using a dressing gown tie, a ribbon can be used to achieve tighter, more defined curls overnight. We’d recommend using smaller strands of hair each time if you’re wanting to achieve this look. The most important thing to remember when trying to achieve gorgeous curls overnight with a ribbon is that the hair must be tightly wrapped around the ribbon, as this will help the curls form more effectively. For this look you’ll need a dressing gown tie, or a similarly long pieces of fabric, a styling spray, two hair ties, and hairspray. 

Step 1: Begin by dampening your hair with a styling spray by lightly spritzing your hair. Then section your hair into a middle parting and place the ribbon on the top of your head. You can secure the ribbon with a claw clip on the top of your head. 

Step 2: French braid your hair around the ribbon, laying strands of hair on both sides of the ribbon, and wrap them around the tie in opposite directions, gradually moving down and adding in lower sections, until all your hair is braided. Secure your curls in place with two hair ties and use hairspray to add definition to your curls. 

Step 3: Sleep with the ribbon overnight for the best results. If you’re wanting tighter, more defined curls – skip the brushing to give the hair that extra oomph!  

5. Get Tight Curls with Straws

If you’re looking for a more eco-friendly approach to get gorgeous curls, try using reusable straws for tight curls. Heated tools like curling wands can be difficult to work with and may damage your hair with repeated use. Using hair rollers, like straws can offer a heat-free alternative. Surprisingly, simple straws can be used as hair rollers to effectively style all hair types. Depending on your different methods, using straws can leave your hair in tightly coiled ringlets. For this look, you’ll need straws, hairspray and bobby pins. 

Step 1: Part and section your hair. 

Step 2: Generously apply leave-in conditioner to dampen your hair. 

Step 3: Section off the hair and begin wrapping the hair around the straw, staring at the bottom of the hair, and working your hair up to the scalp. 

Step 4: Make sure you secure the straw with a bobby pin to ensure that the hair stays in place whilst you’re sleeping.

Step 5: Continue this method until all sections of your hair are pinned with straws. 

Step 6: We would recommend using a hair wrap to hold your hair in place whilst you sleep. 

Step 7: Before releasing the curls, be sure to give your hair a spritz with hairspray. When releasing the curls, be sure to wrap them around your finger to ensure they lie properly and keep their shape! 

Getting Your Hair Curled at Rush

At RUSH, our expert stylists are here to help you achieve flawless curls. Book an appointment with us today and let our experienced team guide you through the process of selecting the right curls for your face shape and hair type. We look forward to helping you achieve the healthy, beautiful hair you deserve!

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Are you wanting to find out how to professionally curl your hair? Are you not sure what type of curls would best suit your face shape? Or do you have a special occasion coming up and you’re after beautiful, bouncy curls? Find your nearest hairdressing salon today if you’re looking for a professional curly hairstyle! We look forward to helping you achieve the healthy, beautiful hair you deserve! Say hello to stunning locks!