My "journey" with heatless curls - "Curls with socks"

Curls with socks is a simple method to get voluminous curls in your hair. Before I switched to using Curl Band in 100% silk, I went to bed every night with socks braided into my hair. The result was that every morning I woke up with the finest, softest, and most natural curls.

It saved me a lot of time since I didn’t have to curl my hair every morning.

The technique is simple:

Step 1: Make sure your hair is damp. It is important that your hair is damp enough so that it is dry when you wake up the next morning. If the hair is not dry when you wake up, it will mean that the curls have not formed properly - and therefore will quickly fall out.

Step 2: Brush your hair. It is difficult to braid the hair if it is tangled, so this makes it easier.

Step 3: Find your longest socks. Use 4-6 socks depending on how big you want your curls.

Step 4: Divide your hair into 4-6 sections - remember you need the same number of socks. Braid each section around the socks until the middle of the sock. It is important that you curl the hair as close to the scalp as possible - for the nicest result. Finish with a hair elastic.

Step 5: When you wake up, gently remove the socks. Then separate the curls with your fingers for a more natural result.

Step 6: If you are happy with your curls, give them some hairspray for better hold. This is not a must - but try what works best for you. 

It sounds very easy - are there no disadvantages?

If you make curls with socks once a month, there are virtually no disadvantages to the method.

But BE CAREFUL - you can quickly damage your hair. 

My experience is that if you frequently curl your hair with the "sock method," it risks becoming dry and worn from the friction of the sock. To prevent further damage to my hair, I switched to using silk fabric. Silk has a very positive effect on the hair. This is precisely why all our Curl Bands are produced in 100% silk.

Not only is the silk very beneficial - as it among other things counteracts frizzy hair and split ends - it is also much more elegant to use compared to the "sock method." 

Since I switched from the "sock method" to Curl Band in 100% silk, I have experienced that my hair feels and looks much healthier. Every morning I wake up with shiny curls. I did not experience that with the "sock method." Sure, I got nice curls, but my hair was also frizzy. I no longer experience that thanks to the silk. 

You can read more about our Heatless Curl Band and how to use it by clicking here.