1. The Infamous Heatless Curl Rod
If you’re on TikTok, you’ve seen this all over your FYP by now. If you’re not on TikTok, you have most likely seen ads for this ingenious invention. This satin curling rod is soft enough so you can sleep comfortably and wake up to perfect bouncy curls that will inevitably turn into loose beach waves by the end of the day. Or, get waves right away and give your morning curls a nice little brush and some hairspray — you'll be good to go!
2. DIY Sock Blowout
This style requires a bit more effort and some DIYing (find the process here), but if you want a bounce in your waves that is there to stay, this is the hack for you. Like the heatless curling rod, you can keep your hair with big, bouncy curls or manipulate them to be flawless mermaid waves.
3. Classic Braid, With a Twist
Easy is a guarantee with this hack, and it’s probably one you’ve done some variation of growing up to experiment with your hair look. All you need to do is semi-twist your hair around and semi-braid it. After watching the tutorial once or twice, it will become an intuitive part of your nightly pre-bed routine.
4. The Claw Clip Method
In a rush? Can’t decide if you want to wear your hair up or down? This hack will give you the best of several hair worlds. If you need to do your hair quickly, if you want to wear your hair up but maybe down later or if you just want something that takes under 30 minutes, this method is a great pick. It only requires a clip, some texture spray and a simple twist.
5. Amazon Wavers
This one is the most literal hack on this list, utilizing these heatless wavers from Amazon, you can achieve the waviest waves you've ever sported. Although this heatless step requires some maneuvering, when done correctly, you'll look like you walked off the set of "Aquamarine."
6. Not Your Mother’s Spray
She’s classic, iconic and has been on your shelf since middle school. Not Your Mother’s Beach Spray is the OG when it comes to achieving effortless, heatless beach waves. If your hair is naturally straight, supplementing this spray with overnight braids or weave-in braids like the TikTok below may be a good idea.