Heat-LESS Hairstyles for the Summer

If you want to keep your healthy beautiful hair, frequent use of your curling iron or straightening iron is a big NO NO!! Many of us need to ease-up on excessive use of heat stylers, and give our hair a much deserved break. Our suggestions are actually quicker and easier than heat styling! So if your hair is damaged or suffering from sun exposure, the less additional heat you apply, the better your hair will be. Check out these simple solutions:

• Loose Braids: These easy to do braids create volume and wonderful waves on any hair type. They can be done on damp or dry hair. Just apply your favorite water-based moisturizer or styling cream. Form 2-4 loose braids around your head. Keep the braids loose at the top (so there isn’t a pronounced kink where the braid begins), and tighter from the middle down. When hair is almost dry, take out the braids, shape the waves with your fingers, and let hair dry the rest of the way.

• Tight Braids/Crimping: These braids yield a beautiful “z” shaped curls. Separate hair into sections—make medium-tight braids on the top and bottom layers. This one works well overnight, to help produce some serious crimps.

• Rag Curls: I bet your grandma did it too! Rag curls may take some time to get the hang of, but next to foam rollers, nothing gives your longer lasting curls. Cut an old t-shirt or satin cloth into 6-inch strips. Take a small piece of hair, place the rag strip at the bottom, and roll your hair up towards your scalp. Secure the twist by tying the two ends of the cloth, so the twist is snugly held near your scalp. Leave in overnight for a head full of wonderful curls in the morning.

• Bantu Knot Curls: Want a roller set look without rollers?. Apply a bit of cream moisturizer or setting lotion ( conditioner works great too!), and start twirling sections of your hair around your finger. Forming your hair into a few large twisted sections. Continue twirling as you wrap hair around itself and secure with bobby pins or an ouchless ponytail holder. Let them dry completely, then finger comb for volumous curls!

So give that hair a break and spend more time having fun, with these simple quick heat-less styles!