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

Curls with socks are a simple method to get full curls in your hair. Before I switched to using the 100% Silk Curl Band , I went to bed every night with socks braided into my hair. The result was that I woke up every morning with the finest, soft and 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 you have damp hair. It is important that your hair is moist to such an extent that it is dry when you wake up the next morning. If the hair is not dry when you wake up, it means that the curls have not formed properly - and will therefore quickly fall out.

Step 2: Brush your hair. It's hard to braid your hair if it's curly, so this makes it easier.

Step 3: Find your longest socks. Use 4-6 stockings 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 stockings until the middle of the stocking. It is important that you curl the hair as close to the scalp as possible - for the best result. You finish with a hair elastic.

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

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

It sounds very easy - are there any disadvantages?

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

But BEWARE - you can quickly ruin your hair.

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

Not only is the silk extremely advantageous - as it counteracts frizzy hair and broken ends, among other things - it is also very elegant to use compared to the "sock method".

Since switching from the "sock method" to the 100% silk Curl Band, I have noticed 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". Fortunately, I got nice curls, but my hair was frizzy at the same time. 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.