You don't need to spend hours in the bathroom frying your hair with curling wands and flat irons to get the perfect curl. With these different ways to curl and wave your hair, you're bound to find one that gives you the perfect waves you want whether your hair is thin, short, straight or curly.
Tight Curls
If you love tighter curls, then you need to try this no heat remedy for a Shirley Temple look. The super tight twists give your hair that extra curl. Thank you Josephine's for this look!
Curls For Thinner Hair
If you have thin hair, don't worry, you can get gorgeous curls too! A few simple twists and you're on your way to some beautiful curls.
Mermaid-Style Locks
Make two simple braids on each side of your head and then pin them in a sort of Princess Lei look. Her luscious curls and mermaid color just give this the ultimate beachy vibe. To get the full tutorial, check out Wild Spirit!
A Beachy Scarf
For a different take on "beach waves," try adding a scarf to your up-do. The mix of colors are perfect for summer while you're relaxing on the beach. Thank you Ducklings In A Row for this cute look!
Curled Bangs For Short Hair
If you just want to curl your bangs, this look is for you. This will only work if you have longer bangs though. Simply use rollers to roll up the front of the bangs, spraying with hair spray before and after. Love this look XO Vain!
Springy Curls For Short Hair
While this look might take a little longer, the outcome is definitely worth it. To create the curls, take a square of toilet paper and roll it into a tube. Then take the end of a small piece of hair and twist the toilet paper tube tightly until you reach the scalp. Repeat until you have the desired amount of curl! Wow XO Vain, we love this!
Refresh Naturally Curly Hair
The Beauty Department
Do you already have curls you love? Naturally refresh those curls with just a few simple products. All you need is water, leave in conditioner and a wide tooth comb. Combine half water and half leave in conditioner and spray on your hair after detangling it. Comb through the hair and scrunch as needed.
Use Straws To Make Curls
All you need to do is twist your hair around straws and pin them to your head with bobby pins. It's simple and will leave you with beautiful curls! Get the full steps here.
Take It Back To The Sponge Basics
Although you can get fancy with different techniques to make curls, there's nothing better than taking it back to sponge rollers. You can create big, bouncy curls in 20 minutes with sponge rollers. We love this look!
Sock Bun Waves
For a super simple way to create waves, use a sock bun! After washing your hair, put in a styling gel and then let air dry until it's half dry. Put your hair up in a sock bun and sleep in it over night. In the morning, take the bun out and you're left with waves to die for!
French Twist Curls
This tutorial is a little on the advanced side, but that shouldn't deter you from trying it! Offbeat and Inspired gives you step by step instructions so you can get beautiful curls.
Bantu Knots
Bantu knots will take your straight hair to voluminous curls in no time. While creating the knots may take a little time and letting them set will leave you looking a little silly, the end result is worth it. Check out Perfect Locks for the steps for these knots!
Headband Curls
For this look, all you need is a headband to create those luscious waves. For step by step instructions check out The Paper Mama. We love this look! Plus, there's no heat needed so your hair will thank you later.
The Farrah Feather
If you love that '70s look, try your hand at these curls! Start by applying setting spray to towel dried hair and then divide your hair into four sections. Wrap the front two sections around your fingers, away from your face and pin into place. Do the same with the back two rolling towards the top of the head. Spray with hairspray and once dry take the curls out and comb in the opposite direction.
Beach Waves
Beach waves are perfect for any time of the day. Whether you're relaxing by the pool or going out for the night, beach waves are the perfect relaxed look. We love the beach wave look! Check out Makeup.com for the steps for the best beach waves.
Keeping Your Curls Overnight
The Beauty Department is at it again with this tutorial to keep your curls to last overnight. There's no need to lose those beautiful curls when you go to bed. Simply twist your hair into a bun and clip in place with butterfly clips around the outside. In the morning, let it down, add a little product and your curls are back again!
No-Heat Waves
Taking your hair from straight to curly is simple with this tutorial from Kouture Kiss. She uses her fingers to curl the hair, clips to pin in place and hairspray to keep the hold.