If you want curly or wavy hair that lasts a long time without damaging your hair from using hot styling tools, then you're in luck! There are many ways to curl your hair without using any heat at all. Read this article to learn how to get long-lasting curls using just long socks.
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Method 1 of 2: Spiral Curl
Step 1. Prepare 6-8 men's socks
The thinner and longer the sock, the better. The number of socks you need will depend on how thick your hair is. If you have very thick hair, you may need 10-12 socks.
Step 2. Wash your hair and dry it with a towel
Be sure to use conditioner on your hair and brush out any tangles before starting this process. Hair should be wet, but not dripping.
Step 3. Arrange your hair in 5 cm sections
Take one piece with your non-dominant hand and hold it by the end. Place one sock against your hair so that it is perpendicular to your hair. The sock should be placed halfway between the roots and the ends of the hair.
Step 4. Wrap the ends of your hair around the sock
You should leave about 2.5 cm or 5 cm of the ends still loose.
Step 5. Roll the sock towards the roots of the hair
When you reach the roots of your hair, tie the ends of the socks tightly.
Step 6. Repeat this step on each section of hair
It's easier to start at the bottom of your hair and work your way up to the top. Don't do it on bangs, if you have them.
Step 7. Let the hair dry
You can sleep with your hair in those socks all night, or if you do it during the day, sit out in the sun and let your hair dry.
Step 8. Remove the socks from your hair
Do one at a time on each section, and gently toss the hair to release the curled hair. Make sure your hair is completely dry before removing the socks.
Step 9. Spray hairspray on the hair to make the curls last longer
You should use hairspray if you have naturally straight hair and your curls don't usually last long.
Method 2 of 2: Volume Curls
Step 1. Cut the toes of the male or long sock
You should cut it about 5 cm.
Step 2. Roll the sock into a donut shape
You may want to try using two socks for a thicker donut/ring shape. This will result in larger curls.
Step 3. Pull the hair into a high ponytail
Hair should be slightly damp. You can take a shower and dry your hair with a towel before doing this procedure, or spray water on your dry hair. Tie with an elastic hair band.
Step 4. Hold the pigtails vertically overhead
Insert the end of the pigtail into the hole of the donut/sock ring. Then wrap the ends of the pigtails around the donut/sock ring and roll the sock up to your head. This bun will be attached in that position.
Step 5. Let the hair dry all night
If you do it during the day, then leave the sock bun in place for 3-4 hours, or as long as it takes for the hair to dry completely.
Step 6. Remove the socks and hair band
Gently toss the hair to release the wavy hair.
Step 7. Use hairspray to make the curls on the hair become long lasting
Spray hairspray on your hair if you have naturally straight hair or if you want curls that last all day.
