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27 Things That’ll Help You Style Your Hair Without Relying On Heat Tools
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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More No need to scorch your strands to get salon-worthy results. I am a contributor who has been writing for the BuzzFeed Shopping team since 2020; as a film nerd and long-term pop culture enthusiast, I bring an engaging, conversational voice to my work and love discovering and testing new products to share with readers. Promising reviews: "These are great! Once you get the hang of it it’s such an easy way to get cute hair the next day. I wore them almost every night of vacation so that my hair looked great the next day with minimal time spent doing my hair. The picture is after a full day of wearing the curls with no hairspray! They get looser throughout the day but such a cute wave! You can make the curls tighter or looser based on how close you wrap it. Easy to sleep in. I’m a big fan!" —Amazon reviewer "I've been wanting to get a heatless hair curler for a long time after hearing my coworkers talk about using one and coming in with beautiful curls to work. I chose this one for the softness and different style of curls I could get from using it. I love that I can wrap my hair up in it at night, sleep without interruption from some bulky curlers, wake up and easily remove in the morning, and have flawless curls. I just remove the curler in the morning, run my fingers through all the pieces, and spray some hairspray. I have extremely thick hair which tends to get heavy and not hold curls, but this, along with the hairspray, would keep my curls fluffy all day long. It's at a great price point and I've not had any issues with it (have had for several months now). Would definitely recommend this one!" —Krystina J Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six colors). Promising review: "I've always had frizzy hair after a shower that didn't improve with anything, but this oil helps so much. My curls were barely visible after my hair dried because of the frizz, but now it looks amazing!" —Talia C. Promising review: "The best shampoo for my hair type. I have hair that needs to be washed every day, and this is the best shampoo to make sure that it doesn’t get greasy after one day. I live in an all-seasons region, and it’s perfect when it’s dry and below freezing and when I am in humid temps." —bobmom07 Get it from Sephora for $14+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "I have wavy/frizzy colored hair, and this product has changed the game for me. This conditioner makes my hair smooth and silky without weighing it down. I’ve been on a journey for a conditioner, and a lot are too heavy and make my hair straight and flat, and others just don’t fight the frizz. This one has the perfect balance, and I AM SOOOOOOO HAPPY TO NOT HAVE TO SEARCH FOR A NEW CONDITIONER AGAIN!" —nekomancer Get it from Sephora for $14+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "I have permed hair with 3b curls, and this is the best mousse I have found! It does not leave my hair sticky or stiff, it’s very moisturizing, and the foam has a great consistency. The scent is light and pleasant, and this is my new go-to for both freshly washed hair and the day after re-boost. So glad I found this!" —Tonii Get it from Amazon for $4.22 (also available in a two-pack). Promising reviews: "This brush feels like a little treat every morning." —Maureen B. "Perfect brush for detangling and brushing in general. Pretty to look at and to hold. Easy to clean." —Julie G. Get it from Credo Beauty for $39 (originally $48; available in eight colors). Promising review: "I have long curly hair and use bonnets at night to prevent tangling, drying, and breaking of my hair. I knew this bonnet was different as soon as I put it on. The wide, soft band was so comfortable on my head, and the long straps to tie it were incredible. I’ve had bonnets before where the elastic was just one size with no option to tie, and they were often too tight or too loose; both were awful to sleep in. I also love the size of the bonnet because I did not have to find a way to fit all of my hair in; it was roomy enough to fit with ease. The material is so silky and smooth, and it's incredibly lightweight, so it didn’t feel like it was tugging down. I was not disturbed at all in my sleep wearing this bonnet because it was so comfortable. The color is super pretty, and I will be buying more of these. They’re now my favorite!" —Emily Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three sizes and 25 colors). Promising review: "I loooove these! They hold well, and don't slip out of your hair. I can put my hair up in these and not have to fix it for the entire day and it still looks okay! They don't crease your hair like a hair tie would when you take it down, it looks the same! They don't pull on my hair or feel heavy- I have an issue with headaches from ponytails and tight styles. I do have finer, somewhat thin, long hair. I'm not sure these would work/ stay shut with thick or curly hair. Only slight complaint is sometimes it's hard to get the clip to stay shhut and not pop open when first putting it up, but that might just be user error tbh lol." —SC Get a two-pack from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in nine styles, as a single and in a three-pack). Promising review: "If you have never tried this stuff, you are seriously missing out! Prior to using this I tried about every conditioner there is on the market and some left my hair greasy but then some did nothing and left my hair like a haystack. Since finding Verb Ghost Oil, I no longer use ANY kind of conditioner at all. I simply wash my hair and with my hair still wet, I pump 3–4 pumps of this oil into my hand and rub my hands together to heat it up then simply massage it into my hair until I can no longer see it on my hands then brush my hair. There is zero residue and my hair is so light and soft. Again, this stuff is absolutely awesome!!!!" —Caitlyn Foss Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in three sizes and in a two-pack). Promising review: "I’ve dyed, bleached, and permed my hair more times than I can count, and it’s definitely taken a toll. My ends were dry, frizzy, and just felt rough all the time. I decided to try this Moroccan oil after hearing good things, and honestly…I didn’t expect it to work this well. I use just one pump on damp hair after washing, and my hair feels softer and smoother right away. It doesn’t feel greasy at all, which is huge for me. I’ve also used a tiny bit on dry hair to tame frizz and bring some shine back, and it works like magic. The smell is amazing—kind of warm and sweet, like something you'd get at a fancy salon. It makes my hair smell good all day without being too strong. My hair looks healthier and feels way less brittle. It’s made a big difference, especially on my end." —Elissa Get it from Amazon for $20+ (available in three sizes). Promising review: "Good to tame light frizz, and a nice final touch after styling. Smells kind of like Fruity Pebbles, which is lovely." —Sam Promising review: "This stuff is legit amazing. Mississippi heat down here real feel is 111 degrees most days. My hair usually starts to look frizzy and sorta funky wavy in some spots as soon as I leave the house due to the ridiculous humidity we have here. I am so impressed. Somehow, it gave my usually flat-to-my-head hair some volume as well. All I did was shampoo, conditioner, towel dry, and then blow-dry with tension like the back of the bottle says." —ChrisandLeslie Get it from Amazon for $14+ (available in two sizes). Promising reviews: "I just bought this product the other day and already I am amazed with it. My area has super hard water and it results in the constant frizz. This product has reduced my frizz, smells great and holds my curls without the crunch. It’s so much bang for the buck. Will be buying for my myself and friends!" —Prek Teacher "I've tried so many products over the years. Several were much more expensive. I didn't expect this to work due to the low price, but it actually did! I'm shocked. For the first time in my life I'm able to truly hydrate and define my curls. It doesn't make my hair look greasy, either." —GLW Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (also available in a 12-pack). Curlinator Designs is a North Carolina-based small, woman-owned business that specializes in helpful hair accessories. Promising review: "Love it!!! I was concerned I wouldn't be able to figure out how to use it, but videos make understanding simple. So much easier to use in the mornings than fixing your hair in a bun!!!" —bld9 Get it from Curlinator Designs on Etsy for $12.75 (available in 17 colors). Promising review: "I used it today for the first time, and I already see and feel a difference! I have very coarse, dry, frizzy hair, and my hair was so much smoother after just blow-drying." —Kimberly P. Get it from Amazon for $29+ (available in three sizes). Promising review: "Amazing product and smells really good and floral, perfect for any brunette, even with wavy/curly hair, and even covers my roots! Definitely lasts and keeps away the oil even at work." —Sassy sweet Promising reviews: "Absolutely my holy grail. This is the curl product I've been searching for my whole life. I have 2b–2c hair, and finding products that define my curls has been difficult. I have soft, defined curls and I love it!" —Amazon reviewer "I am so glad I found this. It's the perfect balance of hydrating but not oily. It does a great job of managing my goofy, wavy, curly, straight hair and adds really nice volume at the roots." —eureka Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "Perfect for humid weather. I have relatively fine hair, and my hair looks HORRIBLE every time we travel somewhere topical. I came across this wax one day, and I am in love. I’ve been able to do cute hairstyles and have them stay in place all day." —arlerh n. Promising review: "As a mom, I don’t always get to tend to my hair; usually it goes straight up into a hair clip and forgotten about because it feels like I have a million other things I need to do. I wanted to buy this mini to keep in my purse and now I realize I HAVE to get the full size as well because OMG (major heart eyes!) it was the fastest and most painless process of brushing out all the tangles and knots that have progressed over the past couple of days and it didn’t rip out a ton of hair! I absolutely LOVE this brush!" —ButterflyBae27 Get it from Amazon for $11.49 (available in 11 colorways). Promising review: "This product smells SO good! It is lightweight, yet gives the volume I was looking for. My hair is very flat, so it's hard to find something that actually works." —DJ Spin Promising review: "These are the best hair ties I’ve ever used! I have thin hair, and most bands either slip out or are too tight and cause breakage. These Gimme Beauty bands hold my hair securely without pulling, and they stay in place all day. They don’t leave creases, and they’re so comfortable that I forget I even have one in. The quality is excellent, and they last much longer than regular hair ties. I’ll definitely keep buying these—perfect for anyone with fine or thin hair." —Sarah Craft Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $7.94+ (available in six color combos). Promising review: "Great feeling product, made my hair frizz-free and kept my natural waves. Only used it once so far but I’m super impressed about how my hair came out!" —Kayla Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in three sizes). Promising review: "I'm on my third bottle of the One Hit Wonder Spray from Mane Club. This is by far the best leave-in conditioner I have ever used. It works so well for my very curly, very thick, and very damaged hair. It adds so much moisture to my hair and really keeps it hydrated. It prevents my hair from getting frizzy and helps keep my curls defined. My hair feels so soft and shiny after using this product. It's also so much easier to brush through my hair because I have no tangles when I use this. It smells divine and makes my hair smell divine. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for an effective multi-benefit leave-in conditioner spray." —Dylan & Tiffany Bennett Promising review: "I have been experimenting doing my hair at home and trying different rollers. This has to be the very best set ever. It was easy, the clips snap on and with my long hair I was able to get a nice curl. They're soft, they're not heavy, I was able to wrap my long hair with no problem. I was even able to sleep with them. My long hair was dry all naturally with no heat, No processing...I highly recommend this is my absolute favorite and I love that it comes in its own bag and and I love that they're washable also." —Amina Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five sizes, packs of 24, 36, or 60 rollers, and in two colors). Promising review: "Love this curl custard! It defines my curls so well without making them crunchy or heavy. My hair stays soft, shiny, and moisturized all day. A little goes a long way, too. Definitely a staple in my routine!” —Blanche Get it from Amazon for $6.97+ (available in two sizes and in multipacks). Promising review: "I bought this after watching a makeover artist and saw he recommended it. There are three rows, which surprised me. I use it to tease my hair a bit for volume and this thing is THE BOMB! Makes short work of it and doesn't know my hair in a tangled mess. LOVE IT! You won't be sorry." —LynnAnn S. Promising review: "I’m starting my journey of taking care of my wavy/curly hair. I didn’t know cotton towels did so much damage to my hair! These microfiber towels are amazing! After washing my hair and applying leave-in conditioning I just keep wet hair wrapped on these wonderful towels and the result is amazing! I don’t need to do much more than that to get soft healthy curls... I’m so happy with this product!" —Caterina Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.69+ (available in 15 colors/styles). * Hair Products That Tame Frizz And Fight Humidity So They Deserve Multiple Awards * Hair Products From Amazon Our Readers Are Loving In 2026 * Products That Will Actually Keep Your Hair Off Your Neck This Summer * If You Spend All Summer Swimming, Treat Your Hair To These 27 Products That’ll Protect And Refresh It BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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