In my years as a beauty editor, no trend has made me feel more like a failure than heatless curls. From robe belts to heatless curl kits, I’ve tried it all and am always left with sore arms and crimpy, formless, uneven hair when I wake the next day. For a while, I thought the TikTok heatless curl girls just knew something I didn’t or that I was simply not coordinated enough for the damage-free style. If you’ve struggled with heatless curls in the past, too, TikTok’s sock curls hack is a must-see and is the first heatless curl hack I think might just work.
How to Do Sock Curls, TikTok’s Latest Heatless Curl Trend
While tons of brands have come out with innovative solutions for creating heatless curls at home, TikTok’s sock curls trend takes us back to our heat-free curl roots, using products we all have at home and yielding what, I would say, are fool-proof results. Instead of trying to lay a robe tie over across the crown of your head and wrapping all your hair around it that way, sock curls use just a pair of socks (lengths vary depending on how much hair you’re working with) to create bouncy, movie star-like strands.
To create the look, you’ll have to trust the process, but it will be worth it. First, section your hair down your part. Then, take your first sock and place the top in your mouth (I know, bear with me), wrapping the first section of hair around the sock until you reach the ends. Then, simply fold the sock back in on itself, no hair tie necessary. For best results, try this hack on dry hair—TkikTokers recommend adding a mousse or oil to dry hair before you wrap your strands around the sock to prevent unwanted frizz.
