Should you use heatless curls or a curling iron? Here's an honest comparison.

Close-up of hair wrapped around a Classic CurlBand in Black

Heatless curls (CurlBand™) Curling iron
Morning time About 1 minute to unwrap 15 to 30 minutes
Heat on your hair None Every use
Hold All day, then relaxes into soft waves over the next few days Varies by hair type
Comfort Soft enough to sleep in Hot tool, burn risk
Travel No outlet needed, packs flat Needs power, cool-down time

When a curling iron still makes sense

If you decide on curls at the last minute, an iron is faster in the moment. For everyday curls, a heatless set saves time and spares your hair.

Try the CurlBand™ Classic, CurlBand™ Blowout or CurlBand™ BeachWave, or get the Curl Kit. Full method: How to Get Heatless Curls Overnight.