When winter arrives, the dry, cold air can wreak havoc on your hair.
It's the perfect time to give your strands a break from hot tools, which can exacerbate dryness and damage.
9 new natural hair products for glorious curls, coils and kinksCelebrity hairstylist Laura Polko offered her top tips and tools for achieving gorgeous, heatless hairstyles while keeping your hair healthy during the colder months.
"Winter is the perfect time to experiment with pulling your hair back," Polko explained. "Thanks to sweater weather, wearing your hair up prevents it from getting tangled in your layers."
Heatless tools are a fantastic way to achieve waves or curls without subjecting your hair to hot tools, but technique is everything.
"When using heatless hair tools, especially on wet hair overnight, it's important to section your hair cleanly and wrap it consistently on both sides," Polko said. "Always wrap your hair away from your face and lay each section flat around the tool instead of twisting it loosely like you would with a curling iron for beach waves."
By wrapping your hair smoothly, you'll avoid "crunchy, crinkly curls" and achieve soft, beachy waves that look polished and effortless.
When selecting a heatless tool, Polko emphasized the importance of size. "Using a smaller heatless tool is like using a small curling iron -- you'll get tighter, more defined curls, which can look a little off, unless that's the style you're going for," Polko said. "Most people want softer, beachy waves, so I recommend using a thicker rod or barrel to achieve that looser, more natural look."
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