Heated styling tools are great, and it can be hard to beat a head of freshly curled or pin-straight hair. However, consistently using heat on your hair, whether it’s a morning blast with a blow dryer or constant flat-ironing, can be incredibly damaging to your strands. Excessive heat can cause split ends, breakage, and a dull finish for your hair. If you’re looking to reverse some of the damage you’ve inflicted upon your hair with your heated styling tools, keep reading to discover seven ways to style your hair without heat.

1. Braids

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Braids are a versatile hairstyle that requires no heat but still makes you look like you put some effort into getting ready in the morning. There are many different ways you can style your hair into braids.

If you’re looking for something simple without a lot of complex finger-work, try parting your hair on the side and pulling it to one side in a loose side braid. If you’re not afraid of pulling off more intricate braids, try a fishtail braid or a classic french braid instead.

2. Beachy Waves

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Beachy waves are a popular hairstyle right now, and they’re extremely easy to pull off. Start with damp hair and spray some sea salt spray in from root to tip to add some texture. Let your hair air dry and, as it dries, consistently scrunch it with your fingers to volumize it and ensure that you end up with the casual waves you’re looking for.

3. Slicked-Back Low Ponytail

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Popularized by Kim K herself, the slicked-back low ponytail is a no-heat hairstyle that’s perfect for a business meeting or other event where you need to look a bit more formal or professional.

Create the perfect slicked-back low ponytail by parting your hair in the middle first. Then, smooth a small amount of your favorite hair gel back into your hair and secure your hair in a ponytail at the nape of your neck.

4. Curler Waves

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Have you forgotten foam rollers existed like the rest of the world? Well, if you did, it’s time to revisit that long-lost memory. Foam rollers can work wonders for creating curled hair without requiring the use of heat.

Start with wet hair and secure your hair into the foam rollers before you go to sleep. Use smaller rollers and smaller pieces of hair for tighter curls, and larger rollers and larger pieces of hair for looser curls. Wrap your rolled hair in a silk scarf before you go to sleep to keep your hair looking neat by the time morning rolls around.

5. Classic Ponytail

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You really can’t go wrong with a classic ponytail. Make sure the front and back of your hair is smooth before you secure the ponytail and wrap a piece of hair around your hair band to hide it and add some professionalism to your look.

6. Fabric Curls

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Fabric curls have the same idea as foam rollers, but they produce a wilder, less tamed curly finish. To curl your hair with fabric, simply roll your hair up in small strips of fabric and tie off each strip so that the curl holds. Sleep on your hair overnight and untie the strips in the morning to reveal gorgeous wild waves.

7. Messy Bun

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Messy buns are great for lazy days when you want your hair out of your way but still looking casually cute. Before attempting to create a messy bun, always texturize your hair with a sea salt spray and scrunch it with your fingers. This step will make your hair much easier to secure into the bun and will help it stay put for a longer period of time.

It can be difficult to imagine styling your hair without using any heat. If you’re in need of some ideas on how to style your hair without the temperature, use the tips in this post to learn about seven ways to style your hair without heat.