Define your curls without a dryer or heat: the perfect routine for summer

Summer can be a hairdryer's worst enemy and your curls' best friend. We'll tell you how to achieve perfect definition without heat, step by step and without complications.

With the arrival of warmer weather, many people with curly hair are looking for alternatives to blow-drying. The curly method, which promotes natural curl care without heat, becomes the healthiest option for hair during the summer. But how can you achieve well-defined curls without a diffuser or blow-dryer?

The key is to apply a specific curly product routine, appropriate for your curl type and focused on enhancing hydration, definition, and frizz control.

Our curly hair influencer, Rizadotass , explains it in this video, which you can watch here , where she shares a complete heat-free routine that achieves defined, shiny, and long-lasting curls. Spoiler alert: you don't need a hairdryer or miracle workers, just consistency and the right products.

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Step by step to define your curls without heat

1. Wash with a mild shampoo
   Avoid sulfates and choose products that respect your hair's natural moisture. If your scalp allows it, opt for a non-drying co-wash.
2. Apply conditioner using the "rake & shake" technique
   This technique consists of applying the product with your fingers as if you were combing them (rake) and then gently shaking the curls to define the shape (shake).
3. Choose a moisturizing leave-in and a light gel
   The combination of these two products helps maintain the curl's shape and prevent frizz without weighing it down. Apply the leave-in to very wet hair and then seal with the gel.
4. Scrunch and plopping
   Scrunch (scrunch the curls upward with your hands) and then wrap your hair in a cotton T-shirt or microfiber towel using the plopping technique for about 15-30 minutes. This speeds up drying without damaging the curl's shape.
5. Air drying
   Let it air dry completely without touching it. It may take longer, but the result is much more natural and defined. If you're in a hurry, you can dry it with a fan or outdoors in the shade.

Extra tips for perfect curls without heat

• Use tongs or duckbill clips at the roots to add volume while drying.
• Avoid touching the curls until they are completely dry.
• Refresh your hair the next day with a spray bottle filled with water and a few drops of leave-in.

This summer, put away the hairdryer. Your hair will thank you, and your curls will look more beautiful than ever. The curly method is a journey of hair self-discovery, and doing it without heat is not only possible, it's ideal!