Tools compared
Flexi rods, ribbons, rollers and more: what each does and who it suits.
- Alternatives to a heatless curling rod set
What to use instead of a long curling rod set: flexi rods, pillow rollers, a curling band, a headband or roller clips, with facts and trade-offs.
- Best heatless curlers
Six heatless curlers compared from Kitsch, The Hair Edit, SILKE London and invisibobble, with published sizes, prices and trade-offs for each.
- Best heatless curlers for fine hair
Five heatless curlers for fine hair from Kitsch, The Hair Edit and invisibobble, with published facts and trade-offs, and tips for getting hold.
- Best heatless curlers for thick hair
Five heatless curlers for thick hair compared on published rod size, piece count and price, with the trade-off for each from Kitsch, The Hair Edit and SILKE London.
- Best heatless curlers to sleep in
Five soft heatless curlers described by their brands as comfortable for sleeping: Kitsch, SILKE London, invisibobble and The Hair Edit compared.
- Curling tools vs braids and twists
Do braids and twists give the same heatless waves as a curling rod or flexi rods? Compare effort, result, cost and who each method suits.
- Flexi rods vs a curling ribbon
Flexi rods or a curling ribbon for heatless curls? Compare curl size, speed, comfort and cost, with published sizes and prices from four products.
- Flexi rods vs hair rollers
Flexi rods or hair rollers for heatless curls? Compare curl shape, volume, comfort and cost using published sizes and prices.