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Ditch Hot Tools: 23 Low-Effort Hair Products
23 hair products replace hot tools for effortless styling.
In brief
23 hair products replace hot tools for effortless styling. 23 low-effort hair products help users style without heat tools. Originally reported by BuzzFeed.
Air-dry leave-in cream
This cream defines natural texture for wavy, curly, or coily hair without heat tools.
“I'm so grateful that I found this product. My hair is wavy and frizzy. Every once in a great while, my waves resemble curls, but the frizz is always there. I've only used this product one time so far and I never want to be without it.”
Lottabody mousse
This lightweight mousse sets curls without stickiness or stiffness for permed hair.
“I have permed hair with 3b curls, and this is the best mousse I have found! It does not leave my hair sticky or stiff, it’s very moisturizing, and the foam is a great consistency.”
Curling rod headband
This headband creates waves with damp hair and no heat tools required.
“It’s very quick to learn how to use this, and the results are fabulous! I love how my hair looked the next morning.”
Root lift clips
These clips lift wet roots without weighing down hair for a poofy top.
“They really make a difference! I have wavy hair that's silky and lies flat on top. The metal curl clips never gave me much lift, and I don't like to use a lot of hairspray, if any. These clips are way better!”
Dry shampoo powder
This travel-friendly powder revives greasy hair for up to a week without washing.
“I am so glad I gave this product a try, as it works amazingly well on my fine, oily hair. I have used just about every dry shampoo product on the market, and this is by far the best one yet.”
Claw clips
These clips secure up-dos with minimal effort for a polished look.
“These hair clips are really good quality. My hair is a couple of inches past my clavicle, about 4 inches past, and medium thickness. The clip holds it very securely.”
Satin bonnet
This bonnet protects hair overnight for frizz-free, defined curls.
“I have long curly hair and use bonnets at night to prevent tangling, drying, and breaking of my hair. I knew this bonnet was different as soon as I put it on.”
L'Oréal treatment
This rinse-out treatment adds shine and volume in eight seconds for any hair type.
“OMG!!! Most amazing hair treatment I've ever used in my entire life. Most hair masks weigh my hair down but since this is a water, it makes it SO soft and bouncy.”
Goody hair pins
These pins replace 20 regular pins for all-day updo staying power.
“These are amazing. Why didn't I know about them sooner? They seem much safer for hair, and the hair stays put.”
Cantu curling cream
This cream hydrates thirsty curls with shea butter and coconut oil.
“You have to try it! I've been looking for something like this for a long time! I put it in my hair while it's still wet and go to bed with it in. In the morning, I don't have to touch my hair… It's already perfect as is!”
Denman hair brush
This brush defines curls and detangles hair in one step.
“TikTok made me do it. I never knew I had 3a curls until I used this brush. It evenly spreads product throughout the hair and clumps up your curls.”
Bestool detangler brush
This brush separates knots in 3a, 4c hair without pain.
“This was the best purchase ever. I had braids and took them down three months later, and if I didn't have this brush to get the knots and tangles out, I don't know what I would have done.”
Texturizing powder
This powder adds volume to fine hair without weighing it down.
“I have very fine hair, and no matter what product I use, it never seems to have any volume...until I found this miracle powder!”
Hair wax stick
This stick tames flyaways without greasiness or residue.
“Perfect for humid weather. I have relatively fine hair, and my hair looks HORRIBLE every time we travel somewhere topical. I came across this wax one day, and I am in love.”
Edge control gel
This gel smooths edges without greasiness or flaky residue.
“Hands down! The best edge control I have ever used and I have used a lot of them. Stayed all day! No flakes and non-greasy!”
Sponge rollers
These rollers create long-lasting curls without hard, wet hair.
“I've always had bad experiences with foam rollers in the past. I don't know what makes these ones different, but they stay in your hair, don't take long to dry, and give you long-lasting curls!”
Microfiber hair ties
These ties are gentle on hair and stay in place without snagging.
“These are designed to work on all hair types. They're game changers for me as a runner and a human. I basically have one on my wrist and in my hair at all times.”
Continuous mister spray
This spray lightly wets hair for styling without getting it too wet.
“Another amazing product TikTok made me buy. I was looking for something for when I wet my hair in the mornings. My old typical spray bottles kept breaking or leaking.”
Clip-in hair extensions
These extensions add volume and length without glue or lace.
“Looks real! It is a little longer than what I thought! Great quality! It was pretty thick and no smell.”
Synthetic half wig
This wig provides protection and convenience without glue or lace.
“This is my first half wig, and I honestly did not know what to expect. The hair is so soft and not 'wiggy' looking like most synthetic hair.”
The headline
23 low-effort hair products help users style without heat tools.
