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Each day brings a fresh TikTok hair hack, but the latest one is a real game-changer. It’s quick, effective, and doesn’t require you to sleep with uncomfortable curlers on your head.
While it’s not exactly a ‘heatless’ curl method, it’s pretty close—minimizing the time you need to use a blow-dryer. Plus, there’s no curling iron or flat iron involved! The result: natural-looking, shiny, and healthy curls that last all day. Check out the full tutorial below.
Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering the TikTok 5-Minute Curl Hack
This might be the simplest way to achieve stunning curls—just a few quick steps and five minutes! Here's what you need to do.
1. Get Your Essentials Ready
You’ll need a heat protectant, a brush, your blow-dryer, and if you want extra volume, add a bit of volumizing mousse, advises Kate Ross, hairstylist at Irresistible Me.
2. Begin With Damp Hair
For the quickest curls, start with damp—not soaking wet—hair. “Spray on your heat protectant and any styling products, then brush through,” Ross explains.
3. Section and Twist
Part your hair into two even sections. Twist one of the sections tightly, making sure to hold the end to keep the twist secure. Avoid using a ponytail holder as it will leave an unwanted crease.
4. Blow Dry
Next, take a blow-dryer and gently dry the twisted section of hair. Ross suggests, "Keep the blow-dryer on medium heat, not max. You want to style, not scorch." Hold the blow-dryer about six inches away and focus on small sections, drying for 10-15 seconds each.
Continue holding the twisted section until it's fully cooled. This step helps set the curls. Repeat the process on the other side. (Pro tip: You can divide your hair into more sections depending on how tight or voluminous you want the curls.)
5. Complete the Look
After you’ve finished blow-drying, gently separate your curls with your fingers, then lock in the look with a finishing spray, a touch of serum, or a texturizing product.
And that’s it—beautiful, shiny, bouncy curls in less time than it takes to brew a cup of coffee or wait for a rideshare. No curling iron needed. TikTok really nailed this genius hair hack.
