How to Use Every Gimme Beauty Curling Tool
Heatless curls take four tools and about five minutes of setup, and this guide shows you how to use each one. Whether you are wrapping a styling set before bed, cinching a satin bonnet, bending flex rods, or rolling volume and thermal rollers, you will find a video and a step-by-step walkthrough below.
Gimme Beauty's Curling Collection is built around one idea: skip the heat, not the sleep. Every tool is designed for fine, medium, or thick hair, and works on straight, wavy, and curly textures.
Which tool is right for you?
| Tool | Best for | Jump to |
|---|---|---|
| Heatless Styling Set | Overnight curls with maximum comfort | Section 1 |
| Satin Bonnet | Frizz protection and keeping your curls in place | Section 2 |
| Flex Rods | Defined, bouncy spiral curls you can shape | Section 3 |
| Rollers | Root volume and classic curls | Section 4 |
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1. Heatless Styling Sets
The Chill Curl Heatless Styling Set lets you wrap damp hair around a soft rod before bed and wake up to bouncy curls with no heat. It comes in three versions: Fine or Thinner Hair, Most Hair Types, and Thick or Curly Hair. Wear it for 4 to 8 hours or overnight.
How to use your Heatless Styling Set
- Start with the right hair. Use slightly damp or fully dry hair. Slightly damp hair holds curls longer, while dry hair gives softer waves.
- Detangle and prep. Brush out knots, then smooth in a light styling product if you like extra hold.
- Place the rod. Lay the rod across the top of your head, at the crown or just behind your hairline.
- Wrap in sections. Take a section of hair and wrap it around the rod, working down one side. Repeat on the other side, wrapping in the same direction on both sides for even curls.
- Secure the set. Fasten the set in place using the securing system shown in the video, so it stays comfortable and put all night.
- Sleep. Wear it for 4 to 8 hours or overnight. Add a Satin Bonnet for extra frizz protection.
- Unwrap and style. Remove the set gently, unwrap each section, and loosen the curls with your fingers. Finish with a light-hold product if you want them to last.
Pro tips
- Thicker sections make looser waves, and thinner sections make tighter curls.
- Choose the version made for your hair type for the best fit and hold.
- Curls can last from one to three days with proper care.
Shop Heatless Styling Sets
- Chill Curl Heatless Styling Set for Fine or Thinner Hair $14.99
- Chill Curl Heatless Styling Set for Most Hair Types $14.99
- Chill Curl Heatless Styling Set for Thick or Curly Hair $14.99
2. Satin Bonnets
The Sweet Dreams Satin Sleep Bonnet protects your hair and your style overnight, and it works for every hair type, including straight and wavy. It is made from double-layered satin to reduce friction and breakage, and the seamless adjustable cinch tie keeps it in place without digging or slipping. Choose the size for your hair length: Shorter, Mid-Length, or Longer.
How to use your Satin Bonnet
- Pick the right size. Match the bonnet to your hair length and volume so everything fits inside comfortably.
- Open the bonnet and loosen the cinch. Slide the adjustable cinch tie open so the bonnet is easy to pull on.
- Gather your hair. Let your hair fall forward or gather it gently. If you are wearing a heatless set, flex rods, or rollers, leave them in place.
- Place the bonnet. Set the bonnet at your forehead and draw it back over your hair, tucking in all the hair at the nape.
- Cinch to fit. Pull the adjustable cinch tie until the bonnet feels snug but not tight. It should stay put without leaving marks.
- Sleep. Wake up with smoother, shinier hair and curls that are still in place.
Pro tips
- Pair the bonnet with any heatless curler to help lock in your style overnight.
- Wear it on its own on non-curling nights to cut down on friction and frizz.
- Adjust the cinch tie if the fit changes with a new style.
Shop Satin Bonnets
- Sweet Dreams Satin Sleep Bonnet for Shorter Hair, Pink $14.99
- Sweet Dreams Satin Sleep Bonnet for Mid-Length Hair $14.99
- Sweet Dreams Satin Sleep Bonnet for Longer Hair $14.99
3. Heatless Flex Rods
Chill Curl Heatless Flex Rods are bendable, velvet-wrapped rods that create defined spiral curls and are comfortable enough to sleep in. The velvet grips your hair gently without slipping, and you control the curl by how much hair you wrap and how thick the rod is. Sets come in Fine or Thinner Hair (6 count), Most Hair Types (6 count), and Thick Hair (4 count).
How to use your Flex Rods
- Start with slightly damp or dry hair. Slightly damp hair holds a curl longer. Detangle first.
- Section your hair. Divide your hair into sections, one for each rod. Use clips to keep the other sections out of the way.
- Place the rod at the ends. Lay the middle of the rod against the end of a section, or at the root for more volume.
- Wrap the hair around the rod. Wind the hair around the rod in a spiral, working from the ends up toward your head (or the reverse, depending on the look in the video).
- Bend to secure. Bend the rod ends toward each other, or fold them in, so the rod stays in place without a clip.
- Repeat on every section. Wrap all sections in the same direction so the curls match.
- Sleep or set. Wear the rods overnight, and add a Satin Bonnet to keep them in place.
- Unwind and style. Gently unwind each rod, then separate the curls with your fingers for loose waves or leave them as defined spirals.
Choose your curl size
| Curl you want | How to wrap |
|---|---|
| Tight, bouncy spirals | Smaller sections, wrapped closely |
| Loose, soft waves | Larger sections, wrapped loosely |
| Root volume | Place the rod at the roots and wrap up |
Pro tips
- Pick the rod set for your hair type, since the rods are sized for it.
- Wrap the same number of turns on each section for even curls.
- Use a light-hold product on damp hair for extra staying power.
Shop Flex Rods
- Chill Curl Heatless Styling Flex Rods for Fine or Thinner Hair $14.99
- Chill Curl Heatless Styling Flex Rods for Most Hair Types $14.99
- Chill Curl Heatless Styling Flex Rods for Thick Hair $14.99
4. Rollers: Volume and Thermal
Gimme Beauty rollers come in two styles for two looks. Full Effect Volume Rollers (24 count) create lift and bounce at the roots with a secure, self-gripping hold. Full Effect Thermal Rollers (12 count) add volume and shape when paired with gentle heat, with a smoothing, style-setting finish. Both are made for most hair types and work best with smaller sections on fine hair.
How to use Volume Rollers
- Start with dry or slightly damp hair. Detangle and add a light styling product.
- Section your hair. Clip the top layer up and work in sections, starting at the crown.
- Place the roller at the root. Hold a section straight up from your head and set the roller at the ends of the section.
- Roll toward your scalp. Wind the hair around the roller until it sits against your roots, keeping the hair taut and smooth.
- Secure. The self-gripping roller holds on its own. Press it in place so it does not slip.
- Repeat across the crown and sides. Use more rollers where you want the most lift.
- Let it set, then remove. Roll out each roller gently, then tousle and lightly brush your hair into shape.
How to use Thermal Rollers
- Prep your hair. Start with dry hair and add a heat protectant if you will be using gentle heat.
- Section and detangle. Work in clean sections, one roller per section.
- Roll from the ends to the roots. Wrap each section smoothly around the roller and secure it in place.
- Apply gentle heat. Use gentle heat as shown in the video to set the shape, then let the rollers cool fully before removing.
- Unroll with care. Slide each roller out, never pull, and shape the curls with your fingers.
- Finish. Smooth with a light brush and a light-hold product to keep the volume going.
Pro tips
- Larger sections make bigger, softer curls, and smaller sections make tighter curls.
- Mix roller types to create your own pattern of volume and curl.
- Always let the rollers cool before taking them out so the shape sets.
Shop Rollers
- Full Effect Volume Rollers for Most Hair Types $14.99
- Full Effect Thermal Rollers for Most Hair Types $14.99
Mix and match your routine
The Curling Collection works together or separately, so you can build a routine around the look you want.
- Overnight curls: Heatless Styling Set + Satin Bonnet
- Defined spirals: Flex Rods + Satin Bonnet
- Root lift and bounce: Volume Rollers, with Thermal Rollers for extra shape
- Everyday frizz protection: Satin Bonnet on its own
Curling FAQs
Can I use these on wet or dry hair?
Most styles work best on slightly damp or fully dry hair. Lightly damp hair tends to hold curls longer, and dry hair creates softer waves.
Will these work on straight hair?
Yes. They work on straight, wavy, and curly hair. Results vary with hair texture, length, and how tightly you wrap.
How long do curls last?
It depends on your hair type, styling products, and how tight the curl is set. Many customers see curls last all day or longer, especially with a light-hold product.
Are these safe to use every day?
Yes. The collection is heat-free or low-stress and designed to reduce breakage, frizz, and tension compared to hot tools.
Can I sleep in them?
Yes. The Heatless Styling Sets, Flex Rods, and Satin Bonnets are designed for overnight comfort.
Save 15% when you bundle
Pair a styling set with a bonnet, or grab the full essentials kit for your hair type.
- Chill Curl Heatless Styling + Satin Bonnet for Shorter Hair $25.50
- Chill Curl Heatless Styling + Satin Bonnet for Mid-Length Hair $25.50
- Chill Curl Heatless Styling + Satin Bonnet for Longer Hair Lengths $25.50
- Dream Curl Essentials Bundle for Fine or Thinner Hair $38.25
- Dream Curl Essentials Bundle for Most Hair Types $38.25
- Dream Curl Essentials Bundle for Thick or Curly Hair $38.25
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