If you’re one of the 33+ million people who have already viewed the viral TikTok video, then you’ll already know all about the #SockCurl.
And if you’re also like me, you’ll know finding a matching pair of socks is something that just doesn’t happen. But that’s ok, because they don’t need to match! Rejoice.
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And while I am trying to resist the downward spiral of the average TikTok users day (wake up, shower, TikTok, realise is 2053 and that the limit does not exist) – there are some videos I just need to try out for myself. And yep, the sock curl made the list.
My sock curl journey
1. Section damp pieces of hair into two parts
2. Wrap these parts around a long sock, in a criss-cross shape (I’m going to go ahead and presume we all know this is to be a clean sock)
3. Fasten with a hair tie at the bottom
4. Repeat until you’re entire hair look like this:
(Stylish, I know)
5. Once the hair is dry (or once you wake up if you decide to sleep in it), untie the socks
6. Let your new stunning curls bounce around to the sound of your voice saying ‘oh my gosh it actually worked!’
Curling techniques have been around long before our beloved wands and irons, so this isn’t revolutionary – it certainly entertained me for a few hours!
If you want to see the expert TikToker’s try it out, check out a video here.
Have you tried this type of curling technique before? Will you give it a go?
And the difference between braiding wet hair and this is?…
I am wondering about this too.
Very different remember Rag Curls they worked tying damp hair up in cloth rags and taking them out after quite a few hours later or even sleeping in them at night. It definitely seemed to work!
This is too cute! Lol.
Worked quite well! Very cute, Ruby 🙂
Sounds very uncomfortable to sleep in.
OMG I’d forgotten all about hair rags. I used to quite often put my hair in rags overnight. It worked really well didn’t it.
Very cute! My 6 and 8 year old nieces would absolutely love this. I’ll forward this article to their mum.
Hilarious. Isolation is making everyone so creative.
Looks cute but it would never work for me, I’ve tried braiding my hair before bed but it just looks weidly kinked and messy in a bad way
So convenient
It kind of looks like bed hair to me, but sounds like a fun thing to do while we are in isolation!
haha…omg, when I was about 13, 14. (last century xD) I experimented with wavy hair (My hair in dry cold climate where I lived is dead sleek straight). And used my sister’s nylon socks ahhahah…this brings memories. By the way: It works! I looked like a sheep xD
Love your method more Ruby! You look gorg =D
Super cute Ruby!!
lots of fun
Think I’d just rather braid it.
It actually looks really good! I already have curly/wavy hair so no need to do this
hhmm sounds like the rags that would be used in hair centuries ago to create waves and even ringlets.
I like it. Probably not as effective as other methods, but if you want a very natural looking loose effect with no heat.
Gee, I remember my childhood days of having rags wrapped around my very long hair every Saturday afternoon. Very uncomfortable to sleep in. I don’t know why anyone would want to use socks.
I remember mum doing my hair in rags before a dance concert when I was very little.
That looks really funny 🙂
Yeah … nah. Maybe if I had dead straight hair. But it would be just as easy to plait.
It does look cute but I just couldn’t be bothered and my hair is short anyway.
Everything old is new again – Rags or socks the result is cute and lots of fun to do, bet Kids would love at a sleepover when Covid has gone.
Haha probably would not try as then would have to wash my socks. Would rather just braid my hair when wet as someone also mentioned.
Love the messy, undone curls. I tried braiding my hair and sleeping in it overnight but came out looking bad with weird dents lol.
Me too. I did try this when I was in my late teens & it looked quite good. I have straight hair. Just add mousse at the end of the day when dried out & ready to go out at a cost-effective do.
My Grandmother & Mother used to use strips of rags to get the similar result.
Love this look. Great idea!
A great use for odd socks!!
The curls look good. Would be worth a try, not sure how comfy it would be overnight though.
Cute and a good way to get curls without using heat.
Ribbons would be good to try for a tighter wave/curl.
I am not so keen on the sock thing. Brush out braids or twisting your hair into a bun overnight would work just as well without weighing your hair down with socks.
Quite inventive, who would have thought socks could be used for styling hair. I do like the effect.
LOL that’s funny!
Slightly wetting your hair and braiding it would have the same effect.
This looks great!
Rags were used in my grandparents’ day
Hm……….just trying to imagine myself with a head full of explorer socks………..nope.
Why socks? Looks good though.
Just a bit of fun so why not try it! Well not me personally but you can, lol.
The results look good. Seems easy to do but I bet I won’t be able to do it. I’m hopeless when it comes to curling/adding waves to my hair, no matter how simple the technique.
I never tried this method.Doing braids at night works on me.
I think it’s easier & comfier to sleep in plaits.
How cool, but kind of crazy!!! Ha ha!!!
My hair looks like this if I dont brush it after I wake up in the morning. A bit too bed head for my liking. He he
I’ve actually tried just twisting them in tiny little knots and securing with hair tyes and sleeping in them. They turned out nice but the worst and most uncomfortable to sleep in
That would be so uncomfortable to sleep in. Like LadyLola said I do recall this style from when I was in highschool and we used rags!
I saw another Tik Tok one to curl hair. Pull hair into a high ponytail then divide into 4 sections. Using a curling iron or straightener, wind the section of hair. After you have done the 4 sections pull your hair down from the ponytail and there should be a wavy curly look. Think I might try it today!
Love this effortless look. I don’t think i have enough socks for all my hair though haha.