I remember the first time I saw a hair diffuser.
I spent hours watching who knows how many YouTube videos in hopes of perfecting my naturally curly hair routine.
Every curl was bouncy, perfectly placed, andreallydefined.
So, I decided to pick one up for myself, and I’ve never looked back.
With the help of two celebrity hairstylists, we’re answering all your diffuser questions once and for all.
What is a diffuser?
A diffuser is a blow dryer attachment with a large round base and large rounded spikes or prongs.
According to celebrity hairstylistNate Rosenkranz, a diffuser is all about the airflow.
“A diffuser slows and distributes the airflow coming from within the dryer,” he says.
If you have wavy or curly strands, you know the struggle.
How does a diffuser work?
In short, the answer is yes.
And that’s the golden ticket to blow-dried curls without frizz and flyaways.
“The restricted hair from the dryer allows it to focus more on letting the heat come out.”
Not to mention, it gives the hair gorgeous volume…more on that later.
Who is it best for?
The quick answer to this question is anyone with textured hair.
It doesn’t matter if your strands are short or long.
Francis suggests using a diffuser on straight hair to add natural movement or texture to the hair.
I totally commend experimenting in the name of beauty.
But the bottom line is this tool was made for textured hair.
How to use it.
But before we dive into the step-by-step, here are a few important notes.
Francis suggests cranking up the heat and turning down the airspeed.
Allow the heat to dry the hair instead of a higher airflow.
Also, remember, once you start diffusing your hair, avoid touching your hair with your fingers.
Trust me, it makes a huge difference in the smoothness of the curl.
Then, let the rest of your hairair-dryfor best results.
It’s also important to know your desired end result.
This will give you more volume at the roots of the hair.
But be warned, the more you flip and scrunch, the larger your hair will be.
It’s a speedy way to dry curls without adding frizz.
It’s also a great tool for adding volume and lift.
There really are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to diffusing.
Use the pro tips as a guideline, and do whatever works best for you.
Want to amp up your curly hair routine?
Check out mbg’s guide tocaring for curly hair.
