Hair Dryer Diffuser

If your hair is naturally curly then simply blow drying your hair won’t give you the effect you want. For beautiful, bouncy curls that won’t frizz or ruin, use a diffuser to set those wild locks in place.

A diffuser is a handy attachment that is usually made of plastic and is cone-like in shape. The narrow part of the diffuser is meant for attaching to the hair dryer while the end that is lined with prongs is used to lift your hair during the hair drying process. By using a diffuser you’ll save time, energy and achieve great looking curls or waves by allowing this wonderful attachment to work with your hair’s natural texture for gorgeous looking results.

One of the many benefits of using a diffuser is that the heat will be distributed equally over your locks to produce a much gentler effect than the usual hot blast. This offers protection against excess heat which is the main cause of hair damage. Although many people use hair dryer diffusers on curly hair, they can prove beneficial to other hair types as well by adding body and volume to flat or limp hair.

So how do you use a diffuser to achieve these curly hairstyles? Here’s how:

1. With your hair recently washed and toweled dry, take some mousse, serum or any kind of heat protectant and rub in between your palms, then apply it to the ends of your hair in a scrunching motion. It’s easier if you turn your head to a side or flip it upside down to do this.

2. Take your hair dryer and set it to a medium to high heat but on a low speed. Make sure the diffuser is attached and then proceed to gently place the diffuser underneath a large section of hair and move the hair dryer towards your head until the section of hair is scrunched up. Hold it in place until the section has dried and carry on scrunching and drying until your whole head of hair is complete. If your hair is in need of life and texture, try bending over at the waist and drying your hair upside down to add volume. You can even move the diffuser around in circular motions to boost the scrunched up hair you’re drying.

3. Finish up with a cool blast of air to set the style. If you tend to frizz up within the hour then apply some anti-frizz serum to tame and define your curls. 

Diffusers are easy to find, completely affordable and beneficial to use. There’s really no reason to miss out on such a useful attachment for your favorite hair styling tool, so give your look a treat and use a diffuser to boost your style.