How to blow dry curly hair with a diffuser

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Method 2 of 3: Dry your hair
Method 3 of 3: Finish your hair
Tips
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1 Apply conditioner when you shower. It will keep your hair hydrated and free from frizz. After rinsing off the shampoo, apply conditioner to hair, backing a couple of centimeters from the roots (since the oil produced by the scalp serves as a natural conditioner for this area) and distribute it all the way down to the ends.

Some people with curly hair prefer to wash their hair only with conditioner, as shampoo dries them out. Choose a care that works best for the texture of your hair. If you have dry and brittle hair, conditioner may be worth a try.

2 Rinse off the conditioner with cool water. Rinsing with cold water (as cold as you can handle) is good for curly hair. It smoothes the hair shaft and prevents frizz for smoother curls. This step will help you maintain the shape of your curls as you use the diffuser to dry them after you shower.

3 Squeeze excess water out of your hair gently. Tilt your head down and squeeze your hair with your hands, but do not twist it forcibly. It will also help keep your curls beautiful and vibrant. When you dry your hair with a towel, the curls fall apart and lose their shape.

4 Apply a leave-in conditioner to your hair. This is optional, but very effective if your hair is too dry and frizzy. Rub some leave-in conditioner between your palms and gently work through your hair, section by section, until you apply it all over.

5 Prepare the diffuser. Most hair dryers come with a diffuser. It is a wide, round nozzle with large teeth that are rounded at the ends. Put it on your hair dryer and switch it to cold or warm.

A cold or warm setting is much better for curly hair than a hot setting. Hot air will dry out your hair and make it brittle.

Method 2 of 3: Dry your hair

1 Tilt your head forward. Most curly ones know how important volume at the roots is, as curly hair tends to press against the crown under its own weight. To avoid this, start drying them with your head down. Your hair will dry upside down and will have a lot of volume when you're done.
- If you are uncomfortable standing with your head down, you can tilt it to one side or the other. It is important not to keep your head straight as gravity will cause the hair to lose volume and the crown will be flat.
- Another way that some have resorted is to lift their hair with bobby pins. Use crab hairpins to pull your hair up at the roots and dry your head without removing it. This way you don't have to tilt your head to achieve volume.
2 Attach the diffuser to the hair dryer and point it up. Remember to keep the temperature low to medium. Hold the hair dryer so that the diffuser bowl faces the ceiling. SPECIALIST'S ADVICE
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Laura Martin is a licensed beautician based in Georgia. Has been working as a hairdresser since 2007 and has been teaching cosmetology since 2013.
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Licensed cosmetologist
Avoid "accidents" by keeping the diffuser pointed upward at all times. Laura Martin, a licensed beautician, explains: “If you bend your head upside down over the back of a hairdryer that is on, a strand of hair can get caught in the fan. Keep the diffuser pointing straight up with the back of the hair dryer facing away from your hair. "
3 Place a small amount of hair in the diffuser bowl. Take a not very large section, being careful not to damage the shape of the curls, and place it in a diffuser. Just drop your hair into the diffuser bowl; no need to press or bundle them. Remember to handle your hair with care.
4 Raise the diffuser until it touches your head to dry the roots. To access the roots, the prongs separating the hair must touch the scalp. Hold the diffuser in place for a few seconds to allow the hair roots to dry. You can turn the hair dryer in a circular motion to lift your hair and dry the entire section. When the roots are dry, lower the diffuser and let your hair fall freely from the bowl.
- Do not keep the diffuser in one place for too long. You want your hair to be about eighty percent dry. If you dry them out, they will fluff.
5 Move on to the next section of hair. Take another strand, next to the first, and repeat the procedure. Place your hair in a diffuser and lift it up to dry the roots. When your hair is eighty percent dry, lower the diffuser and release your hair.
6 Continue until all hair is dry. Dry roots and curls with a diffuser, section by section. Since you will have to stand with your head down, you will most likely have to interrupt several times.

Method 3 of 3: Finish your hair

1 Apply serum or hair gel. This will accentuate the curls and keep them from frizz. Apply section by section, being careful not to pull or distort hair. You don't need a brush or comb - just your fingers.
2 Try not to touch your hair too often during the day. Curls tend to get shaggy if touched constantly. After drying your hair, leave it as it is all day. Try not to tie them up in a ponytail, do not crush them with a hat or cap (unless, of course, the weather forces you) - because of hairstyles and accessories, your hair can become too fluffy.
3 Use a light hold hairspray if needed. Avoid strong or strong nail polishes, as the curls can become immobile and the hairstyle will resemble a helmet. Light hold will keep hair moving and vibrant.

Tips

There are also fabric diffusers. This diffuser will fit any hair dryer, and it is convenient to take it with you on a trip, but when drying with it, your hair frizzs a little more. When using, keep it close to your curls and drive it up and down.
These steps may not work for everyone. Modify the technique to suit your hair.
While your hair is drying, try not to touch it with your hands so as not to fluff.