When you have curly or dry hair, a regular hair dryer can exacerbate your hair problems and leave you with dry and frizzy hair instead of glossy curls. The diffuser attachment for your hair dryer distributes the heat without the blast of air so your hair dries while sealing in moisture and achieving volume---without the frizz.
Diffuser Product
Prepare your hair before you dry it with a diffuser. Washing, conditioning and drying it as usual is fine, but make sure that while drying your hair, you pat it dry rather than scrubbing or ringing it. This will keep the hair cuticle smooth and reduce frizz. Then, apply a high-hold hair product in your hair, suggests BellaOnline.com. If you have naturally curly hair, apply a serum or cream to define the curls. If your hair is wavy or straight, choose a mousse or gel for better hold.
Boost Roots
Turn on your hair dryer and insert the fingers of the diffuser near the roots of your hair. Dry the roots first to get lift and definition from the top down. As the fingers rest in the hair, move the hair dryer around in a circular motion, says HDryer.com. This will help to boost the roots and dry them quickly so you can focus on the rest of your hair. Focus on one circular area for at least two minutes, then move on to other areas of the hair for even drying.
Create Curls
Create the best curls by cupping the hair in the dish of the diffuser. After you've finished drying your roots, bring the diffuser down to the ends of your hair, and cup them gently. Then, bring the diffuser closer to the scalp so the section of your hair is inside of the diffuser. Hold the diffuser, without moving it, for at least two minutes and let the hair out. Move to another section of the hair, repeating the cupping motion so the diffuser coaxes the hair into a curlier shape. This is especially effective for those who have naturally straight hair.
Create Body
Finish your hairstyle by flipping your head upside down and applying the diffuser to the nape of your neck and around the ends of your hair, recommends Homemakers.com. This will give you the maximum amount of body. Your hair should be dry, so flip your head back over, apply a natural hold hairspray to keep the shape, and add a few extra curls with a round-barrel curling iron to complete the look.
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