What To Look For
If you have curly hair, the blow dryer can be your worst enemy. When shopping for one, it's important to look for a blow dryer with a diffuser. A diffuser fits onto the end of the blow dryer and does just that - diffuses the air and heat from the blow dryer while preventing frizz. Depending on the length of your hair, you'll want to look for different diffusers. Some diffusers come smaller and flatter for short hair. For longer hair, you'll want to use a diffuser that's larger and has long "fingers" on the diffuser so you can lift and separate the hair.
Common Pitfalls
The biggest pitfall when shopping for a blow dryer for curly hair is buying one without a diffuser. If you have curly hair, you definitely need a diffuser. Other common pitfalls include not buying one that gets hot enough to dry your curly locks. Also, look for a blow dryer that has at least two different heat settings. Curly hair tends to get damaged easily, so you'll want the option to choose a cooler setting.
Where To Buy
You can buy a blow dryer with a diffuser for curly hair at your local drugstore. Also, stores like Target or Wal-Mark tend to carry a large selection of blow dryers. If you're looking for the best of the best when it comes to blow dryers, you could visit a beauty supply store like Sally Hansen, which you can find online.
Cost
At your local drugstore, you can expect to pay between $25 to $50 on a hair dryer with a diffuser. If you're opting to buy a hair dryer with a diffuser at a beauty supply store you will pay a little more. That's because those blow dryers are top of the line products that are usually used in hair salons and spas. There, you'll pay between $50 to $100. Prices are as of August 2010.
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