How to Use Hair Dryer Diffuser?

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The diffuser is very gentle on your hair. It distributes the heat without being aggressive, which is perfect for drying fine, coloured, permed or naturally curly hair.

Dry your hair using a hair dryer with a diffuser:

Dry your hair beginning at the roots and using circular motions, always moving in the same direction. Use the diffuser with the hair dryer set at speed 1 only.
Continue drying, keeping the hair dryer at a 90-degree angle from scalp. This will lift the roots away from the scalp giving your hair volume.
Finish by drying the ends.

To set your hair style and achieve a ‘long-lasting’ effect, finish by blowing a ‘cool shot’ through your hair.

Add volume to your hair using a hair dryer with a diffuser:

To add volume to your hair, dry it upside down so that the roots fall away from your scalp. Use the diffuser with the hair dryer set at speed 1 only.
Point the hair dryer at the roots to give your hair maximum volume.
Continue the process to the ends of your hair.

When your hair is dry, throw your hair back and brush to shape. To set the style and achieve a ‘long-lasting’ effect, finish by blowing a ‘cool shot’ through your hair.

Using a hair dryer with a concentrator:

The concentrator directs the airflow precisely, it is especially recommended for smoothing and shaping your hair. It is also used to produce more volume from the roots.

Pre-dry your hair with the hairdryer on the highest heat setting. For drying, separate your hair into 5-cm wide sections. Place a large round brush at the root of one of the sections.
Point the hair dryer with the concentrator at a 90-degree angle to the section and run the brush under it, beginning at the roots and working down to the tips. Your hair dryer should now be set at medium. Repeat the process several times to dry the section completely before moving on to the next section.
Finish by turning the ends under.

To set the hair style and achieve a ‘long-lasting’ effect, finish by blowing a ‘cool shot’ through your hair.

Big Jo the Hair Man on June 17, 2009
I like to do a silly dance when i dry my hair, i think it helps with frizziness.

Big Jo the Hair Man on June 17, 2009
hi does anyone know about diffusers for a formula 1 car?

Unknown on June 14, 2009
I have naturally curly hair and i have tried a diffuser before and it didn't work. My hair turned out frizzy and ugly but i might not have been doing it right so i will try again. Oh for those who have curly hair here is a tip. Use Garnier leave in conditioner on wet hair before you go to bed and spry it with Frizz-ease curl perfector. put it in a high pony tail and leave it. In the morning use a frizz product( i use herbal essence none of your frizzness) and spry again with curl perfector. you don't even have to comb it and i find it turns out great!!

anonymous on June 9, 2009
hey.. surf wax by garnier is amazing to use before diffusing

Anonymous on June 8, 2009
my mom has straight hair and my dad has curly so i am stuck with alittle bit of both. so will this work for on my hair? if anyone can answer my question email me at jessicabramblette@yahoo.com thank you!

Anonymous on June 6, 2009
I look like a poodle/cloud/afro type thing!
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Anonymous on May 19, 2009
For people with dry, frizzy, wavy hair: towel dry your hair. Run invisible styling creme and styling wax through hair while damp (this will give you a light flexible hold and prevent frizz). Then style your hair with your fingers and use the diffuser to gently dry your hair. This gives your non frizzy wavy hair with just the right amount of volume. This did wonders for my out of control, dull, frizzy thick hair.

Anonymous on May 13, 2009
TO ANGIE: b4 u diffuse flip hair and work in dove mouse from roots to tips then lightly diffuse and leave hair a little damp so it will not frizz. TIP: if ur hair is also naturally frizzy try a light cream for the frizz. Check how oily it is because to much will make scalp look unclean and oil

Anonymous on May 7, 2009
can you use a diffuser
for short hair?

Angie on April 21, 2009
ANGIE: I have natural curly thick hair, but I leave it wet with gel ans mousse in it becuase if I blow dry it.. it comes out frizzy. So if I get a Diffuser, all I have to do is the steps you said,, and it will atleast be a little dry and styled? I user Herbal Essence everything for Curly Hair...

Anonymous on March 30, 2009
my hair is naturally wavy-curly, and when I use my diffuser it gets more wavy-curly BUT it also gets really frizzy, ruining the whole look! what should i do?

WANDA LEE on March 8, 2009
SO DO U ACTUALLY TOUCH DIFFUSER OFF UR SCALP. BEGINNING TO WONDER WHATS THE POINT.OR MUST U GET SOMEONE TO DO IT FOR YOU.WANDA

Anonymous on March 4, 2009
Will a diffuser work on straight hair??

carissa on February 14, 2009
i find the guide helpfully, but was wonderig if anyone can tell me about any hair products that actually work and keep the curl a culrl! as i find it either goes frizzy or like an afro! my hair is long and natually curls/ringlets. :)

Anonymous on February 12, 2009
ralu, stupid is a bad word.dont say it

Anonymous on February 12, 2009
weird and not Helpfull, i want to be able to do it without a diffuser

Anonymous on February 4, 2009
I will try it. I have super curly hair. this sounds like it will work.

bla on January 30, 2009
can you use a diffuser with straight hair

Charrise on January 17, 2009
If your hair is drying out from using a diffuser it is because you are not putting enough moisture in it. As said by others a leave in conditioner is great especially for wavy, curly or kinky hair because the curlier/ kinkier the more naturally dry the hair is.

Helena on January 14, 2009
How does a diffuser work? My hair is thick-wavy and I would like it to look nice with nice waves...?