What happens if I dry my hair with a diffuser?

What does a hair diffuser do? This nifty attachment closely mimics air drying by diffusing warm air around each section of hair. It also stops you from pulling hair straight or making it frizzy as you blow dry it.

Do you use diffuser on wet or dry hair?

Apply your favorite styling products to soaking wet hair and then allow your hair to air dry partially before using the diffuser. Some people dry as much as 75% before they diffuse, but this will depend on your preference.

How long does it take to dry your hair with a diffuser?

Some curly girls will recommend waiting for your curls to set before going in with a diffuser (some say at least 30 minutes, others wait over an hour, that’s totally up to you and your curls). The point of using a hot tool is to speed up the drying process (which you know, takes hours when you air dry).

Should I diffuse my hair with hot or cold air?

DON’T- Just use HOT air when diffusing your soaking wet hair. Although, using a high temperature when you start to diffuse will seal the hair cuticle, which helps to reinforce the ringlet shape to stay in place. If you start diffusing dripping wet hair with cold air first, you won’t get very far.

Is air drying better than diffusing?

Air Dry Curls Curls that dry naturally without using a curl diffuser, tend to be less voluminous but super defined curls. This technique can take longer for thicker, tighter textures to dry completely. It will create more uniformed, “fat” curl clumps that can appear elongated.

How do you scrunch straight hair with a diffuser?

Place your blow-dryer (with the diffuser attached) at the ends of your hair. Move the blow-dryer upward toward your scalp, moving your hair up in the process, then scrunch your ends up in the same fashion with your hands. Repeat, repeat, repeat!

Does diffusing damage hair?

The main job of a diffuser is to disperse heat so that it spreads equally. Using it on high heat can damage your hair in the long-term. It’s preferable to turn up the air pressure but keep the temperature on either medium or cold. Cold air can also help prevent your hair from getting frizzy.

Should I diffuse my hair before bed?

Some curlies find washing and diffusing at night to be beneficial because there is not as much mystery involved with waking up. Satin pillowcases and/or satin hair bonnets are good for sleep also regardless of when you wash because they help to keep frizz at bay.

Is it better to air dry curly hair or use a diffuser?

Can straight hair use a diffuser?

If you have straight hair, but you want it to look wavy, you can still use a hair dryer diffuser. Now, use the hair dryer diffuser to create waves. You can do this by using your fingers to massage from the roots to the ends. Keep using the hair dryer diffuser all around until you create flowing waves.

Does scrunching damage hair?

Over scrunching your hair and touching your hair too much actually causes frizz and breakage. When your fingers touch your hair too much, they can actually steal away essential oils, leading to dry and easily broken hair strands.

Do you diffuse hair until dry?

Some curly girls prefer to start diffusing when their hair is still very wet, while others prefer to wait. You can air-dry your hair for 30 minutes to an hour before you begin diffusing or start right away.

Can a diffuser damage hair?

A diffuser can damage your hair if you set the heat to high. While some hair types benefit from high heat, curly hair tends to be more prone to heat damage. Another thing to keep in mind is that diffusing daily will damage your hair.

What does a diffuser do to natural hair?

Diffusers are attachments that can disperse the heat from the hair dryer over a bigger area so that hair dries faster and is less frizzy. The diffuser can also be used to style and adds volume and bounce to the hair. The diffuser enhances the natural waves and curls in the hair.

How does the diffuser on a hair dryer work?

A hair dryer diffuser is basically an attachment to a blow-dryer. It works by diffusing the air that comes out from the blow dryer with a goal to reduce the impact of air on your hair by spreading it evenly through the strands.

Can I use a diffuser on straight hair?

Don’t worry, those with straight hair can use a diffuser too! When used the right way, a diffuser can give straight hair more volume. It does this by adding more texture to your hair. Diffusers are an easy way to make beachy waves in straight hair. Depending on your method, you can even manage curls with a diffuser.