Consistency can be difficult to achieve come wash day.
Using a diffuser can be a game-changer when drying your strands and setting yourcurl pattern.
Although a diffuser can be easily added to your blow dryer, its use is not always straightforward.
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What Is a Diffuser?
It is usually recognized by its bowl shape with multiple prongs.
Diffusers help imitate an air-drying effect or a wash-and-go style.
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This has for effect of setting the curls in place and enhancing their nature.
Having the air flow of the dryer focused where it needs to be will help prevent unwanted frizz andflyaways.
Collins recommends the Dyson Supersonic, which comes with its own diffuser that fastens with a high power magnet.
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Brown suggests using the Sam VillaPro Light Ionic Blow Dryerand theDeep Bowl Diffuser, designed to fit the dryer.
Does your hair have to be wet to use a diffuser?
“Your hair does not necessarily have to be wet to use a diffuser,” says Brown.
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It is why Rogue recommends starting at the top of your head before working down the length.
Keep in mind that youre drying your roots first.
When using the DysonSupersonichair dryer, Collins suggests using low or medium power and medium to high heat.
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