Step-By-Step: How to Diffuse Curly Hair
This expert guide will get you perfectly defined, frizz-free curls
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Step 4: Blow dry curls
Start by setting your dryer on low or medium heat and air pressure (yes, it takes longer, but it doesn't dry out your hair or cause frizz).
Then, tilt your head to one side and place the diffuser close to your roots and hold it there until dry. Repeat the process while tilting your head back and to the opposite side as well.
Naturally curly girls will want to stop here and let their ends dry naturally (it'll keep curls softer). For girls with wavy hair who want more curl, take your ends and lay them into the diffuser, then lift the dryer up towards your scalp and hold. Your hair will form a circular pattern inside the diffuser so you get curls. Repeat this process with small sections of hair until your strands are completely dry, otherwise curls won't hold.
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very helpful! i will try on my frizzy mess!
by pamken Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 07:44AM Report as inappropriate
I have a diffuser for my curl hair, it works great at enhancing my curls. Having a pro hair dryer helps too, mine is a Karmin G3 Salon Pro Professional and it's the best i've used so far :)
by mtaylor722 Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 05:59PM Report as inappropriate
VERY helpful tips, I just wish there were pictures or a video to make it easier to understand.
by mrselliott08 Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 03:43PM Report as inappropriate
Very true..it's taking a long time!
by maryjane_baja Friday, March 23, 2012 at 11:21PM Report as inappropriate
WOW I learned so much! Thank You for publishing this!
by Mishashawnea Friday, March 16, 2012 at 01:16AM Report as inappropriate
Maybe I'll get it right, now!!
by powerwoman033 Monday, March 12, 2012 at 08:06AM Report as inappropriate
I can't wait to try these tips! I also will try the Ouidad line, sounds very nice!
by WiccanLady Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 06:11PM Report as inappropriate
nice, thanks for the tips, I will try this with my Karmin Salon Pro Professional Hair Dryer which is amazing :P
by mtaylor722 Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 09:23AM Report as inappropriate
I can't wait to try these tips! I have really curly hair naturally so I am willing to try quite a lot to keep my hair tamed.
by SummerOrchid Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 10:13AM Report as inappropriate
