Get Perfect Curls! How to Use a Diffuser on Naturally Curly Hair

If you have naturally curly hair, a diffuser is an essential hair styling tool used to create sexy curls.

This multi-prong dryer attachment distributes airflow evenly, so your curls aren’t straightened by a strong blast of air.

In fact, using a diffuser is a great way to make hair super curly while drying hair quickly.

To make your curls extremely smooth and frizz-free, use this tool–and a few expert styling tricks–to get well-defined and touchable curls.

Wash and condition hair using products formulated for curly hair.

Allow a silicone-based conditioner to remain on hair for a maximum of 5 minutes to help tame frizz. Rinse hair with cool water. Blot gently with a towel, but do not dry hair completely.

Work a curl-enhancing foam or gel into damp hair.

Use a wide-tooth comb to distribute the product evenly from roots to tips. By coating your damp strands with the gel or foam you’ll give the curls shape without creating frizz.

Attach a diffuser to the end of the dryer.

Using medium heat and a low fan speed, place the diffuser underneath a 4- to 6-inch section of hair.

Lift and cup the small sections of the hair with your hands while blowing hair dry.  Once hair is 40 percent dry, place small sections of the hair directly on the diffuser to make your hair extremely curly without disrupting your natural curl pattern.

Continue drying hair with the diffuser until hair is dry to the touch.

To create lift without disturbing curls, flip hair upside down.  Place diffuser prongs into the scalp and blow dry hair on medium heat. You’re your hair is completely dry, blast hair with a cool shot of air to set curls.

Rub a dime-sized amount of shine pomade between both palms.

Apply to hair using your fingertips from the roots until you reach the ends of the hair. The pomade is the last step to prevent additional frizz in humid weather and get rid of flyaway strands.

Naturally Curly Hair Diffuser Tips and Warnings

• Deep-condition your hair weekly to prevent tangles, avoid breakage, and keep strands healthy.
• For medium-length to long hair, dry the roots first with the diffuser to speed up drying time without straightening curls.