Hair Diffuser
What is a hair diffuser and why do I need one? Well, a hair diffuser is a unique piece of equipment that enhances the benefits of your styling hair dryer. You would need a hair diffuser if you have curly or wavy hair, fly-away hair, dry or brittle hair or if you just want to dry your hair without blowing it out into a big matted mess.
Hair diffusers utilize the warm air from the hair dryer to infiltrate the hair and connect the warm air directly to the roots of the hair. By doing so, this will bypass the harshest heat from the ends where it tends to dry out the fastest.
Hair Diffuser
Diffusers are excellent for providing extra body and volume to wavy or curly hair without drying it out while giving new life and fullness to limp, straight, or fine hair. They usually work best on wet hair and are very popular in the summer months or on very humid days.
One important thing to remember about hair diffusers is you will need to have patience when drying and styling your hair. Because the diffuser is placed very close to your roots while drying, it is best to use only the lowest speeds of your dryer to prevent heat damage. Depending on how long or thick your hair is, drying and styling your hair can take a lot longer. By using higher speeds, there is a good chance you could cause a severe burn or damage to your scalp which could result in hair loss to that area not to mention pain and soreness for a couple of weeks. For best results, be sure to hold your dryer with the diffuser at a 90 degree angle of your scalp to prevent any damage from occurring.
Hair diffusers are made to securely fit onto the ends of a blow dryer by snapping in place. They come in many varieties and sizes and can generally be found at any department store that sells hair dryers. Because hair diffusers are not a one-size-fits-all tool, you might find a wider selection at a beauty supply store where they would most-likely have the correct fitting diffuser for your dryer. To ensure the perfect fit, take your dryer with you when purchasing a diffuser so you can “try them on” before you buy.
Below are the instructions for how to use your hair diffuser for curly hair straight from eHow.com
Attach the hair diffuser to the end of the blow dryer. Most diffusers fit easily onto the end of standard hair dryers. You simply push the diffuser down onto the dryer until it is firmly in place.
Place the diffuser on top of your head, focusing on the roots of your hair.
Turn the blow dryer on and begin drying your hair. It’s best to keep the hair dryer on low or medium power when using a hair diffuser. High power releases too much intensity for the diffuser to be completely effective.
Move the diffuser in circular motions around your head. This will help to distribute heat evenly and add volume to your roots while drying your locks.
Put the diffuser at the ends of your hair, allowing air from the hair dryer to blow on the rest of your hair. You can encourage your curls by moving the diffuser up, thereby scrunching your hair as you dry it.
Turn your head upside down and focus the diffuser on the roots of your hair. This will give your hair even more lift and volume at the roots.
Read more about How to Use a Hair Diffuser at eHow.com