With the exception of the dryers that have bespoke designs for their attachments. Does not fit the Wahl Style Collection Dryer. If you're looking to fill your home with fragrance then you can't go wrong with a diffuser, be it reed or electric. Think of a diffuser as a more subtle yet pervading take on your favourite scented candle, offering up a beautiful hit of fragrance every time you walk past. Cup diffuser: A classic design, and the one you’ll find is the most common. It’s ideal for those with medium-to-long hair.

If you want to dry hair faster, or if your hair has lots of volume, "you will want a cup diffuser with prongs," advises Angela Soto, hair stylist and owner of Baja Studio in New York City. "The airflow is a little stronger than most diffusers." The best part about a diffuser, though? The amount of them on the market. Whether you're after a classic reed diffuser, an essential oil diffuser or a nifty electronic diffuser, there are so many options around to suit all budgets and aesthetics. Definitely! We – and many other curly-haired women – can speak from experience that using a diffuser is a failsafe way to dry perfectly-defined curls. Because the air is distributed more evenly from the dryer, it dries the hair more gently and therefore helps to preserve your curl pattern. Is it better to air dry curls or use a diffuser? We manufacture a range of Carbon Fibre rear diffusers for universal fitment and Lotus, Caterham and Noble cars. We manufacture Carbon Fibre diffuser tunnels in various widths that can be joined together to form a rear diffuser with a 10° ramp angle which fixes along the front mounting edge that can be retained or cut to fit almost any vehicle.The contoured hard fingers help lift and separate the hair as you dry, defining curls and waves as you style. This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. Gently comb through your hair with a brush and dry softly with a towel after showering. Apply your styling products and a heat protectant. Then, divide your hair into sections. Jonny Eagland is senior stylist at London salon Nicola Clarke at John Frieda, as well as an ambassador for haircare brand Virtue. There are two ways you can go about drying your luxurious curls: air drying...or, you guessed it, diffusing.

Collapsible diffusers: For all your travel needs, these diffusers do the same as your classic cup-type, but can collapse for easy storage. First, wash and detangle your hair in the shower. If you tend to have dry hair, consider applying a leave-in conditioner for added moisture and heat protection. Part, style and define your curls before you begin diffusing.

Then, you can begin to diffuse by directionally blow drying from the root to the tip."The hair dryer should be set to low or medium heat and high airflow when diffusing hair. Tilt your head and cup the hair in the diffuser rather than flipping it and applying heat from below," says Wizemann. "Make gentler movements up and down, directing the spikes towards roots without touching them to lift them and add volume. The tips will also help create a texture, while low heat will define and soften the hair's natural shape." We're reluctant to use the phrase "cheap and cheerful", but this attachment from millennial pink Aussie haircare brand Mermade Hair does have the lowest price tag of all of the diffusers in our edit. It’s easy to clip on to the Mermade Dryer –which, it’s important to note, is the only tool that it's compatible with – plus it felt extremely secure once attached and stayed put throughout our blow drying session. Results-wise, it did its job of keeping frizz levels down and retaining curl definition. Hand shaped diffusers: Zendaya seems to swear by this kind of diffuser. Popularised by DevaCurl, the brand says that this funky-looking diffuser gets right to the roots for a speedier drying time. The ergonomic hand shape also allows you to scrunch your curls during the drying process, rather than in-between.

There’s curly hair, and then there’s curly hair after you diffuse it. The difference? Roughly 10 compliments from co-workers in the span of one afternoon versus...zero. And, thus, me and my lil ego love diffusers for curly hair. Seriously—I've spent a lifetime decoding my own thin curly hair (pls ask me about the best curl products or how frustrating/awesome the Curly Girl Method is), so trust me when I say that the best curly-hair diffuser can leave your curls super voluminous and defined, with less frizz and flyaways (if they're not your thing). First of all, you have to make sure the attachment is compatible with the size of your blow dryer, but you'll also want to pay special attention to the diameter of the bowl: "The size or diameter of the diffuser determines how much surface area of the head will be covered," Hardges says. "The cup size of the diffuser is an indicator of how much hair it can hold while drying." In other words, the longer your hair, the bigger, wider, or deeper the bowl you'll need. Determine how much airflow you needCurly haired types are likely well aware of what a typical hair dryer can do to your strands. (We're talking uneven ringlets and frizz, to name a few.) Turns out the nozzle on your hair dryer could be the culprit. Though it works for those with naturally straighter hair, it won't come close to smoothing and shaping natural curls. That's why upgrading the traditional hair dryer nozzle to a quality hair diffuser is the hair helper you've been looking for — diffusing your curls can finally achieve the fullness and curl definition you've been dreaming of. The prongs are also a generous length and can reach the scalp, while the surface of the diffuser is covered with a good amount of holes. It also features adjustable airflow, meaning you can adapt the amount of air that comes through the dryer to suit your styling needs and preference. If you can expose your hand to the airstream from the diffuser without much discomfort for the same time you would hover over a section of your hair, then it's fine," notes Ollarvia. Indirect heat use is like walking down the street in central Florida in July. Hot and uncomfortable but not dangerous.”

Strong and durable, the heat resistant material ensures consistent and even heat distribution when drying. By and large, many of the best hair dryers for curly hair include diffusers, or at least the option to buy an attachment. “A diffuser is a brilliant tool to use for those looking to add definition to their curls, even out their curl pattern, and add volume," says top hairstylist and salon owner Charlotte Mensah. "Using one ensures that the air doesn't disrupt your curl pattern or cause breakage. Diffusers can be used on a variety of different hair textures and patterns. It’s just about finding the right accessory attachment and technique for you.” Ideally, our diffusers should be mounted between 6° and 12° - we offer a range of adjustable stainless steel stays to allow mounting the rear of the diffuser and for fine tuning its angle.Put individual sections of your hair into the bowl-like part of the diffuser, pushing up from tip to root so that the prongs touch your scalp. From there, massage the diffuser into your hair by moving your dryer upward in a slow circular motion. Set the dryer to low heat and speed settings to prevent your hair from becoming tangled and difficult to handle. It’s best to not fully dry your hair when using a diffuser. Universal diffuser elements are 800mm long and available as 127mm, 270mm, 630mm or 790mm wide. We also offer separate diffuser vanes that can be bonded on to increase the number of elements on the diffuser. We produce a Group C style diffuser element that also allows for multiple elements to be bonded together that is 305mm wide and 1470mm long. With its diffuser, the Dyson Supersonic is many hairdressers' go-to for drying curly hair, including Jonny Eagland, senior stylist at John Frieda Salons, whose advice would be to go for it if your budget allows. “The airflow is so gentle and it has three different heat and speed settings, but it’s also super lightweight, so it won’t stress your shoulders when holding for a fair amount of time,” he says. If hair health is a huge priority for you and your curls, this could be just the thing when combined with hair repair products (our K18 review is an ideal treatment for fragile curls). Hotjar sets this cookie to identify a new user’s first session. It stores a true/false value, indicating whether it was the first time Hotjar saw this user.