How to use the diffuser on the hair dryer

The diffuser is a nozzle that allows you to simultaneously dry and lay hair. In addition, the device makes a massage of the scalp, which leads to accelerated blood circulation and strengthen the follicles. Also, the nozzle does not injure the hair, despite working with high temperatures. In skillful hands, the diffuser can work wonders, so it makes sense to learn how to use it correctly. Consider the main points in order, select the popular options for laying, we give practical advice.

Diffuser for hair dryer: types

1. Classic diffuser. In most cases, it is a nozzle of this kind that comes with a hairdryer. The device looks like a semicircular sphere, in which plastic "fingers" are inserted. The spikes have smooth circles at the end that do not injure the scalp during the drying process.This structure of the diffuser evenly distributes the air flow and partially cools it, without exposing the hair to high temperatures.
2. Diffuser for long hair. A nozzle of this kind is used by girls with a thick shock of the length of the shoulder blades. The device differs from the classical diffuser only in the material from which the “fingers” are made. The hemisphere is made of plastic, and the inserted spikes are made of silicone. In the process of styling with a classic diffuser, hair is often confused; rubber spikes prevent such consequences due to its flexibility.
3. Volume diffuser. Unlike the classic (standard) device, the nozzle for giving volume has longer spikes. In the "fingers" also made holes for air outlet. A design of this kind acts directly on the roots, lifting the hair and giving it volume. The use of a volumetric diffuser helps to dry hair many times faster due to enhanced air flow.
4. Curling diffuser. The hemisphere of the nozzle does not need long spikes, because in the process of laying the strands are twisted around the "fingers".Needles with rounded tips are inserted into the base of the nozzle perpendicular to the plane. The number of spikes is much smaller than in the adaptations of other species. This design prevents the hair from becoming tangled and helps to make an even perm, since the diffuser must be constantly turned during laying.
5. Diffuser for thin hair. Marketers have developed a completely new device that does not solve the real problem. The attachment only visually makes the hair thicker, without contributing to the compaction of their structure. The diffuser is made in the shape of a circle, while its middle has a recess. From the side, the nozzle resembles a bowl with spikes of different lengths. The design prevents drying of hair, because it acts from a certain distance. Such a move does not injure the skin and thin strands.

Wavy curls with a diffuser

To create a styling, a curling diffuser is required, in which the spikes are spaced apart. At the same time, the “fingers” should not be too long, otherwise the hair will become tangled.In addition, prepare the stylers (lacquer medium fixation and foam for styling), hairdressing clips, massage brush.

1. To begin the procedure, wash your hair with shampoo, use a light balsam-rinse that does not weigh down strands. Dry the curls with a towel, spread the foam on the palms and apply to the hair. Well mousse the root area.
2. Install the diffuser on the dryer, turn on the device on the average airflow. Slightly lean to the left side, bring the device vertically below (from the side of the left ear). When spikes abut the scalp, make sure that the curls covered the nozzle on top.
3. Begin to dry your hair by turning the nozzle counterclockwise. At the same time try not to tear the device from the scalp. Do not turn the diffuser in different directions, stick to one direction. When the first section is processed, dry the right side in the same way.
4. Next, move the device over the entire surface of the head, giving styling to other wet strands. To make drying easier, use hairdressing clips when treating the lower rows of hair.
5. After all the manipulations, tilt your head down, slightly shake the curls.Run your fingers into the hair, lift them at the roots, spray a varnish of medium fixation on the surface of the stacks.
6. If desired, you can create a “wet” effect. To do this, distribute a light gel over the diffuser-dried hair, begin to squeeze the strands into a fist. When they take shape, sprinkle hair with lacquer.
7. If you want to dry short hair, rotate the head of the diffuser alternately counterclockwise and along it. This drying option will allow you to achieve a cute creative mess on your hair. A shock will look very light and fluffy.

Volume creation using a diffuser

The nozzle is used to give volume to heavy hair. There is no need to use brushing, so the damage to the stack is minimal. Prepare a comb with large and rare teeth in advance. You will also need a crab to clamp the hair, varnish medium fixation, mousse for styling. Prepare an appropriate diffuser for the volume. If this is not, use the classic nozzle.

1. Spend washing your hair, dry the curls with a towel. Spread the foam over your palms, rub it in to get a thin layer.Run your fingers in the shock, process the entire length of hair. Then apply the mousse separately on the roots and scalp.
2. Use the comb to separate the hair into upper and lower sections. Start processing from the bottom, clip the top with clips. First, bring the diffuser to the occipital region, turn on the hair dryer, move the nozzle up and down, right and left. Impact with your hands, giving the volume of hair at the roots.
3. If possible, dry your hair with your head tilted upside down. Dry in the same way the right and upper sides of the lower section. When the volume is reached, wait 3 minutes for the strands to cool. Then dissolve the upper part, repeat the previous manipulations, starting from the neck.
4. Try to hold wet curls so that they do not put pressure on already dried strands. After drying, turn on the cold air blow on the hair dryer (the “snowflake” button), work through the whole pile, not dividing it with parting. As in the previous case, start treatment from the occipital region.
5. After styling, set the dryer aside, tilt your head and shake your hair. Sprinkle hair with lacquer, spraying it on the roots and the surface to the middle of the length (do not touch the tips).When the fixation tool is dry, lift the strands against the scalp with fingertips.

How to straighten hair diffuser

No matter how paradoxical it may sound, long curly hair can be straightened with a diffuser. In this case, there is no need to use a weighting, as a result, strands are not injured too much. A standard diffuser is suitable for straightening.

1. Rinse your hair with shampoo, towel dry. Evenly distribute the styling foam, comb it with a wide comb. Make a straight classic parting, lower your head down.
2. Bring the hair dryer to the scalp, turn it around so that the teeth look down. Turn on the average airflow, dry the strands evenly, moving from the roots to the tips.
3. Repeat the manipulation again and again, combing the strands with spikes of the diffuser. Bend the ends so that they do not fluff. After drying the hair, comb the curls. Distribute fixative.
4. Similarly, you can use any nozzle with long and frequent spikes. The main thing is to always direct the air stream in one direction so that your hair does not tangle.
5. For convenience, after shampooing your head, spray the curls with a spray that is designed to facilitate combing. The firms “Pantin”, “Sjoss”, “Glis-Kur”, “Elsev” proved themselves to be excellent.

It is easy to use a diffuser, if you have knowledge of the available nozzles and their purpose. Create seductive waves on medium hair, put short strands into a pretty mess. Straighten long curls with a classic device, create a volume with a nozzle designed for this purpose.

Video: laying on the diffuser