Hey There, Curly-haired Girl! Master The Art Of The Diffuser

January 20, 2013

Let’s face it: if your hair is naturally curly, getting those perfect curls that are soft and frizz free can be a challenge. I have tried many techniques and many products, and no matter what I did, I would always end up with crunchy, hard, and volume-less curls. I finally came across a diffuser and it forever transformed dealing with my curly hair (struggle no more!).

If you are wondering what a diffuser does, it connects to your hair dryer and reduces the speed of the hot air that is coming out to ensure that the form and bounciness of your curl remains untouched. A diffuser not only keeps the shape of your curl, but also gives your hair volume and dries your hair pretty quickly. This is my hair routine when I decide to wear my natural curls. Make it yours too with these easy steps!

Steps 1 & 2: Start by using a shampoo for natural curly hair that gives your volume and texture. Brush your hair with a wide-tooth comb. Start from the bottom and work your way up. This will prevent unnecessary hair tangling and breakage.

Steps 3, 4, & 5: Separate your hair into two equal parts and add some curl defining cream. Work this cream from your ends to your roots. This will help create and bring out the shape of your curls.

Step 6: Add mouse to your entire head! It sounds like a lot, but it won’t be if you apply properly. Start from the ends and “scrunch” your hair up and down in order to spread the product evenly.

Step 7: Tilt your hair and add some mouse to the top of your hair and spray hair spray with a light hand. Don’t spray too much (you want a soft look, not a hard and “crunchy” look).

Steps 8, 9, 10, & 11: Flip hair up-side down. Grab sections of your hair and place them into the diffuser. Drive the diffuser in an up and down motion so your roots can have some of the heat. Do this by section.

Step 12: When your hair is about 80%-90% dry, flip your hair right-side up and adjust your curls in the position you want them. Add a little bit of hairspray for hold and finish!

Volia! Now look at that amazing hair, miss curly!

- Andrea Trejo