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When it comes to blowing out curly hair, there is one tool that is an absolute must: a hair diffuser. But what exactly does a hair diffuser do for your curls and waves? How do you go about picking the best hair diffuser? And — most importantly — how do you use one?
For everything you need to know about hair diffusers and other key curly hair products, we asked celebrity hairstylists Andrew Fitzsimons and natural hair experts Kamara Brown and Erinn Courtney to get a complete breakdown on hair diffusers, as well as their picks for the best hair diffusers out there.
What does a hair diffuser do?
A hair diffuser is an important hair styling tool that attaches to the end of a hair dryer’s nozzle evenly distribute hot air across wider sections of hair. “A diffuser is a great tool to help maintain your natural hair pattern and helps control frizz, leaving you with a gorgeous texture,” says Fitzsimons. The best hair diffusers easily work for all curl types, from the gentlest type 2 waves to the type 4 coils.
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When it comes to blowing out curly hair, there is one tool that is an absolute must: a hair diffuser. But what exactly does a hair diffuser do for your curls and waves? How do you go about picking the best hair diffuser? And — most importantly — how do you use one?
For everything you need to know about hair diffusers and other key curly hair products, we asked celebrity hairstylists Andrew Fitzsimons and natural hair experts Kamara Brown and Erinn Courtney to get a complete breakdown on hair diffusers, as well as their picks for the best hair diffusers out there.
What does a hair diffuser do?
A hair diffuser is an important hair styling tool that attaches to the end of a hair dryer’s nozzle evenly distribute hot air across wider sections of hair. “A diffuser is a great tool to help maintain your natural hair pattern and helps control frizz, leaving you with a gorgeous texture,” says Fitzsimons. The best hair diffusers easily work for all curl types, from the gentlest type 2 waves to the type 4 coils.
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