Hair dryer diffuser

Many girls, having bought a hair dryer with a diffuser nozzle, do not use it at all, because they simply do not know how to use this nozzle. However, mastering the styling technique with its help is quite simple.

The diffuser is a special round nozzle for a wide diameter hair dryer, complemented by teeth installed in a circle. They are commonly referred to as "fingers". The diffuser, unlike the concentrator, is attached to the hair dryer using a narrow part. At the base of the teeth there are holes through which air enters. This design feature reduces the negative impact of high temperatures on the health of the hair and scalp.

The diffuser nozzle is used to create a variety of styling. With its help, you can give your hair basal volume or volume along the entire length, create romantic curls, waves or straighten your hair even without the help of an iron.

The diffuser is a wide nozzle-disk, on the surface of which there are spikes, and the base, like a sieve, passes warm air through itself. Twhich design has a number of advantages:

• Allows dry hair quickly due to a larger area of ​​​​exposure.
• Diffuser very easy to use, any girl can master the simple art of styling with it. A little practice is all it takes.
• Diffuser safer for the health of the hair, because due to the large area of ​​​​impact, the air flow dissipates and is not directed directly to the hair roots and scalp. Moreover, the design of the nozzle allows the hot air to cool down and the hair is no longer exposed to such high temperatures as with a simple blow-dryer.
• fixture ideal for creating volume, as the special shape of the nozzle allows you to lift the hair from the roots during drying and fix it in this position.
• Diffuser has a massage effect, as the movements of the teeth near the scalp stimulate blood circulation and promote hair growth. However, you should not bring heated spikes directly to the surface of the skin, as this can lead to burns.

The nozzle-diffuser is presented in several variations.

First, diffusers vary in diameter. More powerful hair dryers are equipped with nozzles with a large body diameter, since the amount of air supplied is able to dry the entire volume of hair captured by such a nozzle at a time. Of course, and first of all, this applies to professional hair dryers, since ordinary universal models designed for daily home use do not have such power. However, if you have thick curly hair, we strongly advise you to consider choosing a diffuser with a large diameter of the body.

The nozzles also differ in the material of the spikes - “fingers”. On sale you can find diffusers with teeth made of silicone or plastic. Plastic options are more common, as they are suitable for any hair length. Models with silicone spikes are suitable for short and medium length hair, since it is very difficult to get them out of the strands.

There is a separation of nozzles along the length of the "fingers". This moment is very important when choosing a diffuser, because not every nozzle is able to provide a good effect after styling. Models with long spikes are perfect for thick hair due to the presence of a "combing" effect. At the same time, this shape of the teeth will not allow you to cope with thin short hair. So for hair of medium length and shorter, choose models with medium spikes.

Pay attention to the frequency of the teeth. The closely spaced spikes are great for styling short hair. You should be more careful when working with thin brittle hair, since the frequent arrangement of “fingers” can negatively affect the condition of already imperfect curls. If such a nozzle gets tangled in your hair, it will not be easy to get rid of it, not to mention the fact that you risk simply pulling out a good half of your hair.

The rare arrangement of teeth does not allow working with short hair, but it is the best choice for styling long hair. With such a nozzle, there is practically no risk of pulling out a tangled tuft of hair from the root. At the same time, such a nozzle will help to form beautiful waves due to the sufficient distance between the “fingers”.

The thickness of the teeth also plays an important role. Thick spikes are great for styling long hair, but at the same time, they are absolutely not suitable for working with short hair, as they cannot “grab” them properly. On the other hand, thin spikes are not suitable for styling long hair, as they will contribute to tangling.

There are ordinary cylindrical, flat and figured spikes.

Ordinary cylindrical teeth are universal. Their use opens up the widest scope for experiments with styling. By choosing a hair dryer with such a nozzle, you can curl your hair and straighten it.

The nozzle-diffuser with flat spikes is intended mainly for creating basal volume, it cannot be used to make curls.

The scalloped comb was created just for creating curls. The special shape of the spikes will help to get the desired shape of the curl as a result, regardless of the length of the hair.

Also recently very popular models with the so-called active diffuser. Its difference from the classic one is that when the hair dryer is turned on, the “fingers” begin to vibrate, eliminating the need for the owner of such a device to rotate the hair dryer on their own. It is believed that this design allows you to create a larger basal volume.

There are also diffuser attachments for compact hair dryers. Sometimes they come with a concentrator nozzle, but more often they still need to be purchased separately.

This rating was compiled based on ratings and feedback from users who have already experienced the effect of hair dryers with diffuser nozzles:

• Brown. In tenth place was the German brand Braun. This is due to the fact that consumers note the high price of goods.Considering that Braun supplies non-professional appliances for the price of professional ones, it is not surprising that many were unhappy with it. Nobody wants to overpay for a brand. Braun diffusers are a bowl with narrow cylindrical spikes that do not extend beyond the sides of the bowl attachment. Such a nozzle is absolutely not suitable for short hair.
• Rowenta. The company took the ninth line of the rating, which is strange, because this brand was the first in history to start producing hair dryers with a diffuser nozzle. The company has been on the market since the end of the 19th century, so pricing is built taking this factor into account. Users note an unacceptable combination of price and quality and boldly step past Rowenta models towards models of younger brands. The diffusers produced by this brand have a slightly concave shape and are equipped with short spikes, which makes it impossible to use such a nozzle on long hair.

• Philips. This popular company was in eighth place. Users write that the models are expensive for the semi-professional segment, however, they have no particular claims to quality. The diffuser nozzles of this brand are equipped with wide holes, which allows you to dry your hair even faster, however, often such an innovation negatively affects the health of the hair.
• Vitek. This brand is an old-timer on the Russian market, consumers are happy to buy its products, primarily because of the attractive price. Hair dryers produced by this company have only one significant drawback: they are quite heavy, which makes them difficult to use. The brand equips its models with bowl-shaped diffusers with medium-length spikes often spaced.

• Bosch. The Bosh brand has long been loved by Russian women, primarily for the huge selection of models provided. This brand produces many models of diffusers, including a special nozzle for curly hair. It is equipped with long smooth cylindrical "fingers" that allow you to comb and style your hair in beautiful waves at the same time. However, hair dryers of this brand are uncomfortable, bulky, nozzles are put on tightly. As a result - the sixth place in the ranking.
• Valera. This relatively new brand broke into the Russian market, confidently "pressing" its competitors. Many girls who used devices of this brand were completely delighted. The only downside is the very high price. The diffuser is a deep bowl nozzle, complemented by long teeth, ending approximately flush with the top edge of the bowl. For use on short hair, such a diffuser is not suitable.
• Remington. Products manufactured under the Remington brand are loved and recognizable by many fashionistas. The technique is distinguished by an affordable price and a lot of functionality, which is very important when buying a hair dryer. A typical nozzle-diffuser of this brand has a shallow concave shape. Such a diffuser is equipped with frequent teeth of medium length.

• Babyliss. The top three is opened by the professional brand Babyliss. This brand has won a lot of fans, and their number is only growing over time. Consumers note that hair dryers of this brand are quite powerful, easy to use, functional. The nozzle-diffuser is made in the shape of a bowl with a relief surface, complemented by often arranged curly cloves of different lengths.
• Dyson. This brand represents the most expensive models, but they are also the most powerful.Dyson hair dryers are very light, small in size. However, their main difference from other models lies in the unique design, unlike any existing hair dryer. Diffuser nozzle - a wide disc, resembling a saucer, equipped with medium-sized pins. This nozzle is suitable for any length and density of hair.
• Ga. Ma. The Italian brand Ga is rightfully named the leader of this rating. Ma, representing a large selection of powerful and lightweight hair dryers. The prices of this manufacturer are kept at the level of Rowenta, but buyers note that in this case the price is justified. An important advantage of this brand is that it provides a five-year warranty on hair dryers. The diffuser is a bowl with curly teeth arranged in a checkerboard pattern.

Among the abundance of brands and models on the market, it is easy to get lost. In order to choose the best diffuser hair dryer for you, there are a few things to think about:

• First, plan your budget. This question is the most important, so think it over carefully. For example, if you allocate 5,000 rubles for the purchase of a hair dryer, you will not be able to afford the Valera or Dyson models, and with a budget of 1,500 rubles, it will even be a problem to find a hair dryer with a good quality diffuser from Remington.
• Secondly, choose the necessary characteristics of the diffuser that suits you. First of all, focus on the length and condition of your hair. Accordingly, determine which diffuser suits you best: with long fingers or short ones, plastic or silicone, and so on.
• Third, choose a brand. You can do this based on the ranking provided above in this article. There is also a description of the typical shapes of diffuser nozzles from each manufacturer.

As you can see, making a choice is not so difficult if you use an integrated approach.

It is worth starting with the preparation of the hair. Since drying and styling with a diffuser is a heat treatment of hair, albeit in a gentle mode, it is still necessary to use a heat protectant. Also, the hair needs to be treated with a styling fixative (mousse or gel, depending on what result you want to get after styling. The gel will help to achieve the effect of wet hair, and the mousse will help to create classic waves or curls). Remember that straight hair requires a higher hold than curly or curly hair. Try not to overload them with styling products; otherwise, you risk getting the effect of "icicles" by the middle of the day.

Wash your hair in the usual way for you, trying not to injure the scalp. Dry your hair with a towel, leave it for 10 minutes to absorb excess moisture.

There are several steps that can help you create curls with a diffuser attachment:

• Tilt your head down.
• Position the diffuser at right angles to your hair. Now, as if "collecting" the hair into the diffuser bowl, press the hair dryer with the captured mass of hair to the head. Dry for about a minute.
• Do the same with the rest of your hair.
• Apply a little more styling product to almost dry hair and finish drying with a diffuser.
• In front of the mirror, form the desired shape of the hairstyle from the still hot strands. Fix the styling with varnish.

Please note that there is also a method in which the hair is dried not in a static state, but using springy movements with a hair dryer: the hair is either pressed to the head, then released a little. This method of drying can only make sense when styling long hair.

You can also try the following styling for long hair:

• Divide your hair into strands about 10 cm wide. Twist each of them into a loose bundle.
• Holding the diffuser at a 90 degree angle to your head, coil the tourniquet into the bowl. Dry in this position for some time.
• When the strand is almost dry, press the bowl against the head, drying the roots.
• Repeat for the entire mass of hair.
• Fix the finished wavy hairstyle with varnish, then lightly mix the hair with your hands.

In order to straighten your hair with a diffuser, you need to do the following. Treat the mass of hair with a smoothing agent. Comb dry your hair from roots to ends. The diffuser in this case will serve instead of ironing, hair dryer and comb combined.

If there is no diffuser included with the hair dryer, do not be upset. You can always buy such a nozzle separately. However, it happens that you need to create voluminous curly hair immediately.

In this case, styling with a comb-brushing will come to the rescue. It will help to create a similar effect and styling will not take much time and effort.

If there was no comb at hand, you can use the following method:

• Apply styling mousse to wet hair and massage it in to create natural curls.
• Continuing to knead your hair with your hand, start drying with your head down.
• When the shock is almost dry, return to the normal position and dry the hair, shaping it to the desired look.
• Fix the result with varnish.

A lot of girls have shared their experience of using a diffuser attachment on the Web. Most of them agree that the use of a nozzle allows you to create a noticeable basal volume, regardless of the type of hair. Almost all of them write that they were not able to wind straight hair with a diffuser, while curly and wavy hair was perfectly amenable to styling with this device.

Nevertheless, the girls write that the most important thing is to be able to style curls with a diffuser, because without proper skill it is sometimes very difficult to make a beautiful hairstyle. Also, for many, a significant disadvantage was the need to use special styling products. Some were careless and burned their ears during drying, so it is advised to be careful, especially the first time. Cases with tangled hair in the diffuser nozzle, fortunately, were not found in the reviews.

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