Bellissima Diffon DF1 1000 Hot Air Diffuser for Curly Hair, 11809

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Smooth & Delicate: this concentrator features a micro-perforated grid that helps minimize frizz and reduce hair damage; TEMPERATURE LEVELS & 2 SPEED SETTINGS: Thanks to 2 speeds and 3 temperatures, you can choose the combination that suits your hair, while the gentle cool airflow is perfect for setting curls.

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 know that your curls tends to become frizzy if you air dry your hair, or that it takes a very long time to dry naturally on its own, you'll most likely find that using a diffuser and a dryer on a low speed and low heat setting gets you much better results. Is it healthier to use a diffuser on hair? Note that during the course of reviewing the Creativity 4 You hair dryer, I regularly burned my scalp, even when using the device on a lower speed and temperature setting. Bellissima does advise people to hold the dryer away from their heads during drying, and I tried. However, this is the first hair dryer with which I’ve experienced as many problems as I did with dryer heat.

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.

First thing to note about it is that it’s very light and compact. The Bellissima Diffon is an all-in-one diffuser and hair dryer, therefore there is no need to attach it to a hair dryer. It’s got an ergonomic design that makes it really easy to hold when drying your hair. This is so much better than holding a hairdryer and huge diffuser for ages, especially if you have a lot of hair. I have medium to long hair and the 700W power is ok for me. Drying my hair doesn’t take much longer than with my older hair dryer. It’s really light, and much easier to move around my scalp than a conventional hair dryer. For the price, I’d have preferred a more sleek, well-balanced design, while the gold coloring cheapens the dryer somewhat; nevertheless, the performance makes it easy to put these minor points to one side.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). 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.” There are two ways you can go about drying your luxurious curls: air drying...or, you guessed it, 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."