Why Use a Diffuser?

"The benefits of using a diffuser are faster drying time, and bouncier, fuller, voluminous curls," Emilio says. "Diffusers diffuse the air, aka, they disperse it, which means it prevents the dryer from roughening up the cuticle of the hair. It protects curls from frizz."

What is the purpose of a hair diffuser?

A diffuser works by spreading the airstream over a wider area in a more controlled way. Diffusers are great for those with curly to wavy hair types as it can help to keep the natural curl pattern. Without a diffuser, you can easily blow curls out of shape and into a frizz.

Are hair diffusers necessary?

Diffusers are great because they promote volume and height for straight, limp hair, and curls for wavy and curly hair. ... Hair dryers dry curls unevenly which not only damages, but frizzes hair as well. Diffusers can dry the curls with indirect heat, adding volume to a frizz-controlled head of hair.