How Does a Hair Diffuser Work?
How Diffusers Work Ordinary hand-held blow dryers exact high heat and a strong blast of air on hair, making them a poor selection for women with curly or wavy tresses who wish to avoid frizz. Diffusing the hair is not too different than using a “hard hat” salon dryer, as diffusers dry hair slowly using very low air flow and warm heat. This makes them the optimal choice for those who have a problem with frizz or who wish to enhance the shape of their curls. However, many women with straight hair choose to use diffusers as well, to avoid frizz and give their hair more lift. What Types of Diffusers are Available? A diffuser is a bowl-shaped attachment that is often sold with a blow-dryer as an accessory. Plastic prongs protrude from the inside of the bowl, which permit the hair to be wrapped around the prongs circularly as the hair is dried with a blow-dryer. For a number of years, this was the only type of diffuser attachment available. However, as of 2009, there have new, improved diffu
