The diffuser in a modern hair dryer is one of the varieties of nozzles designed for devices with a wide working surface. There are many spikes, or “fingers,” on the nozzle. They have special openings through which warm air jets of various capacities pass.
What is a diffuser in a modern hairdryer and why is it needed
The main purpose is drying, styling, giving volume and splendor to the hairstyle. With the help of a nozzle, curls are formed. At home with diffuser You can independently make a stylish hairstyle. The reincarnation procedure does not take much time.
About the advantages of using a diffuser and the disadvantages of a nozzle
The design of the diffuser has a number of features and advantages:
- When using these nozzles, the hair dries noticeably faster than when drying with an ordinary hairdryer: the working surface of the diffuser is large, which allows you to dry a larger volume of hair in one go.
- The diffuser is designed in such a way that it is impossible to get burned during its use. Air exits through the side openings located on the “fingers”. Therefore, the flow of hot air is dispersed evenly and reaches the roots at an angle. This allows you to achieve the effect of airiness hairstyles.
- Along with drying, a head massage is simultaneously performed, which enhances blood circulation to the hair follicles. There is a stimulation of their growth.
- Using a diffuser, you can easily create the required volume. In addition, the nozzle guarantees quick hair restoration.
The drying procedure takes no more than 30 minutes.
About the shortcomings: using the nozzle daily, you can expect deterioration in the health of the hair, they can fade and become more brittle. Caution should work with a diffuser to owners of thin, dyed and weakened hair. To work with damaged hair, you can use ionization hair dryer.
What types of nozzles diffusers exist
The diffuser in the hair dryer is equipped with nozzles of various configurations. They are distinguished by several parameters.
- In diameter
Productive hair dryers are equipped with nozzles with an increased body diameter due to the supply of more air. Volumetric nozzles are more often used in professional tools, although they are also found in household appliances. A large diameter diffuser is suitable for thick hair.
- The difference in the material of the studs
On sale there are diffusers with spikes made of plastic or silicone.
- Spike length
It is on the length of the "fingers" of the diffuser that the effect after laying depends. Long “fingers” are ideal for working with thick curls.
Work with medium-length hair should be a diffuser with a medium spike design.
Important! When choosing an option, you need to pay attention to the frequency of the teeth.
The option of close spikes to each other is suitable for working with short hair. A rare arrangement of teeth can be used when laying long and thick curls.
- About the thickness of the cloves
As practice has shown, thick spikes work effectively with long strands and are not intended for short hair.
- What other spikes are
In sets can be found flat, curly and spikes of cylindrical shape.
Universal spikes of a cylindrical shape - this is an opportunity for creativity and bold experiments on hair when styling. Strands can be curled and / or straightened.
Flat spikes work when creating volume in the basal region.
To create curls, you need to work with a nozzle with curly teeth.
We use the diffuser correctly
Before styling, wash your hair thoroughly, then remove any moisture. Further actions depend on the choice of hairstyle.
First, in a circular motion, strands are wound from the occipital part of the head. It is recommended to direct the flow of warm air at an angle towards the hair roots. Using a hairdryer, you can dry your curls and at the same time massage your hair in the area of the bulb with your fingertips.
By the same principle, hair is wound in the temporal region, then the transition up. It is recommended to finish styling with a bang. If the result is unsatisfactory, the procedure can be repeated by twisting the nozzle and directing it to the roots during drying. At the finish, varnish is used to fix the hairstyle.
Action algorithm
At the top, wet hair is wound onto the “fingers” of the diffuser and dried. Work is performed in circular motions. In this case, the spikes create the effect of a head massage. The lower short cut line is laid with a flat nozzle without creating volume. The processing of the bangs is carried out taking into account the principle of cutting.
If you need to quickly style your hair, the principle of express styling is applied: mousse or foam is applied, strand after strand are wound onto the “fingers” of the nozzle. Varnished hair can be ruffled by hands, thus giving the desired shape to the hairstyle. The final chord is scallop work with large teeth.
Choose a nozzle
If you need a diffuser, craftsmen advise you to buy it only from trusted sellers, thereby minimizing the risk of acquiring a fake. The most famous and trusted manufacturers are:
- Bosch and Comair (Germany).
- Parlux and Tico Professional (Italy).
- Comair (France).
- Of the Chinese manufacturers, Remington leads.
Experts advise you to buy goods only in specialized stores, where the likelihood of acquiring a fake is minimized, or order the necessary equipment for drying and stacking curls on the Internet with payment after receiving the order. When buying in a regular store, it is recommended to check the diffuser operation on site.
Finally
Professionals advise using a diffuser to create volumetric hairstyles. Daily use of the nozzle can cause damage to the hair. Special compositions created for working with diffusers will help save curls.
