Why Using a Diffuser Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Curly Hair

It’s time to invest in a good diffuser. Diffusers, attachments that latch to the front of the blow dryer, work to control the impact of air and distribute it evenly to enhance hair definition and create volume for gorgeous results. (Think: Tracee Ellis Ross singing about her beautiful full head of hair.)

Temur, lead stylist at Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger Salon in New York City, uses diffusers to reduce frizz and maintain natural shape and definition for all hair types, but they are most helpful enhancing those with curly hair. Whether you have a beach waves or tightly coiled s-curls, diffusers can help to bring structure to your hair drying process.

So, what should you look for in a diffuser? Temur suggests looking for diffusers with as many holes as possible. “The more holes it has, the more evenly the air will be distrusted to the hair which will reduce frizz while creating definition more thoroughly,” he says.

Temur’s top pic is the YS Park Metal Mesh Diffuser. He advises to look for diffusers that contain mesh and fabric as they are easy to travel with and the mesh reduces drying time and removes static electricity. Shop the best diffuser on the market, below.