What is a diffuser?
A diffuser is an attachment that you can place on a hair dryer. A diffuser ensures that your curls stay in place while your hair dries.
Don't you use a diffuser? Then you can experience extra frizzy hair and, as it were, blow out the curl pattern that you have created during styling.
An example of a diffuser:
Is it safe to dry your hair with a diffuser?
As long as you put a diffuser on your hair dryer, you can safely dry your hair. Did you know that the diffuser ensures that heat is evenly distributed over your curls? This allows you to use a diffuser without damaging your hair.
Tips for using a diffuser
- Start by diffusing at the scalp. Bend your head forward and place the hairdryer just short of the scalp. Make sure you make slow, rotating movements. Then bend your head to the left and to the right.
- Did you do that? Then gently apply the diffuser to your hair. Hold it in the hair for a moment before moving on to the next section. Repeat this until your hair is 100% dry.
- Avoid getting your hands in your hair while diffusing as much as possible. This causes fluff.
- Are you almost done? Then set the hairdryer to the loudest setting so that your hair is 100% dry.
Who is a diffuser suitable for?
A hair dryer with diffuser can be used with any curl type. So do you have wavy hair, curls, or a coily hair type? Everyone benefits from it within your curly girl routine. It keeps your curl pattern intact and also provides more volume (if you want!).
Which diffuser for curls is the best?
When it comes to hair dryers for curls, there are different models available. When purchasing a diffuser, pay attention to the following points:
- What is your budget?
- What kind of model would you like to have?
- Do you want a smaller hair dryer or can it also be a larger version?
- How big is the diffuser nozzle?
- Do you want a cool shot function?
- How much wattage should the hair dryer have?
- What technology does the hairdryer contain?
What else should I consider when buying a hair dryer?
Ceramic technology
Did you read that the hair dryer contains ceramic technology? This means that this hair dryer is extra suitable for anyone with fine, damaged or dyed hair. The ceramic technology distributes the warm air from the hairdryer even better and therefore provides better protection for your hair.
Diffuser motor
DC Motor : A DC motor is a variant that is used in many hair dryers. These hair dryers have a high speed and blowing force, but also make a little more noise. A DC motor has a shorter lifespan than an AC motor. Furthermore, a DC motor is lighter.
A DC motor is suitable if you use your hair dryer about 2 to 3 times a week. So do you want a hair dryer for your home and do you have a smaller budget? Then a hair dryer with a DC motor is a good choice.
AC Motor : AC motors have a long lifespan, they are of better quality than a DC motor. However, they are often slightly heavier than other engines. They are of very high quality, which often means a higher purchase price compared to a DC motor or a digital motor.
AC motors are very suitable for frequent use of a hair dryer and for anyone who has a slightly wider budget.
Digital motor : A digital motor is one of the newest motors in the diffuser world. They make little noise and are very light. There are few diffusers equipped with a digital motor.
A digital motor is suitable for frequent use of a hair dryer and for anyone who has a wide budget.
What does a number of wattages mean for a diffuser?
Every hair dryer has a wattage. The higher the wattage, the faster your hair will basically dry. Do you have a thicker head of curls? Then it is advisable to choose a hairdryer with a higher wattage. Do you have fine to medium thick hair? Then diffusers with a lower wattage will also suffice.
What types of diffusers are there?
Diffusers can be divided into two categories. There are hair dryers with a diffuser that you have to click on and there are diffusers and hair dryers in one (so you don't have to click them on).
Hair dryers with a diffuser attachment
These are often the hair dryers with the most wattage. This is often because they have a larger housing that contains a larger motor.
Chi LAVA Dryer
The CHI Lava is an extremely popular hairdryer and therefore very popular with everyone with curly hair and especially in the curly girl communities. The CHI Lava is ceramic, which means that the heat that comes from the hairdryer is distributed evenly over the hair than a hairdryer that is not ceramic.
Chi 1875 Compact Hair Dryer
The CHI Compact Hair Dryer is the new sister of the CHI Lava. We have included this in the range as an alternative to the CHI Lava. The big difference between the hair dryers is the wattage. The higher the wattage, the faster your hair dries. We recommend a higher wattage if you have thicker hair, for example, because then the wattage can make a big difference in the drying time. Do you have finer or medium hair? Then a hairdryer with a lower wattage will also suffice. Another big difference compared to the CHI Lava: The size of the hairdryer. The compact (as the name suggests) really fits better in the hand for certain curlies. In addition, the Compact contains protruding pins at the diffuser nozzle, and it is also a bit larger than the CHI Lava.
Hairdryer and diffuser in 1
The hair dryers that we are going to discuss now are the hair dryers specifically for curls from the Bellissima brand. You can probably already see a big difference: the model of the hair dryer. The model is very handy, which means that the hairdryer is very pleasant to use because it is nice and light in the hand. In addition, it is also handy to take with you when traveling, without taking up too much space in your suitcase. A big difference compared to the two hair dryers above is the wattage. This is a lot lower for the Bellissima hair dryers, namely 700. Is this sufficient, you may wonder? This depends on your wishes, but also on your hair length. For example, if you have longer or thicker hair, this hair dryer will take a little longer to dry your hair.
For short curly hair you will not immediately experience the consequences of a hairdryer with less wattage. But if you have longer and thicker hair, this is something to consider. You can then add the price of the hairdryer if you have any doubts. Both Bellissima hair dryers are a lot cheaper to purchase than the CHI variants. But, despite the lower wattage, these are perfect hair dryers for anyone who doesn't mind a slightly longer drying time. Furthermore, this hairdryer is a very nice model to dry your curls.
Bellissima Ceramic
And then we have the other variant of the Bellissima hairdryer. The ceramic variant. This is a hair dryer with ceramic technology, just like the CHI hair dryers. This is better for damaged and/or dyed hair and for anyone who protects their hair even better when blow-drying. Just like the Diffon hairdryer, this hairdryer also has a beautiful small model that is wonderfully handy. The wattage is the same as the diffon variant, so this also counts: if you have longer and thicker hair and you want a shorter drying time, a hairdryer with a higher wattage is recommended. If the drying time doesn't matter to you, a 700-watt hairdryer will suffice.Summary: main features of the diffusers
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| Cool shot function | Heat settings | Ceramic | Wattage | Price | |
| CHI Lava Fohn | Yes | 3 | Yes | 1100 | 159.20 |
| CHI 1875 Compact Dryer | Yes | 3 | Yes | 1875 | 159 |
| Bellissima Diffon Fohn | No | 2 | No | 700 | 48.95 |
| Bellissima Diffon Fohn Ceramic | No | 2 | Yes | 700 |
64.95 |
Choosing the right diffuser
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