10 Best Hair Dryer Diffusers for Curly Hair 2022 Guide | UK Hair Specialist Reviewed

There are many new attachments that are great for drying curly hair on the market but be sure to check the size as I have received many that ended up not large enough to fit over the end of my beloved dryer. Usually, you can avoid buying a whole new dryer if you get the attachment sizing right so it is worth doing some research!

When starting from zero be sure to pick a hairdryer that has a cool heat option (for the end of your drying session to prevent frizz) and comes with a diffuser attachment as this is what you'll need to dry your curls, leaving them smooth and defined - without the frizz.

You'll want your brand new dryer to come with an option of more than 2 heat settings, you should steer away from the highest heat when drying your curls as this can over time damage the hair. It's always a good sign if you have a low and medium heat setting and a low speed as you can better manage your drying session. 

Never buy a dryer that does not have a cool heat setting (this is usually under the dryer and in a separate space from the heat and speed settings) this setting is so important as it will prevent heat damage and seal in your moisture and definition.

Ionic technology is great for curly hair, as we know, heat is often something you'll want to steer away from when it comes to curly hair care, but many curlies hate to air dry so having a hairdryer with ionic technology and cool settings is a great middle ground. Frizz is something that can be prevented during this process thanks to ionic technology.

How you use your diffuser is crucial to your hair's results after drying! You want to be gentle and hardly touch your curls with the diffuser, so start by simply cupping the hair in sections into the diffuser (without moving it) and hold it there for some time, do this all-around your head. 

You'll want to focus on the top of the head and crown area, where you should hold the dryer on top of your hair (do not push too deeply). At the end of the session, I like to flip my head down and cup the ends of my curls upside down, then flip my hair to the right, dry from above, and do the same on the left side. Repeat as necessary until your hair is fully dry.