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  • Question
    Can you use essential oils in a diffuser?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    This is a different type of diffuser. Hair diffusers should not be combined with essential oils.
  • Question
    How do you dry your hair without a blow dryer?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    You can squeeze excess moisture gently from your hair with a microfiber towel. Then, add some styling product, gently arrange your hair into the desired style with your fingers, and allow it to air dry.
  • Question
    Do hair diffusers really work?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Yes, diffusers are excellent tools for drying curly hair without creating frizz. For best results, apply a styling product like a curl-enhancing gel before drying your hair with the diffuser.
  • Question
    What does a hair diffuser do for curly hair?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    A diffuser spreads out the air flow from a hair dryer so that it won't disrupt natural curls and cause frizz. The fingers in a diffuser also lift the curls gently to create bouncier coils.
  • Question
    Should the hair dryer be off when you coil your hair on the diffuser? It seems as if it would blow the hair away.
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    The dryer should be on, but set on a low setting. The diffuser spreads out the flow of air, reducing the amount it blows the hair around. This is how it prevents frizz. It will not blow the hair around.
  • Question
    When I flip my hair upside down, hair gets caught in the back of the hair dryer, causing it to pull out. How do I prevent it from sucking in my hair?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Keep the diffuser facing straight up so that the back of the dryer is pointed away from your hair.
  • Question
    How do I use a diffuser and lift attachment on short hair to get curls?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The technique shouldn't differ too much from the routine here. It just takes some trial and error to figure out what works for your hair type and what doesn't.
  • Question
    How much conditioner do I use?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It depends on you hair type and length, but medium length hair should need about a dollop (roughly a tablespoon).
  • Question
    I have shorter wavy hair. Do I use the same method?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It depends on your hair. Everyone's hair is different, but it should work. Use trial and error.
  • Question
    How long should it take me to dry curly hair with a diffuser on a cool setting?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It depends on the length of your hair, but it may take around 10 minutes for long hair.
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