Once your hair is wet and prepped, the work truly begins. For some, air-drying is ideal, but for others, hours of time between wet and dry hair isn't. But the right diffuser will give you defined, perfectly-dried hair without the damage or disruption of your curl pattern (and, with it, frizz). "For curly hair, you need a blowdryer with the best diffuser, as well as good airflow," advises Bumble and bumble stylist Erickson. "This will create the best bouncy and healthy curls."
Unlike traditional hair-dryer attachments (like the rectangular blowout nozzle, or comb piece for detangling), a diffuser allows you to gently cup your curls and distribute air evenly throughout your hair. Even if your strands don't consume hours of time to air dry, diffusers can also come in handy if you're in a pinch for time. So, to save you a few extra minutes in the morning — and from ruining a new T-shirt — we've rounded up some of the best diffuser attachments for curly hair, ahead.
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T3 Soft Curl Diffuser
This diffuser is made with vented extensions so heat can easily move through your curls without making them feel dry and crunchy. "T3 dryers are also known for blowing really hot air without a strong amount of airflow," explains Devin Toth, hairstylist at Salon SCK in New York City. "This is ideal for diffusing because the heat gets the hair dry but the low airflow doesn’t blow the hair around and make it frizz out of control. Stylists love this brand for diffusing curls."
T3 T3 SOFTCURL, $, available at T3
T3 T3 CURA, $, available at T3
Black Orchid Large Hair Diffuser
"One of my favorite diffusers on the market is the Black Orchid Hair Diffuser," says Toth. "It has extra-long teeth and a huge bowl that can really lift, control, and surround all of your scrunched hair," he explains. "I love it because it doesn’t make your hair frizzy and it also gives your curls a lot of volume." (Note: It fits dryers with a nozzle radius of 1.6-1.8-inches.)
Xtava Black Orchid Hair Diffuser For Curly And Natural Hair, $, available at Amazon
Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Dryer 2000 Diffuser
"The Pro Dryer 2000 Diffuser redirects powerful, hot airflow and gently distributes it through 9 prongs and approximately 85 holes," explains Toth. "It's a really effective and long-lasting blow dryer that gets the job done with some mint-green fun!"
Harry Josh Pro Dryer 2000 Diffuser, $, available at DermStore
Harry Josh Pro Dryer 2000 3 piece, $, available at DermStore
Bed Head Curls in Check 1875 Watt Diffuser Hair Dryer
If your traditional hair dryer and diffuser had a baby, this would be it. It comes with the fingers already in place, so all you have to do is plug it in, select your heat setting, and style your hair. In the event that you want to scale back on volume, you can remove the pink attachment and dry your hair without it.
Bed Head Curls in Check 1875 Watt Diffuser Hair Dryer, $, available at Amazon
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
You can't go wrong with Dyson. The Supersonic isn't an award winner for nothing: It's extremely versatile and can give you the sleekest blowout or diffuse your curls, depending on your needs. It has an attachment made specifically for styling curls, but we'd be lying if we said we didn't occasionally use the OG hollow nozzle to style a wash-and-go.
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, $, available at Ulta Beauty
GHD Professional Hair Dryer Diffuser
GHD's diffuser is compatible with any Helios or Air dryer, and features curved "fingers" to naturally lift and separate strands while evenly drying. Bonus: "It's designed to work in both the US and the UK," adds Toth. "Most dryers are made for only one of those regions."
GHD Professional Hair Dryer Diffuser, $, available at LookFantastic
DevaCurl DEVADRYER & DEVAFUSER Dryer & Diffuser Combo
In addition to the lime-green claw attachment's obvious appeal, this Devacurl system actually works. It uses ionic technology to deliver controlled, even temperature to your curls without frying them to death. The slightly-cupped shape also allows you to gently clump your curls without disturbing them, so tugging and frizzing are a non-issue — even Zendaya can vouch for it.
DevaCurl Dryer & Diffuser Combo , $, available at Sephora
DryBar The Bouncer Diffuser
If you already have a hair dryer you love, you don't need to invest in a whole new system. Just get a reliable diffuser attachment that fits on your dryer, like this one from Drybar. It's compatible with most hair dryers (including the brand's Buttercup tool), so no matter what you're working with at home, you can still achieve salon-worthy curls.
DryBar The Bouncer Diffuser, $, available at Sephora
The Curly Co. Collapsible Hair Diffuser
Diffusers make a huge difference in our styling routine and results, but many of them just aren't compact for traveling. For curly girls who are constantly on the go, investing in this flexible attachment will change your life. It's expandable, which means you can squish it flat in your suitcase and pop it onto your hotel hairdryer — so you can still thoroughly dry your hair on vacation without lugging your entire hot-tool collection around.
The Curly Co. Collapsible Hair Diffuser, $, available at Amazon
Sephora Collection Mini Blast Ionic Blow Dryer
Sometimes hotel dryers can be shady (and flake on you when you need it most), so if you insist on packing your tools, pick up this Sephora Collection set. It has a mini dryer, blowout nozzle, and mini diffuser attachment, so the style possibilities are endless. It's also rose gold and only $32 — if that isn't glorious, we don't know what is.
Sephora Collection Mini Blast Ionic Blow Dryer, $, available at Sephora
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