What is Pixie diffuse?

“Pixie diffusing is a method that encourages the hair's natural texture to come out” says Courtney. By using a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment to dry your hair, you can improve definition, boost volume and reduce frizz.

What does diffuse mean in hair?

How is it different from blow drying? Chelsey: Diffusing hair is a drying technique that uses a dryer attachment to "diffuse" the airflow; this cuts dry time, reduces frizz, adds volume, boosts your curl formation and gives longevity to your style.

How do you diffuse a pixie curly hair?

Before turning it on, flip your head upside down and gather a section of your hair in the diffuser bowl, holding it close to the scalp. Then, turn it on low heat with the low drying speed, and hold it in that position.

How long does it take to Pixie diffuse?

Flip your hair upside down and gather a section of it into your diffuser bowl. Courtney recommends holding the diffuser closer to the root for more volume. Hold here for 10 to 30 seconds on low heat and speed. Repeat the process all over until your hair is 80 to 85 percent dry.

What is a diffuser for curly hair?

Put simply, a hairdryer diffuser is a round, plastic attachment that you can slide onto the nozzle of your hairdryer. A diffuser works by spreading the airstream over a wider area in a more controlled way. Diffusers are great for those with curly to wavy hair types as it can help to keep the natural curl pattern.

What is the Pixie Curl Diffusing Method?

When should I diffuse my hair?

After completing the wash cycle and adding your favorite styler, part hair in the direction that you'd like it to dry. Some might argue that you should start diffusing right away but letting the hair air dry about 40-50% before diffusing helps cut down on blow drying time.

Is hair diffuser good for hair?

Diffusing Creates Big, Curly Hair

"The benefits of using a diffuser are faster drying time, and bouncier, fuller, voluminous curls," Emilio says. "Diffusers diffuse the air, aka, they disperse it, which means it prevents the dryer from roughening up the cuticle of the hair. It protects curls from frizz."

Does diffusing your hair damage it?

If you're diffusing (especially if you use the high heat setting), you could be leaving your curls vulnerable to excessive dryness and perhaps even damage in the process.

Does diffusing help wavy hair?

While you can use a diffuser on straight hair (expect extra volume and movement), curly and wavy hair benefit most from the transformative tool. "It adds definition, shape, and body to existing waves and curls—with little or no frizz," says Nunzio Saviano, owner of the Nunzio Saviano Salon in New York City.

What do 3A curls look like?

3A hair is made up of well-defined and springy curls that have a loopy, “S” shaped pattern. Their circumference is the size of a piece of sidewalk chalk. 3A ringlets have a fine to medium texture. This curl type benefits from lots of body and movement, but is prone to frizzing and dryness.

Can a diffuser make straight hair curly?

While you can use a diffuser on straight hair (expect extra volume and movement), curly and wavy hair benefit most from the transformative tool. "It adds definition, shape, and body to existing waves and curls—with little or no frizz," says Nunzio Saviano, owner of the Nunzio Saviano Salon in New York City.

What does the Dyson diffuser do?

Diffuser for defined curls and waves

Re-engineered to disperse air more evenly around your curls, the Diffuser simulates natural drying, helping to reduce frizz and define curls and waves. Longer prongs allow you to style more hair with greater control – and reach deeper into the hair.

Can I use a diffuser on short straight hair?

The quick answer to this question is anyone with textured hair. It doesn't matter if your strands are short or long. If you have any sort of wave, curl, or coil to your hair, the diffuser was made with you in mind.

Why does my hair get frizzy when I diffuse?

One of the biggest culprits of getting frizzy hair post-diffuser is not using your hair dryer on the lowest heat and pressure setting. "Be patient when diffusing your hair," says Colombini. "Low heat and low pressure are the best, which create for a longer styling process, but it's worth it!"

Is air drying better than diffusing?

Air drying gives your hair a natural finish but makes it frizzy, while diffusers help you get a more defined curl. Air drying eliminates heat damage, but high-porosity curls take painstakingly longer to dry out. This is where blow-drying comes in handy.

Do you use a diffuser on wet hair?

Don't diffuse with soaking wet hair

So before diffusing, soak up excess water with a microfiber towel or turban as they are made to absorb moisture without disrupting the hair cuticle.

Are diffusers bad for curly hair?

Diffusing can cut down on drying time, plump up curls, shut down frizz, and more. Basically, if you use heat to dry your curls, you need a diffuser in your life.

Can you diffuse hair without a diffuser?

To diffuse your hair without having a diffuser, we have to mimic the function of the diffuser. There are several ways to do this; one is to use your hand as a makeshift diffuser to cup your hair. Or you could use a strainer to do the same thing.

Do you diffuse with hot or cold air?

Use Cold Air: Using cold air instead of the usual hot air will prevent the hair from stretching and creating frizz. Keep Your Hands Out of The Hair: Let the diffuser do the work for you! The more you touch naturally curly hair, the more frizz you will create.

How does a diffuser work?

When you fill the tank with water, add an essential oil blend and turn it on, the disc vibrates, creating ultrasonic waves that break the oil into microscopic particles. The diffuser then releases this fine mist of essential oil and water into the air so that you can easily inhale pure plant medicine.