3 Ways To Curl Hair With A Blow Dryer

If you need to brush your hair, do so before you put the product in your hair. Use a mousse that’s designed for curly hair or a regular leave-in conditioner. Consider using a heat protectant on your hair instead of mousse so the hair dryer won’t cause damage.

If you don’t already have a diffuser attachment for your blow dryer, purchase one at a big box store or online. It’s best to use the diffuser on a medium to low setting.

To see if your hair is mostly dry, do a touch test. If your hair feels just slightly damp in several places, it’s time to let it finish air drying.

If you have super thick hair, consider separating your hair into more than just 2 sections to make it easier to manage, such as 1 top layer and a bottom layer that’s divided into 2 sections.

Towel dry your hair beforehand to ensure it’s not dripping wet. A wide-tooth comb is best on damp hair to prevent breakage. As an alternative to using mousse or gel, spray a heat protectant on your hair to protect it from the blow dryer’s heat. It’s not necessary to use both a heat protectant and mousse.

The brush is placed in the center so you can begin twisting your hair around the brush as you brush downwards. Use a metal round brush for the best curls.

Use the brush to twist the section of hair 2-3 times, starting in the middle or at the top of the the strand each time.

Use a medium heat setting as you dry your hair, and finish it off with a cold setting to set your curls. The blow dryer heats up the metal brush, helping to form the curls.

Consider setting the curls with a hairspray.

Towel dry your hair right after showering so it’s damp but not dripping, or wet a brush with water and brush through your hair, dampening it this way. A wide-tooth comb works well on damp hair because it causes less breakage.

If you want super loose curls, you might not section your hair and just create one large braid down the back.

If you created several different sections and have thin hair, try using small elastic hair ties to make sure your braids are super secure.

Avoid holding the blow dryer on one spot without moving it so you don’t damage your hair. Touch the center of your braids using your fingers to make sure they’re completely dry.

Use mousse or hairspray on your hair to fix your curls just the way you’d like them, if desired.