15 Best Diffusers for Curly Hair, Tested and Reviewed for 2024
Major volume, definition, and shine—ya know, the holy trinity.
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There’s curly hair, and then there’s curly hair after you diffuse it. The difference? Roughly 10 compliments from co-workers in the span of one afternoon versus...zero. And, thus, me and my lil ego love diffusers for curly hair. Seriously—I've spent a lifetime decoding my own thin curly hair (pls ask me about the best curl products or how frustrating/awesome the Curly Girl Method is), so trust me when I say that the best curly-hair diffuser can leave your curls super voluminous and defined, with less frizz and flyaways (if they're not your thing).
As a refresher, hair diffusers are bowl-shaped attachments that snap to your dryer to help diffuse the flow of air to your curls to encourage clumping and definition—and I've legit tested and reviewed 30+ of them in my career. Which means I also know you'll get the best results if you pick a diffuser that's right for your hair type and length (see: a wider bowl and longer prongs for long hair, or a shallow bowl with shorter prongs for short hair). So to help you choose the best diffuser, I chatted with hairstylist Leigh Hardges and rounded up my favorite hair diffusers for curly hair, below (sneak peek incoming):
Our top picks for the best diffusers for curly hair of 2024
We've broke down the best of the best hair diffusers (some universal, and some specific to hair-dryer brands) and also explain how best to diffuse your hair, what to look for in the best diffuser, and whether or not diffusing your curls is really worth it. Keep reading, pls, and get ready for some extremely good hair days.
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Chloe Metzger is the deputy beauty director at Cosmopolitan, overseeing the editorial content and growth strategy of the hair, makeup, and skin space on digital, while also obsessively writing about the best hair products for every hair type (curly girl here; whattup), and the skincare routines that really, truly work (follow her on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes pics of that magazine life). She brings nearly a decade of writing and editing expertise, and her work has appeared in Allure, Health, Fitness, Marie Claire, StyleCaster, and Parents. She also has an unhealthy adoration for Tom Hanks and would like to please meet him one day, if you could arrange that. Thanks.
Jacquelyn Greenfield is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the best gift ideas, sales, and more across all things beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and sex. She has a serious obsession with sneakers and lives for a great clear lip gloss. She previously worked at Nylon and has had bylines in The Zoe Report, Coveteur, and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
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