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Kristina is the founder of Lockenbox & Lockenexpertin. She has been intensively involved with the topic of curly hair care since her youth, when her straight hair suddenly turned into curls.

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Kristina is the founder of Lockenbox & Lockenexpertin. She has been intensively involved with the topic of curly hair care since her youth, when her straight hair suddenly turned into curls.

Blow-drying natural curls is often a difficult undertaking. There is hardly a person with curly hair who has not been driven mad by the process of blow-drying their hair.

The unruly curls may dry, but the hairdryer will fluff them up or the defined and curved curls will literally be blown out of the hair.

To counteract this curl tragedy, you need the right technique when blow-drying your hair!

In this article, we'll show you how to bring order to your hair chaos and even enhance and optimize your curls with the help of a hairdryer.

Should you blow-dry curls at all?

It is basically possible to blow-dry curls , but there are a lot of things that can go wrong when fiddling around with a hairdryer on naturally sensitive curly hair.

In the worst case, blow-drying the curls can even cause damage to the hair structure . Natural curls and waves also don't like blow-drying your hair too often.

Curly hair quickly reacts badly to the dry air from a blow-dryer and becomes brittle and split. Many curly hair owners therefore banish the hairdryer to the bathroom cupboard and prefer to let their mane dry naturally in the air.

Blow-drying or air-drying curls: Which is better?

To blow-dry or not to blow-dry, that is the question. This topic is also being passionately discussed among curly-heads on the Internet. As with so many things in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to the different options.

Blow-drying curls can help

  • to dry the hair faster
  • and at the same time achieve the desired curl shape
  • or to create a certain style.

If you blow dry your curls properly , it can even help to enhance the curls and add more definition to your locks.

However, there is also the risk that you could damage your curly hair when blow-drying it or dry it out too much, for example because you are not using any nourishing curl products.

Advantages:

Air-drying your curls can be a gentle alternative, especially if you allow the hair to air dry without touching or manipulating it.

When air-dried, the curls gain a gentle shine and are naturally defined as the curls can bunch together beautifully.

Disadvantages:

However, the result of air-drying curls often leaves something to be desired when it comes to volume. Flat roots are also a well-known problem.

For many people, the time factor is the biggest negative point when air-drying curls. Depending on the thickness and length of the hair, it can take several hours for the hair to dry.

This is certainly one reason why many people with tousled hair ultimately resort to using a hairdryer, as things often have to be done quickly in everyday life.

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How to blow-dry curls properly: Here's how

To blow-dry curls properly and get the best out of your curls, you need a curl-friendly blow-drying technique .

Naturally curly and wavy hair has two natural enemies : dryness and heat . In this context, the use of a hair DRYER is actually rather disadvantageous! ;-)

But you don't have to do without this practical tool completely. With care and the following tips, the hairdryer can also be a real styling helper for your beautiful curls:

Before you even use the hairdryer, it is important to prepare your hair properly. Well-cared-for and nourished curls are more resistant to hair damage.

  1. To prepare your precious curls for the blow-drying session, you should treat them with good curl care products.

  2. A moisturizing leave-in, a curl cream or heat protection spray for natural curls - all of these products act as a protective shield against heat and dryness.

  3. Also make sure not to set the hairdryer too hot or hold it too close to your hair on a high setting. 50°C to 70°C is sufficient for drying and usually corresponds to the medium heat setting of the hairdryer.

  4. You should also set the blow dryer's blower speed to the lowest setting. This may take a little longer, but too strong an airflow will unfortunately quickly destroy the beautiful curls. Instead of bouncy curls, the blow-drying session will end with lots of frizz and bushy hair.

Expert tip: An extra tool for the hairdryer that can make life easier for us curly-heads is a diffuser! This attachment to your hairdryer is a real game changer for natural curls and natural curls!

1. Blow-dry curls with a diffuser

Whether you have straight hair or curly hair, you've probably heard of a diffuser - a useful hair dryer attachment designed as a hair styling tool specifically for curls .

The diffuser is often included when you buy a hairdryer, but it is also available separately as a universal attachment suitable for various hairdryers.

The diffuser's plate shape and multiple air outlets slow down and distribute the air from your hairdryer over a larger area. This soft airflow prevents your hair from becoming tangled, which can lead to frizz and uneven curls.

The very even heat distribution protects the hair and prevents the individual curls from falling apart when blow-drying. Gently blow-dried diffuser curls are defined and have beautiful volume.

  1. To dry curls with the diffuser, the hair sections or strands are placed one by one on the plate of the diffuser and blow-dried for a while before moving on to the next strand.

  2. Move the hairdryer as little as possible and lift it gently towards the hairline. This will make the curls curl up nicely.

  3. For extra volume, you can diffuse your hair while leaning forward and upside down. Make sure that the airflow is not too strong: the hair should definitely not start to fly around, as this causes a lot of frizz.

  4. The less you manipulate your curls when diffusing your hair, the bouncier, shinier and more defined they will be when dry.

  5. As a finish, you can then separate any curls that are too tightly bundled with your fingers and then pluck the hair into shape or use a hair pick to shape it.

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Typical mistakes when blow-drying curls with a diffuser

A diffuser is a fantastic tool for making blow-drying often unruly curls easier. However, there are a few things that can go wrong with this blow-drying method and in the end, the curls won't be as beautiful as the instructions on the internet promise.

To avoid disappointment, we have compiled the most common mistakes when using the diffuser for you.

1. Touching the hair

There is a basic rule when diffusing hair: try to touch the hair as little as possible while drying and do not constantly fiddle with it.

Yes, sometimes it's difficult because "That one strand doesn't look good!" We all know that feeling! You feel an overwhelming urge to tug at your curls.

However, you should be patient and wait until your hair is dry. Then you can style it. But be careful! Please do not run your hands through your hair wildly, as is often done with straight hair.

Curls need gentle treatment, and this also applies to touching the hair.

2. Too much heat

When it comes to heat , the motto "less is more" definitely applies to curly hair . Due to its porous basic structure, curly hair is naturally more prone to dryness and tolerates heat much worse than straight hair.

Although it's tempting to use a hairdryer on a hot setting to dry your hair quickly, this can weaken your hair and, in the worst case, even damage it . Therefore, it's advisable to use heat sparingly.

By the way: You can find out how to best care for your curls in the summer heat in our guide: Curls in summer .

3. The curls are too dry

To get the most out of your natural curls with a diffuser, they should not be very dry before you start blow-drying.

The wetter your hair is, the easier it is to style the curls and the unwanted frizz won't stand a chance when you diffuse it.

Of course, you don't have to start drying your curls dripping wet; instead, you can gently squeeze out excess water with a T-shirt or microfiber towel.

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4. Inappropriate care products

Using a curl-enhancing hair styling technique alone will not automatically make your curls healthy and bouncy.

Are you not using any or the wrong hair care products , such as those with

  • sulfates,
  • harsh surfactants
  • or synthetic silicones, even an optimized styling method will not help you.

After shampooing, you should always use a conditioner to detangle your hair. You can then apply a leave-in conditioner and a styling product to best prepare your curly hair for blow-drying.

Only the interaction of hair styling technique and good curl care products leads to long-term success - and to radiantly beautiful curls.

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5. Too much exercise

In this case, by too much movement we do not mean exercise, but rather moving your hair strands while drying your hair.

Ideally, you should leave your curls alone during this process. Avoid ruffling or finger-tugging, and also avoid trying to comb your hair with the diffuser or massage your scalp. All of these actions will destroy the curl structure and leave you with bushy, frizzy hair!

Hold the diffuser in place and move it very slowly towards the roots to push the curls upwards, gathering the curls together. This will increase the definition of your curls.

Blow-drying curls with a diffuser

Blow-drying curls while lying down

Especially for curly girls with very long hair, we would like to introduce a special variant for blow-drying curly hair.

  1. To do this, lie on your back and spread your hair upwards over your head on a microfiber towel or a cotton T-shirt.
  2. In this position, blow-dry your hair with the diffuser on a low heat setting. Make sure to move the strands of hair as little as possible and let them lie on the towel. This will trick gravity and prevent your hair from hanging out when you blow-dry it.

Although it may seem comfortable to dry your hair lying down on the bed or sofa, this blow-drying method for curls is also a workout for your arms and requires some strength and endurance. ;)

But the result is worth it if you get radiant, voluminous and healthy curls.

Blow-drying curls with the sieve

Blow-drying curls without a diffuser is also possible in a somewhat unusual way. Just look and see if you have an unused strainer lying around in your kitchen cupboard.

The large kitchen sieves with handles are particularly suitable. It is perfect if your head fits in them.

  1. Lean headfirst into the sieve and let your wet hair fall into it.
  2. Then blow-dry your hair through the sieve using low heat and blower setting.
  3. This will curl your curls nicely and hold them in place, preventing frizz and stopping gravity from causing the curls to fall out.

As you can see, all it takes is a little creativity and blow-drying curls without a diffuser is child's play.

Conclusion

Too much heat and movement , too strong an airflow , the wrong curl care products or the wrong blow-drying technique - you have learned that there are many stumbling blocks on the way to gently blow-dried curls.

However, once you've got the hang of it, you don't always have to air-dry your hair. A hairdryer can also become your best friend when it comes to styling curls and help you to perfectly showcase your curly hair.

Frequently asked questions about blow-drying curls

To ensure that no questions remain unanswered, we would like to end by addressing the two most frequently asked questions about “blow-drying curls”.

Should you blow-dry curls with cold or warm hair?

As you have learned, curls do not like strong heat and therefore the hairdryer should not be used on the highest temperature setting on sensitive curly hair.

That's why it might be tempting to do something particularly good for your curls by simply blow-drying your hair completely with cold air, as many hair dryers have a cold setting.

However, a cold air stream has the disadvantage that curl care products are not absorbed well and styling products cannot develop their full effect.

The ideal solution is to use the hairdryer on a lukewarm setting, which is around 50°C to a maximum of 70°C. This dries the hair gently and allows the curls to retain their naturally beautiful shape.

Which hair dryer is best for curls?

To blow-dry curls gently, it is recommended to choose a hairdryer with a diffuser attachment and several temperature and speed settings.

Curls benefit greatly from a slow airflow, as this creates a particularly beautiful curl pattern.

Another feature of some hair dryers is ion technology .
This can help make hair smooth and shiny by using negative ions to bind the positively charged water molecules in the hair.

It is important to note that "smooth" refers to a smoother cuticle layer and not to straightening the curls. By reducing the static charge, frizz is also reduced in natural curls.

This results in smoother and shinier hair as the negative ions bind the positively charged water molecules in the hair, smoothing the hair surface and giving your curls a silky shine.

Caring for curls is time-consuming, but it's worth it. We have a few more styling tips for you.