By and large, many of the best hair dryers for curly hair include diffusers, or at least the option to buy an attachment. “A diffuser is a brilliant tool to use for those looking to add definition to their curls, even out their curl pattern, and add volume," says top hairstylist and salon owner Charlotte Mensah. "Using one ensures that the air doesn't disrupt your curl pattern or cause breakage. Diffusers can be used on a variety of different hair textures and patterns. It’s just about finding the right accessory attachment and technique for you.” Sieve or Collander: While it sounds crazy, it does work! I tried this once and was pleasantly surprised with the results. This little kitchen essential works in the same way as a diffuser, gently dispersing the air out of the hairdryer, so it doesn't focus on one section and blast your curls. If like me, you're too impatient to wait for your curls to air dry (wet hair for eight hours+? No thanks!), diffusing is a great way to speed up the process. As well as drying your curls, diffusing also gives hair volume, definition and bounce. But, you've got to use the right technique - there really is an art to diffusing curly hair.

If you're new to this whole looking after your curls thing and don't want to invest in a diffuser just yet (but equally don't want to air dry), there are a couple of items/methods you can use to dry your curly hair instead.Hairdryer diffusers, on the other hand, delicately distribute the air so curls dry evenly, and without excess frizz. The DevaFuser allows you to dry your roots first, which not only benefits the ends of your hair, but also helps with volume. Our roots usually take the longest to dry, and the longer they are left wet, the more chance there is of ending up with flat roots. But, if you dry your roots first, you'll be left with fab volume.

Optional] When hair is 80-90% dry, stop diffusing and add some root clips to help with volume. Leave to air dry the rest of the way. Using a hairdryer with a diffuser attachment on a low heat and low speed setting is, in the opinion of most curlies, absolutely fine. I always diffuse on a low speed, switching between low and medium heat so my hair dries faster.It's not universal, so you'll have to make sure it's the right size for your existing hairdryer, buy a new hairdryer, or tape it on (like me). If you already have a diffuser attachment (ie. the one that came with your hairdryer) don't feel like you have to spend lots of money on a new one - I used the standard diffuser attachment that came with my Vidal Sassoon hairdryer for a good couple of years before branching out. But, if you think it's time for a new one, I've got a few suggestions below.