Hair Diffuser Collapsible Silicone Hair Dryer Attachment for Curls

Description

This hair diffuser is a collapsible silicone attachment that pushes onto a 5cm hair dryer nozzle, spreads the airflow across a 13cm bowl, and folds flat when you are finished - $28.99 in black or pink. Standing 11cm tall in use and almost nothing when collapsed, it is the version of this tool you can actually pack.

Anyone with curls or waves knows what a bare dryer nozzle does: it fires concentrated air at one spot, breaks the curl pattern apart and leaves frizz behind. A diffuser spreads that same air over a much wider area so the curl keeps its shape while it dries. The catch has always been that rigid plastic diffusers are bulky, brand specific and impossible to pack. A collapsible silicone one solves both problems at once - it squashes down to a disc and the flexible collar stretches over most standard nozzles.

Specifications

What's in the Box

Why Choose This Collapsible Hair Diffuser

• Folds flat for travel - it collapses to a disc instead of taking up half a toiletry bag like a rigid diffuser.
• Flexible 5cm collar - silicone stretches onto standard nozzles rather than fitting only one brand of dryer.
• 13cm spread - a wide bowl distributes the air instead of firing it at one section of hair.
• Washable silicone - product build up rinses off, which is not true of most vented plastic diffusers.
• Two colours - black or pink, both at the same price.

Will This Diffuser Fit My Hair Dryer?

The interface measures 5cm across, which covers most standard household hair dryer barrels, and because it is silicone rather than rigid plastic it stretches to grip slightly larger or smaller nozzles. Measure the barrel of your dryer at the point where an attachment would sit before ordering. Dryers with an unusually wide barrel, a square outlet or a proprietary clip fitting may not hold it securely. This is a universal style attachment, not a replacement part for any particular brand.

How Do You Use a Diffuser Without Creating Frizz?

Use low speed and medium heat - high speed is what disturbs the curl pattern, not heat on its own. Cup a section of hair into the bowl, lift it towards the scalp, and hold still for twenty to thirty seconds rather than moving the dryer around. Dry in sections and resist touching the hair while it is damp. Finish on the cool setting to set the shape. Most frizz that people blame on the diffuser actually comes from moving it constantly.

Is a Diffuser Worth It for Wavy Rather Than Curly Hair?

Yes, and arguably more so. Loose waves collapse under direct airflow more easily than tight curls do, so they benefit from the gentler spread a diffuser gives. Wavy hair also tends to air dry unevenly, and a diffuser lets you dry the roots for volume without flattening the length. If you have straight hair, a diffuser is still useful for drying gently at low heat, but the shape benefit is smaller.

Buyers are usually people who already own a decent hair dryer and want to stop fighting it: curly and wavy hair wearers, travellers who refuse to pack a rigid diffuser, people whose dryer never came with an attachment, and anyone who has lost the original one. It also sells well as a small gift for someone who has recently started wearing their natural curl.

Browse the rest of our Personal Care and Grooming range for hair and grooming tools, or the Health and Beauty collection for the wider selection. If you are putting a present together, the Gift Ideas collection has more options in this price range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact measurements?
Interface diameter 5cm, nozzle diameter 13cm, height 11cm when extended for use.

Which colours are available?
Black and pink, selectable at checkout. Both are the same price.

How hot can it get?
The silicone is heat resistant, but the manufacturer does not publish a maximum temperature rating. Use it on low to medium heat as you would with any diffuser.

Does it stay on by itself?
The silicone collar grips the barrel by friction. Check it is seated firmly before you switch the dryer on, and support it with your hand if your barrel is on the smaller side.

How do I clean it?
Wash it in warm soapy water and let it dry fully before folding it away. Product build up rinses straight off silicone.

Can I use it with a travel dryer?
Only if the travel dryer's barrel is close to 5cm. Many travel dryers have a narrower barrel that will not grip.

Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, to every state and territory including regional and remote addresses.

Fast Australian Shipping

We ship from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional and remote addresses. Orders placed on a business day are picked and dispatched promptly, with tracking emailed to you as soon as the parcel leaves us.

This is a universal style attachment and not a genuine replacement part for any brand of hair dryer. Fit depends on your dryer's barrel diameter, so please measure before ordering. Always follow your hair dryer manufacturer's instructions on the use of attachments.