Diffuser/Direct Heat?

[jtsupanova]

Is using a a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment considered direct heat? I ask because I have fallen in love with my diffuser but I don't want to hinder my progress.

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

I believe it is considered direct heat. How often do you use it? I wouldn't make it a habit to use it everyday (in my opinion). Are you doing wng's?

 

[jtsupanova]

Sorry it took my so long to respond kinda forgot about the thread...been busy. No I don't use it everyday I'd say every three days at the most. I dont completly dry with it but just use it to speed up the prosess and get rid of whitehead. Heat is heat though Yes I'm doing wng's

 

[Dayjoy]

I just started using a diffuser with my wash n go because I get bigger hair with it. I don't hold the dryer that close and don't concentrate on any specific strands of hair. I thought it was more like indirect heat. I hope this is right. I don't want to give up my diffuser but I don't want to use direct heat either.

 

[sareca]

I don't consider that direct heat. It's diffused heat. :wink2: IMO anything you can hold you hand in front of for 20 seconds isn't hot or direct enough to do damage.

 

[Syrah]

Heat is heat. All the diffuser does is disperse the heat so that instead of getting a directed stream of hot air, you're getting more circulated air (to maintain curl patterns).

Here's the thing - if you protect your hair well before using the diffuser, it shouldn't have any negative impacts on your hair. Are you using a leave in conditioner or heat activated conditioner (i.e. APhogee's Green Tea Reconstructor or BioSilk's Heat Activated Sealant)? Are you using water? Are you using a silicone enhanced serum (i.e. Polishing Serum) to trap some of the water against your hair folicle before drying?

Heat doesn't have to be a bad thing...

 

[Dayjoy]

MsNadi, great advice. I'm going to make sure I'm following all of your steps.

 

[Iansan]

I've been using a diffuser everyday for a year with no problem and will continue to do so. I consider it indirect heat.