Want to give yourself perfectly shaped curls without any annoying flyaway?

Stylists share how to use a hair diffuser the right way.

Theres something classically romantic about boasting Botticelli curls, right?

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It sometimes takes a village of beauty tools and products to get the exact lewk that you want.

Knowing how to use a diffuseran unwieldy but magical devicecan aid you in that process.

But what makes a hair diffuser a valuable addition to your hair tools?

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a Los-Angeles based celebrity hairstylist

Well, theres no such thing as a badhair texture, and theres nothing wrong with frizzy hair.

So if you want a curly coif thats a true work of art, look no further.

We tapped hairstyle pros for all the dos and donts of using a diffuser for your best curls yet.

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The diffused look will be an expanded version of the wet style.

Want to get into the specifics?

Heresexactlyhow you might go about getting perfectly curly locks.

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How to use a diffuser, step-by-step

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Scrunch and squeeze the products in for at least 90 seconds.

This, she says, creates a strong foundation.

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a Los-Angeles based celebrity hairstylist

Final pro tip: While youre diffusing, avoid running your fingers through your hair.

The natural oils on your hands and any sort of friction can break up curls and cause frizz.

Dont be afraid to flip your head

One objective with diffusing is to get a buoyant, voluminous hairstyle.

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That gorgeous mane can be achieved if youre unafraid to flip your hair a little bit.

Lift up the roots of the hair at the crown, using a pick for more volume.

Avoid touching the curls throughout the day to minimize frizz.

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Rubenstein adds that a little pomade on the hands or spray wax can tame the extra frizzy bits.

She recommendsUnite Tricky Spray Finishing Wax($30) as a solid smoothing option for fraying strands.

Would be an absoluteshameif anything happened to them, right?

Avoid touching your curls and washing frequentlyand care for your style while sleeping, too.

Shake it out and spray with a curl refresher in the morning and youre done.

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