Make sure the diffuser will fit your blow dryer – they come in different sizes and some have a universal fit.

You should be prepared to experiment with the diffuser the first couple of times in order to find out which setting and technique is right for you. In my case, it took quite a few times to get the right result. Some say to use the lowest setting, however I discovered that my dryer’s medium setting worked best.  If you have a blow dryer with different heat and speed settings, then you will want to go for high heat, slow speed. Try not to brush your hair when wet either – use your fingers or a very wide tooth comb if necessary to remove any tangles, then apply your favorite anti-frizz serum.

Start at the root, no scrunching – if you have longer hair, you almost have to let it sit within the diffuser by kind of gathering it up from the end to the scalp in a circular motion, and then just let it sit for a minute before pulling the dryer back down and away. If your hair is shorter, just hold the diffuser over the head. Try to remember not to handle your hair too much, or not to over-dry – this will only cause frizz. If you want more volume, dry upside down and point the dryer at the roots – do not use your fingers to do it.

Lastly, if your dryer has the cold shot option, use it to cool down the hair, otherwise just let it cool down naturally. Give it about 20 minutes before doing any kind of finger styling.

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If you have dry, frizzy hair, then you have probably tried your share of anti-frizz serums over the years. Every time a new product would appear, those of us trying to calm the frizz of our curly hair styles would be first to sample and test the claims of their manufacturers.

One of the first products I ever tried, , has remained the #1 favorite, and it all started with one little packet. It was nice to have the ability to sample the product by purchasing it in packet form (two single-use packets), before buying the full-sized bottle.

Shopping for an anti-frizz serum can be tough because so many products on the market contain alcohol and other drying, or irritating ingredients. Frizz-Ease Serum’s short list of ingredients was a nice change. It contains Cyclomethicone and Dimethiconol, which are clear, odorless silicone products that gives Frizz-Ease it’s silky-smooth feel and frizz-calming properties. The last ingredient is Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, a tongue-twisting name for the sunscreen that gives Frizz-Ease its UV protection.

Another reason for the short-list of ingredients may be due to its fragrance-free quality, which should be seen as a positive thing. Remember that even though a product may “smell yummy” – the chemicals added to it in order to achieve that fragrance may not be so great for extremely dry hair.

When it comes to anti-frizz serums, everyone has their favorites – Bumble and Bumble, Citre Shine, John Frieda, Garnier Fructis – the list goes on forever. What is yours?