Wave Pattern for Diffusing

The exact same technique, the exact same products (save for an additional leave-in conditioner on Vanessa), and three very different results.

I wanted to do a diffuse on each of my mannequins to show the difference the natural wave pattern of hair can make.

There are four main types of wave patterns: Straight, wavy, curly and extremely curly. You can diffuse all but the straight hair. A diffused blow dry doesn't create curl, it enhances curl.

Wave patterns can be changed temporarily by thermal styling and wet-to-dry styling, or until new hair grows out by using perms or relaxers.

Different parts of the scalp can have different wave patterns. My hair from the crown area downwards is more curly, compared to the rest of my hair, which is more wavy.

The first picture has my end results, the other pictures show the hair in its natural wave state.

Vanessa has wavy hair. Her hair just has natural movement, and no true curls. Wavy hair is the most common in my experience.














NP has curly hair. Her hair is also in layers, so it has a lot of body to it. The layers, I find, add a lot of depth to the final result. I really like how NP's hair looks when diffused.

Megan has extremely curly hair. Her hair is the easiest to diffuse, and requires the least amount of product and effort to get a beautiful look. The first time we wet down Megan at school, I wanted to diffuse her hair. This is the type of hair I've always wanted.

Self-Diffuse

I went out last night with Lola for dinner and we were going to see a movie, but her bird had a scare, so I went on my own. Penguins of Madagascar was AWESOME and I recommend it to anyone.

Since I was going out, I wanted to look good, so I did my hair and makeup. Nothing too fancy.

A diffuse blow dry is a way to enhance natural curl. I'm planning on doing a diffuse on all three of my mannequins to show the difference between extremely curly hair, curly hair, and wavy hair.

My hair is between wavy and curly, with some damage towards the ends. So sometimes I get a lot of curl, and sometimes I get a little. Last night I just got a little bit of curl, but I really liked how it turned out.

There is a TON of product in my hair there. I have a curl shampoo from Beyond the Zone (awesome products! They're at Sally Beauty), and a mix of FOUR different finishing products, including two from BtZ, one from a line they carry at my school, KMS, and a Tresemme finishing hairspray.

I went very neutral with my makeup. My foundation was a pressed powder from Pur Minerals, blush and nude eye shadow from MAC, and eyeliner and brow set from Too Faced. I didn't bother with anything on my lips because I knew we were going to have Thai food and I love noodles, which can be a little messy.