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Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy SofTouch Volumizing Massaging Diffuser
New soft, flexible fingers add volume while gently massaging the scalp.
$8.95
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CrystalNew York, N.Y., U.S.
I had been thinking about purchasing this product for a while but was completely skeptical. I'm completely new to diffusers, and so finding the right one was important. Lately, I had been using the typical universal diffuser. At a beauty supply in Bronx, N.Y., I ran into the Soft Touch diffuser (though it wasn't Helen of Troy, it was precisely as is pictured at folica and also called Soft Touch). I bought the product, and evaluated the differences between the universal diffuser and the Soft Touch. The typical wide, hard, and plastic diffuser is good. (Though that was all I knew of and was familiar with thus far.) I typically HAD to dry my hair from the tips, underneath, and blow some air around. When I found that my hair was somewhat dry, or at least 40-50% dry, I would turn my head over and begin drying around (to dry the bottom of my head). Later, I would go in closer to create the volume that I wanted and dry my hair completely. I would have to toy with my hair the remainder of the day to get the volume and lift I wanted at the top of my head. (More work along the way!) When I tried the Soft touch, I could dry the tips,underneath where the scalp laid, and on top where I needed some lift (as my hair was weighing the top down). I could do all of this while it was still wet (which allowed me the chance to dry and "volumize", as opposed to drying first and later "volumizing", which caused frizz). The Soft Touch made it easier and much quicker to dry my hair with the results that I wanted. The rubber tips, as opposed to the hard, plastic universal diffuser didn't cause unruly or frizzy curls, instead, it dried my hair quicker at the roots than a typical diffuser would DUE TO the (genius) air vents located at the rubber tips that allow you to massage, volumize, and dry your hair all at once. Speaking more at the core, while this product is indeed a fantastic find for curly haired girls, it may not be a fantastic fit for your hair dryer. While it did fit my hair dryer, it was rather short and stubby for my long blow dryer. The diffuser fits, though it isn't tightly secure. It does wiggle a little, simply because the diffuser's open end is short and stubby, but it isn't the end of the world. Overall, I give this product a "good" because the Soft Touch is in my opinion genius, gentle, and indeed a must have for those curly haired gals who need that extra volume at the top due to the weight of water and hair products (simply gravity). Its incapability to fit most blow dryers and fit securely (like a universal product) is a con. On a different note, I wonder whether this "genius" idea to produce air vents via the rubber tips is a healthy approach to drying one's hair. Typically, I use low heat and low air, but low heat is still heat, and this product is allowing the heat to go straight to our scalp. Just a thought. (Sometimes, much like silicone based products,aren't long lasting results, overtime they alter the condition of our hair.)posted Dec 11, 2009Link to this post -
DeniseMarshfield, MAHairCurly Hair
Great If You Like Curls!This diffuser is the best I have every used on my naturally curly hair. It fits on my expensieve blow dryer perfectly and the "fingers" lift my curls for a full and frizzless dry!I love it. Thank you Folica.Deniseposted Mar 31, 2009Link to this post -
EricaFort Mill, SC
Very Nice DiffuserThis diffuser works great! The only problem I have with it is that it is a little hard to put on the hair dryer. It will only fit if your hair dryer has a smaller end. I do like the results I get from it, though.posted Mar 8, 2008Link to this post
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TerriMilford, NH
Doesn't Fit My Blow DryerId love to give this a good review, BUT, it doesnt fit MOST dyers, at least not mine. So, I couldnt rate it, its still sitting in its box !!!! 0:(posted Nov 5, 2007Link to this post -
LivyAlpharetta, GAHairCurly Hair
Great Diffuser For Curly HairThis is a great diffuser for curly hair. The prongs are long so you can create volume with it unlike some of the other hard diffusers. I highly recommend this diffuser!posted Jul 12, 2007Link to this post
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KathyTexas
Great For Mostly VolumeHence the product name, volumizing diffuser! My hair is thick and mostly straight, with a little natural "wrinkle," not even really curl. Its very layered and this diffuser replaced a diffuser with longer, stiff plastic fingers. (The only hairdryer it fits broke finally.) This one works great for what I want (sticking-up messy type hairstyle) and the soft fingers dont poke me in the head. It DOES fit best on a round nozzle though.posted May 30, 2007Link to this post
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Karen MissbachNew York
Didn't FitAlthough it says its fits most hairdryers, it doesnt I cannot use it and it would cost more to send it back.posted Apr 19, 2007Link to this post -
Mya BorgmanLos Angeles, CA
Helen Of Troy DiffuserThis diffuser pretty much attaches to any narrow head blow dryer. Great for those with curly hair that want to get the right look.posted Dec 20, 2006Link to this post
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Dale UlkinsBaton Rouge, LA
Diffuser ReviewIt is a diffuser. It goes on a hair dryer. Hot air blows through it and dries your hair. If you are actually reading diffuser reviews, you might want to get off of the computer and find a hobby. My summary: Diffuser goes on dryer. Dryer blows hot air onto hair. Hair dries.posted Sep 8, 2006Link to this post -
JanCalifornia
Best DiffuserThis is my favorite diffuser ever! After using the standard diffuser for years I was excited to find a product that added extra volume to my curls. My daughter and I both have shoulder length, naturally curly hair and this diffuser does wonders for bringing out the natural curl without creating frizz. Ive not been disappointed since purchasing this diffuser.posted Mar 28, 2006Link to this post
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