How to Blow-Dry Curly Hair

Transform that tumbleweed 'do into bouncy, beautiful Botticelli curls.

Step 1: Blot hair dry Gently blot your hair dry on a towel. Never rub it back and forth—this will destroy the curl and set you on the path to frizz.
TIP: Blot out as much water as possible—the less time you can spend blow-drying, the less chance your hair will frizz.
Step 2: Apply serum Apply a little heat-protective serum to your hair, concentrating on the ends.
Step 3: Apply styling gel Apply a bit of styling gel to the roots of your hair and work a little styling cream from the middle of the strands to the ends with a wide-tooth comb.
Step 4: Create locks Taking a few locks of hair at once, twist small sections from the root to the end, creating a series of smooth, twirled locks. Let them fall naturally.
Step 5: Attach diffuser Attach the diffuser to your blow-dryer and turn it on at a medium heat and a low speed.
Step 6: Dry in sections Tilt your head and gently lift a section of hair against the diffuser. When it is nearly dry, move on to another section.
TIP: To keep the curls intact, refrain from touching your hair as much as possible. Style the curls when they're still damp, then hands off!
Step 7: Dry hair upside down If you want a little extra volume, bend over and dry your hair upside down for a moment, gently massaging your scalp in small circles.
Step 8: Check out those curls Stand up, flip your hair back, and check out your tousled tresses. You can look, but don't touch!
FACT: Your hair grows faster in warm weather.