5 Diffusing Mistakes ❌ & How to Fix Them ✅

If you're still getting frizz, flat roots, or wonky curls after diffusing... you're probably making one of these common mistakes.
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➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:43 What I used to style, testing a new gel
2:11 Mistake #1: Diffusing soaking wet
3:37 Mistake #2: Air drying too long before diffusing
4:42 Mistake #3: Scooping hair carelessly
7:33 Mistake #4: Diffusing upright only
9:14 Mistake #5: Holding diffuser too long/not long enough
10:47 Finishing, fluffing, & SOTC
11:27 Final side-by-side diffusing comparison
12:20 Day 2 without refreshing
13:19 Outro

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