Wondering how to use blow dryer brush attachments to achieve certain looks? Whether you’re just setting out on your natural hair care journey or you’re a seasoned wash day pro, learning to style your curls at home creates a gateway to embracing your own natural individuality.
By pairing the PATTERN Blow Dryer with its uniquely designed Brush Attachment, you can equip yourself with an all-in-one tool to celebrate the curls & coils unique to you. The Brush Attachment easily elevates natural blow dry hairstyles with expansive options for shaping, stretching & defining your curls.
What is the Brush Attachment?
For curly heads, the word “brush” isn’t typically used in the same sentence as “curl definition.” But this isn’t any ordinary styling brush. Our Brush Attachment is uniquely rooted in the design of our definition-boosting Shower Brush (which is one of our Glamour Award Winners), so with the right technique, its bristles can actually coax a curl together, rather than pull it apart.
How to Use a Blow Dryer Brush on Curly Hair
Before you begin styling, don’t forget to use our PATTERN Heat Protectant. Many people question, “Does heat protectant actually work?”. The answer is a resounding yes. To ensure your curls are well-nourished while heat styling, using a heat protectant is essential.1
After applying heat protectant, it’s time to get to the main event. Take your Blow Dryer with the Brush Attachment & start at the ends of a curl section, then work your way up each strand. Work up the length of your strand, using it to detangle & smooth while you twist gently. The bristles are crafted with your curls in mind, so this method creates especially smooth coils. Scrunch the ringlet afterward & repeat for the next sections.
“The Brush Attachment allows you to get voluminous curls or shape depending on the person’s curl pattern,” says PATTERN Hair Stylist & Brand Ambassador Mideyah Parker. “For people with S curls and waves, I recommend pulling through the root for lift and volume. I also advise pulling all the way through to stretch your curls or wave out, while maintaining volume. An added bonus is it will not make your hair flat. It is ideal for someone seeking texture and movement or a half-up and half-down style. Our 4c beauties will love the volume and shape they can create. This product is perfect for flat twists in the front and hair out in the back.”
Why the Brush Attachment is Great for Curly Hair
Whether you’re planning on a twist-out, braids or other protective styles, the Brush Attachment can make your prep work easy. While the dryer works its heated magic, the attachment’s bristles get down to detangling business, making it an ideal step between your wash & chosen style.
In the same vein, our Brush Attachment can also add generous length to your hair. If you’re aiming to blow out natural hair, give yourself some extra length to make styling a breeze. Additionally, if your natural crown is more coily & tightly textured, this powerful attachment, along with additional blow dryer attachments tailored to your curl pattern, can help boost length & volume for afros & afro puffs.
Try Out This Smoothing Style with the Brush Attachment
Want a detailed guide to the Brush Attachment’s styling powers? Try this styling technique for yourself & let the luscious results speak for themselves!
- After washing your coily or curly hair with shampoo & finishing off with conditioner, apply PATTERN’s Leave-In Conditioner to the lengths of your hair strands.
- For even application & detangling prep, gently brush through your curls with our Shower Brush or Wide Tooth Comb .
- Using your hair brush or comb, section your brushed curls into equal sections. We recommend six, though you can use fewer or more depending on your hair type & density.
- Use a generous amount of heat protectant spray before any heat styling. This ensures you keep your curls healthy & moisturized.
- Moving individually from section to section, use the PATTERN Blow Dryer & pull the Brush Attachment through your curls from the ends upward to style hair as desired.
- End your styling session using the cool shot button on the PATTERN Blow Dryer.
Stylist’s Tip
If your sights are set on using the Brush Attachment for a protective style, use our Styling Cream for mega moisture penetration & ultimate styling hold. We recommend applying cream-based styling products to freshly-washed, wet hair before blow drying to achieve a smoother, hydrated & shiny end result.2
Celebrate Your Curls & Embrace PATTERN
Between the PATTERN Blow Dryer & its many attachments that put the empowerment of styling right in your hands, you’re well on your way to achieving the superstar style of your dreams.
At PATTERN, we believe in celebrating the natural curl pattern that makes you, you. That’s why we design products that nourish your hair & support your textured truth—whether it’s with our specialty masks & styling products or our wide range of tools & accessories, such as those included in our Heat Bundle.
Ready to embrace your natural curls? Get started with PATTERN today.
Sources:
- Zhou, Y et al. “The effect of various cosmetic pretreatments on protecting hair from thermal damage by hot flat ironing.” Journal of cosmetic science vol. 62,2 (2011): 265-82.
- Sissons, Claire. "Black hair care tips for washing, styling, and more." Medical News Today. 20 October, 2020. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/black-hair-care
