Diffusing wavy hair for volume and definition without frizz

• More root lift
• Faster dry time
• Defined waves with less frizz

What you need

• Merwave Cleanse Shampoo
• Merwave Repair Conditioner
• Merwave Protect Gel or Merwave Cast Foam
• Merwave Wavy Hair Oil
• Merwave Refresh Spray for day two
• Diffuser attachment
• Cotton tee or microfibre towel

Start clean

Wash with Cleanse Shampoo. Rinse well.Condition with Repair Conditioner. Detangle. Rinse so hair feels smooth not coated.

Keep it wet

Work on soaking wet hair. Water helps spread product and form waves.

Apply your styler

For soft flexible hold use a small amount of Protect Gel.Want extra bounce without weight Use Cast Foam. Rake through mid lengths to ends. Then scrunch upward.

Micro plop

Blot with a cotton tee. Ten gentle squeezes. No rubbing. You want shape not frizz.

Set your dryer

Attach the diffuser. Use low heat and low speed. This protects your pattern.

Pixie diffuse

Tilt your head. Scoop a section of hair into the diffuser bowl. Lift it to the scalp. Hold for twenty to thirty seconds. Lower. Move to the next area. Work around your head.

Flip for lift

Flip forward. Diffuse at the roots for short bursts. Flip to each side and repeat. This adds volume without roughing up the strands.

Pause and set

When hair feels about eighty percent dry, stop. Let it rest for five minutes. Finish with a short cool shot if you like.

Break the cast

Warm a few drops of Wavy Hair Oil in your palms. Scrunch to soften and add shine.

Seal the look

If needed, a light mist of Refresh Spray. One final scrunch. Done.

Pro tips

• Keep fingers out of your hair while drying. Touch makes frizz.
• Stay on low heat and low speed. Slow and steady wins.
• Use less product near the root. More on the ends.
• Want a softer finish Try our air dry routine next wash day.

• Hovering too far from the hair. Get the bowl under the waves for real lift.
• Over drying. Stop while hair is still a touch damp.
• Blasting on high speed. This blows your pattern apart.

Troubleshooting

• Roots look flat

Flip while diffusing. Focus short bursts at the root. Keep product off the first inch.

• Waves look stringy

Use a little less product. Add a short micro plop before you start drying.

• Ends feel dry

Scrunch one drop of Wavy Hair Oil into the tips only.

• Cleanse Shampoo
• Repair Conditioner
• Protect Gel
• Cast Foam
• Wavy Hair Oil
• Refresh Spray

Want a simple set that covers every step Shop the full Merwave routine and enjoy waves that last for days.

Day two refresh

Spritz Refresh Spray from mid lengths to ends. Scrunch.

If ends feel dry, smooth one drop of Wavy Hair Oil. Back to bouncy.

FAQ

Do I have to use a cool shot

You do not. It can help set the shape at the end. Keep it short.

Can I mix gel and foam

Yes. Start with a small amount of Protect Gel. Add a light layer of Cast Foam. Scrunch. Diffuse.

My hair gets frizzy when I diffuse

Lower the speed. Touch your hair less. Add a short micro plop before drying. Finish with one drop of Wavy Hair Oil.

What if I want even more volume

Diffuse with flips. Forward. Left. Right. Short bursts at the root. Then try our air dry routine on your next wash day to compare results.