Keeping It Curly Abroad With Bellissima Italia

While using the blissful summer heat to air dry curly hair is an easy solution in warmer months, cooler temps may require a little help to do the job. Likewise, destinations colder than the Caribbean might necessitate some extra get-ready time. Conveniently, Belissima Italia has introduced a curl-friendly solution for traveling abroad.

The Diffon Worldwide is a diffuser with dual voltage made for international travel. There’s a switch to change the device from 125V to 250V. (Travelers should keep in mind the diffuser’s plug has two prongs, so an adapter may still be necessary.) Other features of the Diffon Worldwide include 112 micro air outlets, infrared heat, and a heating element coated with ceramic material infused with argan oil.

The micro air outlets allow for a more controlled airflow that helps create curl definition. While using the Diffon Worldwide, I enjoyed watching my curls spring up, creating a shorter hairstyle section by section. With less of a heat blast, the experience reminded me of sitting under a salon hair dryer. The diffuser has two heat/airflow settings for additional control.

After putting coconut curl cream on my hair, it took less than 15 minutes to get my damp hair to mostly dry with the Diffon Worldwide. For extra curls, a little mousse goes a long way! The device weighs a little over a pound, making it light enough to use easily, and the cord is over seven-feet long, giving you some room to maneuver. The biggest difference with using the device on my hair was having the ability to dry bottom layers, keeping the curls bouncy, and leading to a fuller overall effect. 

If a new curl strategy is in your near future, the Bellissima Italia Diffon Worldwide is on sale for $95.20 for Black Friday.

Amy Hamblen

After spending over a decade in New York, Amy Hamblen is still impressively bad at giving directions around the city. Fortunately, she makes up for it with an abundance of solid happy hour recommendations. Amy is originally from Indiana, and whether or not her years spent covering the food and entertainment scene in NYC has earned her a seat at the table may be debatable, but it's of little consequence — she much prefers a stool at the bar.