Airstyler for Thick Hair: Step-by-Step Guide, Tips, and Best Attachments

Thick hair is beautiful — but styling it can be a challenge. Traditional curling irons struggle with thick strands, requiring high temperatures and leaving hair dry. An airstyler changes all that.

Why is thick hair harder to style?

Thick hair has more mass than fine or normal hair. This means it takes more time to dry and heat, and heat penetrates less deeply into the strand. Traditional styling tools compensate for this with higher temperatures — which eventually leads to dry, brittle hair.

An airstyler works differently. Instead of using heat to reshape the hair, it uses airflow to style the hair as it dries. Temperatures are lower, results are comparable.

What motor speed do you need for thick hair?

For thick hair, you need a powerful motor that generates a strong, constant airflow. Look for at least 100,000 RPM. The BLANC SQUARE Airstyler has a 110,000 RPM motor — powerful enough for the thickest hair types.

Step by step: using an airstyler on thick hair

1. Pre-dry hair 60-70% with a regular hairdryer on low heat
2. Apply heat protection evenly through the hair
3. Divide into smaller sections — 3-4 cm wide for beautiful, well-defined curls
4. Use the highest temperature setting for the first round
5. Hold each section longer — 10 to 15 seconds per section
6. Fix with the cold shot immediately after releasing each section

Which attachments work best for thick hair?

• Curling attachment 40 mm — for loose, large curls and waves
• Curling attachment 30 mm — for more tightly defined curls
• Volume brush — for a voluminous blowout
• Diffuser — for curly or wavy thick hair that wants to maintain its natural texture

Frequently asked questions

Can I use an airstyler daily on thick hair?
Yes, provided you use heat protection and set the airstyler to the correct temperature. Since the temperatures are lower than with a curling iron, daily use is less damaging.

Do curls hold in thick hair?
Yes, if you use the cold shot to fix them. With good fixation, curls will last all day.

Does the BLANC SQUARE Airstyler also work on very long thick hair?
Yes. Its powerful 110,000 RPM motor makes it suitable for long, thick hair. Take more time per section and divide the hair into more sections than with shorter hair.