Hair Static: What is it and how to FIGHT it

Just like static electricity that is created when two unlike objects rub against each other, hair static is also caused when your hair comes in touch with such an unlikely object. When this material (of usually clothing) rubs against the strands of your hair, they swap electrons. This swap causes a kind of electric charge to build up on your hair. If there is humidity in the air, the charge will usually just go away.

However, sometimes there is no humidity or moisture in your hair, like on a dry winter morning. During such cases, the charge causes your strands to repel from another like a magnet. In short, your hair is literally so full of electrons that it will just stand up on its own!  Now, that you know what causes hair static, let’s find out ways to fight it.

1. Start oiling your hair

One of the reasons that your hair starts conducting an electric charge is because  it’s dehydrated. Our strands can become dry due to lack of moisture in the air. Oiling out hair regularly gives our hair much needed hydration and prevents hair static.

2. Use hair serum

Fly-away and frizzy hair can be easily handled with anti-frizz hair serum. Squirt a good amount into your hair so that they remained tamed and moisturised all day long.

3. Swap your hats for silk or satin

Winter is the time to ditch your cotton lined or acrylic hats and switch to silk or satin lining. When you wear silk or satin, your strands lie flat and don’t get roughened up by the material. This prevents frizz and hair breakage.

4. Use leave-in conditioners

Using a leave-in conditioner throughout the winter is a great way to moisturize your hair even after days of shampooing. The product will help to hydrate the strands and protects it against the changing temperatures and weather conditions.

5. Use a metal comb

Use metal combs since it helps to remove any built up static in your hair. The static will attach to the metal rather than your strands and keep your hair in place.