Frizz, static, flyawaysall are frustrating hair care woes in their own right.
Ahead, top hairstylists explain why your hair gets staticky and how to smooth down the upright strands.
What causes hair static?
It tends to happen during colder months since dry, wintry conditions can exacerbate the static.
Add some friction to an already dry environment (hats and scarves, vigorous brushing, towel-drying, etc.
), and you could easily find yourself in a hair-raising situation.
How to prevent it.
(If that sounds like a tall order, we have a pretty solid listhere.)
An equallymoisturizing conditionercan then help seal down the cuticle and add nutrients back to the strand.
Use a hair mask regularly.
For extra moisture, especially during the dry winter months, a deep conditioning treatment is key.
Swap your towel.
“It has a sandpaper-like effect,” hairstylist and founder ofHair Rules, Anthony Dickeyonce told mbg abouttowel-drying.
Ditch plastic combs.
Neat tip, no?
On a similar detangling note, Fitzsimons also recommends using gentle strokes when brushing through your locks.
Sleep on silk.
Invest in a humidifier.
Arid air exacerbates hair static, as it lacks the moisture and humidity needed to repel electric charges.
Find our best pickshere, or check outthese DIY optionsto combat dry air in the home.
How to get rid of it.
No fear: These quick tips will soften your mane.
Use an old dryer sheet.
Smooth hairs with a leave-in.
You could even use lotion in a pinchjust check that it has hair-healthy ingredients likejojoba oilandshea butter).
