How to Manage Fly Away Hair

Flyaway hair is hard, but not impossible, to manage.

Flyaway hair is the hair that stands up and away from the other hairs on the head. Flyaway hair is caused by several things. Damaged hair creates unruly hair. Cold, dry weather does not help the situation. Dry weather dries out your hair, causing it to become frizzy and unmanageable. Flyaway hair is also caused by static electricity. However, your hair can be managed. Armed with knowledge about products and techniques, you can defeat your flyaway hair.

Things You'll Need

• Anti-static shampoo
• Silicone-based or leave-in conditioner
• Natural-bristle brush
• Hot oil treatment
• Ionic hair tools
• 2-teaspoons dried rosemary
• Water
• Hair serum

Instructions

1. Wash your hair with an anti-static shampoo. However, if your hair is dry or damaged, shampoo it only two or three times per week. Shampoo dries out the hair.

2. Use a silicone-based or leave-in conditioner on your hair daily. Dry hair tends to cause flyaways. Adding moisture to your hair can prevent flyaways.

3. Brush your hair with a natural-bristle brush. Massage your scalp to increase the distribution of natural oils.

4. Style your hair using ionic hair appliances. Ionic heating tools give your hair a negative charge. Flyways happen when your hair receives a positive charge, resulting in static electricity.

5. Boil a mug of water. Place 2-teaspoons of dried rosemary into the boiling water. Allow the water to cool for a few hours. Remove the rosemary from the water then pour the water into a spray bottle. Apply the rosemary water to dry hair. The rosemary water is a natural hairspray that will keep down flyaways.

6. Finish your style with a hair serum. Apply a pea-sized amount to the palm of your hand. Rub your hands together and coat your hair with serum to moisturize and hold down your hair.

Tips & Warnings

• Cut your hair routinely to keep your hair healthy.

• Use hot oil treatments once per week to keep your hair healthy.

References

• Oprah; The Best (and Easiest) Way to Tame Flyaway Hair; Valerie Monroe; January 2006
• Care 2; Simple Hairspray Formula for Winter Flyaway Hair; Annie B. Bond; January 29, 2003
• Grace N Glamour: Tips for Managing Dry Fly-Away Hair; July 6, 2010
• Latest Hairstyles: Finding Solutions to Flyaway Hair
• Own Your Style: Tips for Fine, Flyaway Hair

Resources

• Hair Care Guide