How to Avoid Static in the Hair After a Shower

Applying a silicone-based styling product can keep static at bay.

Static electricity can be a nuisance to deal with. Static in your hair is especially irritating, as it can cause flyaways and unsightly tresses. Wearing hats and covering your head in the winter is a primary culprit that causes hair static; however, static electricity can be prevalent at any time of the year and in most climates. A few simple steps during and after you shower can virtually eliminate static electricity.

Things You'll Need

• Natural hair bristle brush
• Silicone-based conditioner
• Silicone-based styling product

Instructions

1. Condition your hair with a silicone-based conditioner during the shower. The silicone will coat your hair, therefore neutralizing the electric charges.

2. Brush your hair with a natural bristle brush after the shower. A natural bristle brush distributes your scalp's natural oils evenly and helps protect the hair shaft from becoming too dry, and therefore, susceptible to static electricity.

3. Apply a silicone-based styling product, such as gel, mousse or a light hair spray in your hair. The silicone will weigh hair down slightly, but will also prevent static. Place a small amount of product in your hands and evenly distribute through your hair. If you choose to apply hair spray, spray a light coating over all of your hair.

References

• "O Magazine"; The Cure for Static Cling; Valerie Monroe; 2009
• Science Made Simple; Static Electricity; 2009