How to Prevent Static Hair in Cold Weather

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Static hair can be a big problem during the winter when the cold, dry air dehydrates hair. Here are some ways to calm those electric locks.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Deep Conditioner
Hairspray
anti-fabric spray
leave-in conditioner
fabric softener sheet

Step1

Deep-condition your hair regularly. (See Related eHow "How to Deep-Condition Hair".) Properly moisturized hair is less likely to be affected by static.

Step2

Use a "leave-in" conditioner on your hair after you wash it, or apply conditioning hair gel. These products help to weigh the hair down.

Step3

Spray your hairbrush or comb with an anti-static spray before you run it through your hair.

Step4

Keep a fabric softener sheet handy and run it over your hair when it starts to get out of control. Carry it in your purse so you can use it several times during the day if necessary.

Step5

Avoid hair products that include ingredients that will dry out your hair, such as alcohol or harsh chemicals such as sodium lauryl sulfates.

Tips & Warnings

Spraying an anti-static product into hats and hoods will reduce with flyaway hair.
Using a wooden comb or brush helps reduce static electricity.

Comments

chatterbox1968 said

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on 4/1/2008 ok...I'm 39 and have never been able to grow my fine, naturally curly hair past chin length. I eat healthy, take vitamins, don't use anything hot on my hair(curling irons), use good products, and even get my hair trimmed on regular basis....so, what gives?

chatterbox1968 said

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on 4/1/2008 I am 39 and have never been able to grow my fine, naturally curly hair even to shoulder length.....it is chin length....I eat healthy, take vitamins, don't kill my hair with irons, or bad hair products, and I even keep on schedule with hair trims...So what gives?

maggiemay said

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on 1/10/2007 avoid the outdoors.... when your hair is down. i've found that if you put your hair up into a loose bun or ponytail while your outside, it keeps your hair from getting crazy fly aways, and static in general. ive yet to try the dryer sheets, but im definatly going to!

Anonymous said

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on 9/22/2006 Hooded sweatshirts and pullovers can cause those fly-aways and have you looking like you stuck your finger into an outlet! If you get zip-up sweaters, this problem can be avoided!

Anonymous said

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on 6/30/2006 I know it sounds crazy, but if you are trying on tops in a fitting room and you get those crazy fly aways, use a dryer sheet! Very unconventional, but I keep one in my purse. Rub it over the fly aways and static is gone!

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