How to Get Rid of Staticy Hair From Cold Temperatures in the Winter

One thing you can be certain of is that you will experience static electricity in your hair during the winter months. You must take steps to get rid of the static. If your hair is flying in every direction, learn how to remedy the problem.

Instructions

1. Keep some moisture alive in your hair. If you use a blow dryer in the morning, leave the hair slightly damp if possible. This works if you don't need to use a curling iron.

2. Brush your hair and see if you can get your style going without any further treatment. Spray the hairbrush with a little hairspray and go over your hair lightly.

3. Condition your hair when you wash it. If your style permits, use a "leave in" conditioner. This works well for curled styles.

4. Wet your hands, shaking off the excess, and run them lightly over your hair. This small amount of dampness will do wonders for winter static without making your hair wet.

Tips & Warnings

• Your hair absorbs static electricity during winter months because of indoor heating and electric clothes dryers.

• Static Guard spray and unscented dryer sheets will remove static in your hair if needed. You can also try running a metal clothes hanger across the hair to absorb static.

• Hats and scarves will cause a lot of static in your hair when removed.

Resources

• Third Age has beauty articles including how to get rid of static.