How to Get Rid of Static Cling in Hair

Treat your brush with hairspray or a dryer sheet before brushing your hair.

During cold seasons comes the inevitable static electricity that collects in hair. Although static electricity often builds up after brushing hair, it can also cause your hair to stand on end after you remove a coat, hat or scarf. Pulling a sweater over your head can create a mess of your hair. Let's look at some tips to lessen static cling in your hair, as well as things you can do to immediately stop flyaway hair.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Humidifier
• Dryer sheets
• Hairspray
• Hair gel
• Hairbrush
• Hand lotion

1. Increase the humidity levels in your home to discourage static cling. Low humidity causes the hair to dry out, creating the perfect environment for static. Purchase a humidifier and fill it with regular tap water. Running the humidifier will boost the moisture levels in the air to help eliminate static cling.

2. Rub a dryer sheet on your hairbrush and then brush your hair. Dryer sheets are formulated to discourage static electricity production in the dryer. You can also rub the dryer sheet directly on your hair to encourage the hair to lie flat against your head.

3. Spray a generous amount of hairspray on your hairbrush and brush your hair thoroughly while the brush is still damp. Hairspray also works well to control static cling when sprayed onto a tissue and rubbed across the hair.

4. Squirt a small amount of hair gel into your hands and rub them together. Lightly rub your hands through your hair to discourage flyaways.

5. Wet your hands with clean water and pat down your hair to smooth static-filled strands.

6. Wet your hairbrush with cool water and shake off the excess. Lightly brush your hair. The dampness of the hairbrush will help control flyaway strands and limit static cling.

7. Use hand lotion if you're in a pinch and away from a sink, your hairbrush or hairspray. Rub lotion completely into your hand and smooth your hands over you hair. Use a small amount to prevent hair from looking oily.

8. Check your shampoo to make sure you're using the correct hair care products for your hair type. Some shampoos are so effective at cleaning that they remove most of the oils in the hair. Use a good conditioner after shampooing to replace moisture in the hair and help control static cling.

Resources

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