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• Method 1 of 3: Try quick fixes
• Method 2 of 3: Change your hair care routine
• Method 3 of 3: Choosing hair care products

When you suffer from static hair, it may be impossible for you to get and keep your hair in good shape. Fortunately, there are many ways you can make your hair less frizzy and static. If you often suffer from flyaways, change your hair care routine by avoiding plastic brushes, shampooing less often, and using an ionic blow dryer. If you want a quick fix, use a tumble dryer or apply a moisturizing product to your hair.

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Method 1 of 3: Try quick fixes

1. Wear leather soled shoes instead of rubber soles. If you wear rubber-soled shoes, it is more likely that electricity will pass through your body, from your feet all the way to your hair. To prevent this, wear shoes with leather soles. This way you will not suffer from the small electric shocks you get when you are statically charged.
2. Wear clothes made of natural fabrics to reduce static electricity. Synthetic materials become statically charged a lot faster, which then makes your hair very static. By choosing clothes made from fabrics such as cotton, silk and wool, the chance that your hair will become static is much smaller.
   • For example, you can go to sleep with a silk scarf around your hair or put a silk pillowcase around your pillow to protect your hair from static electricity.
   • Avoid synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon.

Method 2 of 3: Change your hair care routine

1. Wash your hair less often with shampoo. Instead of shampooing your hair every day, try skipping washing for a day or two. It is better for your hair to wash it only when you really need to, and you will experience less flyaways because more natural oils will remain in your hair.
   • If your hair gets greasy quickly, this may not be the best method for you. Use dry shampoo on days when you don't shampoo your hair. This helps to control the amount of fat in your hair.
2. Use brushes and combs made of rubber and metal. Plastic conducts electricity very well, and brushing your hair with a plastic brush increases the chance that your hair will become static. Look for metal and rubber brushes and combs to get smooth, static-free hair.
   • By using a brush with natural bristles instead of plastic bristles, you will have a lot less problems with static hair.
3. Wrap your hair with a microfiber towel or T-shirt when you let it dry. A regular terry cloth towel can make your hair frizzy and static, as well as dry it out. Instead, buy a microfiber towel or look for a soft cotton T-shirt and wrap your hair in it. This is especially helpful in preventing frizz if you have curly or wavy hair.
   • If you are wrapping a T-shirt around your hair, look for a T-shirt that is large enough to easily wrap around all of your hair.
4. Swap your old hair dryer for an ionic hair dryer. An ionic hair dryer helps neutralize the electricity that causes static hair. If it has been a while since you bought a hair dryer, switch to an ionic model to dry your hair faster and get a style that is not static.
   • Spray a heat protectant spray on your hair before using the blow dryer. This helps to prevent flyaways and damage to your hair.
5. Apply heat protectant to your hair before straightening or curling it. If you have static after using a straightener or curling iron, it may be because you are not protecting your hair properly. Spray a heat protectant on your hair before treating it with heat. Use a brush to spread the product evenly over your hair.
   • Don't forget to wait until your hair is completely dry before using a warm tool to avoid damage.

Method 3 of 3: Choosing hair care products

1. Buy a leave-in conditioner to prevent flyaways when you're on the go. Static-prone hair is dry, so keeping your hair hydrated can help prevent static. If you're running errands, at school, or just want a quick fix, just bring a small bottle of leave-in conditioner with you. Squeeze a dollop the size of a 2 cent coin into your hands and massage the conditioner into your hair to make it less static.
   • Hair oils and moisturizing creams are also options if you want a quick fix on the go. Hair oil and moisturizing creams can be purchased at pharmacies and online.
2. Look for a conditioner with silicone to neutralize the static in your hair. Conditioner is very important to help keep your hair healthy, especially if your hair dries quickly. If you skip the conditioner while showering or don't use any conditioner at all, consider buying a high-quality conditioner to reduce flyaways.
   • For best results, use the conditioner every time you shampoo.
   • When purchasing conditioner and other hair care products, don't choose products that contain ingredients that dry out your hair, such as alcohol.
3. Choose hairspray without alcohol. Many types of hairspray contain alcohol, which can make your hair even more static. To avoid flyaways, look for alcohol-free hairspray. The packaging should state that the hairspray is alcohol-free, but you can also check the ingredients list on the back.
   • Applying a fair amount of alcohol-free hairspray to your hair can actually help prevent flyaways.
4. Use an anti-frizz cream to help control frizz and flyaways. Go to a drug store near you and choose an anti-frizz cream. Squeeze a 2 cent coin sized amount of cream into your hand and rub it into your hair. Concentrate on the areas under your ears so that your hair doesn't get greasy on top.
   • Run your fingers through your hair to distribute the cream evenly throughout your hair.
   • Don't apply too much anti-frizz cream to your scalp, especially if you have fine or straight hair. These products often make your hair heavy and when they mix with the natural oils on your scalp, your hair can become greasy and flat.