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• Method 1 of 2: Using a device
• Method 2 of 2: Using products
• Tips

Winter can be a great time for building snowmen and wearing cute boots, but your hair can get static when it's cold and dry outside. Static electricity can also be a problem during the summer or in a generally dry environment. Static electricity can also be caused when moisture cannot penetrate your hair due to dust and dirt, such as silicone or other hair products. If you have a problem with static hair, there are several ways to discharge your hair. You can use aids (such as an ionic hair dryer or metal comb) or hair products (such as moisturizing or clarifying shampoos and oils).

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Method 1 of 2: Using a device

1. Try an ionic hair dryer. Some people have been able to do something about their static hair with an ionic hair dryer. Such a device emits negative ions that neutralize the positive ions in your hair and counteract static electricity. The ion molecules also break down water molecules in your hair instead of evaporating them like regular blow dryers. This will help keep your hair from getting rid of moisture and becoming static.
   • These hairdryers are not very expensive and only cost about 20 euros.
2. Rub your hair with drying towels. Rubbing your hair with drying towels can actually help get rid of flyaways. You can also rub it into your pillowcase in the evening, instead of your hair.
   • If necessary, wrap your hairbrushes in drying towels.
3. Choose the right comb or brush. Instead of using a plastic comb, try using a metal comb. Plastic makes your hair more static, but metal is conductive, so it can help. This means that electrons move to the metal first before going to your hair, making your hair less static.
   • Rubber combs or brushes also work better than plastic.
   • You can also try it with a wooden comb or brush.
   • Use a brush with natural bristles. These brushes are more expensive, but help distribute the oil in your hair and prevent static.
4. Try a metal coat hanger. Metal is a conductor, so it will help get rid of static electricity. Rub a metal coat hanger over your hair to get rid of static electricity. Hold the coat hanger so that it hits your head and slowly move it down. Make sure to connect with every part of your hair.
5. Use a humidifier. A humidifier makes your room more humid and eliminates the static problem, because the water molecules in the air bind electrons. If you don't have a humidifier, run some water on your stove with a little cinnamon in it for the scent.
6. Dry your hair with a shirt or paper towel. Instead of using a regular towel to dry your hair, you can do this with a shirt or some paper towels. The rough material of a towel can open your hair cuticles, which can cause bouncy hair. When you dry your hair, squeeze it with your towel, shirt, or paper towel, without rubbing.
   • A microfiber towel can also work.

Method 2 of 2: Using products

1. Use of moisturizing shampoo. Switch to a shampoo with extra moisturizer. Static electricity can be more effective in winter. Even if your hair isn't normally too dry, it's still wise to use a moisturizing shampoo during the cold, dry months.
   • Skip a day or two between washes. The natural oils in your hair will help prevent static.
2. Use conditioner more often. Conditioner can help neutralize static in your hair. Using conditioner every day isn't necessarily necessary, but most people should do it after getting their hair wet.
   • Using a silicone-based conditioner can help in the short term, but in the long term, coating your hair with silicone can prevent your hair from absorbing the conditioner, causing your hair to dry out and become more static.
   • Choose a conditioner that is aimed at moisturizing and straightening the hair.
   • You can also use apple cider vinegar as a natural conditioner.
   • Deep condition your hair once a week with coconut oil or argan oil to prevent your hair from drying out.
3. Used oil products. There are many hair products you can use to tame your flyaways. Use oil-based products (such as Moroccan oil, argan oil, or coconut oil) to tame your flyaways. Put the product in your hair when wet and then air dry or blow dry with an ionic dryer.
   • Try Moroccanoil Frizz Control Spray, Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Dry Oil Mist, or Oribe Cote d'Azur Hair Refresher.
4. Use hairspray. Spray hairspray on your comb and comb your hair. This will spread the hairspray in your hair so that static parts stay in place. You can also put a little hairspray on your palms and then rub those areas that are sticking out with your hands.
5. Try water. Depending on your hair type, water can help get rid of static electricity. Dampen your hands with water and rub them over the static strands. Keep in mind that if your hair is straight, wavy, or anywhere in between, it can make frizz worse when your hair dries.
   • You can also put the water in a spray bottle (alone or with a little hair product) and moisten your hair with it.
6. Put lotion in your hair. It may seem a bit strange, but body or hand lotion can help get rid of the static electricity in your hair. Put a little lotion on your hands (a little is often more than enough) and rub it through your locks to reduce static electricity.
   • Applying lotion to your body can make you less sensitive to static electricity.
7. Consider if there are any problems with hair product residue. Overuse or improper use of many hair products (even those listed above) can lead to dirt - residue that clings to the hair and can prevent hair from absorbing moisture. This is more common with products that contain resins, heavy oils, water-insoluble silicones, or strong hair sprays. If you find that skin care or moisturizing products aggravate static electricity, leftover residue could be the problem. To avoid this, use a clarifying shampoo.
   • A solution of one part vinegar to one part water can also be used to gently remove build-up without drying the hair.
   • Avoid leaving residue by avoiding products that can cause this, spreading them evenly and in small amounts throughout your hair, and making sure to rinse all of the product out of your hair when you wash it.

Tips

• Metal helps to unload your hair.
• If you decide to put lotion in your hair, make sure to use only a small amount.
• Some of these techniques are more useful to you than others, depending on your hair type.