Does your hair tend to turn into unruly static flyaways? Check what you can do to get rid of the problem. Take a look at the best ways to reduce hair static in winter.

It is hard to tame static hair for a nice style. As much as it’s less challenging in summer time, the problem gets worse with the appearance of winter and the necessity for thick sweaters, scarves and hats. Why is hair more static in winter?

Static hair in winter – causes

Hair may get static regardless of a season of the year but it is definitely more common in winter. There are a few factors that make the problem bigger in cold months. Bad weather conditions are among them – huge temperature differences between heated rooms and outside freezing aura make hair more static. Let’s not forget poorer condition of hair which is drier, stiffer and more brittle in winter. In contact with thick, cotton sweaters, hat and scarves, hair is much pronier to static. It is a really common problem.

How to reduce hair static?

GET A NEW HAT

Many you give up on hats in winter fearing static flyaways. It doesn’t seem to be reasonable because you’re gonna end up with a cold. Choose a better and healthier remedy – pick hats that are made from natural smooth materials e.g. thin cotton. The thicker, coarser and more artificial the material is, the more likely your hair is to get static.

GET THE RIGHT SHAMPOO

Changing your shampoo is the easiest and most effective way to de-static your hair. Dry, highly-porous hair is more prone to static – pick a shampoo enriched with oils, ceramides and keratin which can seal cuticle scales and fill in gaps in the hair structure. An easy yet really effective solution.

DISCOVER ANTI STATIC PRODUCTS

Products made for static hair save women who are bothered by the problem. While seeking such cosmetics, look out for honey, Aloe, argan oil or avocado which ensure hair moisture, smoothness and lock water in. Hair conditioners with polymers also work wonders and should be used regularly (just like strongly-nourishing masks). Because healthy hair equals free-of-static hair.

COLD RINSE-OUT & BLOW-DRY

If your hair’s static, even hair washing and styling routine matters. Pick gently-clarifying shampoos which don’t leave hair extremely dry. Rinse out hair with cold water or acidic rinse e.g. vinegar. Obviously, the blow-dry routine matters, too. Forget about the hot airflow – use cool air which helps cuticle scales close after the wash. If you like to blow dry, choose only dryers having an ionic function to keep natural moisture and softness of hair and save it from static.

GET A GOOD HAIRSTYLE

Last but not least, a tip for styling your do if you’re a static hair sufferer. Sadly, brushing often makes things worse and intensifies static. Few people know that it is often the material of the brushing tool to be blamed – plastic and other artificial materials. If you struggle with unruly strands, get a wooden comb and natural bristle brushes.