Do you find your hair sticking away in the air like they are running away from your head? If the answer is YES, then it’s most likely the winter season has arrived, and you are having a case of static hair.It can be prevented using natural home remedies.
The environmental conditions of winter hair, like low humidity and cold air, make a perfect combination for static hair condition. Though this condition is unavoidable in the winter season, you can deal with them by following various natural remedies.
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What Is The Reason Behind Static Electricity?
When two unlike materials are rubbed against each other, then Static Electricity is generated, for e.g. rubbing your shoes on the carpet.
During the process of rubbing, electrons are transferred from one surface to the surface of the other material. Now, the material that loses the electrons becomes positively charged and the materials that gain electrons become negatively charged.
When this rubbing process continues to occur for a large duration of time, then the corresponding charge builds up. If we have dry or damaged hair then the electron’s charge builds up on them and sits there, as the dry hairs don’t conduct electricity.
As in winter season, the air is very dry and contains almost no moisture; the charge cannot dissipate itself and thus causes hairs to repel each other. The condition is comparable to opposite ends of the magnet and this is the reason behind Static Hair.
How Can You Manage Static Hair Condition?
The answer to this question is simple, take better care of your hairs by following the steps mentioned below.
To help you get maximum satisfaction, follow all the parts mentioned below.
Static hair can be cured by following three main steps:
Step 1: Reducing the friction amongst your hair that is mainly responsible for static hair
Step 2: By increasing the conductivity of the hair
Step 3: Improving the quality and condition of the hair
1.Reducing The Friction Amongst Your Hair
The basic idea behind this step is reducing the amount of rubbing you do on your hair. You can reduce the friction by following steps:
a. Change Your Comb
If you are using plastic combs for tending your hair, then you are aggravating your static hair condition. Instead, use Metal or Rubber combs that are more conductive in nature. If it’s not a problem, try to finger style your hair for maximum effect.
b. Watch Your Habits
Some people have a habit to wear sweaters or clothes by touching it through their head, this must be avoided and you must carefully wear clothes or hats so as to not rub your hair too much.
c. Comb Your Hair Immediately After A Shower
It’s advisable to comb your hair immediately after a shower, as after showers the amount of charge present in our hair is very less.
d. Use Water When Dry Combing
If you have to comb your dry hairs, then it’s advisable to sprinkle a little amount of water on the hair and then comb.
e. Wear Clothes Made From Natural Fibers
Remember when you wore scarfs, clothes, and hats and immediately you used to get static hair.
Well, synthetic fibers that are made from materials like polyester and nylon are the biggest cause of static hair. These materials have the natural property to build up charge, as soon as they are subjected to friction.
Try to wear clothes made from natural fibers as they attract less charge. But, then again, not all natural fibers work great, Silk and Wool, sometimes develop a charge, but not to the extent of synthetic materials.
f. Do Not Wear Rubber Soled Shoes
It must come as a shock to you, but it’s the truth. One of the best ways to combat static hair condition is by switching from rubber soled shoes to any alternative option, like leather.
Rubber shoes have the tendency to accumulate electronic charge after the charge builds up as it travels through our body and ends up getting released by our hairs. As the charge accumulates in our hair, it sticks out and fly’s in the air.
2. Increasing The Conductivity Of The Hair
By increasing the conductivity of the hair, your hairs would be able to get rid of the buildup charge more easily.
Charges could be spread out and ultimately be neutralized if the ability of hairs to conduct electricity is increased. We shall discuss a few ways by which you can increase the conductivity of your hair.
a. Use A Moisturizing Spray
Applying moisturizer on the hair can increase the conductivity of the hair. By using a hydrating spray you can easily beat the flyaway hairs as it controls the static charge present on the hair.
There are various kinds of hair sprays that are present in the market, but almost all of them are alcohol based. Alcohol tends to worsen the static hair problem, as they dry out the hairs. You can make your own immensely fragrant and deeply moisturizing hairspray by mixing the ingredients mentioned below
- Rosewater
- Glycerin
Mix 95ml of Rosewater and 5ml of Glycerin together, to fill the mixture in a spray bottle.
The Rosewater acts as a hydrating agent while Glycerin being a natural humectant is known to seal the moisture.
All you need is a spritz of this homemade spray and you would find your hairs thanking you for the rest of the day.
b. Lock The Moisture In The Hair
If you find your hair having wavy texture or have a medium density, then a leave-in conditioner, preferably oil based, works great for the static hair condition.
(NOTE: Leave-In conditioners are such type of conditioners that can be left on the hair for long periods of time and they do not require rinsing off with water)
You can apply a thin and even coat of oil after wetting your hair with water and towel drying it (or apply the oil just after the shower). The oil forms a layer over the hairs and prevents the moisture from escaping out.
Again, there is no need to buy the conditioners from the market as you there are few ingredients that are already present in your kitchen that serve as a great leave-in conditioner. Coconut oil, or Jojoba oil, or Shea butter, or Peach Kernel oil, serves as a wonderful and easy to use leave-in conditioner.
All you need to do is take a small amount of the above-mentioned ingredient, spread it on your palms evenly and apply it on your hairs. Not only they prevent static hairs, they also boost the volume and sheen of the hair.
Small Precaution
Do not apply the above-mentioned ingredients in large quantity and keep them away from the fringes and the roots of the hair.
c. Use A Humidifier
One of the major causes of static hair is dry hair and what better way to combat dry hair is by using a humidifier.
The humidifier works best in relieving you from a range of conditions like static hair and dry skin while they also relieve you from any other condition that is caused due to dry air.
By using a humidifier in the room, not only it would add moisture to the air present in your house, but would also make the house a little warmer thus saving your bill on room heating.
If you are looking for an inexpensive solution or there are frequent power cuts in your area, then you can keep buckets of water in all the rooms of your house. As the water would evaporate from the bucket, it would naturally increase the moisture content of the air. As the moisture content increases, the static hair condition disappears.
d. Using Lonic Hair Blow Dryer
There are special types of hair dryer present in the market that blows air containing negatively-charged ions. When the blow dryer is used on the hair, these negatively-charged ions attach themselves to the positive charge that is present on the hair. When the opposite charges interact they neutralize each other completely.
It is believed that the iconic molecules react with the water in such a way that they break it, instead of evaporating it. Thus, they do not strip the hair with the moisture present in it. The less dried hair would mean less static hair.
e. Use Dryer Sheets
You can get rid of static hair by rubbing dryer sheets on your hair directly, or you can rub the dryer sheets on your hair brush before you use them on your hair.
Pro Tip
You can rub the dryer sheet on your favorite pillow before going to sleep; this will ensure static free hair in the morning.
3.Improving The Quality And Condition Of The Hair
If you have more damaged or porous hair, then the greater will be the probability of getting a static charge to build up in the hair.
You should use a conditioner that would help in keeping your hair moisturized and so would lessen the chance of getting a static charge to build up in the hair.
Let’s discuss few easy ways by which you can make homemade hair moisturizers that would not only heal your hairs but also would make it smooth and shiny:
a. Honey, Olive Oil, And Banana Conditioner
All you need to do is add two tablespoons of Honey and Olive oil in a small bowl and add one ripe banana to it.
Blend the ingredients using a blender to make a thick paste. Applying the paste on the hair, rest it for half an hour.
Pro Tip
Wear a shower cap after applying the paste to avoid dripping.
After the said time, rinse the hair thoroughly to find a smooth and conditioned hair.
Honey and Coconut Oil Conditioner: This is one of the easiest recipes. All you need to do is add two tablespoons of Honey and four tablespoons of Virgin Coconut Oil. Mixing the ingredient in a small bowl and placing it in hot water, so as to heat the mixture indirectly.
Applying the mixture on the hair and scalp, rest it for around half an hour.
Wear a shower cap after applying the paste to avoid dripping.
After the said time, rinse the hair thoroughly to find a smooth and conditioned hair.
b. Mayonnaise, Egg, And Yogurt Conditioner
Seems like a yummy combination, but it works great for hair too. Add one egg, half cup of mayonnaise and one cup plain yogurt in a small bowl and whisk them well.
Applying the mixture on the hair and scalp, rest it for around forty minutes.
Wear a shower cap after applying the paste, so as to avoid dripping.
After the said time, rinse the hair thoroughly using lukewarm water to find a smooth and conditioned hair.
NOTE
If you feel that your hair is not properly cleaned after washing it with water, then you can use any shampoo after the hair treatment.
Do’s And Don’ts Related To The Static Hair Condition
Do’s
- You should maintain a gap of at least two days between two successive hair wash using shampoo.
- For detangling your hair use a wide toothed comb instead of the regular one.
- Regularly apply conditioners on the hair every time you apply shampoo on your hair.
- If possible, visit your favorite hair spa once in every three weeks.
Don’ts
- When using blow dryers, do not overuse to make your hair devoid of all the moisture.
- If you use hair styling gels, shampoos or sprays then watch restrict their usage to a minimum. If possible, avoid them all together.
Till now, you must have got a clear idea about the static hair condition. You would also have got the rough idea that it’s unavoidable in the winter season.
The only way to combat the Static hair condition is by treating your hair carefully, as mentioned in this article.
Hope, this article clears all your doubts related to static hair condition.
