Remember when you were little, rubbing a balloon along your head to get this look? Back then it was fun, but now - that winter static in your hair is driving you nuts! However, a few simple changes to your beauty routine can free your hair of static cling.
Switch Your Suds
With dry air outside, and dry heat inside, winter can dry your hair even without the sun. Changing to a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner helps to re-hydrate your strands and cut down on the drying effects of indoor heating.
Toss The Plastic
Plastic brushes can create more of an electrical charge through your hair, especially if you brush a lot during the day. Wooden combs and brushes, or ones with natural bristles such as boar-bristles, won't conduct electricity, and are also gentler on your hair.
Style Smart
Adding a little shine serum before drying can create a barrier of protection for your hair. If you can, allow your hair to air dry before styling. If your style needs the blow-dryer, look for one with a ceramic core. Heat produced by ceramic dryers has a negative charge that helps keep static at bay.
Glaze It Up
A clear shine glaze from your stylist not only creates a mirror finish, it also protects the hair, helping to keep the moisture inside the strands. These can be applied right at the shampoo sink, and usually process within 20 minutes.
Quick Fixes
If you're caught with a bad case of static cling, here are a couple of quick fixes! 1. After using hand lotion, run your fingers through your hair. The residue of the lotion will temporarily calm the fuzzies.
2. A light mist of hairspray or shine spray on your brush will help keep the static out of your ponytail.
3. If all else fails, an unscented dryer sheet is a great fix. Hold the sheet near your hair, but not touching it. Glide it over the top layer of your style, and kiss static good-bye.
