Static hair is a problem for many women, especially in winter. Find out about the causes of static hair and home remedies to deal with them.
Static hair is a big problem ... bad under the cap, but even worse without it. When you go out into the cold without a hat, the blood vessels in your scalp contract and less nutrients reach the hair follicles - your hair becomes weaker. The cold also slows down the work of the sebaceous glands, and when the hair has less protective fat, it is more susceptible to damage.
On the other hand, under a warm hat, the scalp overheats and becomes greasy, and these are good conditions for Pityrosporum ovale fungi responsible for dandruff. Also, oily hair looks stale, flaky and dull.
Hair becomes static when it is rubbed by synthetic material, most often this situation occurs when we brush it intensively, take off and put clothes over our head or wear a hat. If the hair is positively charged, it repels itself, creating a halo around the head and clings to negatively charged materials. We do not have much to fight with the laws of physics, but our hair will not always be as susceptible to the electrifying effect, we also have equipment and cosmetics that help reverse the situation of positive ions in the hair structure.
Static hair: causes
If static hair means that you do not want to wear a hat in winter, then first of all look at their condition, as well as your care habits. Dry and damaged hair will be more prone to recharging and "rearing". Drying with hot air and long brushing also favor static electricity. In addition, there are artificial materials for clothes and hats or changes in temperature and humidity. If all of the above situations sound familiar, it's time to change your hair care routine.
Static hair: home remedies
Adequate washing
If your hair is very greasy, wash it even daily. Don't be afraid that you will harm them - by removing excess sebum, you will allow your skin to breathe. Use gentle shampoos suited to the needs of your hair. Look for dandruff - both of these conditions are common. Then use an anti-dandruff shampoo to wash your head, e.g. with zinc compounds or tar, which limit the multiplication of yeasts. Rinse the shampoo with lukewarm water so as not to stimulate the sebaceous glands.
Regular hair oiling can also improve the condition of the hair. The products we use are of great importance, if the hair is dry and weak, it is worth reaching for the right products, moisturizing anti-frizz conditioners can work.
Rather, they should not be leave-in conditioners, because this type of cosmetic may weigh hair down. Since the hat often causes static on your hair or makes your hair stick to your head, try moisturizing and smoothing conditioners (e.g. with silk) or adding volume (polymers).
Apply the conditioner along the entire length of the hair, starting a few centimeters from the scalp.
Washing your hair is also important because the high temperature of the water opens the cuticles, making them more susceptible to friction, and the lower temperature closes them. It is good to wash your hair with lukewarm water, or rinse your hair with water that is cooler than the one you were washing.
Proper drying
Dry your hair thoroughly before you leave the house. Frosty air can damage the structure of damp hair, and then they will lose their shine and become more static. If you wash your hair in the morning and need to use a dryer, use a cool airflow. It will take a little longer to dry, but you won't increase the activity of the sebaceous glands and your hair will stay smooth and well moisturized inside.
Rather dry them with a cool stream of air, combing the strands with your fingers and a brush. Try to tilt your head forward - then the hair "bounces" off the skin and the hairstyle gains volume.
In addition, you can equip a dryer with an ionization function, which emits negative ions, neutralizing positive charges, and thus reduces the risk of static electricity.
Proper combing
The key moment in which the irritating effect of hair rising together with a brush or comb often occurs. In this case, it may be helpful to change the brush, made of synthetic materials, to one made of organic materials - wood and natural bristles.
Additionally, you can apply a little oil, serum or conditioner to the brush to add weight to the hair. You can also use anti-static hair mists here. There are also ionization brushes that eliminate the problem of static, leaving the hair smooth.
The right styling
You can rub the hair ends with an oiling or emollient preparation containing ingredients such as oils, butters or fatty alcohols. It will weigh the hair down and create a protective layer on its surface, preventing water loss. Be careful with the amount of such products, too much will make your hair flat and clump. The use of hairspray is also one of the solutions to the problem of static electricity. You can even spray it on the inside of the cap.
A large amount of foam, gel or varnish can irritate the scalp and aggravate dandruff, as well as overburden the hair. Choose cosmetics designed for fine and delicate hair, because they are lighter and contain more conditioning substances.
If the hair is electrified and you want to smooth it quickly, run it over it with wet hands, because water neutralizes the electric charges.
Avoiding synthetic materials
Sweaters, turtlenecks, caps, everything that comes into contact with our hair should be made of natural materials. The use of fabric softeners or the aforementioned hairspray can help with static electricity in artificial materials.
Buy a hat that is warm and airy at the same time so that the scalp does not sweat and can breathe. Remember that your hair becomes static when it is rubbed against artificial fibers, as it produces large amounts of negatively charged particles that repel each other. So buy a hat of natural wool or cotton.
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