Summer may be a good time to wear light clothing and spend time outdoors, but your hair can get static in dry weather. Static electricity can also be a problem in dry environments in general. Similarly, static electricity can occur when moisture cannot penetrate the hair due to build-up of materials such as silicone or other hair styling products. If you have problems with your hair due to static electricity, there are many options you can use to overcome them. You can use utensils (such as an ionic hair dryer or metal comb) or styling products (such as moisturizing or cleansing shampoo and hair oil).
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Method 1 of 2: Using Equipment
Step 1. Try using an ionic hair dryer
Some people have had success with static electricity in their hair using an ionic hair dryer. This hair dryer has negative ions which can neutralize the positive ions in the hair thereby helping to get rid of static electricity. These ionic molecules can also break down and don't evaporate the water molecules in the hair like a regular hair dryer. Thus, this hair dryer can prevent hair from losing moisture and being exposed to static electricity.
This hair dryer is not too expensive and can be purchased for around IDR 250,000
Step 2. Apply a dryer sheet to your hair
Rubbing a dryer sheet on your hair can get rid of the static electricity. Alternatively, rub this sheet on the pillow you sleep on at night instead of on your hair.
Try to keep the hair comb wrapped in a dryer sheet
Step 3. Choose the right comb or hairbrush
Instead of using a plastic comb, try using a metal comb. Plastic materials will add static electricity to the hair. Meanwhile, metal is a conductive material so it will not cause the same thing. This means that the electricity will approach the metal before the hair. This will reduce static electricity in your hair.
- A rubber comb or hairbrush will work better than a plastic comb.
- You can also use a comb or a wooden hairbrush.
- Use a hair brush made of natural fibers. These brushes are more expensive, but can help distribute the oil in your hair and prevent static electricity.
Step 4. Try using metal hangers
Metal is a conductive material so it can help dissipate static electricity. Run a metal coat hanger through your hair to help dissipate static electricity. Hold the hanger so that it touches your head, then slowly move it downwards. Make sure that all of your hair is in contact with the hanger.
Step 5. Use a humidifier
Using a humidifier will make your room more humid as well as overcome the problem of static electricity because the presence of water molecules in the air can break it down. If you don't have one, just heat some water on the stove with a little cinnamon.
Step 6. Dry your hair with a t-shirt or tissue
Instead of drying your hair with a regular towel, try using a tissue or a t-shirt to do this. The rough material of the towel can open the hair cuticle, causing your hair to tangle. While drying, wring your hair out with a towel, t-shirt, or tissue and don't rub it.
You can also use microfiber towels
Method 2 of 2: Using the Product
Step 1. Use a moisturizing shampoo
Switch to using a shampoo that contains extra moisturizing. Static electricity can seriously affect hair in dry weather. Even if your hair is normally damp, it's a good idea to switch to a moisturizing shampoo during dry spells.
Wash every two or three days. The natural oils in your hair will help prevent static electricity
Step 2. Use hair conditioner more often
Conditioner can help neutralize static electricity in the hair. However, you don't have to use conditioner every day. Most people only need to use conditioner every time they wet their hair.
- Using a silicone-based conditioner may help in the short term. But in the long run, coating your hair with silicone can hinder the absorption of the conditioner, which can dry out your hair and exacerbate static electricity.
- Choose a conditioner that is able to moisturize and deal with frizzy hair.
- You can try using apple cider vinegar as a natural conditioner.
- Give your hair a deep conditioning treatment with coconut oil or argan oil once a week to keep it moisturized.
Step 3. Use hair oil
There are many hair styling products on the market that you can use to help beat static electricity in your hair, as well as oil-based products (such as moroccan oil, argan oil, or coconut oil). Just rub this product into your hair while it's wet and then let it dry on its own or blow dry with an ionic blow dryer.
Try using Moroccanoil Frizz Control Spray, Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Dry Oil Mist, or Oribe Cote d'Azur Hair Refresher
Step 4. Use hair spray
Spray hair spray onto your comb, then use it to comb your hair. This will help distribute the hair spray evenly throughout the hair, thereby reducing static electricity. You can also squirt a little hairspray into your palms and then rub it into the tangled areas of your hair.
Step 5. Try using water
Depending on the condition of your hair, water can sometimes help with static electricity. Pour a small amount of water into the palm of your hand and run it through the tangled hair. Keep in mind that if your hair is straight, wavy, or somewhere in between, using water may actually make the frizz worse after it dries.
You can also pour water into a spray bottle (water alone or with other ingredients) and then spray it on your hair
Step 6. Apply lotion to hair
While it may seem a little odd, hand or body lotion can help treat static electricity in your hair. Pour a small amount of lotion into the palm of your hand (a little is enough) and rub it into your hair shaft to remove static electricity.
Applying lotion to your body can make it more difficult for you to get static
Step 7. Consider the problem of hairdressing product buildup
Improper or excessive use of styling products (even the products mentioned above) can cause product residue to build up on your hair, making it difficult for it to absorb moisture. This problem is common with products that contain resins, heavy oils, water-insoluble silicone, or strong hair sprays. If using conditioner or moisturizing hair products actually exacerbates the problem of static electricity in your hair, it may be due to product buildup. Use a cleansing shampoo to remove this buildup.
- A 1:1 solution of apple cider vinegar and water can also be used to gently remove build-up from styling products without drying your hair.
- Prevent hair styling product build-up by avoiding the cause. Use only a small amount of the product evenly on your hair if necessary, and make sure to remove everything from your hair when shampooing.
Tips
- If you decide to apply lotion to your hair, be sure to use only a small amount.
- Metal will help fight static electricity.
- Some of the techniques above may give better results than others, depending on your hair type.
