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Figuring out how to get rid of static hair,frizziness, and flyaways is an eternal problem.
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But there are some factors that can make it worse.
What causes static hair?
That makes the strands of your hair repel each other, leaving your hair frizzy and difficult to style.
And those hats we wear in winter to keep ourselves warm?
Read on for their top tips for how to get rid of static hair.
Start with a moisturizing shampoo.
Products to try:
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Yes, its important to use moisturizing products, but conditioner is especially crucial to avoiding frizz.
Sure, theyre also designed to help seal the hair cuticle and improve its overall shine and manageability.
Use a deep conditioning mask or treatment occasionally.
Apply a leave-in product on the go.
A quick fix is to carry a travel-size bottle of leave-in conditioner or hair oil in your handbag.
Stay away from products that contain drying ingredients.
But those with naturally dry hair may find them to be too drying, thus creating frizz.
Also look out foralcohol,which is often found in gels, styling foams, and dry shampoos.
Some forms of alcohol can have a drying effect on your hair and scalp.
Try a different part to avoid staticky hat hair.
Hats are a staple winter accessoryI mean, its so damn cold!
But they can leave your hair flat, dry, and all over the place.
This is a go-to move for Vanessa Ungaro, cofounder of Lauren + Vanessa Hair and Beauty.
The more you shampoo, the more youre stripping the natural oils from your hair.
Instead of washing your hair every day, shampoo every other day.
Heat style your hair sparinglyand always protect it.
Thats also why Ungaro always uses a heat protector spray when styling all her clients.
A heat protector spray will help keep moisture locked into your hair, she says.
Spray the heat protector on before blow-drying to add shine and lock in anti-static protection.
Pull your hair up and out of the way.
If your hairs long enough, a bun orbraidis the perfect way to keep your strands from getting staticky.
You dont have to rock the slicked-back look the whole day or night.
Your hair will be wavywithout having to use heat.
Wrap hair in a microfiber towel or T-shirt instead of terry cloth.
Hair is most fragile when wet, so it really deserves a quality treatment, says Heidorn.
This means not rubbing it aggressively.
So using them could cause irritation on sensitive or dry scalps.
But companies do make anti-static sheets specifically for hair.
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