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Ah, staticthe bane of our winter hair.
The cold weather commences and our strands turn into some sort of science project.
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But speaking of science, what’s the reasoning behind the static anyway?
As a result, the hair starts spreading apart and getting that funky, staticky look.
If you keep your hair moisturized, you’ll never see or have static.
The key to keeping hair moisturized is using products that include avocado oil.
Smooth this from roots to ends to tame static," says stylist Anna Lyles.
Not only does macadamia oil help tame frizzy strands, but it also moisturizes hair and makes it shine.
Plasticbrushestend to generate more static electricity, so they’re more likely to have your hair standing on edge.
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Using a wide-tooth comb is a great replacement in this case.
Its spaced-out teeth reduce friction-induced static.
It helps tame the static a lot," says stylist Donny Vasey.
Similar to adding moisturizing oils to your hair, deeply conditioning your strands can also cut down on static.
When your hair is moisturized, it’s less likely to stand up straight.
High temperatures can dry your hair out, leading to breaking, damage, and major split ends.
Ionic hair dryerswork by sending out positively-charged ions, which neutralize the negatively-charged electrons in your hair.
When the oppositely-charged ions meet, positive ions neutralize the electrons, eliminating static.
Dryer sheets are loaded with ingredients thatneutralize electronsin your hair, eliminating static.
Leave on for 15-20 minutes (or as long as it take your hair to dry).
This causes a build-up of electrons, and poof, you get static hair.
Short and long answer: no.
Frizz can be triggered by humidity, or if you have curly/kinky hair.
This will help nourish dry hair and prevent static from happening in the first place.
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