Frequent static electricity in hair is enough to drive anyone a bit
crazy. Hair sticking straight up or to clothing is not only annoying,
it’s simply not a good look! Hair static is caused when electrons
transfer from one atom to another which turns the neutral charge of
those atoms into either a negative or positive charge, causing them to
repel. Low humidity makes static worse because the lack of water in the
air prevents the electrons from moving off you more quickly, so the
static charge builds up more easily.
The good news about static electricity in hair (yes, there is some)
is that it’s actually pretty easy to get rid of. So, next time the
static in your hair has you frustrated, try one of these simple fixes:
Dryer sheets – Dryer sheets don’t just take static out of your
clothes, they work very well to get it out of hair. Dryer sheets
typically have a positive charge so they effectively neutralize the
electric charge in your hair and eliminate the static. Rub a sheet on
larger sections of your hair, from the root to tip until the static is
gone.
Dampen hair – By lubricating and adding moisture to the hair,
friction (and the transfer of atoms) is significantly reduced which
helps eliminate static. Adding water to lubricate the hair when it’s
full of static is sometimes the easiest solution. Use a spray bottle or
a small amount of water on the fingers to dampen the hair.
Heat protectant – When you blow dry and use hot styling tools,
you suck the moisture out of your hair. Using a heat protection spray
can lock in moisture AND lubricate the hair, which will help prevent
static.
Ovation Thermal Protection Spray can be used daily to do just that, coat the hair, decreasing static and protecting hair from all types of heat damage.
Hair spray – Don’t have a
Heat Protection Spray on hand? Hair spray will work too.
The
best way to apply the right amount of hair spray to calm static is to
spray your brush, then brush your hair. Hair spray can coat the strands
and keep them in control. You can also spray a bit onto hats or
scarves that will be covering your hair. This will decrease the amount
of static when you take those items off.
Lotion – A small amount of lotion applied to the ends can also
eliminate static. A little goes a long way so apply hand or body
lotion to your hands, rub in, then run your hands through the hair.
Make sure to stay away from the roots, lotion can cause the hair
(especially at the roots) to look greasy.
Hydrating conditioner – If static in your hair happens more than every so often,
you
may not be getting enough moisture on a daily basis. A more hydrating
conditioner will help lock in that moisture and decrease the static.
The
Ovation Crème Rinse Moisturizer is a great product for that. It contains natural ingredients that condition and moisturize without weighing hair down.
Natural bristle brush – Certain brushes make you more prone to
static electricity than others, synthetic bristles specifically are
more likely to cause that friction and transfer of atoms. Try making
the switch to a brush with natural bristles especially when you notice
that your hair is on the dryer side.
The key to eliminating hair static in the long run is having overall
healthy, more hydrated hair. That is exactly what our Advanced Cell
Therapy System is formulated to do. It’s packed with nutrients,
vitamins, protein, and much more to create the best environment for
healthy hair. For more information on the Ovation Products, click
here.
Next time hair static attempts to mess up your good hair day, you’ll be more than prepared to stop it in its tracks.
Enjoy!
- Emily
Source: sciencemadesimple.com
