Q&A for How to Get Rid of Static in Hair

Often times the temperature or weather can affect your hair. For example, traveling from a warm climate to a cold climate can cause the hair to have static. Also, dry hair is more prone to having static. Be sure to moisturize your hair every day to prevent static. You can use a moisturizing cream or a hydrating leave-in conditioner.

The best shampoo to use is one that’s suitable for your hair type. If you’ve dyed your hair, look for a shampoo for color treated hair. If you have dry hair, look for a moisturizing shampoo. If you have fine hair, look for a volumizing shampoo.

Every one to three days, depending on what you've been doing. For example, if you've been exercising or live in a hot climate, your hair may get dirty faster and need to be washed every day. It's also true that the more often you wash your hair, the faster it gets greasy. If you want to wash it less frequently, you'll need to gradually decrease your washing frequency and maybe wear your hair in a ponytail or braid in the meantime. After a couple weeks your scalp will produce less oil and you'll find your hair does not get dirty as fast.

Dry your hair completely before bed and then sleep on a satin pillowcase.

Yes, I would think so. Baking soda is a fairly strong product to be using directly on your scalp. Seeing as it's a base, it will likely dry out your scalp, making your hair follicles more loosely attached to the skin on your scalp.

As long as the dryer sheet does not feel oily to the touch, it should be fine to put in your hair. Also, remember that all of the product in the dryer sheet won't end up in your hair.

No. It will not damage your hair.

A regular hair dryer accelerates the evaporation of water in your hair by using heat, which damages your hair. Ionic hair dryers, on the other hand, use an ion generator to break up the water particles, which leads to quicker drying that's gentler on the hair.

Are you referring to baby hairs? If so, there's nothing much you can do about them apart from using hairspray to keep them down. Sometimes I smooth mine down with petroleum jelly, but be warned, your hair will look a little greasy. I think hairspray is the best option, however, this may have adverse effects on your actual hair as you're essential putting chemicals onto the roots, which could potentially weaken them, making you more prone too hair loss. I would say just embrace these frizzy little hairs floating around your head, they can be cute!

Yes, a fabric softener sheet is the same thing as a dryer sheet.

There are definitely a few products you can use to tame the static in your hair. One of the best ways is to simply use a little bit of lotion. Use any regular lotion that you have around the house, such as hand lotion. Place a dime-sized dollop into the palm of your hand, and rub it around in your palms before massaging it into your hair evenly and thoroughly. Make sure you only use a small amount so you don't weigh your hair down or make it look greasy. You can also use dryer sheets as a quick fix. Use one to wipe your hair down and smooth out the static. You can also use the dryer sheets to wipe down your brushes and combs, which can help prevent static.

If you're dealing with lots of static in your hair, there are a few changes you can make to try and put a stop to it. Instead of washing your hair with shampoo every day, try to skip a day or two. It’s better for your hair if you’re only washing it when it’s truly needed, and you’ll help reduce static since your hair will keep more of its natural oils. You can also switch to a rubber or metal brush or comb. Plastic can conduct electricity and cause your hair to collect more static. You can also swap out your old hair dryer for an ionic one. Ionic hair dryers help neutralize the charge that results in static. If you straighten or curl your hair, try applying a thermal protectant before you do, which can protect your hair and reduce the static.

There are a few different hair products that can help you reduce the static in your hair. Try using a leave-in conditioner. If your hair is dry, it's much more likely to collect static. So keeping your hair moisturized can help to prevent static. If you’re running errands, at school, or just need a quick fix, try keeping a small bottle of leave-in conditioner with you. Squeeze out a dime-sized dab into your hands and massage it into your hair, helping to reduce the static. You can also use an alcohol-free hairspray. Alcohol can dry out your hair and cause more static. Another great option is to start using an anti-frizz cream to help control both frizz and static. Squeeze out a dime-sized amount and rub it into your hair, focusing on the sections below your ears so that the top of your hair doesn't get greasy.