Static hair is no one’s best friend. We have all had this hair-raising experience when the strands stick straight up and you look like you have been electrified.

Recommended Video Don’t worry, you can fight the vexing issue with just a few tips and tricks. Understanding what causes static in your hair and how to tame the annoying flyaways will sure save you from having a bad hair day every now and then.

What Causes Static in Hair?

Static electricity is the result of an imbalance between negative and positive charge. It is essentially what’s behind static hair. It occurs when your hair builds up an electric charge from friction causing all the hair strands to repel from each other. Perfect example would be rubbing a balloon against your hair: it creates static and as you pull the balloon away, the hair is attracted to the balloon.

Static usually happens when the air is dry, which causes the static electricity to build up. This is especially common during the winter when the temperature is often low or has no humidity. A few things that can contribute to static hair are:

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• Overdried hair
• Buildup from hair products
• Dry hair indoors due to home heating systems
• Dry weather
• Washing your hair daily
• Using plastic combs/brushes
• Drying your hair with cotton towel
• Hats
• Friction

How to Get Rid of Static Hair

While you may address some of the causes and minimize the damage to your hair, you cannot control the weather and cancel winter time. This is why, get ready to fix the problem with proper hair care routine and useful hacks. Here are 10 simple steps I actually use that will sure help you tame your static hair too.

#1: Use Moisturizing Shampoo

Dry hair equals static hair. Keeping your hair moisturized is the easiest way to fight frizz. Make sure your shampoo is very hydrating. Also, stop washing your hair every day! Washing hair less frequently keeps your strands from being stripped from moisture and natural oils.