Winter + indoor heat . . .

[Shiva]

. . . always seems to = hair static (for me anyway).

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How do those that wear hair down alot deal with this?

[Flynn]

I think that heated indoor air tends to also be very dry, compounding the static. Does a leave-in conditioner or a dab of oil help at all?

[Smitts]

I heard a trick with static and I still use it because it works.

It's a science thing. i can't explain it now because it was awhile ago when I learned why it did what it did.

Basically, water takes away static electricity.

get some water and put it in your hair.

Not much of course, just a tiny bit here and there on static spots enough to not make it damp damp. just speckles of waters here and there.

I also try not to wear hoodies or other types of static causing shirts.

[Shiva]

I think that heated indoor air tends to also be very dry, compounding the static. Does a leave-in conditioner or a dab of oil help at all?

Apparently not because I use both. I also use a woodstove, so yes, the heat is very dry even with a teapot of water on top of it.

I remember spraying Static Guard on my head once at a winter wedding it was so bad... I wonder how bad that is for your hair. ??

[Shiva]

I heard a trick with static and I still use it because it works.

It's a science thing. i can't explain it now because it was awhile ago when I learned why it did what it did.

Basically, water takes away static electricity.

get some water and put it in your hair.

Not much of course, just a tiny bit here and there on static spots enough to not make it damp damp. just speckles of waters here and there.

I also try not to wear hoodies or other types of static causing shirts.
That's a good idea. I may fill a mister bottle of my filtered water and giv eit a shot.

thanks.

[BlndeInDisguise]

We heat with wood as well, though a teapot of water is usually fairly sufficient.

What do you use to comb/brush your hair? Horn combs don't cause static at all, and that's all I use.

[Olivia23]

We use wood heat also and we try to always keep a pot of water on the woodstove (we have an insert) and thathelps some.

[Shiva]

We heat with wood as well, though a teapot of water is usually fairly sufficient.

What do you use to comb/brush your hair? Horn combs don't cause static at all, and that's all I use.
I am using a horn comb, yes.


We use wood heat also and we try to always keep a pot of water on the woodstove (we have an insert) and thathelps some.
What is an insert? a woodstove in a fireplace?

[PhillyGirl1978@]

It doesn't really get to my hair much...but it is awful for my skin. I have to spritz with oil and water all the time. As far as the hair, I do try to dt most weekends. I use cones sometimes for tangles so before I dt I use a drop of suave shampoo in a bunch of suave conditioner, then I slather my hair with GN triple nutrition and comb it and put it up for the day.

[Amara]

Basically, water takes away static electricity.

get some water and put it in your hair.

Not much of course, just a tiny bit here and there on static spots enough to not make it damp damp. just speckles of waters here and there.

As soon as the water dries you'll be back where you started, in my experience. Put something in the mister bottle besides waster - a heavier conditioner or experiment with different oils.

[Shiva]

Ok, I am liking these ideas so far.

Thank you, ladies.

:flower:

[Thinthondiel]

Probably not helpful at all for you, but I find that I don't get static hair anymore after I went WO.

[In2JC724]

Whenever I've had issues with static, I will get my run tangle-less brush under water, bang it against a towel a couple of times and then brush my hair with it.. generally I have to wet it a few times to get all of my hair a tiny bit damp... That usually works for me.. even after the water has dried..

If not, then I put in a leave in conditioner.. Something I'm looking forward to trying this winter is coconut oil, in a very small amount, I'm sure it will help, and it's very good for your hair.

Plus, you could use Aloe Vera Gel, it works great as a hair gel, doesn't really build up, and is also good for your hair. :) HTH

[In2JC724]

hahaha I can't edit... I meant to say I will run my tangle-less brush under water... Not sure how the "get" got in there :P