Other than CO-washing, here's what I find helps me with static hair:
- Satin in winter hats/using hair scarves
- Lots of moisture and oil, followed up by a hair salve
- Not using plastic to comb/brush my hair
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Other than CO-washing, here's what I find helps me with static hair:
- Satin in winter hats/using hair scarves
- Lots of moisture and oil, followed up by a hair salve
- Not using plastic to comb/brush my hair
Some more random thoughts about having straight hair:
Years ago, I sort of wished that I had curly hair, though now I'm actually glad my hair is straight because it seems like curls/waves are more difficult to care for and make look nice in general, perhaps especially when hair gets really long.
That being said, I like the flexibility of being able to do heatless waves from braids, but I don't have to deal with having that type of texture all the time.
I wish I could find some bun styles that would result in nice loose curls once taken down, though I haven't really figured that out yet. A single nautilus bun just gives big, weird-ish looking lumps/waves.
I always wanted curly hair as a kid, but everyone I know with curly hair would tell me I absolutely did not really want it, because it's so much harder to take care of.
They're probably right. I'm a low maintenance gal, I'm lucky to have low maintenance hair.
I still love the look of curls, but there's lots to appreciate about straight hair.
I've found the perfect routine for me. My hair is no longer dry. This is air dried with no product!
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Oh my god your hair is gorgeous!!! Your hair is literally my goal!
May I join? My hair is pin straight and fine and silky.
I always had issues with static, more so when I use cones.
So happy I've found this thread! Looking forward to read it from the beginning now, a lot of useful advice here. :)
Same here, both my boyfriend and a friend have 3 type hair and I envy how their hair looks, but not the work they put in it lol. Straight is so laid back for me.
As for buns that give you slight curls, have you tried a disc bun on damp hair? that's usually my go-to when I want some texture at the ends. There was also a hairstyle (I think it was TorrinPaige who did it) that consist in the beginning of a cinnabun, but you divide the lenght you have after doing the first coil, and do small pin curls with them and secure with bobby pins. It's nice, looks more complex than it actually is and you also get curls on the ends when you take it down. Oh another one I do is two big cocoon-knots (I think that's the name?) on each side, pretty low (like two hanging buns maybe?) it's comfortable and looks kinda cute too. Just a few ideas to try!
I think I mentioned it in another thread (maybe even earlier in this one?) but one solution for static electricity is to use lotion on your hands and before it's completely absorbed, run your hands through your hair. I've tried that and it works, at least for awhile, though you might have to do it multiple times throughout the day.
Supposedly, using conditioner helps, though I haven't really noticed much of a difference for myself. I personally haven't figured out if certain products or ingredients in them make my hair more or less static-y.
I haven't tried a disc bun before. The second hairstyle sounds interesting; I'll have to see if I can find a video tutorial for it. I do like the size of the waves/curls I get from double buns, but I've never gotten them to stay in very well after I take the buns out. I think it's because I usually end up doing that style when my hair is dry, or if I did it when my hair was damp, I didn't let it fully dry before taking the buns out.
I've been wondering what the difference between 1b and 1c does anyone have photos of the two side by side?