Women with very thin hair in particular know the problem - their hair literally stands on end again. This physical natural phenomenon occurs particularly fresh after washing and blow-drying. Some people are more familiar with the problem in autumn and winter, while others quickly get charged hair from certain clothing. Don't worry, there are a lot of things you can do to prevent it. In today's article we would like to introduce you to some helpful tips and tricks with which you can finally tame your hair and prevent flyaway hair.
How does hair become charged?
As already mentioned, this unpleasant phenomenon is a matter of simple physics. In autumn and winter, the hair is more charged because the air is drier and we cannot release this charge through the humidity as usual. Instead, it accumulates on the body and in the hair, causing the latter to “fly”. Because they repel themselves from the body like a magnet and the hair stands on end.
But even if statically charged hair is something natural, it is still quite annoying. So, what to do about flyaway hair?Various means help here, which we have listed for you below. If you have fine hair and are therefore more susceptible to electrical charges or electric hair, you can try them out and see what works best for you if you want to tame flyaway hair.
1. Sufficient moisture
The main reason for electrical charges in the hair is dryness and especially dry air. This also includes dry heating air, which is why autumn and winter months represent the peak of electrically charged hair. So it's only logical that sufficient moisture can work against thin, flyaway hair. To combat flyaway hair, it's best to use a shampoo that has moisturizing ingredients. Such ingredients are, for example, moringa or thatwidely used red algae extract.
Forget abouttrockenem Hairnor the conditioner and an intensive hair treatment once a week. An extra tip on the subject of moisture that you can also use on the go is to moisten your hands and then run them along the hair at a slight distance. The static charge in the hair is dissipated via this moisture. You will immediately notice how the protruding hairs fall back down.
2. Avoid blow drying
It's best to let your hair air dry. Although this takes longer, it is much better for the hair because not only does it not dry out, but it can also absorb the moisture from washing your hair well. The hot air will instead make your already dry hair even drier and more damaged. Instead of using a towel, you can also dry your hair with a cotton shirt, which absorbs moisture faster and better. There are also special microfiber turbans for this purpose. If you are in a hurry and need to blow dry,Don't forget the heat protection spray! This practical product is perfect for combating flyaway hair because it moisturizes the hair.
3. Dry your hair with the right hairdryer
Especially in the cold season, you don't necessarily want to let your hair air dry because on the one hand it takes more time and on the other hand you also want to prevent colds. So you use a hairdryer to save time. Now you've probably noticed that your hair dries out again? And you're right about that. But it's not just this type of hair drying that leads to flyaway hair. If you get flyaway hair after blow-drying, you are probably simply using the wrong hairdryer. We recommend an ion hairdryer, which works against the charged particles and also dries the hair more quickly. This means they lose less moisture. Finally, you should blow-dry your hair well again using the cold setting.
4. Comb your hair properly
You can prevent static electricity by using the right oneUse comb. This should ideally be made of wood and have wide tines. A brush is not recommended. The reasons are quickly listed: On the one hand, wood is a material that generates fewer electrical charges than, for example, metal or plastic. This is because there is less friction when combing with wood. The wide teeth also have the same effect, while the many narrow bristles of the brush create more friction and charge the hair. The result is flying hair.
Extra tip: Do you not want to part with your beloved brush or do you simply find brushing easier than combing? Then you can use a simple trick to avoid or at least reduce flyaway hair: Take a thin paper tissue or facial tissue and poke the bristles through it so that the cloth covers the brush. But even if you use this trick, you should at least use a natural hair brush.
5. Use nourishing oils
If you can't avoid blow-drying, use a nourishing hair oil in addition to the heat spray. Finally, work this into your hair or run your oiled hands over your hair. Be careful not to use too much oil, otherwise your hair will appear greasy. Alternatively, you can also use an anti-frizz spray, but this is used when your hair is still damp and is therefore rather impractical after blow-drying or when on the go. If possible, simply wet a brush and use it to wet the hair by brushing it. Then work in the Anti Frizz Spray and you will receive protection for 24 hours. By the way, hairspray also has the same effect, but not for the same duration.
6. Treat clothing instead of hair
If you have one or more items of clothing that are particularly prone to flyaway hair, you can treat those too. This is less time-consuming than treating the hair and is very suitable as a last minute option. Of course, that doesn't mean you should miss out on proper moisturizing care for your hair! You can treat clothing with a special spray that removes the static charge. An additional plus point is that the spray also smells good.
7. Tip for on the go
Despite thelots of care tipsIt can happen that the hair suddenly sticks out again. In such cases, you can use a simple dryer sheet or a baby wipe. Just make sure you always have some in your handbag. Rub the hair with a cloth and the charge is dissipated. The baby wipe also moisturizes the hair and prevents it from charging again for a while. An added bonus is that your hair will also get a little shine and look even more beautiful. The facial tissue mentioned above is also a great helper in an emergency and can simply be rubbed over the hair.
Don't you have any of these tools at hand? Maybe there is a chance that you have a hand cream (or another cream) in your pocket, especially in winter. Then use these! Simply apply cream to your hands as usual. As soon as you can only feel a light film, run your hands over the hair. Really handy, isn't it?
