Thanks Mary, right back to you.
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Mary,
Believe it or not I've tried all of these plus and none of them work. The only thing I haven't tried is a metal brush, but I've tried a wooden brush with boar bristles which is also suppose to help. I've also heard that more brushing can cause more static as well as dryer sheets aren't the best answer and they didn't do much for me. I've tried to leave in conditioner on my scalp for a few minutes which your really not suppose to do because it will cause it to be more flat and greasy this seems to keep some of the static down but I also have to use an all in one lotion. The spray doesn't really help. I hate how it weighs my hair down a bit and lack of volume. Hair spray doesn't help unless I use a tooth brush for those pesky pieces and then it's all hard on top. Wax stick can temporarily help but also makes it greasy. I've tried satin pillow cases as well and a mental hanger. It does seem that be worse in winter but have the problem in summer too. Just was wondering why my hair is so bad and any quick fixes but seems like I tried them all and don't want to put any more money in unless I know it will work.
Tips for preventing static hair
Reduce dryness with highly moisturizing conditioners. Dry hair is more prone to static. Look for conditioning treatments that contain oils or butters to help seal in moisture.
Use a metal comb. These types of combs conduct electricity, which helps remove electrical particles from your hair and onto the comb. Plastic combs may actually increase your static because they don’t conduct electricity.
Dry your hair with an ionic blow-dryer. Because water molecules are positively charged, scientists think hair dryers that give off negative ions help shrink water particles and smooth hair.
Opt for natural fibers in headgear. Choose hats, headbands, and scarves made from cotton, silk, or wool. These don’t hold electrical charges as well as synthetic fibers do. Try to avoid nylon and polyester, which are more likely to induce static.
Use a deep-conditioning treatment. Using a coconut hair mask or an avocado hair mask once a week can keep your hair moisturized. Silicones are also known to reduce static.
How to get rid of it
Getting rid of static in your hair doesn’t require much. You likely already have some of these solutions in your home.
Tips for getting rid of static hair
Gently rub your hair with a dryer sheet. You can also run it over your brush or pillow before going to sleep to get rid of static.
Apply hairspray or a light leave-in conditioner. This can help moisturize strands and reduce static flyaways.
Apply face moisturizer to static strands. The moisturizer can help lubricate your hair, while also adding positive charges. Moisturizing products usually help reduce static while protecting your hair and helping to minimize breakage.
Put some water on your fingertips. Smooth them over your hair. This restores the positive-and-negative charge balance.
Use a static guard, like the kind you use on your laundry. Spray onto your brush and comb through flyaways. This allows you to apply an anti-static product to areas that need it instead of weighing down all your hair.