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Tips for Dealing with Flyaway Hair from a Hairdresser’s Daughter

Have you ever had to deal with static electricity overtaking your hair? If so, I may be able to help. Both of my parents were licensed cosmetologists. They owned their own full-service beauty salon in New York. As such, over the years, they taught me how to deal with flyaway winter hair. I did what they told me and it helped to greatly reduce my winter hair blues. Here’s a brief rundown on what I learned:

Anti-Static Brush

When it comes to controlling static electricity, one of the first things that my parents taught me to do was to use an anti-static brush. They suggested that I use a tunnel vent brush and a round, boar bristle brush for styling purposes. They also recommended that I use a finger diffuser attachment on my blow dryer to help keep my hair from drying out too much. You can typically purchase all three items through beauty supply stores. The brushes tend to retail for $4 to $6 apiece. The finger diffuser attachment, on the other hand, will typically cost you $10 to $12.

Static Guard

I also learned to keep a can of Static Guard handy. We used it at their salon as well as at home. Based on my experience, I’d recommend that you lightly spray your brushes with it before combing your hair. You can also use it to spray the inside of your winter hats, balaclavas and scarves. Trust me, it works. Just make sure that you don’t use too much of the stuff. Otherwise, your hair could start to feel greasy and go limp later in the day. I’d suggest keeping a full-size can of Static Guard with your hair care supplies and a trial-size can in your purse for touch-ups.

Leave-In Conditioners

I have found that using leave-in conditioners also helps to reduce incidents of flyaway winter hair. My favorite leave-in conditioner is John Frieda’s FRIZZ-Ease. It is what my parents used in their salon for years. As such, I grew up using it on my hair. I should also mention that if you do decide to try the product for yourself, make sure that you follow the instructions carefully. Using it the wrong way can make your hair look awful.

Moisturizing Shampoos

Last but not least, I’d recommend that you consider using a moisturizing shampoo. In my experience, you’ll want to look for one that contains both polyquaternium and panthenol. Together, they help to keep your hair moisturized and reduce incidents of static electricity. One of the products that I have had success with is TRESemme Vitamin E Moisture Rich Shampoo. You can typically purchase the shampoo through various retailers for $4 a bottle.

Source: Personal Experience