My hair becomes electrified, what should I do? Many people have asked themselves this question. We have all noticed, especially in winter, that our hair tends to become electrified. This is a very unpleasant phenomenon, both from a psychological and aesthetic point of view.
First of all, to combat this phenomenon, you need to know its cause. Lack of vitamins, dry air, cold wind, rain, snow, wearing hats make our hair weak, dry and brittle. In addition, hair under a hat or scarf rubs against each other and thereby generates static electricity.
You need to know and follow a few simple rules.
Let’s answer the question in more detail “ My hair is electrified, what should I do??»
What to do with already electrified hair?
1. The most famous and simple means, to prevent hair from getting electrified– antistatic. If you don't have it, you can spray your comb with hairspray and comb your hair.
2. If you have beer or mineral water on hand, then they are your helpers in the fight against unruly hair. Spray your hair with these liquids and the problem is solved.
3. To tame stubborn hair, face or hand cream is suitable. You need to take a little cream, spread it on your hands and smooth your hair. There should not be too much cream, otherwise the hair will become greasy.
4. Use lavender or rose essential oils. To do this, dissolve a few drops in a spray bottle with water and spray your hair.
5. You can do the following. Fold your palms into a boat, bring them to your lips and exhale deeply into them. Quickly smooth your hair with dampened hands. This is very good when there is nothing more suitable at hand.
6. Choosing a hair dryer is also an important issue. It is better not to use it at all, so as not to dry out your hair and expose it to unnecessary stress. But, if you have to use a hair dryer, then choose one that has an air ionization function.
7. Always use the right shampoo and conditioner that's right for you. For dry hair, it is necessary to use moisturizing and nourishing masks.
8. The choice of comb is also important. A wooden one made from birch is best. The best option would be an ebonite comb, which can easily cope with electrified hair. It’s better to forget about plastic combs forever; this is the first source of electrification in your hair.
9. Don’t walk around in winter without a hat, don’t overcool your scalp, and don’t let snowflakes or rain get on your hair.
10. Always take care of the condition of your hair, especially in summer. During the period of exposure to ultraviolet rays, hair weakens and becomes thinner. Don't be surprised that you look like a dandelion in winter if you didn't pay enough attention to your hair in summer.
11. Use foam or wax to style your hair; these products contain special antistatic components.
Folk remedies against electrification of hair
1. Prepare and use this mask. Take half a mango, a spoonful of high-fat kefir, 1 chicken egg yolk. Grind the mango, add kefir and mashed yolk to it. Mix everything and apply to washed and slightly dried hair. Leave to act for 30 minutes, after wrapping your hair with a bag or film. Rinse off the mask with plain water. It's very effective means to prevent hair from getting electrified.
2. It will help get rid of electrification and prevent it with a mask based on egg yolk and honey. Take a tablespoon of honey, a teaspoon of olive oil, and an yolk. Mix everything. You can also add wheat germ. Use the same as in the previous recipe.
3. You can rinse them with beer or diluted lemon juice after the main wash.
4. Spray your hair with mineral water throughout the day or rinse your hair with it after each wash.
5. Add beaten egg yolk and a little gelatin to your shampoo, this will help weigh down your hair and provide protection.
6. Rinse your hair with cold water after washing.
“Hairstyle is so important,
That no matter what golden dress a woman wears,
If she didn't fix her hair,
It cannot be called cleaned up.”
Lucius Alulei
Well-groomed curls and a neat hairstyle are a woman’s calling card. But the curls are wayward and do not always please the owner. The problem of unruly hair is familiar to many, but the situation worsens if the curls become tangled and electrified.
Those with thin curls especially suffer from electrification; the problem doubles in the winter. What to do with unruly locks? Why does hair become electrified? Let's solve the problem!
Causes of "electrical" behavior
Let's remember our physics lessons - what is electrification? The world is created from atoms, consisting of elementary microparticles (electrons with a negative charge and neutral neutrons) rotating next to them.
Positively charged protons live inside the particles. An atom has the same number of electrons and protons, so the atom is neutral. But it has a special feature - the ability to exchange electrons.
Interchange leads to an imbalance and the acquisition of a different charge status (the particle becomes negatively or positively charged). The process of electron exchange is called “static electricity”. It becomes the culprit of hair electrification.
When vigorously combed, long curls create a voltage of 10-20,000 volts! For humans, such discharges are safe due to the weak current flow. The only thing a person feels is a noticeable tingling sensation.
Hair electrification occurs through the interaction of equally charged particles. Such atoms repel without touching each other - the same thing happens with curls, causing them to bristle and stand on end. The catalyst for static voltage is an object rubbing against the hair (the curls are electrified by a hat, sweater, or comb).
Winter – standing on end. The “sparkling” hairstyle is more common for women in the cold - it’s a matter of clothing. In nature, there are materials with which atoms interact most actively. These are wool and synthetics. In the cold, you have to wear a lot of warm clothes that are tightly adjacent to the strands of hair and the body - friction creates “electrical” problems.
The second culprit in the “New Year’s” hairstyle is low humidity in the apartment and outside. In winter, the air masses are very dry. Dryness is an excellent condition that provokes the appearance of static tension. But moist air neutralizes the discharges and reduces the electrical effect to “no”.
Hair does not electrify at air humidity of 80-85%. Such indicators are observed in cloudy, rainy weather, which is rare for the winter period.
Unhappy women, suffering from “electric” curls, look forward to the end of the season so they can get rid of their jacket and hat. But hair becomes electrified not only from the cold! Other factors have been noted to create inconvenience:
Condition of the strands. Healthy hair, smooth, elastic, does not electrify. But dry, lifeless curls are susceptible to this effect. When the hair structure is disturbed, the hair scales do not fit tightly to each other and are more “responsive” to friction.
Hair falls out and loses its health during pregnancy. Due to hormonal fluctuations (especially in the first trimester), curls lose their former elasticity and begin to become terribly thin and electrified.
Illiterate care. Is it good or bad to use hair heaters? Fans of hair dryers, curling irons, and straightening irons! You will have to “love” the inappropriate behavior of your hair - it will become very electrified!
After ironing or hair dryer (with regular heat exposure, the hair dries out terribly), electrification occurs. The same thing happens after washing your hair (curls quickly lose their fat layer and dry out).
After painting. Frequent hair coloring also affects the condition of the hair follicles. After lightening or changing color, the hairs become hollow and brittle. After dyeing, the strands become fluffy, losing their natural lubricant, become thinner and are instantly drawn into the process of static exchange.
Girls who dream of smooth, shiny hair are faced with the problem of electrification after lamination. Although this procedure is intended to saturate the strands with moisture, the lamination process dries out the curls and is not suitable for everyone.
The same effect is possible after keratin straightening. These procedures are designed for initially healthy hair (ideal curls are rare in modern times). Injury (careless combing, tugging at tangled curls) leads to deterioration of hair condition.
The condition of the hair is worsened by an unbalanced diet, lack of vitamins and negative environmental influences: strong wind, hot sun, unstable humidity and air temperature.
What to do? Forget about shampoos? After all, dirty hair does not become electrified! Or switch to artificial, extensions? Or cut your hair short? But even after a haircut, curls can become electrified. Do not despair! This phenomenon is easy to get rid of.
How to fix the problem
If the curls have rebelled at the wrong moment and the strands should be tamed instantly, the following methods will come to extreme help:
- Breathe intensely into your cupped hands and rub them over your head. Wet hands instantly destabilize the electrical charge.
- If you carry hand cream with you, apply it. Rub a drop of cream in your palms and iron your curls. But don't overdo it - otherwise your hair will become greasy.
To “educate” curls in a movie theater or in a bar, beer will do. You need 2-3 drops of beer to moisturize the “mad” locks (this amount of hair does not smell like beer). Mineral water will come in handy at work - wet curls will not become electrified!
To neutralize hair riots, use antistatic clothing or hairspray. Spritz the product on your comb and comb your hair – your hair will return to normal. If blow-drying is an important part of life that you cannot refuse, switch to a device model that has an ionization function.
The ionizer activates the generator of negatively charged particles built into the hair dryer. Ions saturate the air flow and, when they hit the hair, neutralize positive charges. By removing electrification, they at the same time heal the curls.
In addition to the “first aid” in the fight against static hair electricity, get acquainted with regular ways to tame unruly locks. What can be done to eliminate electrification problems?
How to deal with it
To forget about this unpleasant phenomenon forever, follow three rules:
- Choose your regular hair care products wisely.
- Use the advice of a traditional pharmacy.
- Choose suitable accessories.
Caring drugs
Antistatic hair care includes the use of specially developed products - these are sprays.
Sprays are the best helpers in the fight against raised strands. This antistatic agent can be purchased in specialized cosmetics departments. But it is better to make the spray yourself at home from natural ingredients. Rid your hair of unnecessary chemicals! Arming ourselves:
- Polysorbate-20 (9 ml).
- Camellia oil (10 ml).
- Rose essential oil (3 drops).
- Cardamom essential oil (8 drops).
- Distilled water (60 ml).
Polysorbate 20 is an emulsifier with an astringent and moisturizing effect. It is used in the manufacture of cosmetics, perfumes, soaps, and bubbling bath balls. You can buy it in pharmacies or specialized stores.
Pour the polysorbate into the container, add the remaining ingredients (except water) and shake thoroughly. Add purified water last. The result will be an aromatic liquid of an amber hue. This is an antistatic agent.
The spray should be used an hour before going outside. It is applied in 2-3 sprays from a spray bottle. Don't overdo it! Otherwise, the curls will become greasy.
There are many recipes for making homemade antistatic. Take 4-5 drops of essential oil (lavender, eucalyptus, jasmine, ylang-ylang) and dilute in 70 ml of clean water. Antistatic is ready!
If there are no essential oils, mineral water with added lemon juice (in a 5x1 ratio) will do the trick. You can rinse your hair with lemon water after washing.
Helpful advice. To wash your hair (especially if your curls do not have volume), use shampoo that contains ceramides, silicone or keratin. These products perfectly moisturize curls and prevent electrification. 
And regularly pamper thin and dry hair with cosmetics with panthenol and amino acids. They enrich the hair follicles with vitamins and restore the structure of the curl.
Folk remedies
A quick way to improve the condition of your hair in a short time is to care for your curls using natural masks. Regular procedures will restore the structure, restore health and give curls strength and thickness. The best recipes on how to get rid of electrification problems:
Kefir mask. Mix full-fat kefir (25-30 ml) with egg yolk and ½ mango pulp. Mix the ingredients well and apply to your head. Warm your hair and leave the product on for half an hour.
Honey. Add liquid honey (30-35 ml) and one yolk to burdock or coconut oil (17-20 ml). Mix the mixture and apply to hair. The procedure time is 40-45 minutes.
Lemon-olive. Mix olive oil (60-65 ml) with lemon juice from ½ fruit. Heat the mixture in a water bath to +35⁰ C and apply to the head. Keep it for half an hour.
Pumpkin. Mix pumpkin pulp (150 g) with olive oil (50 g), heavy cream (100 g) and wheat sprouts (4-5 pieces). Apply to hair. The procedure time is 20-25 minutes.
The oil moisturizes the curls, nourishes them well and restores their natural elasticity. Healthy locks are not afraid of any electrification!
Hair masks against electrification should be done 2-3 times weekly. After a month of procedures, the curls will become thicker, healthier and will never go on an “electric rampage”.
Choosing accessories
To avoid electrifying your curls, pay close attention to the choice of comb/comb. Forget about metal and plastic products - they facilitate the transfer of charged particles and increase electrification.
The main rule: if the comb is a comb, then it is wooden (ideally made of birch); if it is an ordinary one, it should be made exclusively with natural bristles. Ebonite combs do an excellent job of destabilizing static voltage.
Leading manufacturers of hair care products offer special combs and brushes with an ionic function. Such a comb will become the pride of the owner and the decoration of a lady’s handbag.
Stop using curling irons and straightening irons (at least during the problematic hot/cold seasons). Choose hats and scarves from natural fabrics that are pleasant to the touch and soft to the body. Don't forget about vitamin supplements, good nutrition, and your hair, in response to care, will become strong, healthy and not subject to the laws of physics.
There is probably not a single person who does not like baby fluff on his head. But, unfortunately, a “fluffy” hairstyle for women does not evoke such affection. Especially when unruly hairs stick out from a carefully executed styling. Hair electrification is to blame for everything. And you can deal with it almost effortlessly.
Causes of hair electrification
First of all, we should remember our school experiments with an ebonite stick and a piece of woolen fabric. If you rub a stick with a cloth, it begins to attract small pieces of paper. This experience showed us the accumulation of a static discharge. It's the same story with hair. Usually they start to fluff from friction with a comb, hat, hood, etc.
You need to know the enemies of an unruly hairstyle by sight:
- irons, curling irons, hair dryers;
- bone combs, brushes made of not very high-quality plastic;
- hats, hoods, etc., which are made of synthetic materials;
- too hot water, because of it the ends of the curls dry out;
- incorrectly selected care products.
Most of the fair sex face this problem during the cold season. Why does hair become electrified in winter and autumn? This effect creates both cold and warm air. Under influence hair can store electricity.
But the reasons for this phenomenon come not only from outside. This may be due to an unbalanced diet. A lack of microelements and vitamins can negatively affect the condition of curls.
Giving help
It is not always possible to understand, much less prevent, the occurrence of this problem. All that remains is to get rid of it yourself. There are several recommendations how to restore your hair to its original state:
- You can try running your hands through unruly curls, previously soaked in water (preferably mineral water).
- You can rub a little of any cream in your hands and pat it on the head. Instead of cream, you can use hygienic lipstick. In this case, it is important not to overdo it with the amount of fat.
- An antistatic agent will help. Used to wipe dust from a television screen or computer monitor. It’s even better to use ones designed to remove charge from clothing.
- You can smooth your curls with a comb coated with hairspray.
- You can prepare a solution of water with a few drops of any essential oil. You can spray it on unruly curls using a spray bottle.
In winter, I always use an antistatic agent. It helps relieve electrolysis of the hair, which is very helpful, because even in the cold you want to look perfect.
Marina, 21 years old, student
Criteria for choosing a comb
What to do when your hair becomes magnetic at home - choose the right comb. A product made from cheap, low-quality plastic instantly electrifies your curls. Therefore, it is better to refuse such a purchase. And also the enemy of a beautiful hairstyle will be bone combs with natural bristles.
The best choice would be wood comb. It should be well polished and made of hard wood. This is because soft rocks are characterized by the appearance of nicks over time.
An alternative to wood can be rubber combs, as well as those coated with a special antiseptic. Of course, their price is slightly higher than ordinary plastic ones, but they last much longer and also help against electrification of curls.
I managed to remove electrolysis from my hair thanks to the purchase of a rubber comb. A friend gave me this simple advice. At first I didn’t believe that hair electrification could be dealt with so easily.
Diana, 24 years old, sales consultant
Hair styling methods
If your curls are electrified, it’s difficult to give up your usual blow-dry routine.
You can protect them from drying out with a special gel or mousse that has thermal protection. But also a hairdryer will come to the rescue, having a special nozzle with tourmaline coating. This device will dry your curls much faster.
First of all, the “right” hairdryer should smell like the air after a thunderstorm.
And varnish or foam, which has a special composition: keratin, silicone, wax, oils, will also help protect your curls from frizz. You can prepare the product yourself. To do this, mix water with honey and spray it onto your styled hair using a spray bottle.
Previously, I always bought special styling products that were aimed at solving the problem of electrolysis of curls. But recently I learned that you can make such a remedy at home. It is very easy to prepare, and using this product is very pleasant.
Alena, 33 years old, pet store owner
Now you know that you can cope with the problem of electrolysis of curls. Solving the problem is not so difficult, even if the hair is highly electrified. Listen to the recommendations described above and you will be able to get rid of hair magnetism.
1. Change your shampoo and conditioner
If your hair is very electrified, it is important to change your care during this period and switch to moisturizing and nourishing products with oils designed for dry and damaged hair: they will protect your hair from drying out and reduce static hair tension. Choose a balm or hair conditioner with silicone, which effectively neutralizes the electrical charge in the hair. Don't forget to use extra leave-in. It is better to avoid products for oily hair types: they wash away the sebum necessary to protect the hair, causing the hair to dry out faster and become highly electrified. Therefore, when you choose a product, be careful.
2. Dry your hair properly and don’t forget about thermal protection
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Frequent use of a hair dryer (especially at high temperatures) greatly dries out the hair from the inside. Therefore, we recommend drying your hair with cold air and be sure to use a leave-in thermal protection spray, which should be applied to damp hair before drying.
3. Rinse your hair with cool water
To prevent your hair from getting electrified, you need to rinse it with cool (not cold) water after each wash. Thanks to this manipulation, the hair will become smooth and silky.
4. Use oils
Few people know that oils have an antistatic effect. To prevent your hair from getting electrified, pour water into a spray bottle and add a few drops of rose or lavender oil. Use the mixture on dry or damp hair: it will not only eliminate static tension. You can put this spray in your purse and use it every time you notice that your hair is starting to become electrified. Also, do not forget about various vitamin hair masks. You can use various folk and home remedies.
5. Use the right comb
Forget about plastic combs, which electrify your hair 5 times more! Create a pleasant and safe environment for your hair to grow and live. Invest in a comb with natural boar bristles: it will evenly distribute sebum over the entire surface of the hair, the moisture will be better retained in each hair and the hair will not become electrified. We also recommend using a wooden comb: due to the large distance between the teeth, it reduces the amount of friction, so the hair will not become electrified after using it and will not rise.
6. Use a humidifier
Low humidity leads to dry hair and provokes increased electrification of the hair. To eliminate this problem, use humidifiers. Place it near your work place or in the house where you are most often. If you don't have a humidifier, then just pour water into bottles and place them near the radiator.
7. Wear the right hat
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Hats made from non-natural materials create static tension. Give preference to hats made of natural wool, cotton or fur. Remember, even the most should protect your hair from hypothermia, but not harm it in any way. To choose a hat that will prevent your hair from getting electrified, read reviews on store websites, for example, and ask for more photos from a large number of people. Don't be lazy!
Now you know what to do if your hair gets electrified. Use our advice and be the best!
Dear readers, hello! Very often, many representatives of the fair sex are faced with the problem of electrification of the hair on their heads. In most cases, getting them to fit becomes a real challenge. They scatter in all directions, as if “glued”, they reach for a comb, stick to the face, neck, clothes, become unruly and do not want to keep the desired shape of the hairstyle. Today we will try to answer the question why hair becomes electrified and what to do in such situations?
To answer the first part of the question, you need to know the reasons why this rather unpleasant phenomenon occurs. Let's list the most common ones.
- The culprit behind electrified hair is static electricity, which is caused by friction. This can be caused by combing, a hat, or clothing containing synthetic fibers (crackles and sparks are observed when they are put on or taken off).
- Hair that is prone to dryness is most often electrified. They usually have a porous structure and the ability to accumulate a lot of static electricity.
- Exposure to dry air causes the hair to lose moisture (for example, when turning on heating appliances, blow-drying, or prolonged exposure to the sun in the hot summer). The structure of the hair deteriorates, namely, scales peel off and keratin is destroyed, the electrification process intensifies.
- Dry hair can be caused by frequent coloring, the use of curling irons and flat irons.
- A deficiency of certain vitamins leads to disruption of metabolic processes in the body and, as a result, destruction of the protective layer of hair. They become dry and brittle and the intensity of electrification increases greatly.
- Improper use of hair care products makes a huge difference. For example, using shampoos and conditioners that do not match its type. If the product is intended for oily hair, then those with dry hair should not use it, because... the drying effect will manifest itself to an even greater extent with the ensuing consequences.
- Adverse weather conditions (snow, wind, rain) can also cause magnetization of curls.
How to deal with the problem of electrified hair?
Of course, this problem is, to put it mildly, unpleasant, but it can be fixed if you follow rather simple recommendations. Let's use them.
- Pay attention to the choice of comb, or rather, to the materials from which they are made. Combs made of wood and ebonite are considered the best for removing static electricity when combing.
- When styling your hair, you can spray your comb with antistatic agent or hairspray. Natural essential oils of lavender and rose do an excellent job as an antistatic agent.
- To prevent your hair from losing moisture, you need to take care of humidifying the air. For example, being in a dry room, pour water into some container and place it in the location of the heating system. Under any circumstances, you should drink at least two liters of water per day.
- Use hats to protect your hair from frost, wind, sunlight, and rain.
- If you cannot refuse a hairdryer, then dry your hair not with hot, but with slightly cool air. Don't let them dry out.
- Choose care products according to their type. Shampoos must certainly contain ceramides and keratin.
- A beautiful hairstyle is the pride of every woman. But there are situations (for example, you came to work or to a formal event) when, taking off your hat, the object of “pride” literally rears up. In such cases, it is good to have a non-greasy hand (face) cream or a bottle of essential oil in your purse. Apply it to your palms (just a little bit so as not to overdo it), rub well until it feels moisturized and lightly move through your hair. One minute and your hair is in order again. In the same way, this effect can be achieved with moderately damp hands moistened with plain or mineral still water.
- If possible, avoid synthetic clothing.
- Include in your diet foods containing iron, copper, sulfur, vitamins B, A, E, F.
- Sprinkling your hair with mineral still water through a spray bottle helps to cope with this problem.
- To eliminate dry hair (as already noted, it is dry hair that is prone to increased electrification), use moisturizing masks and rinses with certain ingredients.
Using masks and rinsing
The desire to have obedient curls requires some effort, which consists of using moisturizing and nourishing masks, as well as appropriate rinsing.
Mask recipes.
Masks (the resulting mixtures from the ingredients described below) are applied to damp hair, wrapped for half an hour, then washed off with warm water.
- Grind half the mango (you can replace it with a banana or peach), thoroughly mix the resulting puree from this fruit with 1 tbsp. fat kefir and raw chicken yolk. Apply.
- Mix honey, olive oil and raw yolk in equal proportions, stirring continuously until a smooth, homogeneous mass is obtained. Can be applied.
Another mask recipe is presented in this video.
Rinse recipes
Carry out the procedure after washing your hair.
- Warm beer or lemon water (add 1 tsp lemon juice to 1 liter of warm water).
- Infusion of medicinal herbs: pour hot boiling water over dried chamomile flowers and nettle leaves in equal parts and leave in a sealed container for 45 minutes. Strain. Ready.
So what? Now you know why hair gets electrified and what to do in such situations. And I hope that now you will not have any problems with this.
Good health to you!