Why Your Hair Gets Static in Autumn

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Sep 30

You brush your hair. It crackles. It lifts away from your head. It sticks to your face. It clings to your clothes. You touch a doorknob. Zap. You feel a jolt. Your hair is full of static. You cannot control it. You feel frustrated.

Static electricity is a common problem in autumn. As the air becomes drier, static builds up in your hair. The result is flyaways, cling, and that annoying zap when you touch metal.

Why Static Happens

Static electricity occurs when there is an imbalance of electrical charges. Your hair builds up a positive charge. It tries to discharge to anything with a negative charge. This causes your hair to stand on end, stick to surfaces, and snap when you touch something.

Dry air is the main culprit. Humidity normally helps dissipate static. When the air is dry, static builds up more easily. Autumn air is drier than summer air. Indoor heating makes it even drier.

Damaged hair is more prone to static. When your cuticle is rough and lifted, it creates more friction. Friction generates static. Hair that is dry and damaged is more likely to hold a static charge.

How to Control Static

Moisture is your best defense against static. Hydrated hair conducts electricity better. It does not hold a static charge. The key is to keep your hair moisturized.

Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. OWAY Gentle Balance Shampoo cleans without stripping. OWAY Repair Mask provides deep hydration.

Apply OWAY Hemp Seed Oil to your damp hair after every wash. This lightweight oil seals the cuticle and prevents moisture loss. It also neutralizes static charge.

Use a wooden comb or a boar bristle brush. Plastic combs and brushes generate more static. Wood and natural bristles do not.

Avoid overbrushing. Brushing creates friction. Friction generates static. Brush only when necessary.

Use a humidifier. Adding moisture to the air reduces static. Your hair and skin will both benefit.

Apply a small amount of OWAY Hemp Seed Oil to your hands and smooth over your hair throughout the day. This tames flyaways and neutralizes static.

Products to Avoid

Alcohol based products dry out your hair. They make static worse. Avoid hairsprays and styling products with high alcohol content.

Sulfate shampoos strip natural oils. They make your hair drier and more prone to static. Switch to sulfate free.

Your Static Control Checklist

Moisturize regularly. Use OWAY Hemp Seed Oil after every wash. Use a wooden comb. Avoid overbrushing. Install a humidifier. Avoid alcohol based products.