Get Rid of Flyaway Hair

On cold winter days when hair gets dry, flyaways caused by static electricity can make the 'do that you worked so hard for in the morning fall apart. Whether it's static electricity or natural frizz, flyaways can be tamed. See Step 1 for both long- and short-term fixes for flyaways.

Steps

Fixing in the Moment

1. Use product specifically designed for your kind of hair. Flyaway hair is caused by hair that's gotten too dry. As it gets drier, it produces more friction and static electricity. A silicone-based hair serum works for most kinds of hair, keeping it moisturized, shiny and flexible. But if you want to get serious about taming flyaway hairs, you'd consider what kind of hair you have and use product that's specifically designed with your hair in mind:
   • Hairspray designed to combat flyaways is best for fine to medium hair. A quick spritz should get the job done without sacrificing any naturalness your hair usually has.
   • Lightweight pomades designed to trap moisture is best for thicker hair. The trick with pomades is applying only a little; it goes a long way! Make sure you spread the pomade over your hands and coat evenly before applying to flyaways.
2. Try an unscented dryer sheet to control extra static. That's what dryer sheets are for! you're thinking. Yep! They're excellent at controlling static electricity, and if you don't have any scruples about rubbing your hair with an anti-static sheet, they're very effective at taming flyaways. Perfect for when you're on the fly.
3. Get an ice cube and run it over your flyaway hair. Okay, so you won't be able to do this once you've gotten to class or the office, but this method works if you're still at home when you get the Medusa hair. Just take an ice cube and run it over any hair that's acting up, i.e. hair that's too dry. Cold water helps your hair retain moisture and help control it.
4. Use a small amount of non-greasy hand- or body-lotion. The operating term here is non-greasy. As with the dryer sheet, you probably don't associate moisturizing lotion with your hair. But dab a little bit in your hands, spread it out, and work it into your hair, concentrating on the problem areas. Remember that flyaway hair is dry hair, and infusing it with some moisture-trapping lotion can go a long way.

Fixing Flyaways Long-Term

1. Run your fingers through your hair instead of using a brush if you're prone to flyaways. Less friction equals less static electricity. Running your fingers through your hair will reduce the amount of friction on your hair, while using a brush can increase it. The more friction and static electricity, the more flyaway hairs.
2. Use a shampoo especially for frizzy hair, and don't forget to condition! A couple things to note about using shampoo and conditioner to control flyaways:
   • You don't have to shampoo your hair every day. Shampooing every day is a recipe for dried-out hair. Unless you work in a greasy, sweaty, or dirty place — or your hair desperately needs to be cleaned every day — try to only wash it once every two or three days.
   • But when you do shampoo, choose an anti-frizz shampoo. Anti-frizz shampoos are packed with moisturizing agents like aloe vera, essentially providing extra safeguards against dryness. When shampooing, focus most of your energy on cleaning your scalp, not drying out your ends.
   • Every time you shampoo, condition. Conditioning your hair helps keep it from drying out and breaking into flyaways and split ends. When you condition, focus mainly on your ends.
3. Make your hair more conductive by applying special leave-in products. Look for products that have the words "quat" or "amine" in them, as they do a better job of conducting electricity than silicone- or alcohol-based products. Products that conduct electricity better mean fewer flyaways.
4. Finished. Remember that taming flyaways is all about keeping moisture locked in your hair. If you shampoo and condition the right way, use the right products, and control any flyaway frizz that crops up with anti-static cheats, you'll be golden.

Tips

• Don't mess with your hair too much. Too many chemicals are harsh on your hair and will cause it to look and feel even worse.
• Don't pull your hair back into a very tight ponytail or pin your hair back tightly. This is what may have caused flyaway hairs in the first place.
• For the lotion method, if you are working on flyaways and are putting on body spray or perfume, use a scented lotion that is the same scent as your perfume or body spray.
• Don't use lotion in your hair, it has alcohol which dries it out and makes it worse.

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