Summer AC can cause unexpected flyaways. Here is how to keep your hair grounded and smooth.
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Understand the dryness caused by air-conditioning.
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Add weight with leave-in conditioners.
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Switch to ionic tools to neutralise charge.
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Avoid plastic combs that create friction.
You know what's absolutely unreal? The fact that South African summers are humid outside, yet most of us fight static hairinside. The actual enemy? Air-conditioning in cars, offices, and planes that sucks every drop of moisture from the air, leaving hair dry and charged.
Dealing with flyaways requires a specifichair smoothing approach that focuses on adding moisture and neutralising charge. Find the rightanti-staticandhair styling productsto keep your style grounded here.
The Science of the Flyaway
Static occurs when friction (think synthetic festive outfits or car seats) transfers electrons, creating opposing charges that make strands literally repel each other. Dry hair conducts electricity best, so the lower the humidity, the worse the flyaways.
Dry hair conducts electricity more easily than hydrated hair. When the AC strips moisture from your hair, your hair strands repel each other, literally trying to float apart.
How Can I Use Moisture For Permanent Hair Smoothing?
Since dryness is the root cause, hydration is the cure.
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Use a lightweightleave-in conditioner. This serves two purposes: it hydrates the hair shaft to prevent the charge from building up, and it adds a tiny amount of weight to hold the hair down.
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Try ahair oil on dry hair. Rub a drop ofMoroccanoil between your palms, then hover your palms over your hair (without touching the roots) to smooth down flyaways instantly.
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Incorporate ananti-frizz serum. Look for products designed specifically to seal the cuticle and block static from forming.
Which Anti-Static Products Should I Use To Prevent Static?
Your brush and dryer play a massive role in creating or preventing static.
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Switch to ionic tools. An ionic hairdryer emits negative ions that break down water molecules and neutralise the positive charge that causes static.
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Ditch the plastic comb. Plastic generates high amounts of static friction. Opt for brushes with natural bristles or carbon-fibre combs, which are naturally anti-static.
Don't let flyaways ruin your look. Buy anti-static products from Retail Box to provide the necessary weight and hydration to keep static hairunder control all summer. Pull back the reins on flyaways for absolute control over yourhair-smoothingritual.
FAQS
Q: Why is my hair static in summer?
A: While summer is humid, air-conditioning creates an artificial desert-like environment. This dry air removes moisture from your hair, making it more susceptible to static electricity.
Q: Does hairspray stop static?
A: Yes. You can spray a flexible-hold hairspray onto your brush (not directly on your hair) and run it through your strands to smooth static without making hair crunchy.
Q: What fabrics cause the most hair static?
A: Synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon are static generators. Opting for natural fibres like cotton or silk for your summer hats and scarves can help reduce flyaways.
