Static hair tends to say hi once in a while, and it does so more often when your hair is damaged or heading in that direction.
Dealing with this can be annoying, especially when you have no clue what the root cause is or how to fix it. But here's a thing you should know: a silk pillowcase can help lessen the occurrence
How?
Keep reading to find out!
Static hair arises from the transfer of electrons from your hair strand to another object, resulting in your hair becoming positively charged.
This means that the charged hair is attracted to negatively charged particles and repels positively charged ones.
Following the rule that says “opposites attract and like repel”, this causes your hair to stand up and annoyingly stick to things.
Also, you should be clear on the fact that “frizz’’ and "static" hair are very different things. Static hair takes the appearance of individual strands lifting away from the head and standing in different positions, seeming like flyaways, and can be difficult to manage.
Frizz, on the other hand, is caused by a lack of moisture in the hair or humidity in the environment. Frizzy hair appears to be unruly, and puffy-looking, with the curls not defined.
Friction is the main perpetrator of this electron transfer, and what better way to prevent this than by using a tool that works against friction? Silk pillowcases!
Silk pillowcases have a smooth, silky feel, and this surface lessens the chance of strands rubbing together and transferring electrons, which could result in, well, what we would like to avoid—static hair.
Here are a some tips you could apply alongside sleeping with silk to help tame static hair
A leave-in conditioner is a great solution to this problem as it reduces friction in the hair strands by smoothing the cuticle and giving the hair more weight, which ensures that the hair has more gravitational force to fight off the electrostatic effects. Additionally, leave-in conditioners provide all-day hydration, so your hair would be getting the best out of this deal either way.
When you wash your hair too frequently, it strips your strands of the natural oils and sebum needed to keep it moisturized. The result is dryness, and when your hair is dry, it is prone to becoming static as there is no moisture to maintain electron balance.
If you need to wash your hair frequently, perhaps because you lead a more active lifestyle, switch to moisturizing shampoos, as these do not overly strip your natural oils.
Using regular shampoos typically containing harsh surfactants can strip the hair of its natural oils, and doing this frequently could cause damage to your cuticles. A damaged cuticle would result in a static build up in your hair.
If you do not already have a microfiber towel, you should get one! Hair is fragile when wet, and the rough surface of terry towels can cause the strands to tangle, increase friction, and lead to hair breakage.
In all, this is something you should avoid. A microfiber towel absorbs a ton of water and is incredibly gentle on the strands.
Static energy lowers in the presence of water, so the best thing you can do is keep your hair hydrated and far away from dryness, and you are good!
This includes staying hydrated from the inside out by drinking a lot of water.
Oils are a good way to bring static hair under control because they lock in moisture by creating a thin film and protective barrier on the strands.
Well-moisturized hair doesn’t give room for static energy to take form.
You can also do hot oil treatments, which help restore damaged hair and keep it moisturized. To do a hot oil treatment, heat any specific oil of your choice or a variety of oils, and then apply it to your hair section by section.
This can also serve as a pre-poo treatment.
Silk pillowcases are your best bet for subduing static hair. And yes, silk doesn't come cheap, but there are tons of silk pillowcases out there that are quality yet affordable.
You could also take a look at our collection of silk pillowcases!
Our silk pillowcases are made of the finest silk, with a range of 19 to 22 momme silk weight which indicates good quality.
In addition to its hair benefits, it promises you good dreams as well. And here's what Squiggles has to say about that:
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