Shampoos with a pH above 5.5, the pH of the scalp, can cause a buildup of static electricity that leads to flyaway hair, friction, and breakage, according to researchers in Brazil.
Static won't do anything to damage your hair, but the cause of hair becoming staticky is likely due to hair being dry. Having dry hair can lead to some issues. Dry hair can be brittle, prone to breakage, have split ends, and can appear dull or lack shine. Checking for dry hair is quick and easy to do.
Apply Nourishing Hair Oils
Dry and brittle hair is prone to static as it lacks moisture. Moisturizing oils like natural coconut, jojoba, olive, almond, and argan oils can work like magic to prevent static. Apply a few drops of any of these oil to the dry ends of your hair and brush gently.
One of the main reasons your hair is conducting an electric charge is likely because it's dehydrated. During the winter months, our strands can become dry due to lack of moisture in the air. The combination of cold winds with warm indoor heat are not doing your hair any favors.
Numbness or the feeling of electric shock waves could be a result of nerve damage in B12 deficient patients. Nerve issues in the body can be traced back to low oxygen levels, due to poor red blood cell production, which the B12 vitamin largely affects.
While static hair is not in itself harmful, it does lead to brittle and frizzy hair. This is because the hair strands repel from each other. It makes brushing, styling and taking care of hair difficult. Let us look at this phenomenon of static electricity more closely.
1. Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Start getting rid of static in the shower by swapping out your current shampoo and conditioner for a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, which will infuse your hair with the hydration it needs to fight static and stay smooth.
Similar to adding moisturizing oils to your hair, deeply conditioning your strands can also cut down on static. When your hair is moisturized, it's less likely to stand up straight.
Shirley McDonald, Consultant Trichologist at the Hair and Scalp Clinic, says: “Hard water can strip the hair of its natural lubricating oils and contribute to weathering of the hair cuticle”. This can cause your hair to have a rough texture and leave it more prone to tangling and static.
“Fine hair types tend to be a lot more prone to static, meaning that the hair either clings to the head or 'flies' away from it. The drier your fine hair, the more likely you'll be to suffer static.”
Static shocks depend on the size of one's body. A bigger body would mean that more charge is stored to produce the same voltage, giving higher electrostatic energy discharge. One of the main factors for getting the shocks is the low humidity levels.
If you comb your hair, for example, electrons leave the atoms and molecules in your hair and travel to the plastic comb. The comb, covered in negatively charged electrons, becomes negatively charged as well, and your hair is left with a positive charge.
This depends on the size of your body and feet, and the thickness of your shoe soles! A bigger body, bigger feet, and thinner shoe soles, means more charge has to be stored to produce the same voltage. This gives a higher energy electrostatic discharge. Thirdly, you may be generating more charge than others.
Very dry air and cold weather increases static electricity, so static shock takes place more often in the winter when the air is especially dry. It's the reason why your hair is a frizzy mess, your clothes look disheveled, and you get a shock each time you reach for a doorknob.
Dry shampoo does much more than simply de-grease strands. It can give clean, flat hair a boost, pumping up the volume and texture thanks to its starch content, which surrounds the hair shaft, making locks appear fuller. It can also add a subtle hold to hair, reduce static, and control fly-aways.
The main reason for knotted hair is typically dryness. Matted tresses occur when the hair doesn't have enough moisture. Your hair will need washing and conditioning more frequently to deal with this. Using a detangling product is a great way to support your hair care regime.
It appears to be rare; scientists know of only about 100 cases. But there are likely many more cases that doctors don't diagnose because the condition often goes away in childhood. Other names for the condition include: Spun glass hair.
Static hair occurs when your hair builds up an electric charge, meaning it has gained some extra electrons thanks to friction or a change in humidity. That makes the strands of your hair repel each other, leaving your hair frizzy and difficult to style.
If you haven't got any tumble dryer sheets, spray the inside of the garment with a very fine mist of distilled water or rub your legs with hand lotion. If you're just about to leave the house, try running a wire hanger across your clothes after you've put them on, as this will transfer the static.
❖ Dehydration and Dry Skin- Your own level of dryness can lead to static buildup. If you are dehydrated while working out, dry skin will increase risk of static buildup. You can combat this by drinking more water, and using moisturizer as needed on dry areas of the skin.