Static happens when two objects rub up on each other, causing electrons to be transferred from one to another. This swap causes a kind of electric charge to build up on your hair. However, if there isn’t enough moisture in the air or your hair, this charge makes your strands repel from each other like two wrong ends of a magnet. Fortunately, there are ways to pacify those electrons. For anyone else prone to frizzies, below are my top hacks to combat staticky hair so you can wear that fabulous chunky sweater or knit hat with no regrets. Try a lightweight version, like the Moroccanoil Treatment ($15; sephora.com), which is packed with argan oil and fatty acids to leave your hair super moisturized, shiny, and static-free. The solution? Spritz your strands with a bottle of hair water, like Kristin Ess The One Signature Hair Water ($10; target.com). This isn’t your average H2O—it comes out in a super-fine, consistent mist for even application, and has a proprietary strengthening complex with castor oil to smooth the appearance of damaged hair cuticles and protect your locks from environmental stressors. Instead, wrap and squeeze it gently with a hair-specific towel, like the Aquis Lisse Luxe Hair Turban ($30; ulta.com), which is woven from fine and delicate microfibers to absorb excess water with minimal damage. RELATED: 5 Winter Haircuts That Look Amazing—Even When It’s Freezing Out
