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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Suffolk chapter.

You’re walking to school in the freezing cold Boston weather. You feel adorable in your new winter hat and scarf, but when you take them off when class starts your hair is sticking in every direction. You realize that your hair is dry and creating static. EEEEKKKK! What to do? Here are some tips on how to keep your hair beautiful, even when the weather is dry and harsh on your hair and skin; for both in your home and in your daily beauty routine.

For your home:

  1. Humidifier: Having a humidifier will increase the moisture in your room. Therefore, there will be not static electricity in the air. It will also allow your hair and skin absorb the moisture in the air.
  2. Clothes: Try to wear clothes that are not made out of synthetic fibers. Stick to natural fabrics such as cotton and wool.
  3. Silk Pillow Cases: Having silk pillow cases will reduce the static electricity caused from the head moving back and forth on the pillow case.
  4. Static Guard: Using static guard spray on your clothes will help reduce the friction caused when walking.

For your Beauty Routine:

  1. Conditioner: It’s your friend. Make sure to always use conditioner when showering and apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner when you get out of the shower while your hair is still wet. Also, do a deep conditioning routine once a week. This will make sure your hair swells with moisture to reduce the static.
  2. Joboba Oil: Apply after showering.
  3.  Ionic Hair Dryer: This kind of dryer reduces the amount of time it takes to dry your hair, but it also neutralizes the electric charge that creates static. Using it on a low setting will also help.
  4. Rubber or Metal Combs: Plastic makes static! Try using styling accessories that are rubber or metal. Also running a comb through your hair while blow drying will help reduce frizz.
  5. Hairspray: Spray a generous amount of hairspray onto your brush and brush while your hair still damp. It really helps get rid of the static.
  6. Dryer Sheets: Swiping a dryer sheet on brushes and combs can help keep them static free (you can also wrap them in a dryer sheet when you are not using them). You can even run them along your hair to eliminate pesky flyaway hairs.

Overall if you are going to be using an after shower product in your hair, just chose one. Do not use multiple, because your hair will become greasy. If the leave in conditioner does not work, try a different brand. Just remember plastic creates static.

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Ellie Hawkins is a graduate of Suffolk University. She received a BA with Magna Cum Laude honors in print journalism. Ellie is an alumni of Theta Phi Alpha-Gamma Lambda chapter. During her time at Suffolk she was involved with The Suffolk Journal and the Journey Program. Journey is a leadership program that focuses on four focal points: leadership training, involvement, career exploration and service. She volunteered at the Paulist Center Soup kitchen and is still doing so today. Ellie recently went to El Salvador, in January, to help with Habitat for Humanity through her schools Alternative Winter Break program. Ellie enjoys photography, skiing, golf, and watching movies in her free time. Ellie is fortunate enough to live in one of the best cities in the world: Boston. This city provides her with many opportunities from having a marketing internship at the Franklin Park Zoo to taking long walks on the Charles river and exploring the city. She also had the opportunity to study abroad in Madrid in the summer of 2013 at the other Suffolk University location. My dream job is to either travel while writing about the different experiences I have or have a job at Discovery Communications in the PR department.
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