Static Hair

We don't have this particular problem but have heard of the dryer sheet thing, also wanted to add if using a bit of hairspray spray it on the brush not their hair, then it's just enough to control flyaways not coat their hair. Good luck!

Have you tried detangling spray? That keeps my girl's hair down... that and a few rubber bands or clippies when the hair gets even close to long enough.

I cannot believe people would actually rub dryer sheets on their kids hair!! yikes!! that stuff is horrible enough for your clothes let alone their poor little head!!

Earth's Best makes a detangler try spraying that on her hair, I also did a little bit of baby lotion too...

Mamas, PLEASE don't put fabric softener, or any products designed for adults, on your children. They are already growing up in a toxic chemical soup: scented toiletries, cleaning products, plastics, air fresheners and food additives are only a small part of the list. We are blithely putting our kids at risk, and I've known at least half a dozen children in my religious community alone who have reached a "tipping point" and become ill in significant ways.

For some of these children, their lives may never be "normal" again. They (and their families) are now severely restricted in what they can be exposed to, where they can take their kids, and what products and foods they can use. This is much more inconvenient than static in the hair. I know. I have lived with severe environmental sentitivities for more than 18 years.

For the hair, a touch of any natural oil, as already suggested, rubbed on your hands and then patted (not rubbed) lightly into hair, will do a reasonably good job. More moisture in the air helps, too.

Rub a dab of baby lotion (or other natural brand lotion of your choice) on your hands and then gently wipe it on her hair -- not so much that her hair gets greasy but just a little will tame the static wispies for awhile at least.

Jojoba oil a little will go a long way.

Not that it will help when you're not home, but boiling water in your house during the winter takes out the dryness in the air. I have a eucolyptis (sp?) plant in my front yard (I realize not everyone does, but it's cheap to buy) so I boil that a lot... it also not only puts off a good fregrance, but it helps with sinuses, etc. if anyone has allergies or colds. Cinnamon is also a good aditive to it if you like that smell. I put a pan of water on the stove with a foil "lid" with a hole in the middle of it and let it boil for hours... just don't forget to refill it.
As for when you're going out... I"m not sure how old she is, but could you interest her in a hat collection?

J.,

I am laughing because my daughter's hair has grown in as a, "mullet" hair do and it always looks messy. I am afraid to cut it because the shorter it is the messier it looks. I have tried everything to keep it looking like she didn't always just wake up out of bed, but it seems impossible. I wish she would let me put some hair bands in or something, but she just pulls them out. My husband thinks I'm too infactuated with keeping it nice, but I look at all the other cute kids and their hair and I feel so bad for her.

The truth is she doesn't know any better about what her hair is looking like or doing at that age and doesn't care so why should I? I spray her hair when my hubby isn't around to try and style it and keep it from wigging out, but I know it's all just for me. Really don't stress too much about it, relax and find something cute about it or try some spray-leave-in-conditioner. Try some cute hats in this cold weather and have fun!

Take Care,
G.

It's not on the natural side, but you can wipe it with a dryer sheet or spray a little bit of static guard on her hairbrush then brush her hair. Either one would work.

~S

Hi J.,

Have you tried wetting the brush or comb with a little bit of water before brushing it? That always helps when I have static issues :)

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I put baby lotion in my daughter’s hair when she gets out of the tub and it is still wet. It makes it easy to brush too. I have also heard of the dryer sheet thing and if you are worried about chemicals you could use the free and clear sheets.

Hairspray works (I have used it in a pinch to keep my slip and hose from sticking)....obviously find the most natural product you can (Aveda comes to mind)...and you would have to keep it out of her eyes - maybe put a washcloth over them while spraying (my mom used to have us do this). I would be willing to bet that a "no tangle spray" for kids would have a similar effect.

K.

I use a spray-in conditioner on my daughter's fine hair. It seems to help some. You could also use a light gel or mouse, I would think. I also keep her bangs cut short. Good luck!

Well it's not on the natural side, but I have very long hair & I have trouble during the winter months, I spray static gaurd on my hair brush before I brush it in order to keep the strays down! I also use liquid fabric softener during the winter as well. Hope this helps :)

My daughter was born with 2 inches of hair, by the time she was 1 it was down to her shoulders. She has curly hair and it would/still gets static in it. Esspecially since at the time we lived in NM.

I love this stuff, it takes just a little bit. It has vitamin E in it, it smells great and it is inexpensive!

http://www.sallybeauty.com/Glossing+Polish/PROCLM36,defau...

Have you tried a leave-in-hair conditioner yet?

I've heard that rubbing a dryer sheet on their hair works. Works for your clothes doesn't it? Worth a try. :)

this might sound not so appealing, but Johnson's baby oil. A little on your palms and then run through her hair each morning... try that... It works until she is able to use other hair products.
good luck

Hello, J.!
There is a Focus 21 product to spray in hair or on skin called Sea Plasma. It works great as a moisterizer, is terrific for sunburns, detangles hair, and works well for static, too!

Try rubbing a dryer sheet thou her hair. Worked with my girl.

Try rubbing a dryer sheet through her hair, just not too much.

Hello, my step-daughter has the exact same problem. We asked the hair stylist last time we had her haircut and she said to spray some hair spray on a brush then brush her hair. Hopefully that helps,not sure how natural it is, but it works pretty well for us. Good Luck!!

Wipe over her hair with a dryer anti-static sheet. I don't know of any danger to doing that with a baby. I've read that suggestion for adults. Never tried it myself.

I have a few suggestions although they are not the most natural. With my daughter I have used a fabric sheet, lotion, leave-in conditioners, and spray wax for hair styling. All of these work really well on her super fine hair.