Russian doctor Anastasia Mosina has outlined practical methods to prevent static hair after wearing winter hats, recommending leave-in treatments and natural materials.
Mosina, a specialist in dermatovenerology, cosmetology and trichology, detailed her recommendations in comments published by the Russian news outlet Gazeta.ru.
The specialist urged people struggling with flyaway strands to introduce leave-in hair products as their primary line of defense. Central heating during the colder months dries out indoor air, causing hair to lose moisture at a faster rate and worsening static electricity problems.
Mosina explained that leave-in sprays, serums and creams work by creating a thin protective layer over the hair surface. That coating smooths down the hair cuticles and reduces friction between individual strands and external objects, significantly limiting the static charge that can accumulate.
Indoor humidity and natural materials
In addition to hair products, Mosina highlighted the benefits of running an indoor air humidifier to keep living spaces from becoming overly dry. She also advised choosing hats and hairbrushes made from natural materials, noting that synthetic alternatives produce friction that generates electrical charges against the hair.
Static electricity builds up when two surfaces rub together and transfer electrons, leaving individual hairs with identical charges that repel one another. Synthetic fabrics such as acrylic, polyester and nylon are especially prone to gathering static charge, while natural textiles like wool and cotton or wooden brushes create far less friction against delicate strands.
Trichology is the branch of dermatology that focuses on the structure, function and diseases of human hair and the scalp. Medical specialists frequently warn that the combination of cold outdoor air and artificially heated indoor rooms strips essential moisture from the outer cuticle layer of the hair shaft.
Hydration myths and winter care
Mosina also dismissed a common misconception, emphasizing that drinking large volumes of water will do little to fix static hair. While staying hydrated supports general physical wellness, she stated that increased water intake simply does not solve the surface static caused by friction and dry air.
The guidance comes after Russian media shared tips earlier in November on how women can protect their hairstyles and maintain volume when wearing winter headgear.
