This tin foil hair technique for eliminating static electricity from your strands is shockingly simple and quick.

Theres no tutorial required.

Its shockingly satisfying how quickly the tin foil smooths out your strands.

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Plus, Dorram says doing this also helps maintain your desired style.

So, why exactly does this hack work so well?

First, youll need to understand why hair becomes staticky.

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Hair experiences static cling when it becomes charged with electricity, Dorram says.

In this case, using tin foil is the preferable method.

According to Dorram, your first line of defense is using high-quality hair products that focus on hydration.

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Aleave-in conditionerwith argan oil or coconut oil can help moisturize hair and reduce static fly-aways.

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