Static hair basically means thirsty hair - so sounds like you’re overdoing it with the straighteners. If you also have lightened hair, it’s double the trouble, because the dyeing process is dehydrating enough as it is. What you need to do is put moisture back in. Make sure you’re using an ultra-rich shampoo and conditioner. You should also be deep-treating your hair at least once a week, so buy yourself a moisturising hair mask. If your hair is coloured, you may also need a protein treatment in the mix - ask your colourist for the right prescription for you.

In terms of styling, I’d suggest a leave-in conditioner or moisturiser (you apply it to towel-dried hair), followed by a thermal protectant. Try to let your hair air-dry as often as possible - you can always iron over and smooth out the hair’s surface layers later on. Or twist your hair into an up-do or pony in-between straightening sessions. The less heat damage you inflict, the more quickly you’ll get your hair back in frizz-free shape.

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