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Got a crazy case of static strands? You don’t have to wait ‘til summer to land the tresses you crave. Here are our best tricks for calming crazy hair.

Say see ya to static, and wear your fave hats and sweaters without furious flyaways.

Cold air carries less moisture, which makes it easier for your hair to collect positive charges. So, the skinny strands start to repel away from each other. Basically, you can blame science for your frizzy freakouts.

Luckily, we’ve got plenty of tricks to pull the plug on this experiment.

Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize

Use a leave-in conditioner to hydrate hair and leave it less susceptible to static. Avoid using hair tools, and skip the occasional shampoo to make sure your strands have plenty of natural oils (trust us, that’s a good thing).

Sleek & Shine Leave-in Conditioning Cream, $9, walmart.com

Toss Your Plastic-Bristled Brush

Brushes made of hard rubber, metal, or natural fibers are better for your locks. Remember: avoid brushes with plastic bristles or risk increasing your static factor. Using a small amount of hairspray, either directly on your hair or worked through with a comb, can also help to keep those flyaways in line.

Do a New ‘Do

Gotta get those locks outta your face, like, now? If you wanna get creative, try dressing up that everyday ponytail with an interesting new style. Part your hair in the middle of your head. Use a brush to gently backcomb some strands at the crown of your head. Loosely gather the hair together in the back and secure with an elastic around the nape of your neck (it’s OK if it looks a bit messy!).

As a finishing touch, tie a cute hair scarf or secure a headband behind your ears. This gets your hair out of your face so it can’t annoy you anymore, while still looking totally relaxed and cute!

Super Quick Fix

The fastest static trick ever? Gently rub a dryer sheet on your locks. Weirdly enough, it’ll kill cling fast. Love it!

-Lauren Carney

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Okay so I have a promblem. I really want to get highlights but my hair is naturally dark brown. In the summer, the sun gives me beautiful coppery red highlights that look GORGE! If I get highlights, will it take away my "summer" highlights?

Hey chica! What if you got highlights that look like the coppery red ones? Then your "summer highlights" would just blend in with the rest of your hair, and how gorge would that be?!

Kelli S.

bubblybee411 on 3/6/2010 11:49:08 AM

i always use dryer sheets for my hair!!!

66soccergirl on 2/20/2010 8:58:30 PM

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I recently found a super cute hairstyle that works for me, pigtail-braids. I have curly hair that gets frizzier thoughout the day. Since I take a shower every morning its really hard to style my hair because its wet and stuff and I don't know how its going to look when it is finally dry. I would like to blowdry my hair but my hair gets REALLY frizzy when I do that, is there any thing I can put in my hair that will minimalize frizz?

Hey babes, when you get out of the shower, spray some leave in conditioner into it and then comb it out with a large toothed comb. It will be easier to braid when its wet. xo JANA

jana k.

sillyaubee on 2/18/2010 11:35:00 PM

MOD!!
Do you know if it is true that...
if you don't trim your hair on a regular basis, then it will stop growing?

Hey Girl! I know that if you don't trim your hair, it will become super unhealthy and grow less. Take the dead ends off and you'll be sure to have long healthy hair in no time! xo Lizzie

lizzie n.

EmXoXo on 2/17/2010 12:57:32 PM

oh i have the garnier frutis sleek and shine leave-in conditioner and its GREAT!!! totally worth it

marshiemallow on 2/15/2010 9:11:52 PM

mod mod mod!
hi. i have long wavy brown hair. i normally like it, but lately it's been really annoying. it'll look ok in the morning, then get really frizzy and weird later in the day. i'm thinking about using the stuff in the article, if that'll help. do you know if it will? also, are there any good hairstyles for my hair? i usually do either just down with a headband or pigtails, which i'm getting bored of. thanks so much!!!

Hey girl, why not try a half-up, half-down look? Way cute. As for preventing frizz, you can use hair products geared toward curly or wavy hair: it may not stop frizz altogether, but it will help your overall texture.

xoxo

Alyssa B.

AdrieH98 on 2/10/2010 11:20:23 PM

Here's a tip: If you have really rough skin use the new: Garnier Nutritionist Skin Renew The Brusher Gel-Cleanser! I am obsessed with it and it even made my skin more radiant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rebeach20 on 2/10/2010 1:55:11 PM

MOD i have long hair, about six inches below my shoulders, it's layered, and it's curly/wavy. I want it to be curly, i like it like that (i accepted a while ago that i will never have straight hair) but was wondering: how short can I go before it's too much work? i like shorter hair for curls, but too short can be kinda awful...what's too short? is it chin lenghth? or longer? thanks!

Hey girl, congrats on accepting your hair as it is! That being said, it is definitley possible to go too short, so I wouldn't go much past shoulder length. The great thing about hair though is that it can always grow it if you do go a little too short, so don't be afraid to experiment!

- Gabrielle

gabrielle m.

m&msgrl6 on 2/8/2010 3:58:51 PM

1. Say your name 10 times.
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3. Say your crush's name 3 times.
4. Paste this to 4 other quizzes. If you do this, your crush will kiss you on the nearest Friday, but if you read this and do not paste this, then you will have very bad luck! SEND THIS TO 5 QUIZZES IN 143 MINUTES. WHEN YOU'RE DONE PRESS F6 AND YOUR CRUSH'S NAME WILL APPEAR IN BIG LETTERS ON THE SCREEN. THIS IS SO FREAKY BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORKS

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itsmeagain123 on 2/6/2010 9:23:35 PM

MODMODMOD!!!I was wondering if the taylor swift issue came out yet because if it did, i didnt get it. Sorry i didnt know where to ask this question so i posted it here...sorry!!

xofashionlover49 on 2/6/2010 4:01:13 PM

i have that garnier stuff. its AMAZING!!! i love it.

hannah7banana on 2/6/2010 9:26:40 AM

hey- this reminds me of a trick i learned about GREASY hair. My hair isn't really greasy, but everyone always has their days-

-- I think that this might mostly only work for blonds, but try putting a lil' baby powder on the greasy spots.

this may not work for you , so test it out before you go out!

EmXoXo on 2/5/2010 9:48:24 PM

I had that conditioner and it left icky residue on my hair that was really hard to get out with just shampoo.

iC3CR3aM on 2/5/2010 8:33:54 PM

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So I have been blond all my life (I'm 14) and I hate it. I've NEVER dyed my hair either. Should I go brunette? I have uber pale skin and green eyes. Would it look ok? Thanks! xoxo

Hey girl, if it's cool with your 'rents, there's no harm in trying it out. You can always do a temporary dye first so that in the event that you don't like it, it will eventually wash out. Also, how about some low lights? That could also be a less drastic change so that you can ease into a darker color.

Jiae K.

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soccergirl524 on 2/4/2010 4:42:06 PM

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tlflowerchild on 2/4/2010 11:46:06 AM

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My hair is super dry. I rinse it in cold water and ive used shampoo for dry hair for about a month, and it hasent done anything for it. Any ideas?

Thanks!

Hey Girl! Try using some oil treatments in your hair if you're blow drying and straightening it. I use Moroccan oil when my hair is damp before blow drying, a little pricey but totally worth it. Also, try to skip shampooing every time you wash your hair. xo Lizzie

lizzie n.

tlflowerchild on 2/3/2010 1:30:01 PM

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Hi

I just cut my hair to my chin, and it was kina past my sholders before, anyway i don't really...love it. It there anything i could do to make it..better?
Thanks

Hey babes, sounds cute. While there is no quick trick to making it grow out again, you can definitely deal with it by using cute headbands and barrettes. Adding some sort of accessories jazzes it up without requiring you to spend too much time straightening or blowdrying it. xo JANA

jana k.

kyramoo on 2/2/2010 9:16:45 PM

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bumblebeexo1 on 2/2/2010 8:02:44 PM

MOD
My hair is shoulder length and I really want to grow it out longer. Do you have any tips on growing hair longer? Thanks!

Hey babe! Try conditioning your ends really well and getting frequent hair trims to prevent split ends.

Megan R.

puppies1510 on 2/2/2010 7:06:49 PM

HEY NEED GREAT ADVICE??? SICK OF THE MOD NOT ANWESREING YA?? WELL COME AND ASK ABOUT ANYHTING ON MY PROFILE AND I WILL ANSWER BACK IN 3 DAY GAUREENTED! I SWEAR! SO COME AND ASK LUCIA ANYHTING (BY THE WAY i AM NOT 9 YEARS OLD)

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lucia9 on 2/2/2010 4:47:39 PM

so one day my ahir was crazzzzzy staticy and my mom taught me a trick if u rub a little lotion in ur hands then run ur fingers in ur ahir it gets rid of the static its great if u dont have a tonaa time on ur hands (:

YoAmorMusica33 on 2/2/2010 4:36:57 PM

to anyone working at girls life or at least online,
i have very frizzy hair and idk how to make it stop w/out making it flat,
and,
i have very tangly hair, it seems as if sitting still makes it tangle!
and i dont have a lot of time b 4 school 2 take care of it
thanks
<3
abby

abby.luv16 on 2/2/2010 4:11:44 PM

Whats MOD? Sorry im new at this.

Hey Girl! MOD is short for moderator. Here at GL, we're always there for you when life throws you a curveball. If you ever have questions about the site or need advice in life, we're your girls! Have a fabulous night xo Lizzie

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girlsliferocks! on 2/1/2010 9:39:12 PM

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Check out my profile!

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Smile_if_U-want on 2/1/2010 1:00:05 PM

does anyone have any suggestions for a girl with frizzy hair that doesnt have a lot of time in the morning before school?
thanks
<3
abby

abby.luv16 on 1/31/2010 5:31:18 PM

my hair routene is that i wash it at night put some detangler in it and brush through with a comb, then i blow dry it but make sure you put some heat protantint in it and i no it sounds weird but just blow dry it then you could just leave it or straightin it so there you go its not gresey or has any fly aways or frizzy hope this help all of u

pandarox121 on 1/31/2010 5:29:59 PM

MODMODMOD okay my hair is the exact opposite it is so greasy even though i was my hair every night. I never deep condition or put on any kind of shine or hair smoother to make it softer. it is very wavy and since it is greasy it looks dirty. Mod what can i use to help it look wavy with weighing it down or looking greasy. Please help!!!!!

Hey girl! You should try washing it in the morning instead of at night so that your hair can be fresh each day.

Eryn G.

cowgirlup12 on 1/31/2010 5:12:18 PM

hey girls! i need some help! i have EXTREMELY!!!! frizzy hair and am wondering if any of y'all know of a product that can help. i don't have a lot of time in the morning before school, so something that takes a while won't work.
thanks,
abby

abby.luv16 on 1/31/2010 5:04:50 PM

oh. my gosh. Mod, PLEASE ANSWER MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD I am having problems with my subscription; I did not receive this issue yet, and I always receive it on time, if not a few days early. Now, after 11 days, I am wondering if a copy simply wasn't sent to my address. We renewed and paid my subscription back in october and since then received the december issue exactly on time, so that cannot be the problem.

Hey missy, mhmm your issue could've got lost in the mail. Wait about two more weeks and if you don't receive your issue send an email to the mag. Sooo sorry about that, and thanx for being so patient with us.

Lynae P.

tap_dancer on 1/31/2010 3:09:15 PM

MODMODMODMODMODMOD!!! My hair is 2-3 inches past my shoulders and I've been growing my bangs out for a while so they're beneath my chin. I'm really tired of my hair but I don't like really short hair. Any ideas? I also have long layers in my hair.

Hey girly, you could always cut your hair into a long bob, so that it stops right at your shoulders. Coloring your hair would give you a cute new look too.

Lynae P.

hollagurl129 on 1/31/2010 3:03:55 PM

MOD What are some cute things i can do with my hair in the morning? its shoulder length with some layers and sort of curly. Christa

Hey girly, you could twist and pin it so half of your hair is up and the other half is down. Try parting your hair so there is more hair on one side, and pin the other side up with a cute pin. Braids and twist would look cute in your hair too.

Lynae P.

christa.lynn on 1/31/2010 1:43:05 PM

i use this conditioner!!!!! it smells soooo good and it leaves my hair soo soft!!!!! i ttly recommend it 4 u girlies out there!!!!!!!

♥forever and always,

spangleangel on 1/31/2010 10:35:23 AM

mod! im kind of addicted to facebook hahaha. how do i get myself to stop going on just because im bored? thankss(:

Hey girl! It's a good time-passer. Try doing other things like reading or starting a craft. You'll be busier and thus, go on FB less and less!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

partyy like a rockstar on 1/31/2010 12:28:03 AM

omg omg omg! i have the conditoner! mm... it smells soo yummi!

LMann96 on 1/30/2010 11:49:13 PM

PLEASE! MOD MOD MOD MOD! TAELER L! PLEASE I NEED YOUR ADVICE ASAP!! ok so Im 14, my bro introduced me to his friend. They are both 17. On the first day i knew him, he held every door open for me (if it was already open hed say after you), told me he though could jump over a four foot sign (i bet him he couldnt then he went over and did it to impress me!), offered me his jacket and gloves when we were walking downtown in the cold, and he flirted a ton with me. I'm almost 100% sure he liked me. I really wanna text him, so he doesnt forget about me. he doesnt go to my bros school, he just knows him from band stuff. they arent like bffs, just like friends. and im like 99% sure he wouldnt care if i texted him or went out with him. so do I get his number from my bro (or is that weird)? Or do I wait til May and get it in person? Any advice!? Please help!! :] thankyouuuuu!!! loveyouuuu;

Hey girl! Try to get to know him better. You can ask your bro if you think it would be okay. See what he says and then decide what to do!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

volleyballer27 on 1/30/2010 11:30:21 PM

MODMODMOD!!! i have a big guy prob. there's this guy i've lked since last year. he's cute, hysterical, and RLY nice. his best friend told me that he kinda lked me about 3 months ago...about a couple weeks later , he told me that he rly lked my best friend. but she doesn't lk him AT ALL! it rly hurt when i found out cause 1.) i've liked him 4 like 2 years 2.) he likes my friend and 3.) i actually started to believe that he liked me... i was being stupid cause i'm the type of girl that a guy wouldn't like like that. i heard he was going to ask her out but he never did... maybe it was because he knew that she didn't like him or maybe it was because he was 2 nervouse to ask her idk...but it just kills me 2 see him in school knowing that he'll never be mine

and it's also killing me cause my friends keep bringing him up and i just want 2 forget it but i can't...ha it's kinda lk the song "invisible" by taylor swift

i know this sounds cheesy and dramatic but i just rly need advice 2 either get over him or show him that i really care about him... thx and sry this is so long

Hey girl! Just do your thing. Take your time deciding what you want to do and make sure you know how you feel. You'll know if you want to let him know or look somewhere else soon.

-Taeler

Taeler L.

xmizmoni4lif3 on 1/30/2010 11:26:07 PM

I use that leave in condictioner and it is great.

abigail huber on 1/30/2010 10:53:10 PM

thank you soo much taeler! i will try that (:

partyy like a rockstar on 1/30/2010 10:38:59 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD ok, so i have scene bangs and my hair naturally wavy. so that means i have to straighten my hair or my bangs everyday...i skipped days and trimmed them continuosly and everything, but i cant get them to look healthy..i use heat protectant (John Frieda) and i dont really know if its working or not....i need tips on how to keep my scene hair healthy, since im trying to grow it out a little. i really need some suggestions.

Hey girl! You should try a few conditioning treatments. They will help keep your hair smooth and spilt-end free. They're pretty cheap at a salon but you can also pick up a bottle at any drugstore.

-Taeler

Taeler L.

andrea95 on 1/30/2010 10:21:08 PM

hey girls quick makeup tip! (: if you either have troubles with eyelash curlers and they damage/rip your eyelashes out, or you want even more curl, try out a curling mascara! its a curved brush and super helpful. also, if you want to make your eyes look bigger, try a light colored, shimmery eyeshadow. it makes your eyes look a lot bigger. hope this helps!

check my profile for future tips(:

all you need is love on 1/30/2010 10:17:02 PM

mod! there is this guy i kind of like. i liked him a lot last year and we flirted a lot but this year we have no classes together. we barely talk anymore..anyway, i see him in the halls sometimes, but we dont really have anything to talk about. i want to ask him to hang out, but its kind of awkward...help? thank you!!

Hey girl! Just try saying hi and smiling at him one day. Keep it up and maybe you'll be able to ask him how schools going. Or, mention that you miss having in in classes. You'll be able to put yourself a little more in his mind that way.

-Taeler

Taeler L.

partyy like a rockstar on 1/30/2010 10:15:25 PM

MOD!!!!!!!!!!! I have to take the dreaded ACT next Saturday. Any tips for taking the test? Thanks.

Hey girl! Be prepared! Look up some practice tests so you know what to expect. Get lots of rest the night before and go in confident so you'll do your best!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

Tess Nicole on 1/30/2010 9:57:59 PM

lol my mom bought me that conditioner stuff cause i have really bad frizzy curly hair in the front. haha

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MODD!!!!! ok so here is the sitch, i love love love harry potter, and me and my friends were talking about camp so i did some googling and i found a girl scout camp ( i have been a gs since 2nd grade) that was hp themed and about died from excitiment! plus its alot cheaper (like by $1000) than the other camps i found. ok the problm is that my dad thinks hp is stupid (my mom thinks its cool jsyk) (i havent told either of them about the camp yet) the way the camp is set up it has general activities (hiking, archery, arts and crafts etc etc) just with hp twists i really really want to go but i dont want my dad to call it stupid and not let me go just be cause its is hp if you took away the hp names and called it camp its a normal camp and he would let me go but i still dont know how to tell him. please help!!! signed hopeless hp fan!

Hey girl! You'll just have to ask him. Present all the info about the camp and let him know how much you want to go. See what happens and I bet you'll be headed to the camp this summer!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

country*music*lover on 1/30/2010 9:49:15 PM

MOD MOD MOD! My birthday is in February and usually the number of girls im allowed to invite 2 my party is up to 10. This year we're going 2 go 2 Disney and i can only invite up to 3 friends to the movies or something. The problem is, I have 5 main best friends and I would feel so bad if i couldn't invite one of them. Any ideas on how I can do this? Thx!

Hey girl! Tough one. Try picking who you can and setting up a fun event for all 5 of you to do later. It will feel special to include them in something and they won't feel as bad!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

DayDreamer66 on 1/30/2010 9:35:03 PM

MODMODMODMODMODMODMODMODMOD hey there mod!! (taeler i think lol) ok so im very excited i have cheerleading tryouts coming up. they are at the end of march. but i need to know some ways to get in shape for tryouts. like my leg strength for jumps, arms for motions, and stomach. also how can i practice my splits and jumps?? lol so can you give me some exercise ideas to strengthen my legs, arms, and stomach. and then some ideas to practice splits and jumps?? thanks sooo so so much!(:

Hey girl! I'm def not an expert but it might help to ask the cheerleading coach. She'll be able to tell you exactly what you need to be doing. Plus, it will show her how motivated you are and she'll def keep you in mind when you're trying out!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

bl0ndiegrl1 on 1/30/2010 9:34:02 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!!! Next saturday I'm throwing my friend a surprise party and I don't know what to wear. We're gonna be dancing and be moving a lot so I need something comfy. My SUPER CUTE CRUSH is gonna be sure so I want to show a whole new side of me. LUV YA!!!!!!!

Hey girl! Def wear something comfy. You'll not only feel more confident, you'll just be more relaxed. Try on some different options and see what you like best!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

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