Why Does My Hair Stand Up On Its Own?The science behind flyaways and winter hat-hair.
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Science Around YouDiscover the physics behind your unruly hair. Static or 'flyaway' hair happens when your strands build up an electric charge, causing them to repel each other. This is especially common in dry winter air, as moisture usually helps dissipate this charge. So when your hair goes wild, you're not just having a bad hair day; you're witnessing the triboelectric effect in action. Each strand is literally pushing its neighbors away.
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