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Dry winter air turns plastic combs into static generators — here are 9 that do not.
My top pick: Static is a material problem. Plastic creates it, wood and certain metals do not — switching combs fixes most winter flyaways.
1. Sandalwood Comb
Naturally anti-static and smooth. Shop sandalwood anti static comb on Amazon →
2. Bamboo Comb
Lightweight wood with no static charge. Shop bamboo hair comb anti static on Amazon →
3. Carbon Fibre Comb
Conducts charge away rather than building it. Shop carbon fiber comb anti static on Amazon →
4. Ionic Comb
Emits ions to neutralise charge. Shop ionic hair comb on Amazon →
5. Horn Comb
Natural horn, traditionally anti-static. Shop horn hair comb natural on Amazon →
6. Metal Comb
Metal discharges rather than accumulates. Shop metal hair comb on Amazon →
7. Anti-Frizz Serum
Reduces static at the hair level. Shop anti frizz serum winter on Amazon →
8. Leave-In Conditioner
Moisture is the real static fix. Shop leave in conditioner dry hair on Amazon →
9. Humidifier for Bedroom
Treating the cause rather than the symptom. Shop bedroom humidifier small on Amazon →
The bottom line
A sandalwood or carbon-fibre comb eliminates most winter static on its own. A humidifier addresses the actual cause, which is dry indoor air.