I'm sorry if this topic has already been covered elsewhere.  But I'm posting this at work (sshhh!) and I don't have a lot of time to do a proper search.

It's static electricity time here in Missouri--I've noticed that the last two times I washed my hair there was some static when it dried.  Right now I'm using a Suave brand.  Time to switch to a heavier conditioner, I guess.  

So my question to all of you is, what's your favourite brand of heavy conditioner?  

I read that any condition with humectant is good. humectant holds moisture in your hair. i really like any infusium 23 conditioner. that usually does the job.

Honey is a good humectant as well. You could try adding a little to your conditioner. However, I tried mixing some with my Suave Milk & Honey and the conditioner got really runny.

Tresemme makes some good heavy conditioners--get the one with the highest level of conditioning.  At Wal Mart you can get a big bottle for a good price.  

Also: It's hair static-y weather here too, and I have found THE solution--coconut oil.  (The kind you buy in the cooking oils section.) It's a solid that melts in your hands.  It is non greasy and REALLY REALLY helps tame static prone hair.  

Put a dab on your palms to melt, and smooth on your length.  Oh it's WONDERFUL :) :) :)

I like Pantene Smooth & Sleek for a heavier conditioner, and I saw a commercial for there new Winter Protection line, I want to try that, but haven't yet.  Have you ever tried the dryer sheet trick?  I find that using a leave-in condish helps, too.

I like red palm oil for my flyaways.  Just a tiny bit makes my very damaged ends so soft.   :-*

I use a bit of jojoba oil on my hair while it is damp to help with the static in the winter.  Nightly oiling also helps.  I also run a humidifier in the bedroom to maintain moisture in the air.

Egad, Suave conditioner?!  :o  

You'll likely need a thicker conditioner and a leave-in.

If you own a humidifier, use it! Both your skin and hair will benefit from having more moisture in the air.

Also, try lightly misting a hairbrush with oil or hairspray, then run the brush through your hair.

Try to keep your hair up in a contained style so it doesn't stand on end.

Hope at least one of those helps!  ;)

Lots of good tips and ideas--thanks, gang!

Sorry this is late - I don't really have a conditioner comment, but I do have one about combs.  Plastic combs tend to cause more static and wooden ones little to none.  So that's another thing you might want to try if you're currently using a plastic comb.

Cynde

wrote on Nov 23^rd, 2005 at 11:23pm:

I use a bit of jojoba oil on my hair while it is damp to help with the static in the winter.  Nightly oiling also helps.  I also run a humidifier in the bedroom to maintain moisture in the air.

I do this as well, I use a very thick oil, camillia, when it gets very dry as my Canadian winters do. :P

My hair gets static so easily, I had no idea the plastic comb was not helping!  Here I thought I was being nicer to my hair by combing it with the widest toothed comb I could find and what I really need to do is go back to my wooden one. ;)

I didn't realize that about plastic combs either.  I've been using a wide-tooth plastic comb forever.  I have been thinking about switching to a good wooden comb to be gentler to my hair, not even realizing that it would reduce static to.  Good to know!  :D

I didn't realize it either until I found the board!  A wide-tooth wooden comb seems to be a good combo for me.  I use a wide-tooth plastic one for when my hair is damp though because you usually can't wet a wood comb unless it's made of bamboo.  Here was a thread about combs several months ago:

http://www.longlocks.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=longlockslounge;action=display;num=1122436235

I lie Beauty without Cruelty leave -in in the winter- it's a good natural conditioner that really moisturizes my hair.
I only apply it from about the ears down though, or I get a greasy top.
It's a little too heavy for summer use.
Jessicurl's Too shea and Weekly deep treatment are awsome, too.
I had to order mine from www.jessicurl.com
and the Beauty without cruelty you could find at a health food store or beauty supply.