When you comb your hair, the friction between the comb and your hair causes electrons to transfer from one to the other. This creates a static charge on your hair, making it either positively or negatively charged.
To determine the charge of your hair, you can use a balloon or a plastic comb. Rub the balloon or comb on your hair and then hold it near small pieces of paper. If the paper is attracted to the balloon or comb, then your hair has the opposite charge. If the paper is repelled, then your hair has the same charge.
No, hair can only have one type of charge at a time. However, different sections of your hair can have different charges depending on how you comb it. For example, if you comb your hair in different directions, some sections may have a positive charge while others have a negative charge.
To prevent your hair from getting charged, you can use a leave-in conditioner or anti-static spray. These products help to neutralize the static charge on your hair and make it easier to comb without causing friction.
No, having charged hair is not harmful to your health. However, it can be annoying and cause your hair to look frizzy or stick to your clothes. Using a moisturizing hair product or a humidifier in dry environments can help reduce static charge in your hair.