Is there an explanation for this?

[branflake81]

When I dry and straighten my hair at home (in Yorkshire, for what it's worth) it's horribly static for a few hours and just looks ridiculous.

However, when I do it at my parents' (in Cumbria) using same shampoo, hairdryer and straighteners it's really soft and lovely.

Do I need to move house to have good hair?!

My guess would be that the water is different. One place has hard water, the other soft!

I was going to say it is all about the water too.

we do have the most wonderful soft water in the north-west .

In all seriousness, I moved up here from the chalky south in the autumn, and cups of tea taste so much nicer.

The only thing that makes my hair static is if I put my hairdryer on the hottest setting. But I doubt you change the setting when at your parents'
What about the carpets? Would that make a difference?
I'm sure, like the others have said, it's the water

Yes! It's the water, innit?

Definitely the water! When we leave God's own county to visit Wales I can't bear washing my hands there as the soap never finishes, just keeps suddsing. Hard water is better for you as it contains calcium anyway.

You could try one of those water softening machines they are always selling at various trade shows? I think they're expensive but some people swear by them.