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Washing my hair

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catrin46108
catrin46108

silly question time. I used to wash my hair beny over the bath but obviously can't do this now. I can't wash it in the shower as i can't get soap on my body due to an allergy (tho skin on my head doesn't suffer) any one have any bright ideas. I'm getting desperate 

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  • ginny35168
    ginny35168 catrin46108

    Posted

    What about washing it in the kitchen sink?

     

    • ginny35168
      ginny35168 catrin46108

      Posted

      Just be careful doing it especially the first 6 weeks.  Perhaps someone could help you the first few times and get a view of how far bent you would be so as not to break the 90 degree rule!!!  lol
  • catrin46108
    catrin46108

    Posted

    * bent over the bath!!!!! Autocorrect,!!!!
  • Mary8610
    Mary8610 catrin46108

    Posted

    I washed mine in kitchen sink as soon as I got home from hospital . No prob bending as sink is higher than wash basin .
  • christine69594
    christine69594 catrin46108

    Posted

    I washed my hair over kitchen sink when I was able, sitting on my perching chair, however I managed to throw a lot of water over the floor when i was rinsing, so then had to put a towel in the floor to soak it all up, was so nice when I could wash it in the shower.
  • Paula8080
    Paula8080 catrin46108

    Posted

    If you look on Amazon you can buy caps, like shower caps that contain shampoo, you pop them in the microwave, put them on and massage your scalp.  I've not tried them but I will be getting some before my op.

    Others on here have recommended them!

    Good luck

  • valerie48782
    valerie48782 catrin46108

    Posted

    on Amazon disposable shower caps for washing hair - you heat them in the microwave for 20 seconds, put on your head, massage through the cap, remove the cap and your hair is washed and ready to style
  • linnet2015
    linnet2015 catrin46108

    Posted

    I washed mine over the sink in the bathroom and stood on a towel / bath mat to soak up any water spills

    Linnet x

     

  • ali2301
    ali2301 catrin46108

    Posted

    My hubby washed mine over the kitchen sink. Was ok and not as messy as I thought it would be. 

    Have yòu got someone who would do that for you?

    I've not heard of these cap things from Amazon but might look into it for one I get my right hip done. They sound just the ticket. 😊

    Ali x

    • shirley20506
      shirley20506 ali2301

      Posted

      They are very effective. Although I had a waterproof dressing didn't feel ready to stand in the shower for the first few days so used these and strip washes.
  • valerie190541
    valerie190541 catrin46108

    Posted

    Hi, I have a shower over the bath so brought it as low as it would go and then I didn't have to bend too far which worked for me. Hope this helps. Valerie
  • miele55255ch
    miele55255ch catrin46108

    Posted

    I'll have to try the shampo caps but I also bought 'dry' shampoo.

    It comes in a spray can and helps to revive your hair. My problem is I have plates in my neck so I can't bend my head that far over and secondly, I have the type of hair that is super fine and bone straight. So, it sticks straight up after I sleep on it and it won't comb out.

    I guess I'll have to try washing it using wash cloths to rub shampoo into my hair then maybe use rinsed wash cloths to get the soap out..

     

    • valerie48782
      valerie48782 miele55255ch

      Posted

      Dry shampoo is ok to use occasionally but it is not that good for the hair, the caps come in a pack of 3,I only had to use 2before I could wash my hair properly and no rinsing is needed.it combines shampoo ,conditioning and rinsing-no idea how but I really recommend them x
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