Hair
Care Ideas for surgery or extended bed rest for long curly hair:
Why is it important to style
the hair before surgery?
When
spending long periods of time in a bed, the natural oils from your scalp,
friction of the cotton pillowcase and the length of your hair can tangle long
curly hair. The knots will turn into a
matted mess that will take hours to untangle if you do not prepare in
advance.
It
may be a good time to make a trip to the salon to remove some of the length off
prior to surgery. This will make caring for your long curly hair more
manageable. If a trim is not a viable
pre-surgery option, consider the following ideas:
Should I wash my hair before
surgery?
Yes,
if possible, always go the hospital with clean hair. I recommend washing and
deep conditioning your hair the night before.
If possible, leave some of the conditioner from the mid shaft to ends of hair for
moisture. Be sure to check with your physician, some hair products can be flammable.
Are there options for
styling hair for an extended hospital stay?
After
talking to clients that have been in this situation, the best suggestion is to
do a braided, loose ponytail and then secure it in a bun on top of your head. Here’s how to do it:
Step
One: Start
with clean, dry hair. This hair would
definitely be a tangled mess after a few days in bed.
Step
Two: Put hair into a ponytail and secure it high
on top of your head.
Step
Three:
Braid it.
Step
Four: Twist it into a bun.
That’s
all you need to do.
Should I bring a pillowcase?
Many
stores sell satin pillowcases with zippers that will help keep your hair from
becoming tangled. If you are able to
bring one with you to the hospital, it would be a good idea.
What do I do if my surgery
is an emergency?
If
you did not have time to prepare your hair for surgery, and your hair is now a tangled
mess, the best thing to do when you are feeling better is to apply moisturizing
mask. Apply to wet hair and for a minimum of one hour before attempting to untangle hair using your fingers. Using a comb could break your hair. If your
hair remains tangled, consider a visit to the salon to untangle your curls.
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