Wash the hair on the bed
Washing a dependent person's head in bed is not as difficult as it may seem. We teach you to do it in a simple and effective way with elements that you have at home.
Natural Ginesis Oasis Shampoo - 8 oz
Maintaining the cleanliness of the person we care for is, in addition to being necessary, an injection of self-esteem and relaxation for that dependent person. In addition, we managed to avoid problems such as infections and itching.
The head of the person we care for should be washed at least once a week , although it will depend on what the hair itself requires. This work may seem complicated if it has to be done in bed, but it is much simplified with the proper technique.
To carry it out you need a pair of rubbers and towels, a basin with warm water, a chair, shampoo and conditioner, in case the person needs it, cotton to protect the ears, hair brush and a hair dryer.
Steps needed to wash the hair:
- Prepare all the material, wash your hands, use gloves and explain to the person what is going to be done , requesting their collaboration in whatever they can .
- Lay the bed horizontally, remove the pillow, cover the top of the mattress with a rubber or plastic, and put on it a towel to prevent wet sheets . The person is then placed with the head on the side edge of the bed.
- Unfold another rubber under the head of the employee. The rubber is rolled around the edges to serve as a channel for the water to descend to the basin. The basin is placed on top of the chair at the head of the bed. You can also use a large plastic bag, which will open in such a way that with the shoulders of the person in the bed will hold and hold the weight of water that will fall when washing the head, protecting the sheets at the same time.
- Place cotton balls in the ears to prevent water from entering and put a towel around the neck, like a necklace.
- Wet the hair of the person (before pouring the water, check that it does not burn or is cold), apply shampoo, and gently massage the head making circles with the yolks (do not use the nails to avoid lacerations). Clear out. Repeat the process once more and add the conditioner if necessary, following the indications of the product itself.
- With the towel around the neck, dry the face and forehead and wrap the head, rubbing gently to remove maximum moisture. Then dry the hair with a hairdryer, accommodate the person and collect and clean the material .
Devices that facilitate hair grooming:
The inflatable head wash , which elevates the head of the person in the bed comfortably and has a tank through which the dirty water to a container.
The wash cap has built-in shampoo for dry cleaning. It is placed on the head and after a cranial massage with it on for two or three minutes, it is removed, the hair is brushed and it is dried without the need to rinse.
And another of the tools that the caregiver can use to wash hair is dry shampoo. It is a spray that is applied to the hair, it is left to act for a few minutes and then it is brushed. Depending on the brand, it will be necessary to use a dryer to remove the humidity or not .