One of the most difficult aspects of caring for a bedridden person is maintaining their personal hygiene.
It is an important part of this. Haircare can have a profound impact on a person’s self-esteem, sense of well-being, and identity. While no-rinse shampoos or dry shampoos are helpful, a thorough hair wash with water is the best. How do you wash your hair if someone can’t bathe or shower? How do you wash your hair in bed if they are unable to?
It is actually much easier than you might think. It can be. You only need the right tools. An inflatable hair washbasin, specifically. was designed for bed-bound patients. They are simple to use, inflate quickly and are easy to clean.
It takes some preparation. It’s well worth the effort. It’s hard to beat a real shampoo and a wash with water. This will make your senior loved one feel more at ease and help keep their scalp healthy.
How To Wash Your Hair In A Bed Without A Mess.
This 3-minute video will guide you through the basics of the process. It is always useful to see the process, not just to read about it. We also included some helpful hints.
What You Will Need:
- Inflatable Shampoo Bowl
- Towels and washcloths
- Shampoo and conditioner. It is preferable that the patient uses their own shampoo and conditioner.
- Hair comb (patient’s choice)
- Mirror
- Warm water bucket
- Cup to scoop water
- Drain dirty water from the bucket
WHAT TO DO BEFORE You Start
- Make sure you have all the necessary tools and equipment ready to go.
- Before they settle in, ensure that they have not used the bathroom before they go.
- You should ensure that they are secure and have privacy.
- Before you start, make sure your children are warm and comfortable.
- Talk to them about everything.
12 STEPS TO WASH YOUR HAIR IN BED
- Make sure you have all the supplies you need close by.
Fill one bucket with warm water if your basin doesn’t have a waterbag - To protect your bed, make sure you place a towel or waterproof underneath the person.
- Wrap a towel around them and cover their shoulders with it.
To protect their eyes from shampoo and water, they can cover them with a warm washcloth. - Place the head of the person into the inflatable basin. Ask them to tell you if they are uncomfortable in this position.
- The basin should be set up so that it can drain into the bucket. Next, use a smaller scoop to take water from the disposable bowl. Finally, wet the patient’s hair with a small spout jug. Alternately, you can open the water bag attached to the tap. Begin at the hairline, and let the water drain away from your face.
- Massage the shampoo into your hair. You should only use a small amount of shampoo on their hair. Too much can make it difficult for them to rinse off.
- Rinse the patient’s hair using the tap or jug. Rinse hair with warm water.
Shampoo your hair if it is extremely dirty. Rinse again. - If necessary, apply conditioner to the hair and rinse it again.
- To remove excess water, dry the hair with a towel.
- Gently lift their heads from the basin
- To keep warm and comfortable, wrap their heads in a towel.
- You must ensure that the basin is completely drained
