Carenote from Denise

December 17, 2019

9:16 AM

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Need Hair Washing Solution

I'm trying to find a solution to wash my client's hair. She can no longer get out of her wheelchair and so she can't get in the shower. Is there a gadget someone knows of to help out?

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Hair washing solution

We have this problem with my mom. She goes to the beauty shop every week, but cannot transfer from the wheelchair to the shampoo chair. We bought a portable shampoo bowl & take it to the beauty shop each week. You need a 5 gallon bucket to catch the water. We position the portable bowl near the regular bowl & the stylist can use the hose & water. My dad empties the bucket when it gets full. It works for them.

Susan Friskics more than 6 years ago

Need Hair Washing Solution

I am in a similar situation, as my mother can't shower due to a catheter placement. I have been using a rinseless shampoo/body wash called Aloe Vesta. There are also rinseless shampoos that come with a shower cap to "wash" the hair, although I haven't used one of those. I know both types of product are available on Amazon. The shower cap product is definitely available at Walgreens, and probably at other drug stores as well.

In the last couple of days I saw a recommendation for original Listerine. The people who suggested it say it's good at getting rid of flakes and leaves the hair smelling nice, too. I plan on getting some and giving it a try, as Mom's scalp has been flaky lately.

Cindy more than 6 years ago

Hair washing

Perhaps a dry shampoo alternative will work.

Colleen Happenny more than 6 years ago