Doing your hair when you're sick?

[asubeauty]

How do you take care of your hair when you're sick? I've haven't been feeling well lately (I had headaches too severe to put anything on my head, and I had an IV in my hand, so I was limited). Needless to say, I can't wash it. My mom did a little bun and brushed the sides, but there is only so much you can do on 7 weeks post relaxer dirty hair.

Now my hair is jacked up.

 

[Nonie]

Cornrows w/o extensions? I know when I had surgery, I was in twists for two weeks. Didn't have to think about my hair, but I'm natural so I don't know if my suggestions are useful.

 

[Gracie]

Get a satin pillowcase so you don't have to worry about a scarf too much. See if Mom is willing to do a "No Rinse" Shampoo followed by a leave in.

 

[bermudabeauty]

Well I dont' know if you are bed ridden or not. But hair would be my last concern. But.... if I could ,I would have my mother wash/condition my hair for me and let my hair dry in two big braids. Even if I had to sit in the tub and have her wash my hair in the tub, I would have her do it. It might even make you feel a little better. Get well soon

 

[lilsparkle825]

i am having a medical procedure next week so i am putting in kinky twists tonight and tomorrow. low maintenance at its finest. i will just spray em with braid spray (or glycerin and water, have not bought any glyerin yet though) everyday and when i am back on my feet wash my hair. if it takes longer than i expect for that to happen i will try to find some dry shampoo. i also have a satin pillowcase and several long scarves that i will tie erykah badu-style around my hair if it begins to look frazzled.

 

[dlewis]

I hope you're feeling better.

I don't worry about my hair when sick.

 

[asubeauty]

Well I dont' know if you are bed ridden or not. But hair would be my last concern. But.... if I could ,I would have my mother wash/condition my hair for me and let my hair dry in two big braids. Even if I had to sit in the tub and have her wash my hair in the tub, I would have her do it. It might even make you feel a little better. Get well soon

I'm not bedridden, just a little less active than usual... I just feel like it's an inconvenience to not be able to do my hair little things that I want to do for myself.

And I'm not too concerned with how my hair looks right now, but I don't want to get better and look at myself like

 

[Irresistible]

I hope you feel better soon! you could wipe your hair/scalp with wet cloths and witch hazel or I mean have your Mom do that, if you wanna kinda mildly clean/refresh it, but a little dirt never hurt, it will still be there to wash when your feeling better!

 

[scoobygirl]

I don't know if you are a DIYer or worried about cost, but the easiest thing is to just treat yourself to a couple of salon visits until you're better. It may even cheer you up some to get pampered. Or if you don't trust stylist, give a close friend your reggie and have them do your hair.