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Game-changer for washing hair

daniegirl6224

daniegirl6224

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To those who struggle significantly with tasks/hygiene:
I recently asked my partner to wash my hair for me for the first time. Total game-changer. It switched one of my most dreaded tasks into something enjoyable. Wish I had done this sooner.
Let me know if you have any other tips for tasks/hygiene/ADLs.
 
I used to get my mum to wash my hair, not because I couldn't do it myself, but because it made it more enjoyable.
But other people in the house or who knew she washed my hair, would criticise because I was "old enough to do it myself".

I have to wash my own hair now because my mum is no longer around and I don't live at home with my parents any more anyway, and I don't want to expect my husband to do it for me. But I do hate doing it and have to really force myself to do it.
 
Someone else washing or brushing your hair releases relaxing hormones like endorphins, oxytocin and serotonin. It helps boost your immune system.
This is a crucial part of community bonding in animal groups such as apes and others.

Humans have developed ideas about independence and changes at certain ages that were once a natural part of family.
My ideal, since I have no one around, would be a small natural waterfall to bathe under. It is a wonderful experience.

The personal hygiene duty that I never liked is brushing my teeth.
Two things I found helps. Use a battery- operated brush and either baking soda or liquid toothpaste.
It is less messy and feels much better than a manual brush.
 
Before my stroke I had very long hair, due to my loss of feeling on left side found I could not tell if left side of scalp
was wet or after shampoo application was it properly rinsed. Enlisted wife to assist me, Finally had my cousin cut it
Now that he retired due to this own medical issues. I'm growing it out again.
 
I love shaving my head because it requires the least amount of maintenance; no need for shampooing, you can go a while with it growing out before you shave it again (if need be), and it never gets in the way. Oh, and you can never have a bad hair day -- never dry, never greasy, etc.

Even if I hadn't started balding at 19, I'm pretty sure I'd still shave my head regardless just for the easy upkeep
 
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