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    Default Best way to do a scalp wash

    Hi :]

    I've never done a scalp wash. I tried once, and it was a bit of a disaster.

    Now, I know there are some expert scalp-washers here, and since I'm not one of them, I'd like to know how you do it! Hints! Tips! Methods!

    Please?


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    Default Re: Best way to do a scalp wash

    Have you seen the article that Amoretti wrote?
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    Default Re: Best way to do a scalp wash

    I turn my head upside down, grab the hair with my left hand and coil the length around hand. I lift my head back up, holding the hair above my head. Using my right hand I wet the hair around scalp and apply either diluted shampoo with an old dye bottle (it has a small pointy tip) or rub a shampoo bar straight to scalp. Then I massage a bit and rinse.

    I try to do this all very quickly before my left hand goes numb.

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    Default Re: Best way to do a scalp wash

    I use the same method as Sceleste. I have to wash my scalp every day (since puberty) otherwise it looks like somebody poured oil on it

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    Default Re: Best way to do a scalp wash

    Quote Originally Posted by Anje View Post
    Have you seen the article that Amoretti wrote?
    No I haven't! Thanks for that!

    And thanks, Sceleste, for sharing your method.


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    Default Re: Best way to do a scalp wash

    Here's a good scalp washing thread from the archive.

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    Default Re: Best way to do a scalp wash

    I never tried doing this as my scalp isn't really oily. But now I see a distinct advantage from the very last post in that thread.

    Hang the braid on a hook over the sink.

    I can hang it in the shower and I won't have to wet my length or go numb trying to hold it!!

    WOOOOTT!!!

    Thank y'all!!

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    I do it while soaking in a hot tub and submerged in the water. My hair floating around loosely gives me better access to my scalp instead of standing up in a shower or with wet hair plastered down my back.
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    Default Re: Best way to do a scalp wash

    Quote Originally Posted by Speckla View Post
    I do it while soaking in a hot tub and submerged in the water. My hair floating around loosely gives me better access to my scalp instead of standing up in a shower or with wet hair plastered down my back.
    Dear Speckla doesn't that feel glorious letting your hair float in the hot water?

    aaaaaaahhhh.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WindowDressing View Post
    Dear Speckla doesn't that feel glorious letting your hair float in the hot water?

    aaaaaaahhhh.

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    Last edited by Speckla; February 20th, 2011 at 11:22 AM.

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