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Hair Styling for Surgery?
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ravenmerlita
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If I remember correctly, they will probaby cover your hair with some kind of cap. Underneath it I would do cornrows or any kind of braids that are not bulky. A high bun could work. Are you allowed to secure a bun with pins when you go into surgery?
Good luck with your surgery.
Good luck with your surgery.
Mook's hair
New Member
I'd suggest cornrows. That's how I had my hair when I've had surgery in the past.
#1. They won't stress your edges.
#2. You won't have to do your hair but you will have the ability to spray it daily with braid spray or infusium or whatever mixture you desire
#3 You will most likely be laying on your back and the back of your head.If you do a high bun, that will mean the back of your hair ( the part that is pulled up into the high bun will be exposed to rubbing on the pillow and you could experience stress in the kitchen area.
#4 I think cornrows last longer.
Just my opinion.
#1. They won't stress your edges.
#2. You won't have to do your hair but you will have the ability to spray it daily with braid spray or infusium or whatever mixture you desire
#3 You will most likely be laying on your back and the back of your head.If you do a high bun, that will mean the back of your hair ( the part that is pulled up into the high bun will be exposed to rubbing on the pillow and you could experience stress in the kitchen area.
#4 I think cornrows last longer.
Just my opinion.
BillyJay
New Member
Thanks.
I'm not sure if I'm allowed to use pins, ect in the OR. I'll ask twhen the coordinator calls me with my instructions.
BillyJay
New Member
Thanks Mook!
That is good advice.
Now I need to find someone to cornrow my hair.Thanks again!
I don't believe you will be allowed to have pins in your hair. When I had surgery the nurse told me no jewelry, hair pins etc.
I second the conrows. I had surgery last month and my hair is still recovering
OT: HI Jlove
I have not seen you around here in a while.chickory_bee
Active Member
BRAIDS BRAIDS AND MORE BRAIDS!!
I had to have surgery a while back, and it wasn't planned but I had two strand kinky twists in my head, and that was a LIFE SAVER.
It was bad enough that my face looked like death warmed over, at least my hair looked good.
A weave requires maintenance...I couldn't reach anywhere, so it would have been a matted mess.
A bun might not be too comfortable to sleep on. You know it's hard to get comfy in those horrid beds anyway.
I had to have surgery a while back, and it wasn't planned but I had two strand kinky twists in my head, and that was a LIFE SAVER.
It was bad enough that my face looked like death warmed over, at least my hair looked good.
A weave requires maintenance...I couldn't reach anywhere, so it would have been a matted mess.
A bun might not be too comfortable to sleep on. You know it's hard to get comfy in those horrid beds anyway.
I think the old school cornrows will start to fuzz after a couple of days. My hair is funny like that.
But, Nikki, what happened to your hair post surgery?
Can you share your experience with anethesia and your hair post op?
Not sure if your question was directed at Nikki, specifically, but I can share with you my experience. My hair after surgery and anesthesia was dry and I had lots of shedding. To comabat it I loaded up on the moisturizer and used Hot Garlic treatments weekly.
BillyJay
New Member
Thanks for sharing JLove! This is good to know.
I'll get some garlic just in case. I had no idea the anesthesia had a negative effect on the hair.
EbonyHairedPrincess
New Member
Braids are probably your best bet. Get a bottle of leave in conditioner or braid spray to moisturize your hair if you don't have any.
God bless you in your surgery & may you have a speedy recovery.
God bless you in your surgery & may you have a speedy recovery.
BillyJay
New Member
Thank you EHP!!!
I'll definitely be piling on the moisture.
Traycee
New Member
I had major surgery in Sept and I got cornrows ...not the old kind but with hair added in so they would last.....Made my life so much easier. I was in a lot of pain and I would not been able to do my hair if I wanted to....My husband oiled my scalp and hair for me in the cornrows..and I didn't look too much of a mess when family members and friends visited me at hospital and at home ....
My prayers are with you for a full recovery...God bless you!!!!
My prayers are with you for a full recovery...God bless you!!!!
I think the old school cornrows will start to fuzz after a couple of days. My hair is funny like that.
But, Nikki, what happened to your hair post surgery?
Can you share your experience with anesthesia and your hair post op?
I did not mean to alarm you, my last post surgery experience was not that bad. My hair has been shedding for about a month and my new growth was dry. I have been using heavier, more moisturizing masks/conditioners and my hair is improving. Alter Ego Garlic Treatment helps with the shedding. Flaxseed or Cod liver oil helps dryness internally (you probably should wait until after your surgery before taking any supplements, I had to discontinue my supplements 3 weeks before my surgery, doctors orders.)
BillyJay
New Member
Tehehe, lol!
Its ok, I guess I can deal with some minor shedding and dryness. I didnt know about the supplements either. Thanks for that info.
Thank you Tracee.
Ballerina_Bun
Well-Known Member
a lot of the ladies already gave you good advice.
I agree with the braids. That's what I did. I only made 2 frenchbraids and tuckeed the length/ends under and up into the braided part(don't know if that made any sense to you... i can see it in my head). Once I was home, throughout the week while resting in bed, I could easily untuck the ends, loosen, moisturize, seal and braid it up again. My hair stayed perfect throughout!
Also, someone mentioned garlic for shedding. The only thing I did was purchase some Milk Thistle, continued drinking dandelion tea, increased my consumption of proteins with smoothies ... and ate light foods that were cleansing and healthy.
It might be worth while to get/borrow the book "Prescription For Nutritional Healing". There is a section on pre and post op "things to do and not to do." Also, some experience constipation ... buildup of toxins ...also not good for the hair. I recommend SwissKwiss (something like that) instead of conventional stool softeners
Ok , that got personal, but know I am only trying to be helpful 
I agree with the braids. That's what I did. I only made 2 frenchbraids and tuckeed the length/ends under and up into the braided part(don't know if that made any sense to you... i can see it in my head). Once I was home, throughout the week while resting in bed, I could easily untuck the ends, loosen, moisturize, seal and braid it up again. My hair stayed perfect throughout!
Also, someone mentioned garlic for shedding. The only thing I did was purchase some Milk Thistle, continued drinking dandelion tea, increased my consumption of proteins with smoothies ... and ate light foods that were cleansing and healthy.
It might be worth while to get/borrow the book "Prescription For Nutritional Healing". There is a section on pre and post op "things to do and not to do." Also, some experience constipation ... buildup of toxins ...also not good for the hair. I recommend SwissKwiss (something like that) instead of conventional stool softeners
Ok , that got personal, but know I am only trying to be helpful 
HAIRapy
SuperDuper Member
The high bun may not work with the cap that they put on. I agree with the cornrows.
Oceanfox
Well-Known Member
Hi
I had 2 big operations Jan 2007. I have texlaxed/relaxed hair that I always wear curly. I relaxed a few days before the op and washed my hair the night before surgery. I then plaited my hair into 2 pigtails behind each ear. I put bands round the ends of the pigtails to stop them coming undone. It meant I could lie on my back easily after my op and my hair could be tucked away if necessary. I took my plaits out the day I was discharged from hospital and I had nice waves to go home with
I have to say it was 2 weeks after my ops that I had the energy to wash my hair again. And even then it was exhausting and painful. Pick something extremely low-maintenance and best of luck with your surgery.
Take care
Karen
I had 2 big operations Jan 2007. I have texlaxed/relaxed hair that I always wear curly. I relaxed a few days before the op and washed my hair the night before surgery. I then plaited my hair into 2 pigtails behind each ear. I put bands round the ends of the pigtails to stop them coming undone. It meant I could lie on my back easily after my op and my hair could be tucked away if necessary. I took my plaits out the day I was discharged from hospital and I had nice waves to go home with
I have to say it was 2 weeks after my ops that I had the energy to wash my hair again. And even then it was exhausting and painful. Pick something extremely low-maintenance and best of luck with your surgery.
Take care
Karen
Coffee
Well-Known Member
This info came in handy as I'm scheduled for surgery on 2-18. Fortunately I ordered and received today from IBeauty some SaLerm Mascarilla Capilar Wheat Conditioning Treatment for Dry Hair and ALOPECIL Garlic Cream for All Hair Types. Hopefully these will keep my hair from getting too dry and shedding too much. Thanks for all the great info you all give .
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