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Hair care UPDATED ON 24/11/18

Learn about the purposes of hair washing, the equipment required, and the step-by-step procedure for hair washing. Proper hair care is essential for personal hygiene and a clean appearance.

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Hair care UPDATED ON 24/11/18

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  1. Hair careUPDATED ON 24/11/18 Reviewed by: Presented by: Mr. Gireesh Mrs. Prashma Associate professor Lecturer Dept. of MSN Dept. of MSN

  2. Learning objectives • To define hair washing • To list out the purposes of hair washing • To explain the equipments required for hair washing procedure. • To demonstrate the procedure of hair washing

  3. Introduction • Good hair care is important as a morale booster and for maintaining a clean and attractive appearance. It cleans hair of dirt particles and dead cells and prevents matting. Brushing the hair stimulates circulation of the scalp and brings nutrients to the roots

  4. Hair washing Definition: Hair washing defines that is one of general care provided to a client who cannot clean the hair by himself/ herself. Purpose: • To maintain personal hygiene of the client • To increase circulation to the scalp and hair and promote growing of hair • To make him/her feel refreshed

  5. Equipments required: • Mackintosh(2): to prevent wet (1),to make Kelly pad (1) • Big towel(2): to cover mackintosh (1), to round the neck (1) • Middle towel (1) • Shampoo or soap (1) • Hair oil (1): if necessary • Brush, comb: (1) • Paper bag (2): for clean (1), for dirty (1) • Cotton boll with oil or non-refined cotton • Bucket (2): for hot water(1), for wasted water (1)

  6. Equipments required: • Plastic jug (1) • Cloth pin or clips (2) • Steel Tray (1) • Kidney tray (1) • Cushion or pillow (1) • Clean cloth if necessary • Old newspaper • Trolley (1)

  7. Preliminary assessment • Identify the patient •  Assessment of patient’s condition and pain • Check the nursing care plan • Request an assistant should the patient be unable to assist • Explain the procedure to the patient and obtain verbal consent • Ensure privacy, screen bed • Empty bladder or urinary bag

  8. Preliminary assessment • Position patient supine (if condition allows) • Close all doors and windows • Gather all equipment necessary • Wash hands • Don plastic apron

  9. Procedure 1. Perform hand hygiene 2.Gather all equipments 3.Check the condition of client. Explain the purpose and the procedure to the client. 4. Bring and set up all equipments to the bed-side 5. Help the client move his/her head towards edge of the bed and remove the pillow from the head. 6.Put another pillow or a cushion under the bending knee. Make him/her comfortable position.

  10. Procedure Setting mackintosh and towel to the client: • Place a mackintosh covered a big towel under the upwards from the client head to the shoulders of client • Have a big towel around his/her neck • Roll another mackintosh to make the shape of a funnel, by using the way to hold from both sides in a slanting way. The narrow end should be folded and put under the client‟s neck and the free end should be put into the bucket to drain for the waste water. • Put the folding mackintosh under the client‟s neck.

  11. Procedure Washing: • Brush the hair. • Insert the cotton balls into the ears • Wet the hair by warm water and wash it roughly • Apply soap or shampoo and massage the scalp well while washing the hair using fingernails • Rinse the hair and reapply shampoo for a second washing, if indicated • Rinse the hair thoroughly • Apply conditioner if requested or if the scalp appears dry

  12. Procedure Wrapping the hair: • Remove the cotton balls from the ears into the paper bag and mackintosh with the towel from the client's neck. • Wrap the hairs in the big towel which are used to cover the client's neck part. Wrapping the hair: • Remove the cotton balls from the ears into the paper bag and mackintosh with the towel from the client's neck. • Wrap the hairs in the big towel which are used to cover the client's neck part.

  13. Procedure Drying the hair: • Wipe the face and neck if needed • Dry the hair as quick as possible • Massage the scalp with oil as required • Comb the hair and arrange the hair according to the client’s preference • Make the client tidy and provide comfortable position

  14. Procedure 10. Clean the equipments and replace them to proper place. Discard dirty. 11. Perform hand hygiene 12. Document the condition of the scalp, hair and any abnormalities on the chart with your signature. Report any abnormalities to senior staff.

  15. Summary Today we discussed about purposes of hair washing, equipments required and procedure of hair washing.

  16. Conclusion • The hair should be combed or brushed each morning and during the day as needed. Hair should be washed at least weekly.

  17. Evaluation 1. What are the purposes of hair care?

  18. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Lindeman Carol A, Meathie OFCONTEMPORARYNURSING Saunders,1999,Philadelphia, Marylov, FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE,W.B. . 2.White Lois, BASIC NURSING: FOUNDATIONS OFSKILLS AND CONCEPTS, Delmar, 2002. 3. WWW.Wikipedia.com.

  19. Thank you

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