How to dry your hair after washing it during confinement

In the past, due to limited living standards and conditions, there were many things that mothers could not do during the confinement period. Now that living standards have improved, many things that could not be done before can now be done, such as washing hair during the confinement period. As long as the mother pays attention to keeping warm when washing her hair and dries her hair in time, especially when using a hair dryer to dry the hair, do not blow the scalp.

How to dry your hair after washing it in January

During the confinement period, you can use a hair dryer to dry your hair, or wipe it with a dry towel and wear a hat at the same time. Otherwise, the moisture in your hair will evaporate and take away the heat from your head, making it easy to catch a cold. Be careful not to catch a cold during the confinement period.

Seven things to note when washing your hair during confinement

1. When washing your hair during confinement, you can use your fingertips to massage your scalp. After washing, blow dry your hair immediately with a hair dryer to avoid being blown by cold air.

2. The water temperature for washing your hair during confinement should be appropriate, not too cold, and it is best to keep it at around 37°C.

3. Generally speaking, hair is oilier after childbirth and is prone to hair loss. Do not use overly irritating shampoos when washing your hair during the confinement period.

4. Dry your hair immediately after washing it and wrap it with a dry towel to prevent the wet hair from taking away a large amount of heat when it evaporates, causing the blood vessels in the scalp to suddenly contract after being stimulated by cold, causing headaches.

5. After washing your hair, do not braid it before it is dry and do not go to bed immediately to avoid dampness invading the body and causing headaches and neck pains.

6. During the confinement period, you can wash your hair at home. It is best not to go to a barber shop or beauty salon. The home can maintain a constant and relatively warm temperature, while these places are usually colder, so after washing your hair, your scalp may be attacked by cold wind and cause headaches.

7. It is best to use a wooden comb to comb your hair to avoid static electricity that may irritate the scalp.

How long can I wash my hair during confinement?

Mothers who give birth naturally can usually wash their hair around 7 days. New mothers suffer from heavy bleeding during childbirth, sweating, back pain, and abdominal pain, which deplete their physical strength. Their qi, blood, muscles, and bones are very weak, making them very susceptible to catching cold. When washing your hair, you should close the doors and windows and do it in an environment without cold or hot air. Blow-dry your hair immediately after washing. Do not walk around the room with wet hair, as this will definitely make you sick.

Mothers who have delivered by caesarean section can wash their hair about 14 days after delivery. This mainly depends on the recovery of your incision and whether you can bend over. For people whose incisions heal slowly, don't rush to wash your hair to avoid tearing the wound.