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Topic: How do I get dried blood out of my hair?
Shy_Emo_chick Joined Fri 04/01/11 Posts: 4393	Fri 05/30/14 02:13 PM
I daren't try washing my hair the usual way, because I'm worried it won't rinse out, as there's quite a thick amount [sorry for the gross detail, i feel sick just thinking about it]. Can the hospital do it for me? Or will they just think I'm being a drama queen? I feel like I'll need a really strong chemical cleanser to get rid of it. I have no idea how to go about this. Been hiding my hair under a hoodie all day, so that no-one could see my blood-stained hair. It's at the back of my head.

stoutale Joined Mon 04/14/14 Posts: 274	Fri 05/30/14 02:22 PM
wont ask. wtf.. but.. usually a long hot shower should help.. or it did on Physco .lol

realcarebear Joined Sat 12/07/13 Posts: 6876	Fri 05/30/14 02:22 PM
Do you have a wound you can't get wet? Try taking a fine toothed comb and combing out some of the clumps. Shampoo and conditioner should work, Shy. Your hair is light so it might stain but it will fade soon. Maybe soak in a hot bath. :-(

Shy_Emo_chick Joined Fri 04/01/11 Posts: 4393	Fri 05/30/14 02:23 PM
wont ask. wtf.. but.. usually a long hot shower should help.. or it did on Physco .lol Things happen. Thanks. Gotta say, it's quite a rock n roll injury to have. But I'm still grossed out by it.

soufiehere Joined Sat 10/24/09 Posts: 45399	Fri 05/30/14 02:25 PM
If it has already been soaking in your hair awhile, I do not think plain old washing will hurt it any more. But I would get right on it.

Shy_Emo_chick Joined Fri 04/01/11 Posts: 4393	Fri 05/30/14 02:28 PM
Do you have a wound you can't get wet? Try taking a fine toothed comb and combing out some of the clumps. Shampoo and conditioner should work, Shy. Your hair is light so it might stain but it will fade soon. Maybe soak in a hot bath. :-( Thanks hun ;). I'm scared to look in the mirror at it. I won't be able to comb it, when it's dry, as it's formed a hard clump. So I can only do it when it's wet.

Shy_Emo_chick Joined Fri 04/01/11 Posts: 4393	Fri 05/30/14 02:30 PM
If it has already been soaking in your hair awhile, I do not think plain old washing will hurt it any more. But I would get right on it. I know, right? ;) The longer I leave it, the more I keep thinking about it. I'll go and try the plain method first. And using way more shampoo than usual. lol. I'll go try it right now ;)

stoutale Joined Mon 04/14/14 Posts: 274	Fri 05/30/14 02:36 PM
ok.I tried not to but..... I GOTTA ASK.. wtf lol

stoutale Joined Mon 04/14/14 Posts: 274	Fri 05/30/14 02:37 PM
use rubbing Alcohol.. that should loosen the clumps from the hair folicoles

dcastelmissy Joined Thu 08/01/13 Posts: 39633	Fri 05/30/14 02:38 PM
If it has already been soaking in your hair awhile, I do not think plain old washing will hurt it any more. But I would get right on it. I know, right? ;) The longer I leave it, the more I keep thinking about it. I'll go and try the plain method first. And using way more shampoo than usual. lol. I'll go try it right now ;) You might want to try some baby oil first and let it soak for a while, then try combing it and then don't forget to shampoo it. Detangling spray will also work.

AlienSleeperCell Joined Mon 02/17/14 Posts: 51	Fri 05/30/14 02:43 PM
o.k like is no one curious as to how it got there..or is it just me..

motowndowntown Joined Wed 11/19/08 Posts: 21824	Fri 05/30/14 03:41 PM
Get in the shower, warm water, shampoo, conditioner. Dried blood is not like super glue or bubble gum. It will just wash off.

Unknow Joined Sat 10/21/06 Posts: 3353	Fri 05/30/14 08:09 PM
peroxide breaks down blood.. works great getting it out of clothing. Though if you have a wound I would not try it unless your Dr. recommends it.

Shy_Emo_chick Joined Fri 04/01/11 Posts: 4393	Sat 05/31/14 03:26 PM
Update- I've got most of it out. There's just a very tiny dry clump now. I used very hot water, and shampoo, and conditioner. I used medicated shampoo, as I thought it might work on it a bit better. My hair looks ordinary again. At least most of it is almost gone.

realcarebear Joined Sat 12/07/13 Posts: 6876	Sat 05/31/14 03:40 PM Edited by realcarebear on Sat 05/31/14 03:41 PM
That's great news! So what did you do anyways??? Lol...were you head banging?

willing2 Joined Sun 06/08/08 Posts: 20221	Sat 05/31/14 03:49 PM
Coca Cola is used to clean dried blood from crime scenes. Shaving your head would work.

Jtevans Joined Fri 08/10/07 Posts: 30654	Sat 05/31/14 11:09 PM
ummm.....dried blood? are we gonna see you on one of those murder investigation shows?

no1phD Joined Tue 01/07/14 Posts: 27442	Sat 05/31/14 11:19 PM
Get in the shower, warm water, shampoo, conditioner. Dried blood is not like super glue or bubble gum. It will just wash off. .. yes what this person is saying.. . but if you have a cut.. don't shampoo your hair it will sting... just warm water.

gibbs1602 Joined Wed 02/26/14 Posts: 5980	Sun 06/01/14 05:02 AM
Olive oil or coconut oil work too then rinse with chamomile tea - make a pot of it then rinse when the tea is still tepid

Unknow Joined Wed 09/19/12 Posts: 1852	Sun 06/01/14 08:02 AM
I know a good barber