I can't thank you enough. After shoulder surgery last week, I have been trying to learn how to do things with one arm. Wish I had known about this channel earlier. I asked my husband to tie my hair and i gave up. Use claw clip? He would clip his fingers to my hair. I have been watching all of your videos related to shoulder surgery. I have to say putting up hair with one hand is the most difficult task.
Hi tqsm...iam a h left side stroke survivor...fed up of dependent on others fr tieing up my hair... Ur techniques are jus awesome...can't wait to master them...
Thank you for this! And personally, it is perfectly timed. I’m an OT grad student and have been working with someone recovering from a stroke with weakness and coordination deficits on one side. She really values being able to put her hair into a ponytail, so we’ve been working on a few ways to do this. Your first way here is a new one. Will try!
Thankyou! For years I've hadto either ask the hairdresser, or have ponytail at side, which I hate! Just ordered some small bands, can't wait to try this out!
I just can’t thank you enough for your videos…I’ve been watching them for the last few weeks. My shoulder replacement is scheduled on Jan 2. I have been practicing what you have taught, purchased several of the items you have suggested. I live alone and it’s important to me to be as independent and safe as possible. When my other arm was broken and in a sling several years ago, I purchased leather cord with a spring loaded lock…it stayed in place too but probably not as good as the small hair band. My hair is shoulder length and I plan on using headbands.
Visions of accidentally hanging myself with that second technique but genius!!! I’m going to try that first one and see if it gives my shoulder some relief from working so much. Poor girl. I also hike with a trekking pole and that aggravates my shoulder big time so love this hair technique the day after hiking!
I also feel like I've been looking like a witch with my long wavy hair! I am 2 1/2 weeks post rotator cuff repair surgery. I had to go back to work… And ironically I'm an occupational therapist. L O L. I don't have a ton of experience though with teaching one hand techniques and I have enjoyed these videos also to help me with one-handed techniques. And praise God for the dictation feature on my MacBook Pro! I am able to type now however it's so much easier to use dictate so that I don't strain my right/recovering shoulder!
OMg thank you so much! I didn’t think about using the little rubber bands! It’s not perfect but it helped me so much! I can’t wear my hair down not fixed it would be crazy! I dislocated my right shoulder and can’t do anything right now
I had SS in August. I wish I new this then. I ended up getting it braided. This may come had soon thought, my other is starting to have similar symptoms now! 😮
I’m loving all your videos! Having a total reverse shoulder replacement in a few weeks and I had my hair cut short but long enough for a tiny ponytail. I have a bag of those tiny rubber bands and I will be practicing 😂 Thanks for yet another very informative video. It’s these seemingly little tasks that can make us crazy!
I have full thickness tears of the infraspinatus and supraspinatus tendons in my non dominant arm (seeing the surgeon next week), so I have very poor rom in that arm. But I’ve also had a reverse replacement on my dominant side, and I have difficulty getting my arm over my head. I have hair about your length-I’m thinking maybe I better teach my husband how to put my hair in a ponytail.
How do you keep the rubber band from sliding up your hand when reaching back to grab your hair? It keeps slipping and moving up my hand to where I can’t get it around my hair 😢
Ugh the one time I wish I had shorter, thinner hair but mine is to my waist and really really thick. I can’t fit it all in one hand even when I could use both my hands. I don’t know what to do with use of only my non dominant hand 😩 I hate having all my hair down!
I know it depends on your hair length, thickness, etc.....but please somebody let me know what size shoestring you used. I have long, very thick, coarse hair and am currently trying this method with a 72" shoestring, without success. The shoestring doesn't "pick up" my hair from underneath like it shows in the video, and when i slide the toggle down, it never really gets tight - instead the whole shoestring thing just kind of slides down, instead ofvataying close to my head like Lindsey's does. Any advise would be appreciated. I just had rotator cuff surgery & it looks like I'll be doing my hair one-handed for awhile.
I used a standard elastic lace kit but ended up cutting them down a few inches. The length is based on how far you have to be from the hook while setting it up.
Any suggestions for putting rollers in hair (yes, I still use a few rollers for top and sides). A brush and hair dryer absolutely doesn't work for me. Just want to get a few rollers in hair with one hand/arm. I have a pixy cut but need height on top.
I am a hair stylist. I shattered my wrist on my dominate side 1 week ago and am struggling to do everything. Thanks for sharing.
I can't thank you enough. After shoulder surgery last week, I have been trying to learn how to do things with one arm. Wish I had known about this channel earlier. I asked my husband to tie my hair and i gave up. Use claw clip? He would clip his fingers to my hair. I have been watching all of your videos related to shoulder surgery. I have to say putting up hair with one hand is the most difficult task.
Brilliant after my massive stroke. Thank you so much. Fed up of having to ask someone se to do my pony
Hi tqsm...iam a h left side stroke survivor...fed up of dependent on others fr tieing up my hair... Ur techniques are jus awesome...can't wait to master them...
All the best!
Thank you for this! And personally, it is perfectly timed. I’m an OT grad student and have been working with someone recovering from a stroke with weakness and coordination deficits on one side. She really values being able to put her hair into a ponytail, so we’ve been working on a few ways to do this. Your first way here is a new one. Will try!
I’m so glad you found it helpful! I hope you find the perfect solution for your patient!
I have a frozen shoulder and have been really struggling with this! Thanks so much. ❤
Thankyou! For years I've hadto either ask the hairdresser, or have ponytail at side, which I hate! Just ordered some small bands, can't wait to try this out!
I just can’t thank you enough for your videos…I’ve been watching them for the last few weeks. My shoulder replacement is scheduled on Jan 2. I have been practicing what you have taught, purchased several of the items you have suggested. I live alone and it’s important to me to be as independent and safe as possible. When my other arm was broken and in a sling several years ago, I purchased leather cord with a spring loaded lock…it stayed in place too but probably not as good as the small hair band. My hair is shoulder length and I plan on using headbands.
Head bands are a fantastic alternative and very easy to manage!
Visions of accidentally hanging myself with that second technique but genius!!! I’m going to try that first one and see if it gives my shoulder some relief from working so much. Poor girl. I also hike with a trekking pole and that aggravates my shoulder big time so love this hair technique the day after hiking!
Thank you. I've been on the verge of cutting all my hair off. I get upset in the heat with hair around my face and neck.
i broke my wrist a couple of days ago. it's been really hot and my hair is driving me crazy! so grateful for these techniques!
Just had wrist surgery with my arm in a sling. Thank you!!! 😀
I'm having a full shoulder replacement next month and I am so happy that I found your channel. I'm learning a lot! Thank You
The shoe lace idea is great. I'm going to order it. I have coarse thick hair and I have been looking like a witch lately. Hope it works
I also feel like I've been looking like a witch with my long wavy hair! I am 2 1/2 weeks post rotator cuff repair surgery. I had to go back to work… And ironically I'm an occupational therapist. L O L. I don't have a ton of experience though with teaching one hand techniques and I have enjoyed these videos also to help me with one-handed techniques. And praise God for the dictation feature on my MacBook Pro! I am able to type now however it's so much easier to use dictate so that I don't strain my right/recovering shoulder!
Thank you so much for this. I caught a stroke 5 months ago and I've been trying put a tight pony sound. Thank you so much for this hack❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much! I just had rotator cuff surgery and have been struggling with my bozo hair. You are a life saver
OMg thank you so much! I didn’t think about using the little rubber bands! It’s not perfect but it helped me so much! I can’t wear my hair down not fixed it would be crazy! I dislocated my right shoulder and can’t do anything right now
I'm so glad it helped a bit! I agree it's imperfect, but it's relatively easy, so that's worth something!
I had SS in August. I wish I new this then. I ended up getting it braided. This may come had soon thought, my other is starting to have similar symptoms now! 😮
I’m loving all your videos! Having a total reverse shoulder replacement in a few weeks and I had my hair cut short but long enough for a tiny ponytail. I have a bag of those tiny rubber bands and I will be practicing 😂 Thanks for yet another very informative video. It’s these seemingly little tasks that can make us crazy!
I really like the first idea and could see myself sharing it with my OT clients in the future, too. Thanks!
You’re welcome! It’s been my go-to technique and seems to be the easiest to master!
You are amazing! Thank you for all you do within the Occupational Therapy Community.
I have full thickness tears of the infraspinatus and supraspinatus tendons in my non dominant arm (seeing the surgeon next week), so I have very poor rom in that arm. But I’ve also had a reverse replacement on my dominant side, and I have difficulty getting my arm over my head. I have hair about your length-I’m thinking maybe I better teach my husband how to put my hair in a ponytail.
How do you keep the rubber band from sliding up your hand when reaching back to grab your hair? It keeps slipping and moving up my hand to where I can’t get it around my hair 😢
Ugh the one time I wish I had shorter, thinner hair but mine is to my waist and really really thick. I can’t fit it all in one hand even when I could use both my hands. I don’t know what to do with use of only my non dominant hand 😩 I hate having all my hair down!
that's really countable.. well, even in sm other conditions, this could prove handy as it is.. thanks.
I know it depends on your hair length, thickness, etc.....but please somebody let me know what size shoestring you used. I have long, very thick, coarse hair and am currently trying this method with a 72" shoestring, without success. The shoestring doesn't "pick up" my hair from underneath like it shows in the video, and when i slide the toggle down, it never really gets tight - instead the whole shoestring thing just kind of slides down, instead ofvataying close to my head like Lindsey's does. Any advise would be appreciated. I just had rotator cuff surgery & it looks like I'll be doing my hair one-handed for awhile.
*staying*
Thank you. I've practiced one handed and, well, my tevhnique stinks. Instead, I bought new hairs clips and just pull my hair back and clip.
2 weeks ago I got my removable cast. And I can now put my hair in a very low ponytail using both hands.
Any tips for how to towel dry longer hair prior to using a hairdryer?
Thank you🙏🙏
Thank you so much!
Nice - thank you!!!!
What size shoelace did you use?
What length laces would you recommend?
I used a standard elastic lace kit but ended up cutting them down a few inches. The length is based on how far you have to be from the hook while setting it up.
Any suggestions for putting rollers in hair (yes, I still use a few rollers for top and sides). A brush and hair dryer absolutely doesn't work for me. Just want to get a few rollers in hair with one hand/arm.
I have a pixy cut but need height on top.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤
Ty!!!
Got excited, but since I have no fingers still won't work for me. 😓
I’m sorry. I’m always looking for new solutions and will share anything I find!
Clever!
There is absolutely no way the first trick would work with thick hair. They have pony tail barrettes. I use those.
Where did you find the ponytail barrettes? I've been searching everywhere! I also have thick wavy hair and cannot use the techniques in the video.
@@christyphenderson I ordered a couple off Amazon. What country are you in?
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