Should I Wash My Hair Before a Session?

Does my hair need to be freshly washed?

No. We do not require hair that was washed on the same day, and there is no need to add an extra wash solely for your appointment. Ordinary clean hair is usually suitable as long as we can separate it and reach the selected scalp locations.

The main consideration is what sits between the sensor and the scalp. A large amount of oil, dry shampoo, wax, pomade, or similar residue can make the preparation more involved. If your usual routine leaves your hair light and easy to part, you can generally keep that routine.

We also do not evaluate cleanliness in a personal or cosmetic sense. Our focus is practical access. Hair texture, density, length, color, and curl pattern do not determine whether someone is prepared for a visit.

Which hair products should I avoid before a session?

We suggest skipping heavy leave-in products on the day of your visit when that is easy to do. Thick oils, waxes, pomades, root powders, strong-hold sprays, and generous layers of dry shampoo may coat the scalp or make strands difficult to separate.

A small amount of a light product is not automatically a problem. We would rather know what is in your hair than have you disrupt a routine that matters to you. If you are unsure about a particular product, contact us with its name and where you apply it. We can explain whether it is likely to affect access.

Products used only on the ends of long hair are usually less relevant than products applied directly at the roots. Keeping the crown, sides, and areas near the ears relatively free of residue gives us more flexibility during setup.

• Skip heavy oils at the roots when practical.
• Use dry shampoo lightly, or leave it out that day.
• Avoid firm wax or pomade near likely sensor locations.
• Tell us about fibers, powders, adhesives, or scalp cosmetics before setup.

Can I arrive with wet or damp hair?

We ask that you arrive with fully dry hair. Wet hair is harder to section neatly, and added moisture can complicate the consistent preparation of scalp contact points. Dry hair also helps us keep the chair, headrest, cables, and surrounding surfaces comfortable and orderly.

If you wash your hair shortly before leaving home, allow enough time for the roots and lower layers to dry. Hair that feels dry on the surface may still be damp close to the scalp, especially when it is thick, tightly curled, braided while wet, or gathered before drying.

If arriving with damp hair cannot be avoided, let us know before the appointment. We can discuss whether a later start or another visit time makes more sense. We do not use heat tools in the session room, so the simplest plan is to finish drying at home.

What hairstyle is easiest for scalp sensor placement?

Loose hair or a simple, low hairstyle is easiest for us to work with. We need to part the hair at selected locations, so styles that can be released without many pins, tight elastics, or layers of spray generally make setup more straightforward.

A low ponytail can work if it comes out easily. A high bun, tight updo, or complex pinned style may cover locations we need to reach. You are welcome to bring a soft tie or clip for use after we finish placing the sensors.

We never need a particular cosmetic look. Our goal is simply to reach the scalp while handling your hair carefully. If you are coming from work, school, or another commitment, choose the most practical style available and tell us what can or cannot be moved.

Can I keep braids, extensions, or a hairpiece in place?

Possibly, but we need to know about them before the visit. Braids, extensions, beads, bonded sections, sewn sections, adhesives, clips, and hairpieces can limit access to some scalp locations. Their presence does not answer the question by itself. The placement pattern and how easily we can reach the scalp matter more.

We do not remove installed extensions, undo complex braiding, or detach bonded pieces. We also avoid pulling against anchors or adhesives. Advance notice lets us ask practical questions and decide whether the available access fits our session protocol and device instructions.

A clear description is often enough. You can tell us where the installation sits, whether any sections can be moved, and whether the areas near your ears are accessible. If the arrangement is difficult to describe, you may send a simple photo that does not show your face. We will handle it according to our privacy practices.

Does very short hair change the preparation?

Very short hair usually makes the scalp easy to see, but we still prepare each contact point deliberately. Stubble, dense short curls, or a close cut can affect how a small sensor rests, so we do not assume that visible scalp requires no setup.

A shaved head does not need special washing beyond your normal routine. Please avoid applying a heavy oil, balm, or thick sunscreen directly over likely contact areas shortly before the session. If you regularly use a scalp product, tell us what it is rather than leaving out something important without asking.

Sensor contact is a technical part of setup, not a judgment about your hair. It also does not predict what you will notice during or after a session. We check placement according to the protocol and adjust the physical setup when needed.

What if my scalp feels tender or has a broken area?

Tell us before we begin if any area feels sore, unusually tender, recently scraped, sunburned, or otherwise uncomfortable to touch. Please also mention recent cosmetic procedures, new piercings near the ears, or a spot that you do not want handled.

We will not place a sensor over an area that should not be disturbed. Depending on the location, extent, device instructions, and our studio standards, we may use an appropriate alternative location or postpone the visit. We make that decision before proceeding rather than asking you to tolerate uncomfortable contact.

You remain in control of ordinary comfort choices throughout setup. If parting the hair, touching a location, or adjusting an ear contact feels uncomfortable, say so at once. We can pause and reassess without framing discomfort as something you need to push through.

Will the practitioner wash or style my hair?

No. We do not wash, cut, blow-dry, or style hair in the studio. We may gently part or move small sections to reach the scalp, and we may use the contact materials specified by our protocol. That preparation is limited to sensor placement.

Your hair may not sit exactly as it did when you arrived. Bringing a comb, soft brush, simple hair tie, or other familiar item can be useful after the session. We do not keep shared styling tools for general use.

If maintaining a specific style is important for an event or work commitment, schedule with enough time to make your own adjustments afterward. You can also tell us before setup which parts of the style should not be moved. We will explain whether those limits leave suitable access.