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How to put up your hair one handed? | Shoulder surgery, shoulder injury recovery tips

EquipMeOT

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This video will show 2 strategies for pulling your hair up into a pony tail with only 1 hand! This can be a frustrating issue for those recovering from shoulder, elbow or hand surgery or injury.

0:00 Putting Hair Up One-Handed
0:38 First Technique
3:28 Second Technique

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20 Comments

@thezenpony 2 years ago

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.

@postulatedspace 2 years ago

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.

@kathycoleman1904 1 month ago

This was awesome! I was in tears last night, figuring out who I was going to get to come put my hair up when I have my shoulder replaced. Thank you so much

@bethnutter8 2 years ago

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!

@mandyclixby9882 3 years ago

Brilliant after my massive stroke. Thank you so much. Fed up of having to ask someone se to do my pony

@reachandler3655 3 years ago

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!

@malajain5277 2 years ago

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...

@Ilhaveanother 3 years ago

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.

@stellaseixas-mccarthy1532 3 years ago

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

@Debcatawba 1 year ago

Well done. Thank you for describing each step slowly while demonstrating. You walk us through with no distractions, no gimmicks, just real time knowledge.

@Mcsllew 3 years ago

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! 😮

@ShonaG848 2 years ago

I have a frozen shoulder and have been really struggling with this! Thanks so much. ❤

@AngelStormee 2 years ago

Just had wrist surgery with my arm in a sling. Thank you!!! 😀:face-red-heart-shape:

@elizabethweintraub560 3 years ago

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!

@lynnzthingz1075 2 years ago

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

@sydneyrogers9697 2 years ago

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.

@carolkammerer9283 1 year ago

Thank you. Shoulder surgery has left me with limited movement so this is a great way to tie my hair back by myself. Thanks.

@panianap9408 2 years ago

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!