Instructions Before Hair Cutting for Mineral Testing

Before and during sampling

1. If hair treatments such as (keratin, protein, hair ampoules, hair dye, or any shampoo containing them) are used, a full month must pass before cutting the sample.
2. If the hair has (henna, sidr, or sidr shampoo), 2 weeks must pass. If it has (scalp scrub or oils), 1 week must pass, and the hair must be washed more than 5 times within 2 weeks using regular shampoo (not anti-dandruff).
3. You must stop using anti-dandruff shampoo or Pantene 3 days before the test and use regular shampoo without anti-dandruff or any additives.
4. The day before the test, wash hair thoroughly with regular shampoo (not anti-dandruff or Pantene). Do not use conditioner, oils, hair perfumes, or serums, and do not use a hair dryer to dry the hair.
5. The hair sample should be taken from the back of the head between the left and right ear longitudinally in 5 to 6 strands from different spots at the lower back of the head.
6. The sample is taken from the roots, approximately 2.5 cm in length.
7. For men, if hair length is less than 2.5 cm, the sample is taken using hair clippers from the entire back area from ear to ear (approximately 1.5 cm minimum).
8. Ensure the hair is completely dry before cutting the sample.