Instructions before cutting hair for the mineral test:
• If the hair is dyed or has keratin, protein treatment, or ampoules applied, please wait one month before taking the sample.
• If henna or sidr has been used on the hair, please wait two weeks.
• If oils or scalp treatments have been used, please wait one week, and wash the hair more than 5 times within two weeks using a regular shampoo (not anti-dandruff shampoo).
• Stop using anti-dandruff shampoo or Pantene 3 days before the test.
• One day before the test:
Wash the hair well using regular shampoo only. Do not use conditioner, oils, serum, hair perfume, or a hair dryer.
• The sample should be taken from the back of the head from several strands, around 2.5 cm from the roots.
• The hair must be completely dry when the sample is taken.
Please note:
• Cancer patients can do the test 6 months after completing chemotherapy.
• Food allergies do not appear in this test.