Hair washing during EC chemo

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Hi everyone, 

I'm new here so apologise if this has been asked before.

I started EC chemo on Monday 11th and had cold cap. I tolerated it really well to the point I was convinced it wasn't cold enough Joy

The nurse sprayed my hair with a lot of water to dampen and applied a cheap Alberto Balsalm coconut conditioner. 

I've brushed through the ends day and night very gently to avoid damage and there is not matting etc. I gently put up in cotton scrunchies at night along with a silk bonnet and silk pillowcase underneath in case bonnet ever shifts.

I've not washed my hair yet and have brought a Child's Farm hair wash and a separate leave- in conditioner.

Think I would like to try and wash my hair today but am scared to! Has anybody got any hints/tips?

I was told just to gently pat shampoo on to my hair but I'm worried about rinsing it. Should it be cold water or luke warm and just have a gentle shower?

Sorry for the long winded post. I just feel so nervous about this first hair wash xx