Headgear and Hairstyles

Theatre1sm · Post by **Theatre1sm** » Thu May 24, 2007 2:30 pm

This may be a minor point - but it is truly irritating! I have a Respironice Comfort Gel mask with the premium headgear. https://www.cpap.com/productpage/respir ... -Tabs.html

I also have thick hair that is long enough to hang to my mid back. I MUST pull my hair back in order to use the mask - when I've tried leaving my hair down mask and gear just slide off my head with my hair movement. Generally I pull my hair into a ponytail at the nape of my neck and then pull my ponytail through the triangluar opening in the back of the headgear so I don't have a "moving lump" to interfere with the mask fit. Here's the irritating part - my ponytail then pulls the headgear down in the back of my head - making the mask tip into my face (at least that is what it feels like). I have to over tighten the bottom straps to keep a seal.

I tried pulling my hair into a higher placed ponytail (middle of the back of my head) but then can't sleep on my back at all or comfortably on my side either.

Has anyone found any other options? [/url]

sharon1965 · Post by **sharon1965** » Thu May 24, 2007 2:34 pm

my hair isn't as long as that anymore, but i have had the same problem...i find i'm more successful when i leave my hair down, pull the whole headear down over my face to my neck then pull it back up with the straps under my hair...i can't really get a second day out of my hair style anymore, and that sucks, but now day 2 is automatically a ponytail

works for me, don't know if it will work for you, but i hope that helps

sharon1965

S-Dubya · Post by **S-Dubya** » Thu May 24, 2007 2:44 pm

One more reason its good to be a guy!

sharon1965 · Post by **sharon1965** » Thu May 24, 2007 2:46 pm

maybe so, but there are much more compelling reasons to be a woman! lol and besides, there are lots of bald guys on here who complain about having a slippery cranium

skjansen · Post by **skjansen** » Thu May 24, 2007 3:00 pm

[quote="Theatre1sm"]This may be a minor point - but it is truly irritating! I have a Respironice Comfort Gel mask with the premium headgear. https://www.cpap.com/productpage/respir ... -Tabs.html

I also have thick hair that is long enough to hang to my mid back. I MUST pull my hair back in order to use the mask - when I've tried leaving my hair down mask and gear just slide off my head with my hair movement. Generally I pull my hair into a ponytail at the nape of my neck and then pull my ponytail through the triangluar opening in the back of the headgear so I don't have a "moving lump" to interfere with the mask fit. Here's the irritating part - my ponytail then pulls the headgear down in the back of my head - making the mask tip into my face (at least that is what it feels like). I have to over tighten the bottom straps to keep a seal.

I tried pulling my hair into a higher placed ponytail (middle of the back of my head) but then can't sleep on my back at all or comfortably on my side either.

Has anyone found any other options? [/url]

tillymarigold · Post by **tillymarigold** » Thu May 24, 2007 3:13 pm

sharon1965 wrote:my hair isn't as long as that anymore, but i have had the same problem...i find i'm more successful when i leave my hair down, pull the whole headear down over my face to my neck then pull it back up with the straps under my hair...

I do the same thing.

sleepyred · Post by **sleepyred** » Thu May 24, 2007 3:45 pm

I wish I could find a mask that would be good for naps and not mess up your hair!

Sleepyred

Babette · Post by **Babette** » Thu May 24, 2007 4:06 pm

Sleepyred, try one of those cannula styles with little or no headgear.

If you're just lying on your back, they look like they'd be fine. I'm a side sleeper, and they look like I'd be laying on the hose, so I've passed them by. But for hair issues, they would be the least troublesome.

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/Ventla ... ystem.html

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/innome ... re-ii.html

https://www.cpap.com/productpage.php?PNum=1643&PAID=221

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/tiara-snapp-mask.html

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/innome ... style.html

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/bravo- ... rface.html

Cheers,
B.

DeltaSeeker · Post by **DeltaSeeker** » Thu May 24, 2007 4:07 pm

S-Dubya wrote:One more reason its good to be a guy!

Ahh, but I've known several guys with hair to their waists! Then again, I lived in the Flower Power days (as I would think many of us did here). Mine used to be down to my waist, now it's shorter than my son's and spiked

Can't help much with the long hair issue since my problem is more that my hair stands out all over the place after wearing the mask for any length of time, but I would think possibly a loose braid might help and be the most comfortable...

Oh yeah, and S-Dubya, there are some classes you might be interested in listed below ( )

Fall Classes for Men at THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER

Class 1
How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays--Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.

Class 2
The Toilet Paper Roll--Does It Change Itself?
Round Table Discussion. Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.

Class 3
Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat and Avoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub?--Group Practice.
Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM for 2 hours.

Class 4
Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor--Pictures and Explanatory Graphics. Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.

Class 5
Dinner Dishes--Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?
Examples on Video. Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM

Class 6
Learning How To Find Things--Starting With Looking In The Right Places And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming. Open Forum .
Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.

Class 7
Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost--Real Life Testimonials.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.

Class 8
The Stove/Oven--What It Is and How It Is Used.
Live Demonstration. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, location to be determined.

Hope y'all get a laugh out at least ONE of these [/b]

sleepyred · Post by **sleepyred** » Thu May 24, 2007 4:30 pm

Thanks B for the links!

Might just have to invest in a "nap mask!" I am a mask junkie!

Sleepyred

Babette · Post by **Babette** » Thu May 24, 2007 4:34 pm

Don't forget to cruise Craigslist, Ebay, Yahoo Auctions, and Mask Roulette on this forum.

Cheers,
B.

Wistful · Post by **Wistful** » Thu May 24, 2007 4:37 pm

Maybe you can try a braid. That works for me - it can be started and the point where it would have to go through the space in your headgear. The nice thing about braids is that they lay flatter then ponytails and can keep your hair from getting tangled.
Just a thought
W

motherall · Post by **motherall** » Thu May 24, 2007 7:35 pm

I'm still having good luck with my mesh woven fabric burka type head cover that I just lay on top of my head and let dangle down the sides untied. It is just tacky enough to keep the straps from sliding but keeps my hair from getting tangled and really doesn't flatten it much. It's also very cool on my head. I first tried a satin sleep cap but it slid all over. I do also sleep on a satin pillow case so my head can just slide without straps or hair catching.

JAP6040 · Post by **JAP6040** » Thu May 24, 2007 8:08 pm

I slip the headgear on first, so it hangs down by my chin, then use a scrunchie to pull all my hair into a ponytail on the top of my head - yeah I know very pretty - then pull the mask up and in place - all the hair out of the way. My hair is very fine and to past my shoulders. If I leave my hair down the headgear slides around and my hair gets stuck when I roll over. I am a side sleeper. Seems to work so far. Only thing is the mask makes my bangs look crazy so they need to be re-done every morning. What price health? Good luck - it's trial and error as with everything - thanks to this site for all the tips!

Theatre1sm · Post by **Theatre1sm** » Thu May 24, 2007 8:16 pm

Honestly feel like an idiot, never thought of putting my hair the whole way up and outta the way! Thanks to everyone for the constructive assistance. I'll try it tonight ans see how much like "Cousin IT" I look in the morning

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