Thick and long hair...mask not fitting well?

[raisedfist]

Using the same mask as always (F&P Vitera FFM medium cushion), took out other variables such as replaced cushion, clean shaved my face. I still can't get a very good mask seal at the usual pressures. Eventually I will start to feel a bit of leak or excess noise from the cushion and I keep having to adjust my position/mask while in bed. I haven't gotten my hair cut in like six months now. Can this actually matter? The headgear does go on seemingly fine.

[chunkyfrog]

I find that thick hair can make headgear more stable.
Keep the headgear clean (ish), and replace if it is not springy.
Medicare has an illusion that headgear need only be replaced 2X a year.
I disagree.

[raisedfist]

Welp I guess I'll try washing the headgear along with all the other parts then, make the mask great again!

[clownbell]

How old is the cushion? The silicone can get hard (perhaps even minute cracks) and not seal well.

How tight are the straps. Some users think that cranking them down super tight will eliminate leaks, however the opposite is true. Straps too tight can distort the silicone seal and actually CAUSE leaks.

Perhaps the mask cushion is not the right size.

Perhaps the mask is not appropriate for the shape of your face.

Several factors to be considered.