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Chkiaar
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CPAP Hair

Post by Chkiaar » Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:17 am

I use the Dreamwear headgear and love it, but I do have a problem, CPAP hair.
I've got a strap line through my hair.
Has anyone else encountered this and what did you do?
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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by LSAT » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:21 am

I wish I had that problem... :wink:

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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by Goofproof » Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:18 am

Cover all the mirrors? :lol: Jim
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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by zonker » Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:35 am

Chkiaar wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:17 am
 I use the Dreamwear headgear and love it, but I do have a problem, CPAP hair.
I've got a strap line through my hair.
Has anyone else encountered this and what did you do?
welcome to the zoo!

didn't you hear? it's THE latest fashion! all the hip kids are doing it.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

being an old man, i don't worry about it. however, it's a topic that's been discussed before. my search skills are weak, so all in all, i can't be much help.

chunkyfrog and/or others will be along with sound advice..

good luck!

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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by Jas_williams » Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:39 am

A doo rag, silk head scarf, Bleep mask with no straps,

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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by ChicagoGranny » Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:00 am

Chkiaar wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:17 am
 I use the Dreamwear headgear and love it, but I do have a problem, CPAP hair.
I've got a strap line through my hair.
Has anyone else encountered this and what did you do?
I wore a Buff under the headgear for years. It's tube-shaped, and you can wear it many ways. For this purpose, just place your head in the tube and let the other end flop down your nape. https://buffusa.com/shop-buff/women/mul ... amily.html
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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by Grace~~~ » Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:15 pm

I love my dreamwear mask.

I wear my hair in a topknot and it helps to stabilize the top hose connection and keeps the straps from slipping and also eliminates any strap marks.

...of course not everyone can get their hair in a topknot, but if you can it really makes the dreamwear even more amazing of a choice.

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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by Janknitz » Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:09 pm

I usually shower and wash my hair every morning, so nobody but me sees it. But if I don't shower in the morning for whatever reason, I wet my hair and comb it out. I have short hair, so that helps.

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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by BamaGramma » Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:34 pm

I used the Dreamwear until earlier this week and I had the bad hair too. The whole deal wouldn't stay in place though so I went to a Dreamwisp, which has even more straps plus I use a chin strap. I stll have CPAP hair, but my hair is short and dries quickly after a shampoo.

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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by Chris8243 » Thu Jul 11, 2019 5:24 pm

I've learned to live with my hair being smashed to the back of my head from CPAP, it's only in the back so "whatever." What I HATE are the permanent strap marks on my cheeks. I have heard about the Bleep but am mouth breather even when awake, so that's not an option for me.

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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by Enigmas » Thu Jul 11, 2019 6:57 pm

My issue is with my beard. But a quick wash & I'm good (as I'm gonna get anyhow)... :roll:

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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by Chkiaar » Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:03 pm

Appreciate it y'all.
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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by palerider » Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:28 pm

Enigmas wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 11, 2019 6:57 pm
 My issue is with my beard. But a quick wash & I'm good (as I'm gonna get anyhow)... :roll:
*eyeballs beard* that could be a major undertaking... looks high maintenance ;)

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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by Enigmas » Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:39 pm

palerider wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:28 pm
Enigmas wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 11, 2019 6:57 pm
 My issue is with my beard. But a quick wash & I'm good (as I'm gonna get anyhow)... :roll:
*eyeballs beard* that could be a major undertaking... looks high maintenance ;)
LOL, mine is just a bit shorter than my avatar. :lol:

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Re: CPAP Hair

Post by ChicagoGranny » Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:55 pm

Enigmas wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 11, 2019 6:57 pm
 My issue is with my beard. But a quick wash & I'm good (as I'm gonna get anyhow)... :roll:
How quick is quick?


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