Hair Breakage

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carol1967
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Hair Breakage

Post by carol1967 » Fri Sep 10, 2021 5:44 am

Hi there.
I was wondering what people wear to protect there hair from the straps on there masks. My straps are breaking my hair.
Thanks x

hcamacho
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Re: Hair Breakage

Post by hcamacho » Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:18 am

I put my hair up in a ponytail or side braids. Only thing that has helped me.

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ChicagoGranny
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Re: Hair Breakage

Post by ChicagoGranny » Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:21 am

carol1967 wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 5:44 am
Hi there.
I was wondering what people wear to protect there hair from the straps on there masks. My straps are breaking my hair.
Thanks x
When I was using an older style mask that had "harsh" headgear, I wore a Buff - https://www.buffusa.com/

Which mask are you using? Some of the newer models have "gentler" headgear, and some come with covers for the straps.
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Re: Hair Breakage

Post by chunkyfrog » Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:34 pm

Many of the "neck gaiters" sold for mask alternatives can be used as a head cover.
Some may even be found on clearance--a gift from pandemic-denial.
I found some so sheer, their only function would be deceit.

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