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quietmorning wrote:

JO'M wrote:I use a buff, it covers me from my forehead down to the bottom of my hair. The ones I have are microfiber so they do not rub on my hair.

http://www.buffwear.com/buff-headwear/original-buff

I was looking at these this morning as well - after doing a search on here to find different options . . . I have a couple of questions. . .are these made out of microfiber . . .like microfiber fleece? Are they warm to wear? (Great in the winter, not a good thing in the summer). Do they stay in place? I love the different colors and the functionality of them. . .I might get a few whether I use them for sleep or not.

There are several different material options, I've seen some in wool or heavier fabris. Mine are more like a light weight polyester, but breathable. I don't get a hot sweaty head wearing it I have mid back length fine hair and the ones I have covers all my hair and a bit bunched up at my forehead. They stay in place and I am a very active sleeper.

You should be able to find them at a sports store if you want to check them out in person.

JO'M wrote:

quietmorning wrote:

JO'M wrote:I use a buff, it covers me from my forehead down to the bottom of my hair. The ones I have are microfiber so they do not rub on my hair.

http://www.buffwear.com/buff-headwear/original-buff

I was looking at these this morning as well - after doing a search on here to find different options . . . I have a couple of questions. . .are these made out of microfiber . . .like microfiber fleece? Are they warm to wear? (Great in the winter, not a good thing in the summer). Do they stay in place? I love the different colors and the functionality of them. . .I might get a few whether I use them for sleep or not.

There are several different material options, I've seen some in wool or heavier fabris. Mine are more like a light weight polyester, but breathable. I don't get a hot sweaty head wearing it I have mid back length fine hair and the ones I have covers all my hair and a bit bunched up at my forehead. They stay in place and I am a very active sleeper.

You should be able to find them at a sports store if you want to check them out in person.

I'll take a look see this weekend. I think I may have several different needs for something like this in addition to sleeping with a mask.

JO'M wrote: Mine are more like a light weight polyester, but breathable. I don't get a hot sweaty head wearing it

You should be able to find them at a sports store if you want to check them out in person.

Yes, the cotton ones hold moisture. The least bit of sweat in cotton will stay wet for a long time.

Athletes use polyester ones because of their moisture wicking properties.

Wool will also wick moisture, but I get hot in the bed and don't need anything on my head for warmth.

I purchased three of these:

http://www.headcovers.com/10555/100-cot ... -headwrap/

One burgundy, one pink, and one green (to match my hose covers - I know... I'm weird that way.)

They are very cute and are well made - but I wasn't thinking when I purchased these, because one of the things I wanted to get away from was that very uncomfortable knot in the back of my head where a pony tail used to be. This little headcover also has a knot in the back of the head where the tie is. I simply turned it around to wear it on my forehead "I love Lucy" style. It's cute that way, too - though I don't have the red curls peeping out the front.

If I wear it this way, it is comfortable all night and does not slip. My mask does not slip, either.

I also purchased this:
http://www.headcovers.com/754/scarf-gr ... and-bangs/

Thinking that this might keep my mask from slipping even better - though I didn't take a good look at it, and thought this was a cap (that's the mannequin's head, not the top of the cap in the picture.) So what I received was a band not a cap. I can use this for other things, but protecting my hair while wearing a cpap mask isn't going to work well.

My lace night caps are still working beautifully - I think at this point I prefer these though I'm going to buy these in a few weeks: http://www.headcovers.com/575/eleanor-sleeping-cap/
and these
http://www.headcovers.com/777/three-sea ... leep-caps/

no KNOTS!!

Those are all really cute! The chemocap I got on eBay is too slippery, I will have to come up with a strap to make it staying my head....it would be easier to order one of the cute ones you got

Hi ladies. This is a VERY, VERY informative thread and I'm VERY thankful this thread has been created. I have one question for you.

I use 4 masks:
Mirage SoftGel
Swift FX for Her
Aloha
Hybrid Full Face CPAP Mask with Nasal Pillows and Headgear (Main)

Now regarding the Swift FX for Her and the Aloha, you've stated that the sleep caps (for example) you no longer need a pony tail to keep these masks anchored. My question: Then how do you keep these mask anchored without a ponytail preventing the mask from slipping off? I cannot visualize what you are saying. Telling me how this is done will motivate me to purchase something. Just today I noticed a tuft of hair on the top of my head (sucksville) that I know was due to my masks.

Starlette

Starlette wrote: Just today I noticed a tuft of hair on the top of my head (sucksville) that I know was due to my masks.

Starlette, the tuft of hair -- are you saying that the top strap is causing breakage of your hair?

@kaiasgram - Yes

I was informed of breakage at the crown of my hair while getting a perm.
I already knew what did it. Now I put my hair into a ponytail and can't find any damage.
(knock on wood)

Starlette wrote:@kaiasgram - Yes

I've noticed in the last few weeks some hair breakage where the top strap of my Aloha is. I think I'll go back to what I was doing earlier, laying a strip of cotton flannel fabric on top of my head and putting the strap on top of it. Even better would probably be a strip of a silky/satiny type fabric as long as it doesn't cause the strap to start sliding around.

As for anchoring the mask, I don't to a ponytail but I pull a lot of my hair up and over the back strap -- seems to help hold it in place.

Debijo wrote:Those are all really cute! The chemocap I got on eBay is too slippery, I will have to come up with a strap to make it staying my head....it would be easier to order one of the cute ones you got

The first one I purchased (the lace night cap) clings to my head very well. I think this is my favorite.

Starlette wrote:Hi ladies. This is a VERY, VERY informative thread and I'm VERY thankful this thread has been created. I have one question for you.

I use 4 masks:
Mirage SoftGel
Swift FX for Her
Aloha
Hybrid Full Face CPAP Mask with Nasal Pillows and Headgear (Main)

Now regarding the Swift FX for Her and the Aloha, you've stated that the sleep caps (for example) you no longer need a pony tail to keep these masks anchored. My question: Then how do you keep these mask anchored without a ponytail preventing the mask from slipping off? I cannot visualize what you are saying. Telling me how this is done will motivate me to purchase something. Just today I noticed a tuft of hair on the top of my head (sucksville) that I know was due to my masks.

Starlette

Because my hair is a few inches below my shoulders, I french wrap it with one hand, then put the cap on (I hold it from the center and put it on from the middle out - if that makes an sense). The french wrap has enough bulk without being HARD to hold my mask in place. But I've also tried this with putting my hair ON TOP of my head, so there was nothing to really keep the mask from shifting bulk wise, and the material of the cap kept it from shifting. So, I found that it works with or without that bulk.

When mine was long enough I just made a high ponytail just below the crown, sliped it through my mask straps, Now that its shorter I haven't needed it. But I only open the velcro on my chin strap or mask when i wash it. Otherwise i just slip them on and off. but the only velcro near my hair is from the chin strap anyhow. the mask's is around my mouth area.

I purchased four of these:

http://www.headcovers.com/777/three-sea ... leep-caps/

The caps from headcovers.com are incredibly comfortable and easy to work with. I use them pretty consistently. Neither my mask nor my zeo head band slip or move. I'm very happy that I bought four. They are a very soft cotton blend, so they breathe well. They look nice enough to wear in public. I stuffed my hair in one after my sleep study and wore it home - no weird gooey hair sticking out all over the place.

I also purchased this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DK ... UTF8&psc=1

I have tried it on, it fits to snug around my neck, so I'm going to purchase a larger one, if they have them. This one chokes a little. I love the pattern, though. Maybe I'll split it down the side and just add an inch of fabric.

Thank you QuietMorning for your recommendations
I purchased 2 of the headcovers and 1 of the buffs.

Tired of nest of short hairs on the top of my head. Makes it hard to have a sexy ponytail using nothing.

Starlette