How to Wear a Gaming Headset with Long Hair

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Updated Jun 27, 2022 11:13 PM

Knowing how to wear a gaming headset with long hair will save you from dreaded headphone hair. Aside from hair dents, you may experience hair loss from headphones that are too tight.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • First, choose over-ear headphones with plenty of padding. Wireless headsets are the best option since the cord can tangle in your hair strands.
  • Try out hairstyles that keep your hair out of the way, like braids and buns. Using hair gel might lead to greasy hair, but it’ll help protect hair from damage.
  • Losing hair from damage is more common than most think. Headphone hair dents can lead to a slow down or halt in your hair growth cycle.

Having the best gaming headset will help with comfort over an extended period. However, there is a wide range of steps to take so you can ensure your hair strands aren’t made weak by headphone hair dents.

What Types of Headphones Cause Dented Hair?

There are a few qualities to avoid when looking for over-ear headphones compatible with your hair type. Tight headphones can cause multiple problems for hair follicles, including the following:

  • Permanent hair loss over time
  • Reduction of your hair growth cycle

Avoid wearing tight headphones, especially if you have fine to medium hair. Lightweight headphones are fantastic for keeping headphone hair to a minimum.

Adjustable headbands are optimal, especially if you also wear glasses. For more glasses-friendly information, read our article on how to wear a gaming headset with glasses.

How to Protect Hair from Headphones While Gaming

Damage to hair shaft layers leads to worse results than just headphone hair. Consistent pressure on hair strands can cause hair loss from damage.

Keeping your gaming headset comfortable is essential for a wide range of reasons. Maintaining the seal of your over-ear gaming headsets provides an accurate sound profile.

Insider Tip

A lightweight design is preferable for headphones, especially with a closed-back design.

For more information on what affects sound profile, asking, “Is a gaming soundcard still useful if you wear a headset when playing games?” will help.

STEP 1

First, use headphone-friendly hairstyles. Braided hairstyles are fantastic since they pull the hair strands away from your ears and flush against your head. Mist your braided hairstyles with a spray bottle of water to keep everything in place.

STEP 2

To perfect your braided hairstyles, include styling gel in your routine. Styling gel will keep even curly hair in place so that each hair shaft has a protective coating.

STEP 3

If you hate styling gel, use a bit of water instead. Wet hair can damage over-ear headphones, so use this method with caution. Wet hair can lead to greasy hair, as well.

STEP 4

Finally, choose comfortable headsets with ample headband padding. Keeping your gaming headset comfortable is easier when there’s extra padding, even with long, curly hair.

Warning

Some infectious diseases are spread by sharing headphones, so make headphone hygiene a top priority.

F.A.Q.S

Should I use a hairdryer before playing if my hair is wet?

Hairdryers are a miracle invention, and you should use them before playing any video game with comfortable headsets. Water damage can ruin your comfortable headsets.


Do all headphones cause the issue of headphone hair?

While most comfortable headsets are an over-ear design, wireless earbuds are an alternative to avoid the issue of headphone hair. Go with wireless earbuds if you don’t want to chance hair damage.


Can I reform a headphone hair dent?

Hair is resilient, and you can always fix it when there’s a dent present. Just brush through it thoroughly to remove the dent and leave it down for a while.


Will a cheap headset harm my ear canal?

A cheap headset shouldn’t cause damage unless you go over the safe limit for volume. High levels of volume can cause permanent hearing loss.


STAT: There are current studies in Europe that have shown that 10 percent of people between the ages of 13 and 23 who listen to their devices through headphones or earbuds while commuting on public transit have been diagnosed with permanent hearing loss. (source)

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