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12 years ago•13 Replies

this question may sound silly,butwas given portable oxygen on monday to use when i go out and about,have hairdressers apptpointment on friday can i take this into salon,sorry to ask daft question but never used oxygen before

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12 years ago

Hi susiecue, I have had no trouble taking mine to the hairdressers. I let my hairdresser know I would be bringing it along the first time and have used it there for years since then. I leave it on for shampoo, brush through and drying process but I do remove it for the cut - just to avoid accidents. Auntymary xx

susiecue62 in reply to 12 years ago

thank-you Auntymary for your reply,i felt silly asking that question,but trying to keep things as normal as possible

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ingy12 years ago

Hi Susiecue, yes no problem at the hairdressers for me either. People are usually very helpful. Best wishes.

ingrid.

susiecue62 in reply to ingy12 years ago

than-you ingy, i did not want to go without or cancel appointments my one treat is having my hair done

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Kazza0112 years ago

No question is a silly question Susie.. u can ask anything here :)..enjoy your hair pampering !!

susiecue62 in reply to Kazza0112 years ago

thank-you KAZZA01 will do,first time out with my oxygen fingers crossed

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libbygood12 years ago

I was really nervous first time at the hairdressers with an oxygen bottle, let them know when I booked in. I have a colour and highlights as well, so there 2 hours. Never been any problem.

Lib x

alice1412 years ago

good question and answers-we ladies need to have our hair done good luck

Dors12 years ago

Been to hairdresser a couple if times with my 02 ...switched it off while getting my hair blow-dryed heat and 02 dont mix..apart from that no problems.

tanyamarie12 years ago

Boom!

You make me laugh woman!

tanyamarie12 years ago

Wot us women go through to look good.........or half decent in my case lol!

AbbyRudi12 years ago

Flames or a spark, such as from an electrical device. Heat by itself is no problem at all.

Also, there is no "boom" because oxygen is not an explosive. It can't start a fire either, one has to exist first. What it does is make a fire burn much more rapidly and intensely, hence the smallest glowing ember or electrical spark could quickly turn into a bonfire.

I think the potential danger from something like a hairdryer is exaggerated as it would have to be faulty to cause a problem, but better to exaggerate I suppose than the inverse. .

Dors12 years ago

ehow.com/about_6511764_dang...

To go with my comment ...oxygen and heat.

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