Can the pads be removed the from vr headset to avoid messy hair

Hi i simply want to ask is it possible to remove those pads that touch the front head as its messes up my hair

what is the most minimal way to wear the vr without messing the hair is there a solution of what can be removed from this humongous headband, especially the black protruding piece that touches directly the front top head

i know for some this is not important but when you have gel in your hair and this protruding head band piece which is black then covered with a cushion in the front is pressing directly on your front hair it just leaves the hair so messed up

I can tolerate little more weight to be not distributed evenly if they get removed as the messy hair after using the headband is way too much hassle

i appreciate if you can show how to get rid of it and be still functional to use as a headset