Swimming cap

This headdress is an extraordinarily useful thing. This cap will protect your hair from getting wet - they will remain almost dry. In addition, this equipment will protect the head from the destructive action of water with chlorine.

Hair, hidden under a neat hat for the pool, will not crawl into the eyes and distract the swimmer. In addition, they do not fall into the water, causing clogging of the pool. This accessory helps preserve heat.and, as you know, it comes out during swimming just right over your head.

Swimming cap prevents water from entering the earsthat is fraught with inflammation. Ears, like hair, in the process of swimming create additional resistance to water, while the cap successfully solves this problem.

The most "ancient" type - latex hats, which have many drawbacks. They are very thin and fragile, they are hardly put on the head, because of which they are easily torn. In addition, they stick to the hair, spoil it, cause allergic reactions. This attribute is more or less suitable only for short-cut swimmers. After each use, the latex cap must be covered with talcum powder, otherwise it will stick together. The only advantage of these products is a very low price. They are usually offered in pools at a very low price. These caps have long been superseded by the latest technology.

The most popular option today is silicone swimming caps. To the touch, they resemble the surface of soap. Possessing the ability to stretch in half, silicone extremely tightly covers the head. This hat is very easy to wear, it does not harm the hair (this is especially true for long-haired girls). The product is high-strength, but the hairpin of the way to damage it, therefore, it is necessary to fix the hair with an elastic band. The advantage of silicone is that it is hypoallergenic. To that cap does not require special care: After visiting the pool, you just need to rinse it in ordinary fresh water and dry it. Silicone can create accessories of different colors and apply pictures to the product. The price for such equipment, of course, higher than latex, but it is fully justified.

A small lack of silicone hats - they too fit the head, often have thickened edges to prevent water from entering the head. For some people, especially older ones, it causes discomfort, sometimes turning into a headache. So swimmers better prefer hats made of cloth.

Textile hats are made of the same materials as swimwear - lycra, polyester, polyamide and other synthetics. Their main function is to remove hair. The product does not press on the head, easily put on, does not electrify. But unlike other models, this cap misses the water. Therefore, this option is more appropriate not for swimming, but for water aerobics. Textile models are not terrible hairpins, because a few holes will not change its properties. The price of such a product is low.

Along with the considered models there are combined accessories for training in the pool: inside they are made of textiles, outside they have a silicone coating. Such products combine the best qualities of materials - the convenience of lycra and waterproof silicone.Such a cap does not require special care, but has a rather high price. Note that this model is not suitable for competition. (for these cases, we need more dense options).

For professional athletesregularly taking part in competitions using modern technologies special equipment for speed swimming is created. There are also special caps for long-haired swimmers: such products have an internal fixture, which is worn under the upper silicone part and style the hair in such a way as to improve hydrodynamics.

It should be noted that the cap for the pool is able to emphasize your personality. This will help, for example, a model with a volumetric surface (relief pattern). There are options in retro style, equipped with a strap. A young swimmer can choose a version with a fun slogan. Children's models often depict popular cartoon heroes and animals.

Designers have developed special hats for bathing babies of infancy. Bathing is an extremely important and responsible hygienic procedure. Mom does not always have an assistant for this purpose, so a special cap will be very helpful. If the baby only joins swimming, then a cap with foam paste will help you. (or mermaid cap). Outwardly, it resembles a daisy with petals, which allows the head to stay above the water.

Sometimes mothers use an inflatable model. In some cases, the cap is necessary so that water does not get into the ears.

Choosing a hat for swimming, focus on a number of points. If it is extremely important for you not to allow your hair to get wet, buy a silicone or a combination. If this does not matter, wear a cloth hat.

As for size, it’s hard to go wrongas the pool hats are divided simply into adult and child sizes. Although more recently, manufacturers began to produce products of medium size, designed for teenagers.

This equipment is designed not only to protect the hair, but can also act as a fashion accessory. In this case, you should choose a model that matches the design with a swimsuit. Some brands even produce sets consisting of a hat and a bathing suit.

As you know, it is very problematic to wear only a latex cap. However, when putting on other swimming models, one should adhere to the following recommendations:

1. If your hair is completely clean, dry and electrified, it is recommended to slightly moisten it.
2. Collect long curls in a neat bunch above the neck with the use of elastic (just not studs and barrettes). Also, do not forget to take off the long earrings - they will interfere in class and can also harm the cap.
3. Bend your head slightly, place both palms inside the product and stretch it. Then gently insert your head. Wearing your product, slide your fingers down the temples.
4. Straighten the accessory, slide it onto the forehead, and also behind the nape. As for the seams, they can be positioned in two ways: from one ear to the other or from the forehead to the back of the head.
5. Tuck the hair and bangs under the cap, sticking out its edge with one hand.
6. Lightly smooth it so that the thing of the village is extremely comfortable.