Swimming cap

To protect hair from chlorine, and water from hair - the main purpose of such an accessory as a swimming cap. Rubber and shapeless "earflaps" with voluminous flowers are a thing of the past. Now this element of a sports wardrobe can be functional, comfortable and very stylish.

Without a cap, they are not allowed into the pool - and they do it right. It is necessary so that the water remains clean and the drain holes do not become clogged with hair. But in addition, the headgear performs many more useful functions for the swimmer himself:

• Protects hair from chlorinated water. If you don't get too carried away diving, you can leave the pool almost with a dry head.
• Allows you to keep warm: it is through the head that we lose it while in the water.
• Protects against otitis media, reducing the amount of water that enters the ears when swimming.

On sale today you can find hats for amateur and sports swimming.

• Professional accessories for athletes, they ideally follow the shape of the head and, as it were, “merge” with it in order to minimize water resistance (this is important for gaining speed).
• Hats for lovers more affordable, can be made from different materials and even have some volume (for example, retro models with a neck strap or with flowers are in fashion now, but they are much more beautiful than Soviet-made samples).

Children's pools are open everywhere - which means that swimming lessons are available even for babies. Hats for babies are made of soft knitted fabric with a wide elastic band inside. For good manufacturers, the elastic is inserted according to the simplest principle - into the drawstring. So the mother has the opportunity to get it and adjust the tension if the baby has grown.

For home activities in the bathroom with a baby, you can also purchase a cap with foam - this is no longer an accessory, but a whole device that allows the baby to stay on the water. Styrofoam blocks are sewn to the knitted cap around the circumference of the head. Such a thing allows the baby to lie on the water or stay upright in the bath. Her dignity was appreciated by many parents and kids.

The most inexpensive hats are fabric and latex.

Knitted good because it is easy to put on, does not press on the skin. In addition, textile accessories can often be very beautifully decorated. However, they are 100% wet - so there is no question of protecting the hair.

Latex The beanie suits well for those who have very short hair. It is very difficult to put on and take off, because. it stretches a little and sticks to the hair. In addition, latex hats are very easy to tear or pierce with something. After drying, they usually stick together (this can be avoided by sprinkling it with talc from the inside). The undoubted advantages are a super-tight fit and a meager price.

silicone cap - the most popular option today.Such an accessory stretches perfectly, fits snugly to the head and allows the hair to remain dry. In addition, such hats are produced in bright colors, and for children - with various game elements (for example, ears).

As a rule, swimming caps do not have the concept of "size". They are made according to the One size system. By gender, the differences are also very arbitrary - often women choose black or blue accessories for themselves, and men are happy to bathe in red and yellow.

In other words, you need to choose a hat that matches the color and age.

If possible, the accessory is worth trying on. To do this, gently stretch the cap by putting your hands into it and put it on your head, after gathering your hair in a bun. Tuck protruding hairs under the edge and smooth out the wrinkles.

For long hair, swimwear companies have come up with a special cut cap. She sits asymmetrically on her head, opening her forehead and completely covering her head at the back of her head. The bulk of the material is at the back, and luxurious strands can be easily hidden there. Some models have a special knitted lining where long hair can be tucked away.

A swimming cap is worn with a bathing suit - there are simply no other options.And if we talk about the general culture of visiting the pools, it is worth clarifying that for swimming it is more appropriate to choose a one-piece sports swimsuit, and not a beach bikini.

Ideally, if the cap is combined with a swimsuit (swimming trunks) in style and color.

It looks very good if the hat and bathing suit are made by the same company as an ensemble. If such a pair could not be found, try to choose a hat exactly to match the swimsuit, or vice versa - in a contrasting color.

If the swimsuit is very simple, the color of the cap can be beaten with a similar tone with slippers or a towel.

Options always look advantageous when the color of the headdress repeats not the main, but the additional color in the pattern of the swimsuit. For example, a black swimsuit with a red pattern on the side and a red cap.

For fashionistas who like to swim slowly back and forth and do not strive for sports feats, you can pick up a voluminous accessory. If it is combined in color with a swimsuit, increased attention is provided.

A well-known manufacturer produces a huge line of hats - from the simplest latex to super professional. It mainly presents silicone and knitted products. A large selection of colors will allow you to choose a hat for any swimsuit design. It is from the Arena brand that you can find a retro model with a chin strap and a children's knitted bandana hat that is tied at the back. Samples are produced with an inner bandana for long hair.

In addition to the usual silicone options, the brand provides a fairly large selection of textile caps. On the company's website, you can find voluminous knitted hats with interesting patterns - they are perfect for those who feel uncomfortable in a cap "in a slip".The assortment also includes updated versions of rubber retro models with voluminous "bumps" - made of new materials and pleasant colors.

A popular sports store, among others, sells hats of the Nabaiji brand - quite inexpensive and bright. The models presented in silicone and jersey are great for amateur swimmers. Both for children and adults in the assortment of hats with bright prints.

Another major manufacturer of swimming accessories. The line of this brand includes "junior" hats - i.e. "medium" size, which are suitable for teenagers or adults with a small volume of the head. There is also a hat - a shark with a protruding black "fin", which the boys like so much.

Inexpensive textile or rubber caps for adults and children. Suitable for those who want to save money or go to the pool not too often. These caps do not have any special functions, as well as serious complaints about the quality.

When choosing, you need to be guided by your goals. If you swim regularly and often, you should take care of your hair and choose a quality silicone cap. It should fit well.

For children, it is worth choosing soft models that will not creep over the eyes. Tight-fitting silicone or latex hats are best suited for sports clubs; girls can choose an option for long hair.

If visiting the pool is a rare event for you, it is quite enough to limit yourself to the simplest textile or rubber accessory.

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