How to Put Waist Length Hair in a Shower Cap

Last Updated: November 26, 2018

Sometimes while taking a shower, you are in a hurry and you just don't have the time to dry your hair. A simple solution in this situation is to use a shower cap. But, there is a problem for some people: what do you do if you have waist length hair? Well, here's an article that will tell you how to put your super long hair into a shower cap.

Steps

1
Put your hair in a messy bun. First, take a hair elastic and pull all of your hair through it as if you were putting your hair up into a ponytail. Next, twist the elastic around and pull your hair through it all the way. Finally, twist your hair elastic again and pull your hair through partway. Your messy bun is complete.
2
Put the palm of your hand on your neck, beneath the messy bun. Then flip your head upside down and use your hand to push the messy bun upside down too.
3
Put the edge of the shower cap on the nape of your neck.
4
Stretch the other side of the shower cap over to the top of your forehead where the front of your hair ends.
5
Adjust the shower cap and tuck any loose ends of hair into the shower cap. To ensure that your shower cap will stay on during your shower, adjust the shower cap so that it is covering your ears.

Community Q&A

Question

What if the shower cap falls off in the shower?

Community Answer

Before you shower, put on your shower cap in such a way that it does not feel loose, covering your ears and all of your hair. If your shower cap falls off while you are showering, put it back on, making sure to position it securely.
Question

Am I supposed to cover my ears with the shower cap?

Community Answer

It doesn't matter either way, whatever is more comfortable for you.
Question

How do I dry my shower cap?

Community Answer

Install a hook on your shower wall and you can hang it up when you're finished showering.
Question

How do I prevent my hair getting knots when I sleep?

Community Answer

Tie it up before you go to bed and use a satin pillow. This will let the hair slide around instead of knotting it up, like cotton pillows.
Question

How do I keep a shower cap on while sleeping?

Community Answer

Tie your hair in a bun to stop your hair from slipping around and easing off the cap as you sleep. You can also stick it in place with bobby-pins, to attach the cap to your head. Just be careful not to place pins anywhere that might stick into your face or head as you sleep and move about.
Question

How do I prevent getting knots in my hair while sleeping?

Community Answer

It can be useful to tightly braid your hair right before you go to bed. When you wake up, no new knots should have accumulated, and your hair may have a slight wave to it.