Additionally, you’ll find that regular swim caps might not last as long since the extra tension created by your hair inside the cap can cause it to stretch out and rip faster. (As all caps inevitably do). What’s the Best Hairstyle to Use for a Long Hair Swim Cap? Could you imagine anything more annoying than constantly having to wipe your face to be able to see where you are swimming? As mentioned, a long hair swim cap provides more room for your hair. This means the cap won’t be as tight around your head as a regular swim cap with all your hair squeezed in. This allows the cap to provide more stretch, ensuring you can easily fit all your hair inside without effort. Additionally, it also makes the cap super comfortable and effortless to get on and off. Brought it for my son for school swimming classes. Super easy for him to put on, and keeps his hair dry without the tears of regular swim caps.

Regarding durability, the cap is made from high-quality hypoallergenic tear-resistant silicone. The cap also maintains its color well. Speaking of which, this cap is available in a wide variety of 9 single color options. Similar to how chlorine water can cause direct damage to your hair, it can also cause your hair to become tangled and matted– especially if you have strands of hair hanging out or don’t wear a swim cap at all! Regular swim caps may feel extra tight and might not fit all of your hair. This could mean strands of hair becoming damaged due to frequent and direct exposure to pool elements. The Speedo cap is made using latex-free silicone, ensuring a durable swim cap. This also makes it ideal for swimmers with latex allergies. As a bonus, it’s available in 5 single-color options.As a bonus, this will also help increase the durability of your cap since it will significantly reduce its likelihood of tearing due to the decreased pressure and tension of the cap around your head. Protects Your Hair from Pool Chemicals and Heavy Metals I especially like the anti-slip interior of the Sporti long hair swim caps. Often, swimmers with long hair may experience their caps slipping off throughout a swim, and this will prevent that from happening. Did you know? Competitive swimmers shave their entire bodies (head excluded) before a big swim meet. Research has shown that this can improve performance by reducing drag and even blood lactate concentrations. You can read more about it in my article on why swimmers shave if you’re interested. Keeps Hair Out of Your Face So You Can See While Swimming If you aren’t aware, pool chemicals and heavy metals that are abundant in the water can cause severe damage to your hair, leaving it brittle, grassy, and dry. It may also cause your hair to turn green if you have lighter hair. Pro tip: Rinse your swim cap with fresh water after swimming to remove pool chemicals. This can increase your cap’s durability since pool chemicals break down various fabrics and materials. You can do this for your other swim gear as well! Shape

It would be best if you experimented with different hairstyles to find what works for you and is comfortable. Also, take note that your hairstyle can affect how your goggles fit on your head. The Arena Sirene Silicone Long Hair Swim Cap is designed to comfortably accommodate long hair. Its molded, wrinkle-free fit makes it suitable for racing and ensures durability with its PVC-free silicone material. With various colors and prints available, this cap caters to swimmers of all types, from recreational to competitive. Not only will a voluminous head of long hair make swimming harder, but it will also be annoying to have weighed-down hair constantly tugging at your head while you swim. So if you have long hair and you’re tired of the limitations of regular swim caps, why not give a long hair swim cap a go?The shape will mostly be up to your personal preference. That said, the regular shape will be better if you have slightly less or thinner hair, while the asymmetrical shape will be better if you have more or voluminous hair. Size To completely remove tangles and provide extra protection from pool chemicals and metals, wash your hair with a swim shampoo and conditioner after swimming. Reduces Water Resistance and Ensures Better Hydrodynamics

Different long hair swim cap variations to choose from, with over 20 different color options and styles. Similar to shape is size. While asymmetrical caps provide more space than regular-shaped long hair caps, each cap also has its own size, allowing it to accommodate slightly more or less hair.In contrast, silicone caps are more waterproof (your hair will still be damp, though). This means your hair could be exposed to more pool chemicals throughout a workout compared to a silicone cap.

Featuring an asymmetric design with an improved contour cut around the edges, this cap is ideal for swimmers with long hair, providing a no-snag and comfortable fit. In terms of variations, there is a standard silicone variation. Secondly is a multi-silicone variation, which is essentially the same but comes in blended color patterns. And lastly is the long hair bun variation, which has an asymmetric design and is excellent for swimmers with extra long or more voluminous hair. The wrinkle-free design of the cap improves hydrodynamics, ensuring you can use it in various circumstances, be it for casual swimming, training, or competition.It’s up to your preference whether you want your cap to cover your ears. However, from my experience, it’s better if your cap covers your ears. This keeps water out of your ears, helps to keep hair drier since there is less room for water to seep in, and feels more comfortable overall. Wear a Long Hair Swim Cap! As well as catering for swimmers, we have swimming caps for triathletes too. Our neoprene swimming caps, or thermal swimming caps are ideal for open water swimming and triathlon. Lycra/polyamide fabric allows for stretch, comfort, and effortless fitting, making it ideal for swimmers with long hair. Wiggle’s choice of performance swimming caps will ensure you achieve the ultimate aerodynamic profile in the water.