If you have long locs or braids then you understand the frustration of trying to fit all of your hair into those tiny shower caps that are sold in beauty supply stores or in the hair section of neighborhood pharmacies.

I haven’t been able to easily fit my hair into these caps in years. I guess I should be totally honest here. The problem isn’t only that I have a lot of hair, I have a lot of head as well. Unless it’s knit, I buy hats from the men’s section of the department store. Ladies hats just don’t fit.

To protect my hair before bathing, here’s what I do. Before showering, I bend over bringing all of my hair to the front before tying it into a top pony tail. Then I cover the hair with another big scarf. This technique is okay for making sure I don’t get any soap in my locs when I bathe. Soap that gets caught in locs can cause visible buildup.

I haven’t been able to easily fit my hair into these caps in years.  I guess I should be totally honest here.  The problem isn’t only that I have a lot of hair, I have a lot of head as well.  Unless it’s knit, I buy hats from the men’s section of the department store. Ladies hats just don’t fit.

To protect my hair before bathing, here’s what I do.  Before showering, I bend over  bringing all of my hair to the front before tying it into a top pony tail.  Then I cover the hair with another big scarf.  This technique is okay for making sure I don’t get any soap in my locs when I bathe. Soap that gets caught in locs can cause visible buildup.  While my locs are somewhat protected using scarves, it doesn’t keep my hair completely dry.  And trust me, while functional, the two scarf look isn’t very attractive.   

 

So  I was excited to try the gorgeous Celestial Crowns shower cap (mycelestialsouls.com).

The cap I reviewed was decorated with pastel bars of pink soap and blue scrub brushes. The sparkly green trim around the elastic added a bit of whimsy.  Wearing it made me feel pretty, which is why the makers of the product call it a “shower crown” on their website.

When I went to take a shower I didn’t have to go through all of the motions of finding the two scarves, etc.  I simply put the crown on top of my head and then tucked my locks up inside.  Easy and as pie.  

The shower crown is so nice and roomy it would easily accommodate my hair even if I grew my locs all the way down to the ground!  I tried the crown while my hair was styled in a four inch tall up-do and it fit with lots of room to spare.  While a regular shower cap is around 8-10 inches in diameter, the Celestial Crowns range from the 12 inch Mini Crown all the way up to the 20 inch Extra Large Crown, which is about the size of an extra large pizza.

The crowns are perfect for any big hairstyle.  You won’t smash your afro putting it on.  Even if your hair is short and you just want to feel regal while you bathe, the crown is a great alternative to the traditional plain shower cap.  

Judging from the quality of the materials and the durable construction, the crowns are meant to last.  The price for each crown ranges from $7-$20.  If you want one for free check out the Celestial Crowns Giveaway for Big Hair and Long Dreadlocks.