A shampoo cap is a piece of equipment that allows its users to shampoo their hair without the need for water. In appearance, it is similar to a shower cap. The cap, however, contains a special agent that cleanses hair when it is placed on top of the head and is massaged into the hair.
The cleaning agent contained within a shampoo cap is a shampoo. It also can come formulated with a conditioner. This can provide a two-in-one cleaning for those who choose to use a product with both a shampoo and conditioner in it. A cap can come with cleaning agents that emit a pleasant fragrance, or they can use agents that simply clean the hair and do not leave behind any type of odor.
Though not required, a shampoo cap can be warmed up before it is used. For most caps, heating can take place in a microwave. Users should be careful not to overheat the cap so that they do not burn their hands or scalps while using the product.
The procedure to use a shampoo cap is fairly simple. Users should place caps on their heads and use their hands to massage the caps into their hair. This should be done for approximately three minutes as the shampoo and conditioner lathers and saturates the hair. Hair that is long, soiled or has a rough texture can necessitate more massaging time or even another cap for a successful cleaning. After the massaging and saturation have been completed, the cap can be removed, and the hair can be dried with a towel.
Hair styling is not affected by the use of a shampoo cap. In fact, many users can style their hair as they would after a normal shampooing. To achieve the best results, users need only make sure that they have sufficiently dried their hair before trying to style it.
People who might benefit from using a shampoo cap include those who are unable to shower and those who are disabled. Those who use wheelchairs, those who are bed-bound or people who have muscle weakness in their arms might find the shampoo cap to be a suitable alternative to shampooing hair the old-fashioned way. Using a shampoo cap negates the need for physically getting into a shower and having to exert energy to shampoo hair. Those who don’t have access to water and common toiletries, such as campers, can benefit from using one of these caps, too. Campers should keep in mind that they have to dispose of the cap appropriately after use, however.