Shower caps are used for a variety of purposes, including:
- Protecting hair: Shower caps protect hair from water, hot water, and harsh chemicals in shampoos and conditioners. They can also help preserve hairstyles like braids, curls, and blowouts.
- Hair mask treatments: Shower caps trap heat to help hair masks work better.
- Hair dye: Shower caps trap heat to help hair dye set in.
- Spa treatments: Shower caps are used in spas for facial masks.
- Other uses: Shower caps can also be used as shoe covers, plant pot covers, bicycle seat covers, mixer bowl covers, food bowl covers, flooring protectors, garment protectors, and wet swimwear bags.
- Sleeping: Wearing a shower cap at night can protect hair from friction and static.