Open water is substantially more dangerous than swimming in a pool. Unexpected hazards, like sharks, buoys, and boats, give many swimmers well-qualified anxiety. For this reason, most swimmers prefer to up their visibility by wearing a bright colorful hat or buoy. If open water gives you anxiety, consider purchasing a high-visibility neoprene cap that is easy to spot in all water conditions. 3. Improve Your Performance Once it’s time to rinse your hair out, first remove the cap and give your hair time to cool off for a few minutes. Then, rinse out the deep conditioning treatment from your hair. Never put your neoprene swim cap in the dryer This will cause it to break down and lose its elasticity. 3. Store it Properly

Still not sure if a neoprene swim cap is right for you? Read along to learn about these cold water accessories. Retain Heat Improved Deep Conditioning – Deep conditioning and oil treatments are the best way to nourish and rebuild the structure and condition of damaged hair. However, most products have only a superficial effect on the exterior of the hair and do not penetrate the outer cuticle layer of the hair.Firstly, start by washing your hair. Make sure to use a shampoo that is moisturising, such as Giovanni’s Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo. A thermal heat cap is a heated deep conditioning cap that is used to open up the hair cuticles. This allows products to penetrate the hair more easily and nourish it from within. Want to get some reading done while you steam? Opt for a hands-free hair steamer, like a tabletop steamer, a rolling steamer, or a heat cap. But if you don’t mind working your arm muscles a little bit, you might enjoy the extra coverage and precision that a handheld steamer can offer. Determine how intense you want the steam to be Drag isn’t a major concern of open water swimmers nor does a neoprene cap prevent it. Still, long hair can be a major nuisance when paddling in deep water. A tightly fit neoprene cap keeps hair up and out of a swimmer’s face. Acclimate Yourself While someone said a false claim that humans lose the vast majority of heat through their heads, the reality is that humans only lose about 7-percent of heat through their noggins. In a recent study from the University of Manitoba, researches found that the body only looses around 10-percent of its heat through the head when submerged in cold water. Still, body heat drops significantly when the head is left to face the elements on its own. With that being said, there’s no better way to stay warm during cold water swims that to seal in the heat with a decent neoprene cap. Hold on to Your Goggles

Put thermal heat cap into the microwave for 30-45 seconds on each side with the cap’s elastic facing up. Repeat three times, removing the cap to flip it inside out per interval. Do not exceed a combined total of 3 minutes. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. This is a reliable and well-fitted cap. It’s well suited for triathletes and other cold water swimmers. Blueseventy has utilized a dynamic combination of insulating fabrics. As such, the cap manages to keep heads warm and boost swimmer visibility in the most frigid bodies of water. Not to mention, the cap slides on and off with ease.Thermal heat caps are simple to use, easy to put on and comfortable to wear. If you don’t want to worry about cords, choose a thermal heat cap that is cordless. That way, you’ll be able to go about your day while the treatment is working. How to Use a Thermal Heat Cap The Zone3’s 4-millimeter Smoothskin neoprene panel retains heat in the most frigid waters. Not to mention, it caters to swimmers with varying head sizes. It also prevents the chin strap from choking swimmers, which is the most common complaint against one-piece swim caps. Design The early arrival of winter (we had a good covering of snow in October in County Durham) means I've had a chance to wear the Castelli Difesa in a range of conditions that you might expect in the down-season, and while it's not as warm as an all-out waterproof/windproof cap, it provides a good degree of protection. Even in persistent Lake District rain it kept my head warm, though it was sopping wet by the end of the day. Still, it helps users to retain a normal body temperature in waters well below 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Many users suggest wearing a silicone water cap over or under the neoprene cap to dramatically reduce water absorption and tame wild tresses. Our Verdict