Nightcaps are a hot topic among beauty-conscious SNS users.
However, if you wear it, it will get stuffy and adversely affect your hair and skin, and you'll be bald...? Is there really a point in wearing a nightcap? Do you have any questions?
In conclusion, if you choose the wrong nightcap or how to wear it, it may not be effective, and it may have the opposite effect.
In this article, the author, who has tried many nightcaps and developed an original nightcap, will introduce specific examples of nightcaps that are counterproductive.
What is a nightcap?
A nightcap, as the name suggests, is a hat that you wear at night. It was born in the West to prevent lice and protect against the cold.
The classic women's nightcap is the hat worn by the wolf pretending to be his grandmother in the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. Santa Claus is wearing a men's nightcap.
In recent years, nightcaps have become increasingly popular as a beauty item that prevents hair from drying out and chafing.
Here's an article that explains what a nightcap is in the first place!
What is a nightcap? How do you wear it? A thorough explanation by the night cap developer!
How to wear a night cap that has the opposite effect ① “Wear without drying your hair”
It's easy to get confused because it looks very similar to a nightcap, but there is a towel cap for drying your hair after taking a bath, but a towel cap and a nightcap are completely different uses. Wear a nightcap after drying your hair.
| item | Usage |
| towel cap | After taking a bath, wear it until you dry your hair. Also for the purpose of shortening the time to use the dryer |
| night cap | Wear it after drying your hair. Prevent friction between bedding and hair by sleeping with the head on |
Wearing a nightcap without drying your hair...
If you don't dry your hair, the cuticle will open. When the cuticle is open, not only is it easy to get addictive, but the protein and moisture in the hair will flow out.
In addition, wearing a nightcap over it traps moisture, causing the inside of the hat to get stuffy and bacteria to grow. When bacteria increase in the hair and scalp, it not only causes itchiness and dandruff, but also causes thinning hair and baldness.
In other words, I want to make my hair beautiful! The night cap that I started to use will cause trouble by using it without drying my hair.
By the way, please be aware that even if you leave the towel cap on for a long time, it will get stuffy and bacteria will grow.
How to wear a nightcap without causing trouble to your skin and hair
Here's how you can get the benefits of a nightcap without any trouble.
The answer is simple. Dry your hair and put on a nightcap. Take off your nightcap when you sweat. That's all it takes to effectively wear a nightcap.
Even if you are worried about the out-of-bath treatment applied to your hair sticking to your neck or face, or if you have long hair wrapped around your neck and it is hot, you can get a comfortable sleep by wearing a night cap that can keep your hair together. increase. Please try it once.
Here's an article explaining how to neatly tuck your hair into a nightcap
What is a nightcap? How do you wear it? A thorough explanation by the night cap developer!
How to wear a nightcap that has the opposite effect ② “Take off / take off”
Many people who are already using nightcaps have the problem of taking them off.
Even if you have it off when you wake up in the morning, if you can wear it most of the time while sleeping, many people will feel the effects of a nightcap. However, it would not be an exaggeration to say that there is no point in wearing a nightcap if it comes off as soon as you lie down.
What causes it to fall off and how to fix it?
The table below explains why nightcaps come off and how to fix them. Please see the item that applies to you
| worries | Loose and easy to take off from the moment you put it on | From the moment you put it on, it's tight and you can take it off as if you were pushed out. |
| cause | nightcap too big for head | Nightcap too small for head |
| Solution |
One way to do this is to pinch the excess fabric and elastic vertically from the back and sew it on. If you don't want to modify it yourself, why not consider replacing it? Alternatively, you can fix your hair and nightcap with a hairpin, but there is a possibility that the pin will remain and it will be difficult to sleep due to a foreign object feeling. |
If your nightcap is made of rubber and has a structure that allows you to remove the rubber part, you can adjust it by installing new rubber. If it is difficult, please purchase a new one or consider another hair care method. Stop wearing a nightcap that's too tight with a congested head |
*Silk is a delicate fabric. Please be careful and at your own risk if you make any changes such as sewing or replacing the rubber.
| worries | It comes off when you lie down | come off for some reason |
| cause | night cap shape | Maybe it's the way you wear it? |
| Solution | Does your nightcap have an all-around rubber opening or is it knitted? Such a nightcap has the characteristic of being easy to take off because it cannot be firmly fixed in exchange for a relaxed wearing comfort. If you really want to keep it from coming off, consider replacing it. |
It may feel strange until you get used to it, but try putting your ears into the hat and wearing it deeply. Ears get caught in the hat and it becomes difficult to take it off |
In many cases, the reason why the nightcap you are using now comes off is that the nightcap does not match the shape of your head or the length of your hair .
Altering the nightcap you have is one way, but it might be a good idea to take the plunge and buy a new nightcap that suits you.
Especially for those who take it off the moment they lie down, it is recommended to use a type that has a rubber part other than the back of the head instead of a type that has an all-around rubber opening or a type that is fixed with a knot. While it has a moderate amount of stretch, it can prevent it from coming off when you toss and turn.
By the way, the nightcap "Hair Creperie" developed by the author has rubber parts on the front of the head in consideration of the difficulty of taking it off. The rubber on the back of the head stretches when you toss and turn, and the hair does not come out, and it is designed to be difficult to remove.
For those with short hair, there is also a special night cap called "Sister". This one has a ribbon tied under the chin, so you can't take it off unless you try to take it off.
List of ITSUKI nightcaps
Click here for an article on how to choose a nightcap that suits your hairstyle
Which nightcap suits your hairstyle? A thorough explanation by the night cap developer!
How to wear a night cap that has the opposite effect ③ "I get night sweats on my head in the heat"
I wrote this article in May, but wearing a nightcap from early summer to summer will make you sweat! Some people say.
How to wear a night cap that has the opposite effect ① As I explained in "Wearing without drying my hair", when the humidity in the night cap increases, the cuticle of the hair opens and it becomes easy to get bedweed, and it gets stuffy and bacteria. It breeds and invites trouble to the skin and hair. In other words, wearing a nightcap while your hair is damp from sweat will have the opposite effect.
When you want to take care of your hair while sleeping even if it's hot
If you are wearing a synthetic fiber nightcap, it is especially easy to get stuffy in the summer, so we recommend using a silk nightcap with high moisture absorption.
Click here for a detailed article on materials suitable for nightcaps 
Which one is best for your hair and skin? Nightcap materials suitable for hair care, explained by the nightcap developer
If you feel sweaty and uncomfortable even with a silk one, don't force yourself to wear a nightcap. Instead, we recommend silk fabric pillows. It's not as good as a night cap that holds your hair in place to prevent friction, but you'll be able to feel the effects of hair care without any discomfort.
Click here for a thorough comparison of nightcaps and silk pillowcases
If you are concerned about air conditioning drying
Those who use the air conditioning while sleeping are worried about drying in the summer. In such a case, a nightcap is recommended rather than a silk pillowcase. It protects the cuticle and moisturizes inside the hat.
How to wear a night cap that has the opposite effect ④ "When you wake up, you have a hat in your hair"
For those who wear a night cap in the morning to shorten the time to fix their sleeping habits, if you wear a night cap and your hair gets dirty, you're putting the cart before the horse. You could say it has the opposite effect.
However, if the elastic of the nightcap is too tight to tighten your hair, or if you put your hair on while it is half dry, or if you do not properly put your hair back in, it is quite possible that the nightcap will come loose.
To keep your hair from getting a nightcap
How to wear a nightcap that is counterproductive As explained in ① “Wearing without drying your hair” , hair has the property of being prone to peculiarities and kinks when it is wet. Dry your hair and put on a nightcap.
Also, those who have rubber marks not only on their hair but also on their forehead and neck. Is your nightcap too tight? Consider purchasing a new one.
Next, about how to put your hair inside. Randomly tucking your hair into your nightcap can cause it to stick to your head and cause your hair to come out of your hood.
It can be a little tricky to get used to, but learning how to tuck your hair into a nightcap so it doesn't go against the direction of your hair will help you avoid sleeping habits.
How to wear a general nightcap is as shown in the image.
The nightcap developed by the author, which is introduced in the next image, is designed so that the back hair is naturally stored inside the nightcap during the wearing process.
It is also recommended for those who have trouble sleeping because the hair in the night cap is under the back of the head because the hair is accumulated around the top of the head.
What is a nightcap? How do you wear it? A thorough explanation by the night cap developer!
summary
So far, we have introduced how to wear a nightcap that has the opposite effect or has a bad effect on your hair.
As with any tool, if you don't know the procedure, you can't demonstrate the true value of the item. On the other hand, if you use it well, you can see that a nightcap is a convenient item that prevents hair from drying out and friction and prevents bed habits.
Learn how to use an effective nightcap through this article and use it for hair care!
