Save The Blow Dry Shower Cap Review: A Shower Cap for Long and Thick Hair

I have very long and thick hair, so finding a shower cap that actually keeps my hair dry has always been a bit of a challenge.

Over the years, I have tried the usual shower caps and, honestly, I had pretty much given up on them. They always seemed flimsy, they never lasted very long and, most importantly, they struggled to contain all of my hair.

So when I discovered Save The Blow Dry, an innovative multi use shower cap designed to protect your hair from water, humidity and condensation, I was intrigued.

Could this finally be a shower cap that actually works for long, thick hair?

What Is Save The Blow Dry?

Save The Blow Dry is a multi use shower cap designed to help keep your hair dry and protected while you shower or bathe.

What makes it different from a traditional shower cap is the internal layer of super absorbent micro weave towelling.

The design is intended to help deal with humidity and condensation in the bathroom, helping to protect your hairstyle from becoming frizzy, flat or ruined while you shower.

For me, this sounded particularly useful.

I don't want to wash my hair every time I have a shower, and I definitely don't want to spend ages washing and blow drying my hair when I don't need to.

Sometimes I just want a quick shower without having to worry about what is happening to my hair!

Save The Blow Dry Features

There are several things that immediately stood out to me about this shower cap.

• It Fits Long and Thick Hair

The biggest test for me was whether I could actually get all of my hair inside it.

Thankfully, I could.

I have very long and thick hair and there was enough room to get it all tucked inside without feeling as though I was trying to squash my hair into something far too small.

It also stayed in place, which is incredibly important.

There is nothing worse than putting a shower cap on, getting into the shower and then discovering that half your hair has escaped!

• Comfortable to Wear

The Save The Blow Dry shower cap is lightweight and comfortable.

It doesn't feel heavy on your head and, once it is on, it feels secure without being uncomfortable.

The flex grip also helps keep everything in place and prevents your hair from escaping.

For me, this was a huge improvement compared with the cheap, flimsy shower caps I had used in the past.

• Reversible Design

Another feature I really like is that the shower cap is reversible.

This means you can use both sides, depending on what you are using it for.

I have found this particularly useful when using it for hair treatments.

• Cute and Colourful

Let's face it, shower caps aren't usually the most exciting bathroom accessory!

Save The Blow Dry makes them a little more fun with their colourful designs.

Mine was available in a choice of pink or turquoise, so it doesn't have that rather boring, disposable shower cap appearance.

Using Save The Blow Dry With Hair Treatments

One of my favourite ways to use my Save The Blow Dry shower cap isn't actually in the shower.

I use it when applying my Philip Kingsley Elasticizer treatment.

I'll apply the treatment to my hair and then turn the shower cap inside out and put it over my hair.

I can then relax in the bath while I leave the treatment on for around 20 minutes.

The shower cap helps keep everything contained, so I don't have to worry about the treatment getting everywhere or being washed away too soon.

Once the 20 minutes is up, I simply remove the shower cap and rinse the treatment from my hair.

I have also done this while in the shower. I'll apply the treatment, put the shower cap on and then go and watch some television for 20 minutes before rinsing it out.

It has become a really handy addition to my hair care routine.

Keeping My Hair Dry in the Shower

Of course, the main reason I use the Save The Blow Dry shower cap is to keep my hair dry.

If I'm having a quick shower and don't need to wash my hair, I can put my hair up, pop on the shower cap and get on with my shower without worrying about getting my hair wet.

I also like that it helps protect my hair from bathroom humidity.

Anyone with long hair will know that sometimes it isn't actually the water that ruins your hair.

It is the humidity!

You can spend ages styling your hair and then a quick shower can leave you with frizz, flattened hair or a hairstyle that simply doesn't look the same anymore.

Save The Blow Dry helps me avoid that.

I Even Use It When Applying Makeup

I've found another use for my Save The Blow Dry shower cap too.

If I'm getting ready for a night out and I've already had my hair styled at the hairdressers, I don't want my hair getting in the way while I'm applying my makeup.

The shower cap gives me a way to keep my hair out of my face without squashing or ruining the hairstyle I've already had done.

It is one of those products that I have found myself using for more things than I originally expected.

Why I Like Save The Blow Dry

Before trying Save The Blow Dry, I hadn't bought or used a shower cap for years.

I'd basically given up on them.

The shower caps I had used previously always seemed to have the same problems. They were flimsy, they didn't last very long, they would eventually rip or split and they weren't big enough to accommodate my very thick hair.

Most importantly, they didn't always keep my hair properly protected.

Save The Blow Dry is very different.

It feels much more durable and secure, it fits my long and thick hair and it stays in place.

I also love the fact that it can be used for more than simply keeping your hair dry while showering.

For me, it has become useful for hair treatments, quick showers, baths and even getting ready to go out.

Can a Shower Cap Help You Wash Your Hair Less?

One of the reasons I particularly like the idea behind Save The Blow Dry is that it can help you avoid washing your hair simply because you've had a shower.

If your hair doesn't need washing every day, being able to protect it while you shower can make life much easier.

For me, there is a big difference between wanting to have a shower and actually needing to wash and dry my hair.

Washing, conditioning, drying and styling long, thick hair can take a lot of time.

Sometimes I just don't have the time or energy for all of that.

Having a good quality shower cap means I can have a shower without automatically having to start the whole hair washing routine.

Save The Blow Dry Shower Cap Review: My Verdict

I really love my Save The Blow Dry shower cap.

After years of giving up on traditional shower caps because they were too flimsy, too small and didn't last, this one has completely changed my mind about using one.

It is comfortable, secure and large enough for my very long and thick hair.

I also love how versatile it is. I use it to keep my hair dry and protected during quick showers, to help with my hair treatments and even when I'm getting ready and want to keep my hair out of the way without ruining my hairstyle.

If you are looking for a shower cap for long hair, a shower cap for thick hair or simply a way to help protect your hairstyle from shower humidity, Save The Blow Dry is one I would definitely recommend looking at.

For me, it is everything I always wanted a shower cap to be.

Durable, secure and it actually works.

Save The Blow Dry Price

When I originally reviewed the Save The Blow Dry shower cap, it was priced at £14.95, with postage and packaging costing £1.

It was available in pink or turquoise.

Please note that this was the price at the time of my original review, so the current price and availability may now be different.