The Great Hair Fiasco by B.Levi

Ok everybody, here’s the scene:

A beautiful white embroidered tablecloth adorns the table. The vase with some utterly stunning flowers sits right in the middle and your brand new dear husband’s face shines with pride as he sees his parents (your new in-laws) take in the scene of a table set so perfectly  that even your mother-in-law can’t find a flaw in it. Your father-in-laws content slurping of your delicious creme de la creme of something or another that sounded French enough,  fills the room.

All of a sudden you see a grimace cross your mother-in-law’s face. Then the slurping abruptly stops. A confused look crosses your husbands brow.

Your mother-in-law clears her throat quietly. Then says in an oh so quiet voice that tells you that you know you’ve made her night as she’s finally found a flaw. Dear, there’s a hair in my soup.

Shooots!

Yep, we all gotta deal with it. What oh what do you wear in the kitchen so this scene doesn’t happen. Instead your MIL’s night remains a failure and your FIL and Husband end up full!

Here are some recomendations from MyHeadcoverings.com.

Go fun and funky in this Pink Tiger Pre-tied Bandana. And if that’s not to your taste, find one that is here! There are ton’s to choose from so go ahead and pick your favorite color, or one to match your apron or even your kitchen decor!

Not a pre-tied fan? No need to fret, try a cute beret and just make sure to tuck all your hair inside. You may want to go with the larger size beret (regular) if you have a lot of hair.

Snoods are also a great head cover when working in the kitchen. What’s our favorite? Cotton Blend Snood by Rose is incredibly light and airy making it the perfect choice for hot work in the kitchen.

The Rhyme and Reason for Head Covers

Head Covers

Just as the different forms of Women’s Head covers are diverse, so too are the many different reasons why a woman would wear them.

We figured we’d put together a short list of the many different reasons why women cover their hair and to make things interesting we decided to throw in some tips on how to look for a Head covering dependant on your reason for covering.

1)      Bad Hair Day- a universal reason – You wake up in the morning after tossing on your pillow all night and your hair is a wreck. With no time to style this morning voila! whip out your head covering and your ready to go and no one is any the wiser to the mess under the “cover”.

If this is your reason for covering then we suggest that you keep to something simple that doesn’t take much time but still is a pretty complete cover like a Hat or Pre-tied Bandana they only take a second to put on and are pretty comfortable as well.

2)      Sunny Day- Another top reason is simple “keep the sun out of my eyes. Obviously if this your reason for covering, then make sure to chose something that is both cool and comfortable as well comes equipped with a brim something like our wide brim hats or caps.

3)      Religious Reason- If your covering up for religious purposes then in many cases and the point is not to have your hair showing through then stay away from anything that’s made of chiffon since usually it wont do the trick. A Crochet Snood with the lining is great for this purpose.

4)      Keep your hair in place- You don’t usually cover and the sun is not out but you just had your hair made and don’t really want it flapping all over the place especially in your eyes. Well in this case you really don’t even need a standard headcover. You can try a wide Pretied soft headband to do the trick.

5)      Chemotherapy- One of the unfortunate side affects of Chemo is Hair Loss. As a woman bravely battles disease she wants to maintain her dignity and look. Women who are looking for a headcoveering to help them deal with cancer are best off staying away from Gray fabrics, looking for something towards the brighter side as it will help bring out “color”.  Also stay away from polyester fabrics as they are itchy and  not comfortable on the scalp.

6)      Hair Loss- Besides for Chemo there are women who lose their hair from Alopecia or trichotillomania. Many women suffering from Hair loss from any cause and want to enjoy the benefits and comforts of a Pre-tied Bandana chose “pre-tieds with Height” as they give off a more natural look. Another way to go if you are looking for something that will give off height is “Classic Snoods” with a twist front.

Have a great tip to share? We’d love to hear your comments here!

The Head Covering Wardrobe Part III: Crochet Snoods – More Than You Think.

Why devote a whole post to Crochet Snoods?

Well, Crochet Snoods probably have the most misconceptions of any Womens Headcovering.

What are some of the common misconceptions out there about snoods?

First off many women are under the impression that a crochet snood is a crochet snood and thats that, there are just  not that many choices out there.

 Big misconception.

The wide range of patterns and styles that are available in crochet snoods is in unbelievable.

Of course there are the basics in the crochet snood department, what we call “the bread and butter of crochet snoods” which include the Fineknit Crochet Snood a really   simple and basic crochet snood thats great for casual wear, and there is the more dressy Belgium Knit Crochet Snood that is available both in medium length and long.

A “newer” style  crochet snood which has quickly become one of the hottest selling crochets  ( our last shipment sold out in under a month!) Is the Pearl Crochet Snood, the textured ribbon like weave with a slight sheen gives this snood a more sporty and younger look which has made it a really popular crochet.

The Azhur Knit Crochet Snood,  is a more “sophisticated design” than the  basic crochet it’s weave is larger then the basic fineknit Crochet Snood but smaller then the Belgium Knit which is a great advantage for those with young children constantly pulling at the wide weave of the Belgium! All in all the Azhur Knit is a more Dressy Crochet Snood that’s great for special occasions.

I think we’ve dispelled the notion that there is a lack of variety in the “crochet snood’ department so now let’s move on to…..

Misconception #2

“Crochet Snoods have no life, no real color”

Nothing can be further from the truth then this wide spread  misconception. Aside from the wide range of colors that Crochets are available from Baby Blue to Maroon to Black there are a range of Crochet Snoods that are made in a number of unique and lively Designs.

First off we have the Fineknit with color stitching on the band. Basically it’s a black crochet snood with a fineknit weave that is framed with two soft bands of color. On MyHeadcoverings.com we currently have 3 colors to chose from Baby Blue, White, and Maroon.

 Another example of a really unique snood with personality is a new one from S.G Baretim the Beaded Crochet Snood this crochet is currently  available in three colors Black, Brown, and Grey. The beads turn this basic crochet snood into a really fun and unique headcovering!

Okay I think we cleared up a couple of the basic misconceptions of Crochet Snoods, Stay tuned for our next post as we dig deeper into Crochet Snoods!

The Head Covering Wardrobe Part II: Sleep

Cotton Blend Snoods: Great for Sleep!

As we continue our discussion of what you can do to make your Head Coverings last longer, we turn to another source of frequent wear and tear on women’s headcoverings, and in a word it is ….

…Sleep

Yes, you got it; sleep is relaxing and rejuvenating for you as a person but not for your snood, pre-tied bandana or other headcovering! There are many women who cover their hair even when sleeping. Unfortunately, head coverings worn even when you sleep tend to undergo unnecessary wear and tear.

In light of the above mentioned problem it is recommended that you designate a different headcovering for sleeping time than the ones you use for daily wear.

Now, when choosing a “sleep head covering”, comfort and durability are the top priorities.

We have found that the Cotton Blend Snood from Rose Enterprise  is the one headcovering that really fits the bill for this purpose.

Since it’s made out of cotton it’s quite cool and comfortable while at the same time Cotton Blend Snoods are quite durable and of good quality.

The comfort of this particular snood makes it ideal for more than just sleeping in. Many women complain that Snoods and other Head Coverings are too tight and stuffy to wear when they are cooking or working in a hot Kitchen.

The answer to this as well is: Go Cotton Blend!

The comfort is great and they have room to “breathe”.

For more info on the cotton blend snood you can check out the product info page at MyHeadcoverings.com!

Hey, let us know what you think. If you cover your hair when you sleep what do you wear?