It’s winter which means it’s time to protect your hair from the dryness and breakage the cold can cause. Bring out the Slap Caps! Slap Caps, or satin lined caps are basically satin lined beanies. They are all the rage in the natural hair community this time of year. Designed to keep hair moisturized and protected from friction and frizz while you’re on the run. They can even be used for bed time. The problem is, not everyone is willing to pay $30 for one. It is a great investment, but there are definitely cheaper alternatives.
What You Will Need
Winter hat/beanie
Satin bonnet
Hot glue gun
Making a “Slap Cap” on your own is extremely easy. So easy, that it literally takes five minutes at the most.
Step 1. Turn your winter hat inside out. Do the same thing for the bonnet of your choice. I chose my daughter’s Barbie hat and an old bonnet that wasn’t being used.
Step 2. Place your hat inside of the satin bonnet.
Step 3. Hot glue the edges of the hat to the bonnet. Be sure to glue all the way around the edges for extra security.
Step 4. Turn the hat back over to the right side, and wear it!
This is a no-sew diy, but sewing the hat and bonnet together would definitely last a lot longer. It’s the perfect diy for the budget naturalista, and a natural hair must have. For a list of more natural hair must haves, you can click here.
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Great tutorial! Could you please recommend a good silk bonnet for me to purchase online? Like the ones in your photos used for daughter’s hat? Thank you❤
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Hi April!
I actually got one at Walmart. It was maybe $3 and she’s still using it.
Kudos! To you everything I see the ad I’m tempted to order the satin-lined beanie. I finally googled it and found you. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I will be making several all my grands are girls, and one for myself.
Forever grateful!!
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Aww you’re so very welcome !
OMG!! Thank you for this! I told my little one she couldn’t wear her beanie the other day because the damage it would have done. I’m going to do this now!!
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You’re welcome! Let me know how it turns out! ?
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This is such a great idea! I really need to start using one at night.
Author
I’m so used to having one on that I usually put it on as soon as I get home lol
Awesome idea, I love it and how simple it is to do.
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Thank you ?
What a super idea! Love it!
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Thank you ! ?
What a great idea! I love this and I am a sucker for a good DIY.
Author
Thank you and thanks for reading !
What a timely blog post! You just solved a problem for me. My daughter’s hair tie often falls off as she sleeps. This will work perfectly. We have a glue gun ready to go! Thanks so much for the tip!
Author
That is awesome! Let me know how it goes!
This is a great tutorial. You’re so crafty!
Author
Thanks mama, I try lol
Such a great tutorial and a good way to save money! Love easy DIY projects!
Author
Thank you for reading !
Love saving money and good hair days! Thanks for this super easy DIY tutorial!
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Yes to both! Thank you for reading!