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13 Best Swim Caps for Long Hair, Kids, and Competitive Swimmers
Apr 25, 2025
Let’s talk about hair. Long hair, big hair, thick hair, braids, curls—you name it, swimmers have it. And when you’ve got serious volume up top, not just any swimming cap will cut it. Whether you’re hitting high yardage in practice or just trying to keep your hair out of your goggles, the right cap for long hair is more than a comfort choice—it’s a performance essential.
Traditional race caps are built for speed, but not stretch. For swimmers with long or thick hair, especially kids or athletes who train daily, that means tearing through caps (and hair) more often than they should. Fortunately, brands have started to figure it out. We tested caps across silicone, bubble, and extra-volume designs to see which actually deliver.
Speedo continues to dominate as the cultural and competitive leader, blending elite performance with real-world function. But they’re not the only ones showing up—Nike, Arena, Sporti, and SOUL CAP all earn podium-worthy praise in this category.
Below please see how the best swim caps for long hair, kids, and competitive swimmers stack up in 2025.
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