The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Blow Wave
Hairdresser Tips for Healthier Hair
Professional Hair Care Advice from an Award-Nominated Salon Owner
Healthy hair doesn't happen by chance—it comes from small habits that make a big difference.
Hi, I'm Posey, founder of Bompies, an award-nominated salon owner, hairdresser, and busy mum of three. After more than 20 years in the hair industry, I've helped thousands of women achieve healthier, stronger and more manageable hair.
The questions I hear most often in the salon aren't always about colour or cutting hair. They're about how to make a blow wave last longer, how to reduce hair breakage, how to wash hair properly, and how to make everyday hair care easier.
That's exactly why Bompies was created—to offer beautiful, practical hair accessories that genuinely help you look after your hair between salon visits.
Why I Created the Bompies Shower Cap
The Bompies Shower Cap was the very first product I created, and it's still the heart of our collection today.
As a hairdresser, there is honestly nothing better than seeing someone leave the salon with a fresh blow wave. They walk out feeling confident, and I wanted that feeling to last for as long as possible.
I searched everywhere for a luxury shower cap that would actually keep my blow wave looking fresh, keep my hair clean between washes and help protect my ends from unnecessary heat damage by reducing how often I needed to wash and restyle my hair.
When I couldn't find one that did everything I wanted, I decided to create it myself.
Today, the Bompies Shower Cap helps thousands of women protect their salon hair, reduce unnecessary washing and enjoy healthier hair every day.
Why Hairdressers Love the Bompies Shower Cap
✔ Helps keep your blow wave looking fresher for longer
✔ Keeps hair clean between washes
✔ Protects your hair from steam and moisture
✔ Helps reduce unnecessary washing
✔ Reduces the amount of heat styling needed
✔ Helps protect your ends from heat damage
✔ Fits all hair types, including hair extensions
✔ Machine washable
✔ Dryer safe
✔ Built to last for years
Industry Recognition
The Bompies Shower Cap was proudly nominated for Best New Hair Essential at the Australian Hair Fashion Awards (AHFA), recognising our commitment to creating innovative hair care products that genuinely help women care for their hair between salon visits.
Posey's Top 5 Hair Tips
These are the five tips I share with clients every single day.
1. Wash Your Hair Twice
Your hair will almost never be completely clean after just one shampoo.
The first wash removes product build-up, oils and dirt. The second shampoo actually cleanses your scalp and hair properly. If you only shampoo once, your hair is much more likely to feel dirty again sooner.
2. Always Wear a Shower Cap
A shower cap isn't just about protecting your blow wave.
Steam and moisture don't just make your hair frizzy—they also make it feel dirty much faster.
A Bompies Shower Cap helps keep your hair cleaner between washes, protects your hairstyle from steam and splashes, and reduces how often you need to heat style your hair.
3. Wear a Makeup Headband During Your Skincare Routine
One of the easiest ways to keep your hair cleaner is by wearing a makeup headband while doing your skincare.
Leave it on while your products absorb into your skin to stop moisturisers, serums and oils from transferring into your hair.
4. Use Dry Shampoo Before Your Hair Gets Oily
One of the biggest mistakes I see is people waiting until their hair already looks oily.
Use dry shampoo before your hair gets too dirty and remember—it's designed for your scalp, not your hair lengths.
Preventing oil is always easier than trying to fix it.
5. Spend an Extra 10–15 Minutes on Your Hair
If you spend an extra 10–15 minutes styling your hair properly, you'll usually enjoy it for days longer.
That means less washing, less heat styling and healthier hair over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I keep my blow wave before washing my hair?
I recommend keeping your blow wave for up to one week where possible. After that, it's important to wash your hair to remove product build-up, oils and impurities so your scalp and hair stay healthy and nourished.
Is the Bompies Shower Cap suitable for all hair types?
Absolutely.
The Bompies Shower Cap has been designed to suit all hair types, including fine, thick, curly, straight and coloured hair.
It's also a must-have if you wear hair extensions, with plenty of room to comfortably fit long, thick hair without squashing your style.
Why should I wear a shower cap?
Because steam and moisture don't just create frizz—they make your hair dirty much faster.
Protecting your hair in the shower helps keep it cleaner, keeps your blow wave looking fresher and reduces how often you need to wash and heat style your hair.
Will using a shower cap reduce heat damage?
Yes.
The longer you can maintain your hairstyle between washes, the less often you'll need to blow dry, straighten or curl your hair.
Using less heat is one of the easiest ways to protect your hair ends and maintain healthier hair.
Can I machine wash my Bompies Shower Cap?
Yes.
Your Bompies Shower Cap is machine washable and dryer safe, making it easy to keep clean and use again and again.
How long will my Bompies Shower Cap last?
Unlike many disposable shower caps, the Bompies Shower Cap has been designed to last.
It's made from quality materials, built for everyday use and designed to stay part of your hair care routine for years.
Why did Posey create the Bompies Shower Cap?
After more than 20 years as a hairdresser, I couldn't find a shower cap that did everything I wanted it to.
I wanted one that would protect a blow wave, keep hair clean, fit all hair types and extensions, and actually last.
So, I created it.
Looking After Your Hair Starts with the Right Products
At Bompies, every product is designed by a hairdresser to help make everyday hair care easier.
Whether you're looking for a luxury shower cap, 100% mulberry silk scrunchie, microfibre towel wrap or makeup headband, our goal is simple—to help you enjoy healthier hair between salon visits.
We also proudly supply wholesale hair accessories to hair salons, beauty salons and retailers across Australia, helping professionals offer products they genuinely trust and recommend.