How to Place a Kippah

Place the kippah on your head and attach with hair clips.

In the Jewish religion, it is customary for men to wear kippahs on the tops of their heads as a symbol of respect to the power above that watches over them. Many religious men wear kippahs on a regular basis, while those who are a little less observant may only wear them to synagogue and for high holidays and celebrations. The trick to wearing a kippah is being able to keep it on, since the caps are only meant to fit the crown of the head. Not placing the kippah on your head correctly can cause it to fall off again and again.

Things You'll Need

• Kippah
• 2 flexible hair clips
• 4 bobby pins
• Sticky tape

Instructions

1. Place the kippah on the crown of your head.

2. Open the two flexible hair clips. Slide one clip behind your ear, grabbing some hair along the way, and move up towards the kippah. Close the hair clip onto the kippah to attach the kippah to your hair. Perform the same for the other side of your head.

3. Pin the kippah in place using bobby pins. Slide one bobby pin behind your ear and in towards the kippah. Slide a second bobby pin next to it, making the two bobby pins cross like an X over the kippah. Making the X is the trick to keeping the kippah in place. Use two more bobby pins for the other side of the kippah.

4. Make a loop with your sticky tape so that the tape is double-sided. Tape one end of the tape to the inside of the kippah. You will need multiple pieces to tape along the edges. Allow the other side of the tape to stick to your head. This is the method to use if you are bald.

References

• Chabad: Why Do We Wear a Kippah?; Baruch S. Davidson