Complete guide: caring for and styling your Juju Hat
Your Juju Hat is a precious handcrafted piece. With the right gestures, it will accompany you for years while keeping all its volume and beauty. This guide covers everything: from daily dusting to the professional "styling" technique to give it a second youth.
⚡ The essentials in 30 seconds
- ✓ Dust gently with a microfibre cloth or a hairdryer on the cold setting
- ✓ Avoid any contact with direct water (except light misting for styling)
- ✓ Protect from prolonged humidity and direct sunlight
- ✓ Restore volume with the hairdryer technique (see below)
- ✓ Store flat or hanging, never folded or compressed
Daily care: lightness above all
The secret to a Juju Hat that stays beautiful over time is the regularity of simple gestures. No need for intensive weekly cleaning — light, frequent care is enough.
Dusting without damaging
Dust is the main enemy of feather Juju Hats. It builds up between the barbs and can weigh the piece down over time.
Method 1: the hairdryer on the cold setting
Stand 30-40 cm from the piece and blow gently on the cold setting. The slight air pressure drives out the dust without disturbing the feathers. It is the gentlest and most effective method.
Method 2: the microfibre cloth
Very gently pass a dry microfibre cloth over the surface of the Juju Hat, going from the centre to the edges. Never rub against the grain of the feathers or fibres.
To avoid absolutely
Vacuum cleaner (too powerful, tears out feathers), damp cloth directly (stains and deforms), detergent spray. No chemical product on the feathers or raffia.
✨ The styling technique: bringing your Juju Hat back to life
The must-know technique
This is the most important technique to know. Over time, transport or humidity, the feathers of your Juju Hat can flatten or crumple, losing their characteristic volume. Here is how to restore a perfect, voluminous shape in a few minutes.
Prepare your equipment
You will need a clean water sprayer (such as a clean garden spray or a rinsed empty spray bottle) and a hairdryer.
Lightly mist the feathers
Spray a fine mist of water from 20-30 cm away onto the feathers that need "styling". The goal is to lightly moisten them — not to wet them. The feathers should feel damp, not soaked. Note: this step applies only to feather Juju Hats, not to raffia or shell models.
Use the hairdryer on low temperature
Essential setting: LOW or WARM temperature (never hot!) Hold the hairdryer about 25-30 cm from the piece. Direct the airflow from the centre to the edges, following the natural direction of the feathers. Use your free fingers to "spread" and guide the feathers as they dry. You will see the feathers straighten and regain their volume in real time.
Let it rest flat
Once the feathers are dry and nicely voluminous, let the Juju Hat rest flat for 15-20 minutes before hanging it back up. This allows the feathers to "memorise" their new position.
⚠️ Important: Never use the hot setting of the hairdryer. Excessive heat damages the barbs of the feathers irreversibly and can deform the rattan structure. Always start with the cold setting to test.
Specific care by model
🪶 Feather Juju Hats
The most delicate but also the most impressive.
- → Cold-hairdryer dusting every 2-3 weeks
- → Styling technique as soon as the volume decreases (1-2 times a year)
- → Avoid very humid rooms (bathroom without ventilation)
- → Protect from direct sunlight (discolouration of white feathers possible)
🌾 Raffia and natural straw Juju Hats
Sturdier, but sensitive to humidity and impacts.
- → Dry dusting with a soft brush or a wide brush
- → For a light stain: slightly damp cloth, dab without rubbing
- → Do NOT moisten before the hairdryer (styling technique not applicable)
- → Let air-dry if exposed to humidity
🐚 Shell Juju Hats
The shells are very resistant; it is the structure that needs attention.
- → Clean the shells with a dry or slightly damp cloth
- → Regularly check that the shells are well fixed (re-glue if needed with wood glue)
- → Avoid impacts that could detach the shells
Storage and transport
If you need to store or move your Juju Hat, here are the golden rules:
Never fold
Always store the Juju Hat flat or hanging. A fold, even brief, permanently marks the feathers or fibres.
Avoid airtight plastic
Plastic bags create condensation that promotes mould. Prefer a fabric cover or a cardboard box.
Stable temperature
Avoid the attic (too hot in summer) and the garage (too humid). An indoor cupboard is ideal.
Transport: rigid suitcase
To travel with a Juju Hat, use a rigid suitcase with tissue paper between the feathers to maintain the volume.
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