A snood ( / s n uː d / ) is a type of traditionally female headgear designed to hold the hair in a cloth or yarn bag. [1] In the most common form, the headgear resembles a close-fitting hood worn over the back of the head. It is similar to a hairnet , [1] but snoods typically have a looser fit, [2] a much coarser mesh, and noticeably thicker yarn. A tighter-mesh band may cover the forehead or crown, then run behind the ears, and under the nape of the neck. A sack of sorts dangles from this band, covering an
Another similar garment which is also referred to as a snood is used to cover facial hair such as beards and moustaches when working in environments such as food production. [4] Although it appears that "hairnet" has replaced "snood" as the common term for hair containment on the head, the term "beard snood" (essentially a "ringed scarf") is still familiar in many food production facilities. [ citation needed ]
Although popular for many years with European footballers like Gianluigi Buffon —in the 2010–11 Premier League season, a number of high-profile players, including Carlos Tevez and Samir Nasri , wore snoods. The fashion was derided by commentators as not manly . [ citation needed ]