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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: . https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:57:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php crutcher on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution/page/2#post-1432768 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:12:56 +0000 crutcher 1432768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I found the most totally awesome slouchy beanie at Nordies this fall and when I went to get the information to send, they no longer have it...Anyway, I went to the men's department and found a cashmere Rail beanie...It is TDF...I can just pop it on pull down a few bangs and I am ready...This one got about a million positive reviews so I tried it and hey I indeed liked it...Perhaps you could peruse the men's department and score a similar find...smile gradfashionista on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution/page/2#post-1432620 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:38:15 +0000 gradfashionista 1432620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The solution to hat hair is no hat. I choose earmuffs for colder temperatures, and prefer the hood of my puffer over the hats I own. The hood is large, so it doesn't give me too much hat hair, but unlike the hat, it blocks out the wind. Win-win. If you do choose a hat, you could add some dry shampoo indoors, which will help with volume. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution/page/2#post-1432569 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:29:16 +0000 carter 1432569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow. Look at all this wisdom! Today ended up being a very busy day, and I'm headed back out again in a minute. Just as well I haven't had time to shop yet...so many new suggestions here. I'll be back later to follow all your links. I did do a quick search last night for ear bands. All I seemed to find were either gear-type or they had big rose decorations on them. Most were at least partially acrylic. Even still there were very few. Is there some other way I should be searching for these? Angie...I was hoping for something a bit less radical than chopping off my hair;-) shiny on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution/page/2#post-1432559 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:00:09 +0000 shiny 1432559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Try Club Monaco for hats. I particularly like the Nora and it's on sale right now.  I just added the Colleen, also on sale.  Janet on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution/page/2#post-1432538 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:58:40 +0000 Janet 1432538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like slouchy berets for this reason. Kinda like a beanie, but less length and a little more fullness. You can adjust it to cover the ears or not, depending on how much warmth you need. I have a little head though, so many hats that work for others are overwhelming on me. jackiec on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution/page/2#post-1432523 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:30:24 +0000 jackiec 1432523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good question! I really only put on a hat if I have nowhere to go later or it's late in the day. I can pull it off better if I'm wearing my hair wavy - it tends to bounce back. Otherwise flathead hat head for me too! Good luck Marilyn on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution/page/2#post-1432522 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:29:10 +0000 Marilyn 1432522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My beanies are cashmere.....a bit of a splurge but they are very warm, soft and have nice stretch so they don't squeeze my head/hair.  Some are J Crew, one I got at The Bay.  I watch for them to go on sale. Angie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution/page/2#post-1432517 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:18:08 +0000 Angie 1432517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cutting your hair short like mine actually minimizes hat head - although I'm sure that's not a solution for you.  WHAT A SWEET DOGGIE. xo Helena on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution/page/2#post-1432494 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 14:37:26 +0000 Helena 1432494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carter, the photo you posted would be a perfect beanie for you (imho) :) Yes, if you need recommendations on winter hats, definitely ask a bunch of Canadians! We're pros!! ;) Here's the link for the beanie I grabbed at Target, if you want to try a cheap and cheerful one - lots of colors and it's easy on the hair: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-knit-beanie-hat/-/A-16463124">http://www.target.com/p/women-.....A-16463124</a> Suz on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution/page/2#post-1432493 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 14:31:28 +0000 Suz 1432493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fedoras are great for the top of your head, but not warm enough for my climate in winter. Also, they blow off in the wind. I think of them as purely decorative hats, much as I love them. Mr. Suz has one for dressy situations and for spring/ fall.  Colette on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432477 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 14:03:49 +0000 Colette 1432477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I use Wen Replenishing Treatment Mist. It keeps your hair moisturized, tames the static and eliminates the dreaded hat head. trekkiegirl on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432459 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:10:52 +0000 trekkiegirl 1432459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've also heard that the type of blow dryer you use can make a difference, something about ionization I think. I'll see if I can find the article... Summer on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432403 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:08:26 +0000 Summer 1432403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah, yes,  hat hair!  I, too, suffer from finger- in - socket syndrome, so I've been following the suggestions carefully.  Do let us fellow dog-walkers know if you find the perfect solution.  By the way, your little four-legged friend is really cute.    ilzz007 on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432330 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 04:07:09 +0000 ilzz007 1432330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great questions. I like your dog, so cute. Firecracker (Sharan) on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432329 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 04:06:47 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1432329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Like Shevia, I wear a fedora. it can smoosh my curls in on the sides a little bit, though. Still, it's not as bad as a tight knit cap. I'm learning a lot here, too, Carter. Thanks for asking the question. . . . and for sharing a pic of your adorable "little mongrel." Gigi on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432325 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 03:59:26 +0000 Gigi 1432325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great thread! I suffer from hat hair too. I want to try SandyG's trick of twisting up ringlets under the hat, because I have fine wavy hair too that not only gets flattened but straightened when I wear a hat. What I have found helps for me is to wear a loose beanie or a loose beret (the beanie works better than the beret). Also, when I come back in and take my hat off, I rub a little water in my hands and then turn my head upside down and rub the water into the roots of my hair, shaking the hair at the root, which helps revive some of the volume. Sometimes I use a little sea salt spray with the water. K.M. on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432298 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 03:29:21 +0000 K.M. 1432298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'll second Laura's recommendation: a hood. I have the same issue with my fine curly hair, and on top of that, I also get a headache if I wear something even the tiniest bit constricting on my head. So I pull the hood of my puffer over my head. I'm in the frigid Midwest and this has been doing the trick because my puffer is really warm and the hood is generously sized (I also realized that the faux-fur that lines the hood is not simply for looks or warmth, but also to keep the hood in place when you wear it). The only problem with the hood is that it doesn't give me full peripheral vision because the hood doesn't move with my head, if that makes sense (my head turns but the hood is still there blocking the vision). If I need to look to the side (as in, crossing the street) I have to put it down for an instant or to hold it so it moves along with my head. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432289 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 03:20:49 +0000 carter 1432289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for all the recommendations! Why didn't I ask before?? I've been fighting with my hair for weeks. Shopping tomorrow! Jaime on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432249 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 02:51:57 +0000 Jaime 1432249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wear a fedora! Anonymous on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432247 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 02:49:51 +0000 Anonymous 1432247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I understand walking the dog several times a day. My dog likes the cold and would go on more walks if I let her. I can't go hatless because my ears hurt tremendously when cold, so I wear fur earmuffs. I currently am using my black fur earmuffs, because I broke my favorite mink earmuffs that I have had over 30 years. They are easy to take on and off and actually look good and no hat hair. Suz on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432201 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 02:07:12 +0000 Suz 1432201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Similar to Aziriphale, I find my hair sometimes looks a bit better after it's been flattened by my hat. Which is a darn good thing. Where I live, there are not many days when it's sensible to go outdoors for more than ten minutes without a hat between mid-December and mid-March. Try a merino wool hat -- the material helps. I don't really get too much of a static problem; I guess that is humidity dependent.  Do you have a puffer with a hood? You could also wear your hood instead of a hat; where you live, you probably don't need both (unlike me...today it was beanie PLUS down hood...wheeee!!!!)  When I run, I use an ear band -- that's enough for  not-super-cold temps for me and does not mush the hair up.  Photos of different kinds of toques and beanies for your enjoyment.  Kristin L on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432149 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 01:06:35 +0000 Kristin L 1432149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've used  a dryer sheet in the past, similar to how Marilyn does hers. It seemed to help tame the flyaways/frizzes that always happen to me when I take a hat off.  deb on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432140 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:51:15 +0000 deb 1432140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Check out these recommendstions <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/avoid-hat-hair-now-that-its-freezing-102640136933.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/a.....36933.html</a> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/11/flat-hair-hat-frizzy_n_1955958.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/.....55958.html</a> <a href="http://www.schwarzkopf.international/sk/en/home/hair_styling/tips_and_tricks/styling_tricks/styling-tips-for-hat-wearers.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.schwarzkopf.interna.....s/styling-</a> Marilyn on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432135 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:44:24 +0000 Marilyn 1432135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wear beanies.  I pull my hair into a low ponytail when I wear hats. It keeps everything sleek and if I haven't had my hat on for too long I can fluff it up later.  If not I just leave it in a ponytail.  I keep a travel size Static Guard in my purse.  Spray it on your brush to remove any static.  I actually do that every day after I blow dry.  I'm a daily dog walker as well. SandyG on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432119 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:18:30 +0000 SandyG 1432119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Loose pin curls work beneath hats, and afterwards hair gets fluffed out with your fingers and retains some shape. Twirling your hair into ringlets and pulling them up to the crown of your head before you put the hat or cap on will work, too. I do this with baseball caps so my fine wavy hair isn't completely flattened.  Enjoy those walks and cute hats!   trekkiegirl on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432089 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 23:16:05 +0000 trekkiegirl 1432089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't wear hats for that very reason. I have hair that is thick in quantity but fine strands, and very prone to static. I only wear a scarf wrapped over my head and then around my neck. I'll add earmuffs if it's really cold. The tips about hand lotion do work, I also keep hair spray at my desk at work. If you must wear a hat though, you want it to be at least 50% cotton. The synthetic fibers don't allow breathability and that causes your head to sweat and adds to the static problem to boot. Gaylene on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432085 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:58:45 +0000 Gaylene 1432085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, see, that's where the snood gets versatile. Drapey if you want minimum mussing of your hair, and a double-wind around neck, pulled up over the head to the forehead with a twist or small knot to snug it under the chin, if the wind starts blowing or the temp is in the negatives. Worn in the latter way, mine stays on in a 45-50 mph gale force wind. If it's windier than that, keep that poor pup indoors! shiny on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432082 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:50:49 +0000 shiny 1432082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Stay away from acrylic -- too much static and it's not even warm. Go for wool or cashmere or wool/cashmere blend.  Otherwise, I carry a travel size bottle of moisturizer (hand cream) in my bag at all times. For some reason, I find hand cream works better than leave-in conditioner. I just rub some on my hands and then fluff my hair back up with my fingers.  carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432081 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:49:17 +0000 carter 1432081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ear bands?? I must live in a bubble. Off to look them up! carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hat-hair--surely-theres-a-solution#post-1432080 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:46:58 +0000 carter 1432080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh my, it's a whole new language...beanie, toque (which I googled with a G instead of a Q..I assume Canadians don't wear lake trout on their heads;-)), now snood. Is the picture below a beanie? Is it what you had in mind? Gaylene, the snood idea is fun. I wonder if I could keep it on my head when the wind blows?