With summer upon us, now's the time to break out the summer gear. First the fun stuff: pool noodles, corn cob holders, and flip-flops. Now the necessities (besides the corn cob holders): broad spectrum sun screen with a high SPF rating and a sun hat to help further protect your face and neck from harmful sun rays.
While we love the look of straw sun hats, people dealing with hair loss due to chemo, cancer treatments, or alopecia may find that the straw material causes scalp discomfort after extended wear. To remedy this situation, we've compiled a list of several functional and fashionable ways to make your straw hat more comfortable this summer.
1. Add a Scarf or Bandana
Scarves and bandanas can add a fabulous pop of color to your favorite sun hat. This combination, much like peanut butter and jelly, are extremely complimentary of each out. Unlike peanut butter and jelly, this style never gets old. With scarves made of 100% cotton and 100% silk, they are also super soft and comfy on the head. Mix and match scarf colors to pair with different outfits or even experiment with different scarf tying techniques. You can find plenty of scarves in bold, solid colors or eye-catching patterns here. Find a cute bandana here.
2. Wear With a Slip On Slinky
Everyone agrees: Simple is better. When you're looking for a comfortable item to wear under your sun hat, nothing beats our easy to use Pre-tied Slip-On Scarf. That's right: No tying whatsoever. The Slip-On Scarf can be worn with the tail hanging straight down the back or to the side. Like our scarves and bandanas, the Slip-On Scarf is available in an array of colors, prints, and materials. Shop the Slip On Scarf here.
3. Put on a Wig Cap
Wig caps can best be described as "small, but mighty". As the inside of wigs can be itchy, wig caps are used to provide a soft barrier. Wig caps also work perfectly when it comes to finding a comfy, low-profile option to wear with your straw hat. Available in different materials, wigs caps come in fabrics such as cotton, bamboo, and aloe vera/bamboo. Plus they are super affordable!
4. Add a Lace Hat Liner
Much like a wig cap, the soft material acts as a barrier between your straw hat and scalp. However, where a wig cap is low profile, a Lace Hat Liner offers a delicate lace decorum to frame your face. The Lace Hat Liner pairs well with flowy summer dresses. It's available in different colors so you can change up your look. Bonus: it's also a sleep cap! Shop the Lace Hat Liner here.
5. Use an Extra Wide Headband
Another fabulous option for adding a dash of color and comfort to your look is by including an extra wide headband. Designed to provide more coverage than a regular headband, pairing an extra wide headband with your favorite sun hat also helps ensure a secure fit. The top is open for cool wear. Our Comfort Headband is the perfect sun hat accessory and is available in bamboo viscose and 100% cotton.
6. Instant Hair Headband with Bangs
Want to add just a dash of hair beneath your sun hat? Try the Ultimate Fringe Bangs attached to our soft and comfy 100% cotton Instant Hair Headband! The bangs easily attach to the headband using velcro. The Instant Hair Headband rests comfortably under any hat!
7. Attach a Hat Sizer
If you're more interested in a "one and done" option, the Hat Sizer or Terry Cloth Hat Reducer may be the way to go! The Hat Sizer can be attached along the inside crown of your sun hat to more easily re-size the hat for a better fit. The self-adhesive backing allows for simple application and provides a more secure, comfy fit.
The loss of your hair does not mean you need to be stuck inside during the hot summer months. Dig out your favorite summer hat and spruce up your summer style with the tips above to match your sun dress, add a more comfortable fit, or make a dynamic statement. Have some suggestions of your own? Share your hat styling tips in the comments section below!
You can also shop for a sun hat thats ultra comfty, even on bald heads! Shop here to find pretty sun hats that were designed with cancer patients in mind. Shop all of our summer hats for women for headwear that's cool, comfortable and provides a great fit!