In a perfect world, you could wear your favorite neon trucker or embroidered snapback without your hair paying a price. However, it’s very likely that every time you take off your hat after a day of wear, you are left with flattened and disheveled hair.
At a glance
- Wear the right fit of hat
- Pick the right haircut
- Try using a touch of styling product
- When nothing else works, use water
This messy hair phenomenon, touted as “hat hair,” is an unfortunate side effect that comes with wearing hats. Luckily, it’s not that hard to transform hair from chaotic to presentable, even if you can’t remember the last time you took off your cap.
Keep reading, and we’ll let you in on four must-know tips for preventing and fixing flat hair!
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#1. Wear the right fit of hat
Hat hair happens when your hair gets compressed and smooshed from wearing a hat. For some people, they can safely wear a hat all day without their locks being affected. But for most of us, even tossing on a cap for an hour or two can wreak havoc on our tidy hairdo.
The best way to combat hat hair is to wear high-quality hats that actually fit your head. Though cold-weather beanies might be a one-size-fits-all, most baseball caps or snapbacks come fitted with an adjustable closure that lets you alter the size of your hat in an instant.
Snapback hats are the perfect option for everyday wear (and preventing flat hair)
Especially if you’re looking to buy hats in bulk for merch, an adjustable closure will allow each of your customers or clients to effortlessly make your hats fit. Whether you’re searching for a blank neon foam trucker hat or a casual yet crafty snapback, an adjustable closure is a lifesaver (especially for those struggling to tame their hat hair!)
The Neon Green & White Foam Trucker Hat from Double Portion Supply
For trendy and true wholesale hats, you can rely on Double Portion Supply. We carry hundreds of different styles and fits of hats so that you can find the right cap for you. And we do it all while channeling the aloha Hawaiian spirit to business owners and individuals across the United States!
And if you truly want to bolster your custom merch collection, we offer high-quality T-shirt screen printing services as well.
#2. Pick the right haircut
Some haircuts and hairstyles are more suitable for hat-wearing than others. And the best way to avoid hat hair is by picking a cut that not only looks good on you but that also makes wearing a cap easy!
In particular, haircuts with shorter hair on the sides give the band of your caps more breathing room. And that, in turn, can put less pressure on your head and prevent your hair from getting too compressed.
#3. Try using a touch of styling product
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The right hair product can actually make a world of difference in how your hair looks. Even if you like to keep your hair clean and au natural, don’t knock it ’til you try it. This might be the way you cure hat hair for good!
Dry shampoo and hair spray are best if you want to create volume, while a leave-in conditioner or hair oil can help keep your hair sleek and slick. Of course, the products you pick will heavily depend on your hairstyle.
Gals with longer hair could benefit more from volumizing hair products, while people with shorter cuts can do with just a dab of hair pomade or gel.
#4. When nothing else works, use water
Sometimes, hat hair just can’t be saved. That’s when it’s time to pull out the big guns.
How to fix hat hair when all else fails
An easy way to fix messy hat hair is with water (though it’s not always ideal). Simply soak a towel with steaming hot water before wrapping it around your head. This will help soften your hair and erase any harsh ridges that solidified themselves.
But if all else fails, it’s time to start at square one. Dunk your head in the sink or bath, and soak your hair. Then, allow your wet hair to dry completely with a towel before using a blow dryer. Now, you have time to redo your ‘do without worrying about hat hair!
Of course, you can always just leave your cap on. After all, with a stylish snapback or dashing dad cap, there’s no reason why you’ll need to take it off!
The ANXD Aloha Extra Snapback Hat from Double Portion Supply
Final thoughts
Avoiding hat hair is easier than it seems. And when you enhance your headwear collection with custom caps, you’ll have no reason to even take off your cap and face the horrors of hat hair. Problem solved!
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