No More Embarrassment When You Take Off Your Hat: Gentle Fixes to Bring Back Volume to "Flat Hat Hair"
Hats are stylish and practical, but when a moment comes when you suddenly have to take yours off, don't you feel a little uneasy?
"What if my hair has gone flat…" It is a worry everyone who loves wearing hats has felt at least once. You can't prevent it completely, but just knowing a small habit before you go out and a few easy tricks for after you take your hat off can make that uneasiness much lighter.
QUICK ANSWER
Dry your hair thoroughly, right down to the roots, before putting on your hat. Then, after taking it off, gently shake the roots with the pads of your fingers and shift your parting by just a few millimeters. That alone lets air into the flattened roots and brings back natural volume.
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How you dry your hair before going out is the biggest key to avoiding hat marks
Preparation so you don't put on a hat while your hair is still damp
When hair is pressed down while it is still damp, it dries in that shape and leaves a strong mark.
- Dry thoroughly down to the roots: If you shampoo in the morning or dampen your hair with styling products, make sure the roots are completely dry before putting on your hat.
- Finish with the "cool" setting on your hair dryer: After drying with warm air, blowing cool air to let the heat out of your hair can make its shape less likely to set, which may help prevent hat marks.
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The "10-second fluff-up fix" right after you take it off
3 tips for getting your hair back to natural
Wearing your hat continuously so your hair is disturbed less is one option, but here are ways to get your hair looking as natural as possible again.
- "Shake the roots" with the pads of your fingers Gently slide your fingertips (the pads, not your nails) against your scalp, and softly tousle the roots from the hairline toward the top. That alone lets air into the flattened roots and brings back natural volume.
- Shift your parting "by just a few millimeters" Using your fingers as a comb, shift your parting a few millimeters to 1cm away from where it usually sits when you wear your hat, and tidy it again. Changing the parting makes the hair try to stand up in the opposite direction, so the top quickly gains volume.
- A little portable balm on the ends If dryness or static frizz bothers you after taking off your hat, work just a tiny amount of multi-balm or hair oil mainly into the ends of your hair for a clean, neat finish.
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FAQ (frequently asked questions)
Worries about size and styling products
Answers to common worries!!
Q. Is it because my hat is too tight?
A. Yes, a hat that fits too snugly or presses too hard can be one of the reasons hair gets flattened more easily. We recommend a size with a little room—enough to slip a finger in—worn so it sits lightly on your head.
Q. Can I put on styling products before wearing a hat?
A. Yes, but the trick is to avoid the "roots" and work balm or oil mainly into the "ends." If you put styling products on the roots, their weight makes your hair even more likely to go flat when you wear a hat.
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TRY IT ON
You can try hats on in Kawaramachi, Kyoto
SHOP
The fit and silhouette, which are hard to judge from photos alone, can be checked by actually trying hats on in the store.
DIAGNOSIS
If you are not sure which shape suits you, try our Hat Finder Quiz to see what tends to suit you.
