I love wearing hats but finding styles to wear underneath your hat can be tricky. Here are some of my favourite hairstyles to wear under your hat.
First up, I have a tip to avoid dreaded hat hair.
How to avoid hat hair
If you like to wear your hair out under your hat, you’ll be away of the awkward flat hat hair that ensues.
This trick saves my hair every time.
Before putting on your hat, part your hair to the opposite side that you want to wear it.
So if you normally part your hair on the right, part your hair on the left before putting on your hat. If you like a middle part, you can choose either side to part your hair.
By switching your part, the flattening effects of the hat have a new purpose. They give your hair a volume root boost. When you remove your hat, flip your hair over to the way your normally part your hair and you’ll have awesome volume. Works every time.
But back to the hat hairstyle ideas.
Hat hair – Hairstyles to wear under your hat – Low braids
Hairstyles that are below the band of your hat are best. This way your hat sits on top of the braids.
For this style, I’ve created a Dutch braid low across the back of my head like this braided style.
Hat hair – Hairstyles to wear under your hat – Pigtails
Pigtails are a fun style to wear under your hat. I love this pigtail combo braid but basic pigtails work too. These low styles are great for wearing under a hat and for keeping your hair off your neck as well.
Try my tutorial for pigtails that hide your part line.
Other pigtail variations include fishtail braids, or rope braids.
Hat hair – Hairstyles to wear under your hat – Buns
A low bun is another simple style to wear under your hat. I love a braided bun as it holds in place better in my hair.
Check out my video tutorial for this braided bun hairstyle.
What’s your favourite style to wear under hats? Did you know my trick for avoiding hat hair?
I have bangs and shoulder length hair and I part in the middle and have no idea how I can fix my hair and wear my hat yet when I take it off my hair will still look nice. Any advice is appreciated.
My tip for HOW TO AVOID HAT HAIR: I part top half of the hair and make a loose top knot, then put the hat on. It looks nice because there’s still hair hanging from under the hat, and when I take the hat off, I just shake the hair gently from the knot, and – bingo! The volume is there!
Love this idea, Anna! Thanks so much for sharing xx
I don’t have enough hair for an up-do under my hat but definitely going to try the parting side swap when we head out on the Gold Coast tomorrow – Cheers!
Thanks Toni! It still works great for shorter hair, hope it worked for you xx
This post is great, I cycle to work everyday so I can wear these under my helmet. The part line trick is a wonderful idea, I’m going to try that! ?
Thanks so much Wench! I’m impressed that you cycle to work every day x
Lady, this tip to avoid hat hair is a game changer! Thanks so much. x
Thanks Vanessa! X
Gorgeous styles, and I like how simple they are. Perfect and no-fuss for summer!
But the reverse side part tip might be my favourite thing ever. I can’t wait to try it! Thanks lovely x
Thanks so much Amy! The part thing is a game changer for sure xx
Oh my goodness, the reverse side part underneath the hat tip is GENIUS! Guess who will be able to confidently rock a hat in Spain now?! x
And I know how much you love a hair flick too! So jealous of your Spain trip xx