By Stephanie Darling
There was a plethora of hats, headbands and beanies on the catwalks in Paris recently. Which is all fun and fancy, until you run the very real risk of hat hair. To make sure you avoid flattened frizzy hair when you remove your favourite winter accessory, make note of our tips and tricks below.
How to combat post-hat hair and the art of wearing the headband
·Before you even think about putting on a hat, pop a leave-in conditioner through your locks to ensure hair is moisturised. This will help combat the dreaded static that can be caused from friction built-up from wearing hats.
Hats came in all shapes and sizes at Jacquemus.Credit: Gett
·Make sure your hair is bone-dry when donning any sort of headgear, otherwise you will end up with hair as flat as a pancake.
·Invest in a volumising mousse to combat flattened hair and build volume. Remember not to overload the hair though, as a little goes a long way. Blowdry the product into the roots and finish by giving you hair a hand scrunch. Volume, and even a touch of backcombing, is also essential should you want to wear one of the new headbands seen on the runway. Look to the high top hair at the Fall Chanel show for inspiration.
·Reduce winter static with a frizz combating spray like R+Co Foil Frizz Plus Static Control Spray.
·Carry a mini-can of hairspray with you at all times. After hats come off, try a quick spritz to the roots on upturned hair to bring life back to flattened locks. Dry shampoo is also a great option for adding much-needed volume to hair that's lost its zing.
·A shine serum can also be a godsend to banish any pesky flyaways.
· Boost volume post hat-removal by parting hair on the opposite side to your usual side before you put your hat on. Once you take your hat off you can flip it back to its original side.
·Avoid synthetic hats as they produce more static and opt natural fibres like cashmere, wool and cotton. Our favourite version for winter: the leather beret à la Dior.
·Try drying sheets that smooth hair and subdue frizz as well as add a hint of shine.