No matter which way you style your long hair, you will always end up experimenting with hats. One of the most commonly asked questions by men who have long hair is “How to wear a hat with long hair?”. For a long time, it was thought that men couldn’t wear hats with long hair and in some ways, that’s still true.
But what is also true is that with the right choice of hat, they can be worn with long hair. Wearing a hat with long hair is not difficult. Some fashionable styles can be completed easily.
The key to wearing a hat with long hair is just enfolding the tips and rolling beneath. This is our complete guide to help you pick the right look, choose the best hats for long hair, and learn different ways to style your mane.
Before we get down to business, let us consider the factors which affect the health of your hair while wearing hats. First I’m going to shed some light on the benefits of wearing hats.
During the days of winter, hats keep our heads warm, protect them from wind, and somewhat even from the rain. In the summer, they protect our hair from the UV rays of the sun and dust which reduces the chances of hair damage.
Hats also protect wet hair from getting dehydrated and any drastic changes in the atmosphere.
On the contrary, as opposed to the general notion; there are very few disadvantages to wearing hats. Wearing hats regularly for long periods does not promote fast hair growth.
Tight hats and certain materials could cause irritation to the scalp. They might restrict the flow of oils through the follicles leaving the ends dry. They also restrict airflow through the hair which could lead to heavy perspiration giving you a greasy look when you take the hat off.
Stop listening to myths that say hats cause hair loss. Even the men wearing tight hats, will not experience hair loss until they have some genetic, hormonal, or dermatological issues.
One of the most common hair loss myths is that wearing a hat will lead to male pattern baldness.
Considering the recent times, men have been more analytical and concerned about their fashion and looking into more options. Especially men with long hair. It’s all fine and dandy to know that long locks are considered a good fashionable trait now.
Here are some hat options that men can choose from to get their groove on.
Ball Caps
Ball caps are the most common hats worn by men whether their hair is long or short. When it comes to styling long hair with a ball cap, there are numerous styles you can go with.
The low tuck- To pull this style off, gather your hair into a ponytail. Place the cap on your head and pull your hair through the back. But before you reach all the way through, stop halfway. This way a part of the ponytail hangs out from the back and the rest stays under. Protecting your hair to get tangled on a windy day outdoors.
The Bun
The most durable of them all. If you spend your day outdoors being active, this is your go-to style for hats. Grab your hair and wrap it into a ponytail. Place the hat on your head and pull the pony all the way through the back. Now twist the hair into a bun and seal it with a pin or a headband.
The Ponytail
The classic hairstyle to go with a ball hat. It is the second easiest style to keep for a guy with long hair. All you do is tuck your hack back, gather it into a pony. From there, pull all the hair through the back. The remaining side locks can be tucked behind the ears if any.
Knit Beanies
These hats are great when it comes to long or curly hair. If you’re in a rush but still want to keep your game up, knit beanies are your best friend. When wearing beanies, avoid choosing overly baggy ones. Choose beanies that fit your face and don’t make you look like a smurf.
Those might not add to your style, let alone enhance it. You can either keep your hair just as it is or keep them tucked behind the ears. They provide the additional benefit of warmth when worn in the winter.
Fedora Hat
If you’re stuck in the dilemma about which hats to add to your wardrobe, Fedoras are the ones. They go well with pretty much any outfit in your wardrobe. But with all of that, comes a catch. A little bit of styling is needed for Fedoras to spread its charm.
You can go for a parted hairdo with a tilted hat. It will dress up with any casual outfit for the summer. The other style to match with a Fedora has tucked-back bangs with the hat placed diagonally on the head.
Summer Hat
These hats aid well in hair protection from the sun for the aging guys and those with brittle hair. If you have textured hair, it’s cherry on the top. If you’re working in the yard or traveling to the countryside, put your summer hat on to match with your country boy pants and cotton shirts.
Panama hats- Panama hats add a good sense of style to any summer outfit. These hats bring an elegant boost to both casual and formal outfits. To really pull off the Panama hat with style you need to figure out whether it suits your face cut or not.
If you have a round or a square face cut, select a hat with a narrow band and light-colored. This will give an illusion of an elongated hat adding to the length of your face.
Irish hats- Also known as the flat cap, Irish hats originated in Northern England in the 14th century. Another popular name for this is the newsboy hat. It adds a sense of structure to the square jaw fellas with its rounded bill.
Guys with shoulder-length hair can embrace the effects of this hat with semi-formals or winter wear to make a fashion-forward statement. A pair of checkered pants, a woolen sweater, a big dial watch, a pair of slip-on footwear worn with a side tilted Irish hat, and boom, you look like a classic baller.
Beret Hat
It takes a bold guy to pull off a beret hat well. Berets are generally suggested for feminine faces that exhibit soft features. Slim guys with a ‘no bars held’ attitude can match berets efficiently with their style.
Beret hats can be worn with tucked-back bangs, worn along with a denim jacket, slim jeans, and sneakers. Berets are said to be the next big hat trend that can be worn with anything and everything based on personal preference.
Cowboy hat– If you’re a fan of the 80’s Hollywood movies, you’ve seen these in almost all of them. Cowboy hats have been an accessory that has proved to be a bold statement maker ever since the early ’80s. It still doesn’t fail to give a guy with long hair that macho look.
Back in the days, men wore long hair more and traveled west in search of adventure. The cowboy hats were the epitome of fashion back then. The wide brim adds structure to round faces and enhances their look.
Hats are the best companion for long hair if you know what you’re doing. If you ask me, it’s all a game of trial and error. Keep trying different styles and different hats until you find out the perfect one for yourself.
The takeaway note?
Find the one which suits your face’s shape better and then style your hair accordingly.
