We’re often asked what’s different about winter chemo hats? I think the winter time is possibly the most challenging time, if you’re living without a full head of hair and a good way of explaining the key differences.
First things first, it’s cold, and you’ll feel it more without an insulating layer of hair. But we also seem to thermo-regulate through our heads, without the added complications of hot flushes brought on by chemo treatment. You can wrap up warm to step outside and face the wind, but step back indoors and you can quickly overheat with the central heating.
So we advise layering hats and keeping your hats of a lighter weight – this may sound odd if you’re trying to stay warm, but it avoids the roller coaster ride of over-heating throughout the day and helps you maintain a regular temperature. Layer up with an outdoor winter hat when you need extra ‘togs’.
Winter chemo hats
Here are a few of our latest cosy styles Tilly and Reah a showerproof faux leather cap in black, and Coco a beautiful tweed cap that reminded us of Chanel – for a little chemo headwear winter ‘lux’ 😉
Following on with the ‘lux’ theme why not treat yourself to one or our 100% cashmere beanies (seen below), a cosy hug for your head.
(Main pic above is Esther – still available in Moss Green), these styles are all lined to avoid irritation, if you are sensitive to wool fabrics.
If you have a favourite felt hat you want to wear and lining it isn’t an option, try layering it over a simple beanie ‘liner’ hat, (seen here under our cashmere beanies). We often recommend our Kimmy hat in a full range of colours for this purpose.
Winter cancer hats
The other reason for layering is ensuring a ‘standard’ hat can be extended down onto the nape of the neck. A lot of hats are designed to sit about midway down the back of the head – fitted baseball caps, some Baker Boy styles.
We design our own winter chemo hats range for this very reason, or collate styles that hold their shape and provide full coverage when worn lower on the neck.
See Lori a velour cap available in a wonderful range of rich colours, and Connie needle cord cap available ++ colours – both useful to wear on their own, or over your wig to prevent it getting spoiled in the rain. ALL styles has enough depth and volume to still look good when worn low.
Sleep hats
Another handy tip for winter – under the duvet your body may be cosy but your head on the pillow can get chilled. Even if you’re resting at home, being more sedentary, you can quickly feel the chill. Often the dilemma here is to find a suitably lightweight hat with minimal seams – lying on seams can be uncomfortable and anything too thick quickly becomes too hot.
Our Pella sleep hat has been designed with minimal seams and a turn down brim so that you can adjust how low you’d like to go on your neck.
One final tip a fringe wig can make a huge difference worn under any hat. A small amount of hair seems to instantly fool the eye and people simply assume you love hats for fashion purposes. We’ve just restocked in some lovely new colours so please take a look on line.
For more style ideas and to see the full range visit our winter hats section on the site here, or if its easier please give us a call. We can always talk you through the range and answer your queries.
