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To deal with ‘hat hair,’ plan your hairstyle accordingly
by Samantha Critchell, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK - Hats are as much a part of a winter survival kit as boots or gloves, but those latter pieces don’t really have side effects. Hats do.

Hat hair can come at you from any angle and attack any style and hair type. Just ask anyone who’s taken off their hat to find every strand of hair on their head going in a different direction.

Hairstylist Marc Anthony is Canadian, which gives him an instant pedigree when it comes to knowledge about cold-weather hair. He says cold-weather hair is entirely different from rest-of-the-year hair.

“Essentially, static is caused by dryness,” says Anthony. We all know that rubbing a balloon on your hair will make your hair stand up - that’s just static electricity. Have you ever tried that on damp hair? It doesn’t work.”

Maybe Anthony is on to something.

“Moisture creates a barrier preventing static from forming,” he explains.

Of course, wet hair can turn to ice in cool climes, so Anthony suggests using a moisturizer, particularlySomeone with straight hair should consider a knit cap a leave-in product. Apply a small amount of moisturizer to towel-dried hair before blow-drying.

Style, both of your hair and your hat, also can cause “hat head.”

Anthony says someone with straight hair should consider a knit cap, with the hair pulled into two loose braids right after it’s dried. Secure the braids loosely, so there’ll be no kinks when you take them out.

When you get to your final destination, take the hat off and untwist the braids. You’ll be left with a loose wave. Anthony also suggests touching up the top with a finishing spray or gloss.

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