How to style hair (correctly) with a hat?

In Canada for the Invictus Games, Meghan Markle came to support Prince Harry, who tried his hand at skeleton on February 15. In a monochrome midnight blue look, he mostly appeared with a hat. A piece she loves in winter. Moreover, during her stay, she multiplied the models, classic and simple, decorated with pompoms… The Duchess of Cambridge has mastered the ultimate combination of chic and sportswear, focusing on wavy lengths, which she does not hesitate to go for. in a game of asymmetry in one shoulder. “We will also notice that she is wearing a little make-up. He manages to play on the contrast between glamor and sports. she gives herself a neat look without sacrificing her style. It’s a nice twist and it’s no coincidence that we’ve also seen this accessory around the runways. And we find it almost everywhere in the collections,” analyzes styling consultant Marion Renou.

Because it is not always easy to combine this woolen scarf with your hairstyle. Between static electricity and the smoothing effect of blow drying, a hat isn’t always our hair’s best friend. However, as the stylist notes, during the last Fashion Week he was invited with a lot of nods, the guests had to face the capricious weather, from the avenues of New York to the streets of Paris. A valuable ally in the snow or a simple accessory to boost the look, it seemed to be accepted with almost cheeky ease. “It’s perfect for those who are cold, both in terms of temperature and style. It really is an accessory that keeps you warm while adding a little something extra to a basic look. With the added benefit of being much cheaper than a handbag or a pair of shoes,” explains Marion Renou. “And you don’t have to wear a hat, it suits everyone.”

But how can you combine this key part of your winter wardrobe without giving up a complicated hairstyle? How does it become a style addition like a hair accessory? For Adrien Coelho, head of the Très Confidential salon in Paris, the hat’s shortcomings must first be taken into account. “Yes, it keeps you warm, and so this also means that the roots will get oiled faster, especially if the hair is good.” Therefore, she recommends avoiding synthetics and preferring natural materials such as wool or cashmere, “which will be more pleasant to the hair.” To control the latter and avoid the effects of static electricity, Coelho Beauty’s founder also recommends using a relaxer or texturizing spray, like her Mémoire Mist, “to help coat the hair.” For Marion Renou, a hat can also become a valuable ally “in case of a bad hair day” and hide greasy or semi-covered hair during a walk.

Skillful styling

Another problem with this ally against the cold is that it crumbles when you take it off. “When you have long hair, you can choose a low ponytail or a braid, this will help to avoid the frizz that can be caused by repeated rubbing of the wool,” explains Adrienne Coelho. The latter encourages us to follow Meghan Markle’s example by changing styles. “We can go, like her, with waves, play with asymmetry, do a braid one day, a tail the next… And most importantly, we vary between parting on the side or in the middle, we move the line. demarcation to avoid creating stable marks caused by the hat.’ And how to combine it with a square, especially fashionable at the moment? “We can work the ends out or give them a little more messy side.” On long or short hair, the stylist notes that you can also have fun with fake bangs to decorate the forehead.

In any case, the main thing for her is to prepare her hair correctly. “To keep them from being too flat, you need to loosen the roots with your finger first, but also after you take the cap off.” The expert also suggests using a volumizing powder or texturizing spray after the accessory is removed to “work on the texture and get a tousled look. It can also be used in the front to avoid the electrical side of the hair. However, Adrien Coelho warns against the mistake of not drying your hair before going out. And first of all, the hat will suffocate everything, and the scalp will be kept in moisture, which can lead to such inconveniences as dandruff or fungus.

Choose the right model

In terms of shapes, the hat allows you to use all styles: with cuffs, ear-revealing hat, plain, fluorescent or even printed… It reinvents pleasures to differentiate. The hairdresser advises brunettes, like Meghan Markle, to go with cool shades, and blondes to focus on warmer shades. “The important thing is that your eyebrows are always visible, save, but also pay attention to your face,” says Adrien Coelho, who notes that Prince Harry’s wife always chooses a hat that resembles her outfit; “It remains an accessory. , he’s not trying to focus on her.”