On a winter day like we have today in the Northeast, keeping warm has to come before looking great! The extremities that are exposed when temperatures are below zero can become frostbitten pretty quickly. Your ears are especially susceptible to the frigid air. The good news is there are ways to keep warm without having to suffer from "hat hair."
Instead of wearing a hat, try taking your winter, wool scarf and putting it over the top of your head so it hangs down and covers your ears. You can knot it loosely under your chin or drape the ends over your shoulders. This will keep your head and ears warm, but will not flatten your hair. This technique will work if you have straight hair that has not been styled.
If you have curly hair, or if your hair is pinned up into a bun or other style, take your earmuffs and put them on the back of your head. The band will be in the back instead of over the top of your head, and it will rest at the nape of your neck. This way, the ear pad part is over your ears, but the actual band is not pressing down on your head and ruining your hairstyle. There are also bandless earmuffs that just contain the actual pad that goes over your ears. Think of them as mittens for your ears. They are warm and will not interfere with your hair at all.
If you look good in headbands, you may want to try the ear warmer headbands. These are very warm and can look like part of your hairstyle. You may have seen these worn for winter sports.
So there are some options for you to keep warm without putting an actual hat on your head. If you do have a hairstyle that will not be ruined by an actual hat, there are a variety of styles for winter hats that can look quite fashionable, too. Keep warm!
The earmuffs shown on the model are by Burberry.
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