How to protect yourself from the sun with a hat?

During the summer, but also during your travels or mountains all year round, hats are essential allies to complete your protection against the sun. Not only are you protected from glare, they protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Wearing a hat, in addition to the nice shade it provides, is equivalent to adding a UV protection factor of at least 10 to your sunscreen.

Headict presents some basic tips to choose the hat for men or women that will shelter you from the sun. What matters, what form, everything is reviewed so that you find yourself there when making your selection.(read more)

WIDE EDGES, BEFORE ... AND BEHIND

Putting on a Kangol cap is a great start, but favoring a wide-brimmed hat in front and behind will also protect your neck. For every 2.5 cm of edge you add to your hat, you reduce the risk of getting 10% skin cancer.

Women are spoiled for choice with beautiful bridles and federations in a range of colors, made of straw, felt or light and easy-to-live to paper.

For hiking, the Hatland hats are perfect, made of lightweight fabric, with rounded edges and UV protection.

If you are looking for a beautiful unisex straw hat, a Panama is an ideal model, it is light and resistant while protecting from the sun thanks to its tight weaving.


MATERIAL: TIGHT WOVEN AND WITH UV FACTOR

The light colors reflect the heat. Choose a shade like beige, and enjoy its freshness without your hat is too sensitive to tasks.
Straw hats are the big favorites of the summer with their breathable natural material that brings freshness on hot days. However, the weaving of the straw lets some of the rays pass and it is not the hats that will shelter you best.

For optimal protection, please refer to our UV Hats section. With a protection factor of at least 40+, these hats are made of tightly woven fibers and colors that ensure UV does not filter. You will find in this selection trendy hats like models designed for outdoor sports or travel.

Dermatologists recommend wearing a hat on sunny days, but also when the sky is veiled to protect you from UV properly. Think of hats for your kids too! You will preserve the "sun capital" of their young skin. You will find in the Headict range something to protect you without forgetting comfort and style, to wear with pleasure a hat woman or man who will take care of you in return.