TOP TIPS: HOW TO KEEP YOUR HAT OR HEADPIECE SECURE ALL DAY
Everyone and I mean EVERYONE, can wear a hat CONFIDENTLY.
There are no rules to wearing a hat, you just need to make sure it fits with your VALUES and STYLE, it ENHANCES your best bits and coordinates your outfit with ease.
Once you have purchased your hat, practice wearing it before the event, and try different hairstyles to see what looks best.
Traditionally, a Hat or Headpiece is worn on the right-hand side, however if you have a parting to the side of your face this is where you should position the headpiece with the bulk of the hair being able to be styled. You can however wear it how it feels most comfortable on either side of your head.
On the day, stand tall, shoulders back, deep breath, you have got this. Go and be fabulous and enjoy yourself.
Tips for elastic
If your Hat or Headpiece has elastic it goes under the hairline at the back of your head.
Tie or hold your hair loosely in a ponytail or bun.
Position the headpiece or hat so it feels comfortable with the elastic behind your ears - most hats and headpieces fit further forward on the head.
Remove ponytail or bun
Tease out some hair and style covering the elastic
Select a small section of hair from behind the ears, spritz with a little hairspray and wrap around the elastic each side
Use two bobby pins in a crossed position to secure the elastic on both sides under the hairline.
Tips If your Hat or Headpiece has combs
Place the Hat or Headpiece on your head to work out where it is going to sit
Take it off remembering where the combs were
Slightly backcomb those small sections of hair and spritz with a little hairspray
Spritz the combs with a little hairspray (taking care not to get on the Hat or Headpiece) and position on your head whilst still damp
The combs should grip and hold when pushed through the hair
Bobby Pins can be used for further grip
Bobby Pins are your secret weapon
Always use in twos and cross them to secure
Spritz with hairspray small sections of hair before using the bobby pins
Bobby Pins can be used on the elastic, hair wraps and combs
If you have purchased a headband from another supplier that is smooth underneath with no points to secure and it keeps slipping, hairspray can be used to help. Spray your hair in a line where the headband is due to sit and quickly fix your headband whilst still damp, make sure you push into the hair.
I have also heard, but never tried, eyelash glue, rubber grip tape or self adhesive Velcro can be used to help too. (To be used at own risk)
If you are looking for a Hat, Headband or fascinator check out my ready to buy range, rental or contact me to discuss a bespoke hat or headpiece.
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Lynsey x
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