Double hatting to keep warm and protect sensitive skin

People with cold, bald and sensitive skin heads: I got you!

This isn’t a sponsored or gifted post – I bought the beanies myself.

Here’s me double hatting – a crochet beanie hiding a merino one, and a felted floral hat hiding a jersey one. So cosy and protective.

I’ve been layering two hats while bald – both to keep me warm, and to reduce irritation on my scalp from the more stylish hats that often aren’t made from natural fibres. It also reduces the need to wash the outer hats – I treat the inner hat like underwear – wear one for a day and then I put it in the wash.

I found a couple of great beanies from Amazon that are made from natural fibres, easy to layer and are affordable – most under $20.

This first beanie is a pure merino one. I can wear merino against my skin without irritation (and am aware some people can’t). This beanie doesn’t dry my scalp out, is very warm, and washes well even with having my paraffin ointment on it. It comes in a few colours, and the price points are very good value considering merino can be so expensive. Find the merino beanies here.

The second is a cotton jersey beanie. It’s not as warm as the merino, but great to wear overnight, or in the daytime under a warmer outer har in the cooler weather. It is soft and washes well, though takes a bit of time to put it back into shape after a wash. These come in two packs, and a few colours. Find the cotton jersey beanies here.

My hair may grow back by summer, but the jersey beanie I’m particular will be great to wear under straw and cotton wide brimmed hats.

I know Amazon has its issues with its leader, company ethics and work environment – but it’s also accessible in price and delivery, for people who may find it hard to get to the shops. If you find similar beanies elsewhere, that’s great – you do you!

Happy hatting!

Images: 1. Carly, a woman with red skin, wearing a fluffy white floral jacket over a colourful floral dress, and a teal crochet beanie, hiding a fawn coloured merino beanie. On her jacket are brooches – honeycomb and flowers, and a bird in flowers. She’s smiling. 2. Another smiley photo of Carly, this time she’s in a colourful floral tee, and an orange and green felted hat with a big flower on the front. The hat hides a jersey beanie. 3. A cream coloured slouchy merino beanie. 4. A two pack of cotton jersey beanies – one is grey and the other is black.

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