Traditionally, men’s hats have been symbols of pride, status, and respect; you could often guess what a man did for a living based on the hat type he wore on his head. However, those days are over; nowadays, men can wear any type of hat they feel good in.

If you have a full head of hair or long hair that extends below the ears, the type of men’s hat style that looks good on you might be different than the hat you would wear with short hair.

By the way, if you’re ‘hair challenged’, you should know that occasionally wearing a hat will not cause you to go bald, so don’t make your selections based on that myth. Nevertheless, keep in mind that frequent hat use could cause friction and irritation to the hair follicles, which does affect new hair growth.

Types of Hats for Men

There are no strict rules regarding which hat styles for men are appropriate to wear according to hair length. Like most fashion accessories, it all boils down to personal tastes and preferences.

So choose the hats you like, and more importantly, choose the hats you’ll actually wear. The last thing you need is a bunch of them accumulating dust in your closet!

1. Cowboy Hat

No matter what you might have heard, you don’t need a horse to look great wearing a cowboy hat. In fact, nothing says “wild, wild” west culture better than a man wearing a wide-brimmed, high-crowned cowboy hat. You should know how to measure your head for a cowboy hat, that’s really important for a good fit.

Cowboy hats come in different types of hat materials, but the most common ones are made with pressed wool, fur or buffalo felt. Summer versions come in natural straw or other lightweight synthetic materials. You can find cowboy hats in a range of colors, but the most popular ones for men come in black and shades of brown, grey, or beige.