My sister wore the ball cap hats although she did have to wear a shell under it so that it didn't scratch her head. I do have to tell you that she would take it off most of the time because the hat would make her hot. Maybe a scarf under the cap would have worked better but she did not try that. It was easier to just go without, especially at home. She wore the hat to go to the store and such but sometimes would still have to take it off. Maybe something cool and airy would be best.

We live in Texas so the summers are really long and really hot! Although this year, I have to say I'm like you and ready for some warmer weather. :) Good Luck with the hat hunting and stay cool!

Debbie

I never wore a hat or head cover. Before AML I had long hair to my waist. I was able to donate it to locks of love and my three daughters got to shave my head and my husbands-my goal was to make something potentially sad into a happy memorable event. My girls talk about that day every now and then and laugh at the pictures.

Having a bald head was somehow a badge of honor for me. I was/am a survivor. I was sure to put sunscreen on when I took my daily walks outside but I never wore a hat. I just to like things on my head. My hair grew back VERY fast-see your other post on this topic so it was not an issue for very long. Also, I teleworked full time from home and did not go into a public building for almost a full year.

The social workers where I was treated had many hats to choose from.

Yes, I kind of liked being totally bald ... but I never realized how cold your totally bald head gets in cold weather. For that perhaps a wool pull over is best. -- daveB

I have Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disease where t-cells stupidly attack growing hair follicles (www.naaf.org), so I know hair loss. During my husband's chemo and transplant after relapse, I was often mistaken for a patient rather than a family member. I can suggest two inexpensive options that can also be worn together.

You may like wearing a Buff. A Buff is a microfiber sleeve that can be worn in a myriad of ways throughout the day or under scratchy hats. For summer especially, get the high UV protection Buffs. There are so many different styles and colors. About $20 either online (www.buyabuff.com or www.buffwear.com) or your local outdoors store (like REI).

I also like to just go to my local fabric store and buy a yard (or a yard and a quarter for a perfect square) of a beautiful cotton BATIK fabric. (Get batik fabric so that it will be the same on both sides.) Simple fold the fabric on the diagonal and cut it on the fold, forming two triangle scarves. About $15.

I usually like to wear e buff under my scarf or hat. But wear what feels comfortable for you. Or go bare!

Hugs,
Monique