Ladies: Where to Get Sun Protection Hats

With the onset of summer we all have known the effects of too much sun. Every year we are bombarded with facts about Ultraviolet rays and what harm can be done to skin, not only now but in the future. The use of wide brim hats will provide protection from Ultraviolet rays. It is known that Ultraviolet rays are an invisible form of radiation. The hats that I like best are the ones that flatter and protect your face. The hats should offer a wide brim and made of durable fabrics. And because we all like to be fashionable the hats should be light colored and colorful. We use sunscreen, sun protected garments and avoid the direct rays of the sun. I know that when I go to the beach I wear a sun protection hat. Here are some choices for you:

1. Visit Coolibar, http://www.coolibar.com/women-s-hats.html. The Reversible Bucket Hat has two color options. A 3" brim to shade the face and neck. Crushable design for easy storage in a beach bag. It has an Elastic draw cord, it is hand washable and is made of quick drying lit SUNTECT™ fabric. It is rated to 98%UV, the cost is $19.95 and comes in seven vibrant colors

2. Shady Lady Products offers a variety of sun hates, and can be located at the following http://www.shadyladyproducts.com.
I liked the Riveria Lady, because it has a 4" wide brim that shades your face, neck and ears. It has a classic design and can be worn while you are dressing up. It looks like a straw hat but has that cosmopolitan chic elegance that you would not mind wearing it on a cruise. The crown of the hat will compress without breaking for easy packing while you travel it has a 50 UPF standard and the cost is a little pricey at$36.00, it comes in three neutral shades.

3. Shady Lady Products also offers a more sporty hat for the lady on the go. This one is more conservative, it has a four inch brim that extends around the side of the head. It has a 5 inch rear neck veil. Therefore it offers UV protection to the face and back. If you have long hair, you can pull your ponytail through the sizing hole in the rear of the hat. It folds easily for packing purposes and can be used by the water. It only weighs in at 2.2 ounces, so there is not a lot of weight on your head. The cost of this hat is $34.00 and comes in five colors. It can be found on line at Shady Lady Products http://www.shadyladyproducts.com.

4. Noggin Tops, another on line store located at http://www.noggintops.com This brand is a bit more costly, weighing in at a whopping $64.00 These are fitted hats ranging in size from 6-7/8 to size 8+. The Tilley Mesh Hats are lightweight and cool. The crowns are made of 3-D polyester mesh which blocks the sunlight yet allows the air to pass through. The mesh is treated to provide water repellecy so it will look great while you are on the boat. The crowns of the hat are shaped like a fedora. The 3-1/2" brims are 100% cotton to block sunlight, and has a certified rating of UPF 50+.

5. Delmonico Hatter, http://delmonicohatter.com, offers the Tilley LTM6 Airflo(R), this hat has a broad down sloping brim width is 3 1/4" in the front and back, and 2 1/2" on the sides. It is light weight at 4 oz. The Airflo(R) hat has mesh in the crown. and provides sun protection. It is certified UPF of 50+, it comes in khaki with on olive underbrim, it costs a lot at a price of $72.00

6. J C Penny's offers a Crocheted Straw hat for $13.99, it has chrocheted detail straw hat large brim rolls up without damaging, one size fits most. This hat comes in seven different colors. Does not have a UPF rating, but looks large enough to protect the face, neck and ears from the rays of the sun. It would look great while sitting on the beach or by poolside.

7. Sun UV Products, http://www.sun-uv-protection- offers the Cakoon UV hat with an extra wide brim. The Cabana hat can be shaped to fit your personal tastes, light weight, one size fits all, can be folder to be packed away for travel, comes in one color, cost $34.95.

8. Walkers Hat Shop, http://www.walkershatshop.com/womens-sun-hats.htm, offers a Terry Headband Womens Lace Sun hat for $26.99. This hat comes in brims ranging from 2.5" to 5" shades your face and ears, one size, Velcro back, white top with up to thirty colors for the underside. It is easy to pack and will reshape after you take it out of your travel bag. Made of cotton polyester blend and UPF 50+, looks like a base ball cap