Fitted Cap Sizes and the "Haircut Problem"

When you really care about the right size for your fitted caps, it's easy to notice when an aggressive haircut changes the fit. This is a simple suggestion for a temporary fix when your head size gets just a bit smaller.
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0:00 The Haircut Problem Described
1:48 A Short-term Solution
3:36 Closing Thoughts

[@bc2006]

This weather seal tip is gold. I've watched a ton of videos and asked a ton of people and everyone just used paper towels, paper folded up, spray bottle and hair dryer or hot water and oven. I wanted a way to temporarily make my hats smaller in case I grow my hair out again. Thanks!

[@dreinthe616]

Yep, I have to also credit a consistent viewer/commenter with that suggestion - although he goes for the foam weatherstrip while I prefer the old-school felt type shown here. Felt is easier to remove when you don't need it... and you are welcome!

[@mannyfrencha5736]

Interesting idea. The felt could also be extra in soaking up sweat. No matter the season (and I live in Chicago) I absolutely will sweat from the top of my head.

[@Burps___]

I used to use the felt strip, Doug, then I got lazy and cheap; now I use a folded kitchen paper towel. Disposable, two cents, I always have them. Last many months, but I change them every couple weeks in summer. ☀️

[@catalysticexponentialist1654]

Same!!!!!

[@215areacode]

Me also ❤

[@DiegoRuiz-pu3yl]

Where do you put the paper towel inside the hat?

[@Burps___]

@@DiegoRuiz-pu3yl Accordian fold it and place it underneath the inner hat sweat band like Doug does with the foam in the video at 2:51

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

This is why I mainly wear adjustable caps. The 39THIRTY is the only fitted cap I wear, because the stretch fit material makes it easier to stretch the cap out if it feels tight around my head due to my hair growing.

[@gabrielmvmoreiradevasconce8018]

Very Nice ! I have the same problem !

[@NChapaWI9436]

My hair makes me a solid 7 1/2 but with a buzz underneath my long hair, I’m in between 7 1/2 and 7 3/8 leaning towards a small ish 7 1/2 as in its just made a bit smaller

[@BenelliMF]

Haha. Between my small head and undercut its a pain to get the right fit even though i wear snapbacks. Its like im in between sizes. Also i try to put things in the sweat band and its still tricky

[@felix72634]

Excellent advise Doug. Thanks.

[@mavc1240]

Can you test shrinking it in the oven and make a video if it works? I've seen that recommendation but I don't know.

[@Wallriss]

That’s why I like snapbacks haha

[@dreinthe616]

There's a haircut problem with those too - if your hair is shorter, I find that the plastic feels terrible on the back of the head. So you can fix the size but not the comfort.

[@MerleBowers]

Snapbacks don't ever fit a size 8.

[@kedj8632]

i use sweatband protectors with adhesive it fits good

[@youngsnuggle9915]

I especially have this Problem cuz my hair is never one size I either outgrow it or keep it trimmed

[@elliotspencer1384]

😄😄😄😄 Well you may know I’m a long time user of FROST KING weather seal Doug. It’s my technique de preference to tighten up the fit of my caps for my hairless dome. I’m normally 1/8 but I’ve discovered I can satisfactorily wear a 3/8 cap w/ a thick strip of 7/8-inch thickness weather seal. Not for everyone but It works for me. I will say it has saved me a lot of caps. I’ve got a drawer stuffed with FROST KING. 😄😄😄😄😄.Keep spreading the word.

[@dreinthe616]

Yeah, I remembered you mentioning this at one time - just could not recall the brand name. Thanks for the comments as always!

[@jacknjill3000]

What is the size increments by inches bc I seem to need to go up a size or two? Meaning by inches what are the hat different sizes? One inch or half inch? Not sure why these hat companies don’t got s m l xl sizing to make it easier.

[@rcs832]

Hi, I’ve been watching your videos for so long, and It would be amazing if you show us your hat collection!!!

[@dreinthe616]

Hey thanks... I've been considering that soon, although the collection is nowhere near as impressive as many others out there.

[@LuisPerez-gz5ci]

7 1/8 with a mid fade cut and a 7 1/4 with grown hair

[@ILL-aL]

I wear 7, 6 7/8 bald. N with hair. Wen I put my hair in a manbund or ponytail. I wear a 7 1/8 n 7 1/4

[@juana7885]

This is why all my new era hats are 9fortys, 47 adjustable, snapbacks etc. Cause Im always changing my hairstyle.

[@salvadorfonseca7]

Hair almost half way down my back at this point. My 7 1/4 hats leave a nice line on my forehead unless I bend the brim. I am not a sinner, so to 7 3/8 I go.

[@JJontiming]

Hey i need help. First of all ive never had a fitted or literally never wore a hat in my life. Second, my face shape is oval and my face is pretty small overall. I think my hat size is 6 7/8 or 7 after measuring a couple of times. I have no clue what hat would fit my face and im scared to buy one because i have to do it blindly buying online. Idk if retros or low profiles would fit, i feel like normal 59/50 would look big ash on my head

[@dreinthe616]

My best recommendation is to get to a store - either a Lids or a sporting goods/fan shop that carries Fitted caps. You'll only know what looks good if you can try them on, especially if you can compare a standard with a low profile 59Fifty. IMO, Fitteds are now too expensive to take chances with online, unless you know exact size and style.

[@JJontiming]

@@dreinthe616 theres no fitted stores in finland tho

[@joeMopar412]

Legit issue with a legit solution!

[@Ace-lo8ei]

Dude your an actual genius 😂😂😂 buhahaha thank you so much

[@dreinthe616]

Ha, maybe just a practical genius... but glad to help out.

[@cortrolfingsmeier6166]

You're a GD cap wizard

[@vicebrutmeister]

my caps fit the best when Im look like a homeless

[@RedRaptor7]

Snapbacks all day!

[@dreinthe616]

Snapbacks actually have a haircut problem too - but it's related to comfort instead of size. If you don't have a little more hair length in the back, you can feel that flat and sometimes sharp-edged plastic all day long.

[@804kingoffoamsjs5]

Snapbacks are awful and so old and played out but do you

[@RedRaptor7]

@@804kingoffoamsjs5 Snapbacks are better, say you get a fitted and your head grows, waste of money where as a SnapBack you can adjust accordingly. Just my opinion tho

[@jamestribie3387]

@@RedRaptor7 or wear a dad hat for better comfort lol