Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hair for Hats?
Hair for Hats is a partial wig made from real human hair that attaches to a headband. Designed to be worn under hats, beanies, and scarves, it provides a comfortable and natural-looking solution for those experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia, or other reasons.
What are the benefits of Hair for Hats?
- Natural: human hair looks natural and real, in contrast to synthetic hair that has a shiny fake appearance.
- Comfort: because there’s no hair on your scalp, Hair for Hats avoids that horrible scratchy feeling of a full wig, and leaves your head cool, feeling like you are not wearing a wig at all.
- Affordable: our hat wigs are a fraction of the cost of full human hair wigs
- Easy: our hat wigs do not require the notorious maintenance of a full human hair wig.
- Versatile: most “hats with hair” attach synthetic hair to a single hat. In contrast, you can wear our wig bands under a wide range of hats and beanies you already own or can borrow.
How do I place an order?
Simply choose your preferred colour and style, add the items to your cart, and proceed to checkout. There you can select your preferred shipping option, and you’ll receive an order confirmation via email.
Product Information
How do I wear a Hair for Hats wig band?
It’s as easy as putting on a headband—except this one has hair attached! Once in place, wear your favourite hat, beanie, or scarf on top. You can watch a short video tutorial here: How To Wear It - Hair For Hats
What materials are used in your products?
Our hat wigs are made from 100% human hair, attached to a soft cotton headband. The hair is ethically sourced and donated through Sustainable Salons Australia.
Which style is right for me?
- Front Piece: Ideal if you like a tied-up look that mimics hair tucked under your hat, and or if you have a side fringe, short hair or bangs.
- Back Piece: Offer a longer hair look. Best for those who prefer wearing your hair out past your shoulders or in a low ponytail.
- Halo (Front & Back Combined): A full yet still lightweight option, giving coverage at both the front and back.
Can I customize my wig?
Since our products are made from real hair, they can be cut, styled, and even coloured. If you’d like a custom cut, we recommend taking it to your hairdresser so that they can customise it to your specific needs and face.
Do you offer different hairstyles or textures?
Our range includes a front and back piece, which are generally straight or with a slight wave. These can be styled (including with heating wands to straighten or curl), dyed or cut, to your preference, and combined into a halo with one of each piece. There are some variations between hair pieces, as we work with the hair that is donated to us.
Please contact us if you have any special requests e.g. for wavier or straighter hair. Occasionally, we list one-off variations (including shorter, longer, or curly pieces) on our Etsy store.
What is the difference between Front and Back Pieces?
- Front Piece: Designed to wear the hair falling from the forehead, swept to the side to frame your face. Can be cut (by a hairdresser) to your perfect bangs, and with enough hair to tucked it in for a few wisps coming out the back.
- Back Piece: This mid-to-longer length hair piece is twice the volume of hair as the front piece for a thicker mane of hair around your shoulders and back. It has the width around the circumference to cover the sides of your head as well.
- Halo: combines one front and back piece to create a halo for full coverage.
Can I wear the pieces separately if I buy a halo?
Yes! The halo consists of two separate pieces that attach with Velcro, making it easy to wear them together or separately. This flexibility allows you to adjust your look for different hats or comfort levels.
Can I get a thicker hairpiece?
If you prefer more volume, you can purchase an additional back piece to create a fuller look. Two back pieces can be layered for extra thickness.
Do you have any longer hairpieces?
Occasionally we receive donations of long hair, and so can we have some longer pieces in our stock. Occasionally we list these one-off hair pieces on Etsy, and sometimes we happen to have a few in stock without advertising them. Please contact us and let us know your desired colour and style (front piece, back piece or halo), and we will let you know what is available.
Do you have any shorter hairpieces?
The front piece can easily be trimmed for a shorter fringe / ‘bangs’ at the front. Taking your hairpiece to a hairdresser is the best way for this be shaped to your exact needs. However, we do have some front pieces that have been pre-cut into shorter pieces. To purchase this please order a front piece, and email us requesting a shorter version, ideally with a photo of your desired style so we can choose or tweak to match it as best as we can.
What halo do you recommend for re-creating a short pixie or bob?
You can re-create a “bixie” cut (bob meets pixie) by getting a standard halo (with the extra thickness at the back) or combining two front pieces (for less hair at the back), and take this to a hairdresser to have it trimmed exactly to your style needs.
Another option is to couple a pre-cut short fringe of hair at the back with a front piece side fringe, attached to one headband as a “bixie” halo. If you would like to order a pre-made “bixie”, please contact us with a photo of your desired style, and we will do our best to meet your needs and provide a discount code (as the double front piece halo is a little cheaper than a halo made from a front and back piece).
Can I use my own hair to create a hat wig?
We don’t offer a customised wig making service, but your local wig maker may be able to do this (albeit at a much higher cost).
Care Instructions
How often do I need to wash my hat wig?
Our hair pieces are very low maintenance, unlike the notorious work involved in maintaining a regular human hair wig. This is because the hair isn’t on the scalp, so it doesn’t absorb scalp oils. Washing therefore isn’t needed so often, approximately once a month (or even every second month) is sufficient.
How do I wash my Hair for Hats wig piece?
- Remove the hair section from the headband (with Velcro attachments).
- Gently hand-wash the hair using baby shampoo, rinse well, and lay on a towel to dry.
- You can also dry it with a hair dryer, while noting this can be harder on the hair (as it is for all hair).
- Handwash or machine-wash the headband and hang out to dry.
Can I curl or dye my hairpiece?
Yes! Since it’s made from real human hair, you can use heating wands to curl or straighten the hair. You can also dye it—it’s just like your own hair.
Shipping & Returns
How long will my order take to arrive?
- Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days.
- Standard Shipping (Express International via Australia Post): Approx. 7–10 business days.
- DHL Courier Service: Approx. 4-5 business days (for an additional fee)
Shipping costs range from free (in Australia) to $15 internationally, and $40 for a courier. For more details see our Shipping Policy.
Do I need to sign for delivery?
By default, packages are sent with no signature required for convenience. If you’d prefer a signed delivery, please let us know when placing your order.
What is your return and exchange policy?
We understand that purchasing personal items online can be challenging, especially during hair loss. We accept returns within 30 days of delivery, no questions asked.
- Returns must be in original condition (unworn, undamaged). You must contact us within 30 days of delivery.
- Return postage is the customer’s responsibility. Regular tracked post is fine—no need for express shipping, if you send us the tracking number it is ok if the package takes a bit longer than 30 days to arrive.
- On receipt of the package, we will then refund the full order amount, minus postage and a $15 restocking fee (to cover the full postage costs).
You can change or cancel your order freely within 2 hours of placing the order, and until the time that the order has been sent (which is usually within 12 hours). After the order has been processed, you will need to wait to receive it and then go through the exchange or return process.
For more details see our Return & Exchange Policy.
How do I check the status of my order?
When your order has shipped, you will receive an email notification from us which will include a tracking number you can use to check its status. Please allow 48 hours for the tracking information to become available.
On the rare occasion that you have not received your order within 2 weeks of receiving your shipping confirmation email, please check the tracking information or contact us at support@hairforhats.com with your name and order number, and we will be more than happy to look into it for you.
Additional Support
I’m unsure which colour or style to choose—can you help?
Absolutely! Send us a photo of your previous hair or preferred shade, and we’ll recommend the best match. We also have a detailed Colour Guide with photos in different lighting conditions.
Visit https://hairforhats.com/pages/how-our-hat-wigs-work for more details.
What are the best hats to wear with my Hair for Hats wig?
- Beanies: The perfect winter option.
- Sun hats: Ideal for summer and out in the sunshine. Opt for hats with depth for optimal coverage and comfort.
- Fashion hats: Newsboy hats, Bucket hats, Baker Boy hats, and more are ideal for cafes and shops.
- Soft bamboo hats: Comfortable everyday hat for in your home; pop a scarf or headband on top for a great office or evening look.
- Baseball caps: The “39Thirty” cap style is without a ponytail hole work best, and if you wear your hairpiece with a ponytail hole then position the headband above the opening. Opt for larger sizes to provide space for the headband.
- For more hat and styling tips, visit: Hair for Hats Hat Tips
Do you have any other helpful resources?
Yes! As a researcher by profession, Juliet has summarised the resources she found useful for going through her chemo journey, and living for a (hopefully) cancer-free future.
We also continue to build a library of styling on our website Tips pages, and videos on the Hair for Hats Instagram page.
Contact & Support
Do you offer promotions or discounts?
We run our business at bare minimum to always keep our prices as low as possible, and so we do not run promotions or discounts. We can, however, offer a discount for return customers to complete their halo, or for discontinued colours and designs - please contact us for details. Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media to stay in touch.
How can I contact customer support?
You can reach us via email at support@hairforhats.com or through our Etsy store's messaging system. We are available Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM AEST.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out—we’re always happy to help!