The more we learn about the sun and what it does to our skin, the more important it is to protect yourself when you go outside for long periods of time. Whether the sun is shining bright in the sky or behind a cloud, your skin is still getting hit with a douse of ultraviolet rays. Those UV rays can wreak havoc on your skin and lead to skin cancer. Even if you put on face sunscreen before stepping out of the house or douse yourself with UPF 50+ while you’re at the beach, you might want to take the extra step and get a reliable hat. Sun damage isn’t cute, after all. 

We rounded up the best hats for you. Some hats are specifically designed with UV protection. Two of our picks have UPF 50+ and UPF 30+ protection, respectively, so you can trust your hat to shield you from the sun. Just because these hats are practical doesn’t mean that they aren’t also fashionable. One of our hats is an Instagram fave, while another is similar to what’s seen on celebrities. We also picked a fan-favorite baseball cap that is great to wear on the beach, while you’re hiking or just when you’re out running errands. You don’t have to sacrifice style to be safe.

This story was originally published on May 29, 2020.

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