7 Hairstyles for Hats That Will Look Perfect Under Your Fashion Beret

The beanie, beret, and page-boy hat—aside from keeping us looking stylish and trendy—are also essential tools for concealing dirty or lifeless locks. Plus, according to our friends at Pinterest, searches for these hat hairstyles are up 208%.

So, what to do? Our tip is to play with some subtle variations that still feel chic and won't take forever to create. Keep scrolling for seven hat-inclusive hairstyle ideas.

Loose Braid

We love the undone look of Joan Smalls's braid—you really have to look twice to see that it's there. Follow her lead by gathering your hair loosely to one side and braiding the bottom half of it. Let some strands fall out of place, et voilà.

Tousled Bob

It's official: Blunt bobs somehow look good with everything. Our only advice is to really amp up the volume so your hat doesn't overshadow the short hair underneath. Use a liberal amount of Bumble and Bumble's Dryspun Finish ($47) in conjunction with a curling iron. 

Low Pony

Yes, you can wear an updo with a hat! Go for a loose chignon or a low pony, and accessorize with some hoops like Nafessa Williams. With your hair pulled back, have fun and play up your favorite features. Lash extensions—or some really good mascara—add instant drama.

Natural Curls

Your natural texture looks great peeking out from underneath a hat—but in order to keep the fabric from roughing up your curls, opt for a silk-lined or silk-blend hat if you can.

Easy, Breezy Waves

For that barely polished cow-girl, er, we mean cool-girl look (okay, maybe both), use a wide-barreled curling iron to give your hair some subtle bend. Use a flexible hairspray like R+Co's Outer Space ($32) to keep the look intact.

Tucked In

For those days when the mane is just a lost cause, tie it up and tuck it all into your hat instead. 

Next-Day Hair

But again, we still love the classic way to wear a page boy hat: no fuss, cozy, and cool. (And concealing those un-shampooed roots? The ultimate bonus.)