Lifeguard Hats Guard Your Life!
While you can't rely on a Lifeguard to keep you safe everywhere you go. You can rely on a Lifeguard Hat to keep you safe from the sun's harmful rays anywhere outdoors.

A straw lifeguard hat provides the most protection at the least cost compared to any other form of sun protection. In an article published in the Skin Cancer Foundation Journal, Dr. Dore Gilbert, a dermatologist at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, weighs in on the protection offered. "Choosing the right hat is paramount to being protected. That's probably going to block about 70 to 80 per cent of the sun's rays." says Dr. Gilbert, "I buy five to seven Lifeguard Hats. I never get sunburned. I always have the hat on when I'm working in my yard or I'm walking. I even keep one in the trunk of my car. I like the hat better than sunscreen." Dr. Gilbert explains.

Many head wear styles allow for ventilation to keep you cool while protecting your head, face, neck and ears from the damaging UV rays of the sun. Although their primary purpose is functionality, our fashion conscious world wants hats in a variety of styles ranging from fun and colorful visors to elegant and practical wide brimmed designer hats. Expanding on function newer styles include bucket and zipper hats.

Finding the perfect Hat has never been easier. You can find many styles of Lifeguard Straw Hats that offer excellent protection from the harmful effects of the sun. Many cotton and canvas hats can be stuffed in a pocket or can be easily packed for travel. The thing to remember is to wear it! Hats provide no protection off of your head.

Remember the sun doesn't know or care how much you paid for your head wear. The key is how much protection it gives you. Choose a hat that not only offers good protection but also is comfortable. A hat must be a good fit to be comfortable. Be sure to measure your exact size because an ill-fitting hat won't provide maximum protection!

Jim Ragsdale is owner of HatGuy.Com. Jim and his wife, Aree, have been selling hats for over 15 years. The most frequent request Jim gets is for hats that offer good protection from the harmful effects of the sun. HatGuy.Com offers 100s of different types of Outdoor Hats and Caps including several styles of Lifeguard Hats. Need a Hat...HatGuy has you covered! For more information, visit http://www.hatguy.com

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