Hats Aren't Just For Looking Stylish

Today when I was getting a haircut, the stylist commented on my sunburned scalp. I am so responsible about wearing sunscreen that I rarely get burned anywhere else, but I have to admit, that my poor scalp often gets burned when I am doing yardwork or having fun out in the sun. So my goal for this week is to remember to wear a hat (or put sunblock on my part) at times when I am going to be spending significant time in the sun. Just because a sunburn is in a place that you can't easily see it (like on top of your head), doesn't mean that you aren't increasing your risk of skin cancer every time you get burned. I would never allow my nose to get a horrible burn on it week after week, and yet I allow this very thing to happen to my scalp. Wearing a hat should be pretty easy to remember, and I usually keep sunblock in my bag for times when I am unexpectedly enjoying some time in the sun; I'll just have to remember to put it on top of my head too! I love this hat because it's light and cool (it's made of straw), and the brim also gives me some protection for my face.