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Sun Hats For Small Heads

Find sun hats for small heads with sizing that suits you—not just a style you like. Browse the selection and compare each hat’s size information with your head measurement to narrow down your options, especially if standard sizes tend to feel too roomy.

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Toddlers' L.L.Bean Sun Shade Bucket Hat
L.L.Bean Toddlers' L.L.Bean Sun Shade Bucket Hat
A purple nylon sun hat offering UPF 50+ protection, mesh lining, wide brim, and chin strap.
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$44.95 $34.99
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$44.95 $34.99
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Kids' and Toddlers' Sunday Afternoons Play Hat
Sunday Afternoons Kids' and Toddlers' Sunday Afternoons Play Hat
A blue nylon sun hat with UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying water-repellent fabric, and protective neck veil.
(106)
$38 $38
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What customers like:
Lightweight and comfortable
Excellent sun protection
Durable and well-made
Adjustable fit for kids
Attractive color and pattern
$38 $38
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Kids' L.L.Bean Sun Shade Bucket Hat
L.L.Bean Kids' L.L.Bean Sun Shade Bucket Hat
A purple nylon sun hat with UPF 50+ protection, breathable mesh, chin strap, and neck-covering flap.
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$44.95 $34.99
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$44.95 $34.99
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Women's Henschel Aussie Breezer Hat
Henschel Women's Henschel Aussie Breezer Hat
A tan nylon sun hat with UPF 50+ protection, mesh panels, adjustable chin strap, and packable.
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$59.95 $59.95
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$59.95 $59.95
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Kids' Bean's Reversible Cotton Bucket Hat
L.L.Bean Kids' Bean's Reversible Cotton Bucket Hat
A colorful, packable 100% cotton bucket hat offering reversible solid and colorblock styles plus sun protection.
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$39.95 $24.99
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$39.95 $24.99
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Henschel Trailblazer Hat
Henschel Henschel Trailblazer Hat
A yellow poly/cotton hat with UPF 50+ protection, ventilated mesh panels and a secure chin cord.
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$49.95 $49.95
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$49.95 $49.95
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Kids' Mountain Classic Five-Panel Hat
L.L.Bean Kids' Mountain Classic Five-Panel Hat
A quick-drying, 100% polyester hat in midnight black colorblock with a bungee closure for kids.
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$29.95 $19.99
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$29.95 $19.99
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Adults' Tropicwear Outback Fishing Hat
L.L.Bean Adults' Tropicwear Outback Fishing Hat
A lightweight green synthetic-nylon hat with full-brim sun protection, moisture-wicking comfort, and adjustable straps.
(222)
$39.95 $39.95
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What customers like:
Effective sun protection
Lightweight and packable
Wide brim coverage
Adjustable and secure
Comfortable fit
$39.95 $39.95
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Kids' Pistil Kai Hat
Pistil Kids' Pistil Kai Hat
A pink straw-polyester sun hat offering UPF 50+ coverage, playful patterned brim and adjustable chin cord.
(0)
$38 $38
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$38 $38
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Adults' Tropicwear Fishing Hat
L.L.Bean Adults' Tropicwear Fishing Hat
A green polyester-nylon sun hat with UPF 50+, a stowable rear flap, stretch, and moisture-wicking sweatband.
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$29.95 $29.95
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$29.95 $29.95
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Adults' No Fly Zone Boonie Hat
L.L.Bean Adults' No Fly Zone Boonie Hat
A blue nylon-polyester sun hat with UPF 50+ protection, moisture-wicking comfort, and insect-repellent treatment.
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$39.95 $39.95
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$39.95 $39.95
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Adults' Mountain Classic Bucket Hat
L.L.Bean Adults' Mountain Classic Bucket Hat
A blue recycled-polyester hat with UPF 50+ protection, breathable mesh, and water- and wind-resistant coverage.
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$39.95 $29.99
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$39.95 $29.99
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Adults' Cotton Motif Bucket Hat
L.L.Bean Adults' Cotton Motif Bucket Hat
A lightweight multicolor cotton twill bucket hat with mesh sweatband and sun-shielding brim.
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$44.95 $34.99
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$44.95 $34.99
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Kids' Bean's Cord Bucket Hat
L.L.Bean Kids' Bean's Cord Bucket Hat
A classic brown bucket hat made from 100% cotton wide-wale corduroy for stylish sun protection.
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$39.95 $24.99
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$39.95 $24.99
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Women's Sunday Afternoons Athena Hat
Sunday Afternoons Women's Sunday Afternoons Athena Hat
A tan straw sun hat offering UPF 50+ protection with an adjustable chinstrap and moisture-wicking sweatband.
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$50 $50
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$50 $50
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Adults' Cotton Corduroy Bucket Hat
L.L.Bean Adults' Cotton Corduroy Bucket Hat
A brown cotton corduroy bucket hat with a sun-shielding brim and breathable COOLMAX® mesh sweatband.
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$39.95 $39.95
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$39.95 $39.95
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Adult's Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Hat
Sunday Afternoons Adult's Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Hat
A blue nylon-blend sun hat with UPF 50+ protection, moisture-wicking comfort, water resistance, and packable brim.
(63)
$60 $60
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What customers like:
Excellent sun coverage
Lightweight design
Comfortable fit
$60 $60
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Adults' Wharf Street Rain Hat
L.L.Bean Adults' Wharf Street Rain Hat
A lightweight blue waterproof hat made from recycled nylon, with a wide brim and adjustable drawstring.
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$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Adults' Mountain Classic 5-Panel Cap
L.L.Bean Adults' Mountain Classic 5-Panel Cap
A multicolor recycled-polyester five-panel cap offering weather resistance, UPF 50+ protection, breathability, and packable convenience.
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$32.95 $27.99
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$32.95 $27.99
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Adults' VentureStretch Packable Cap
L.L.Bean Adults' VentureStretch Packable Cap
A white, packable synthetic cap with moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric, reflective details and brim for sun protection.
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$34.95 $25.99
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$34.95 $25.99
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Women's Sunday Afternoons Sol Seeker Hat
Sunday Afternoons Women's Sunday Afternoons Sol Seeker Hat
A blue, packable hat made from recycled polyester-paper blend, with UPF 50+ protection and 3.5-inch brim.
(0)
$48 $48
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$48 $48
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Women's Pistil Tandy Hat
Pistil Women's Pistil Tandy Hat
A packable tan cotton-canvas sun hat with a wired brim, ventilating eyelets and adjustable chin cord.
(0)
$48 $48
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$48 $48
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Women's Pistil Opal Hat
Pistil Women's Pistil Opal Hat
A black straw-blend sun hat with a full brim, UPF 40 protection and packable design.
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$58 $24.99
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$58 $24.99
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Women's Pistil Coastal Sun Hat
Pistil Women's Pistil Coastal Sun Hat
A tan paper straw sun hat with a full brim, ventilated crown, and packable shape.
(0)
$58 $58
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$58 $58
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Sun Hats For Small Heads

Finding a hat you love starts with getting the proportions right. Sun Hats For Small Heads brings the focus to smaller sizing, so you can look beyond a favorite color or silhouette and give fit the attention it deserves. A smaller head measurement doesn’t necessarily mean a shallow crown or a narrow face, which is why the size label is only one part of the decision. Start with your head circumference, measured with a flexible tape around the place where the hat will sit, then compare that measurement with each item’s size chart. Check whether the listed size is a specific measurement, a range or a general designation such as small. Those details are more useful than assuming that one brand’s sizing will match another’s—or that a one-size option will suit every head.

As you compare sun hats, consider the crown shape and brim proportions alongside the stated size. Two hats with similar measurements can look and feel quite different: a deeper crown may sit lower than you prefer, while a broad brim can create a more pronounced silhouette. Neither is automatically the wrong choice for a smaller head. Think about the hats you already like wearing and what makes them feel like you, whether that’s a simple outline, an understated color or a brim with a little more presence. If a style includes an adjustable fit, check the stated adjustment range rather than relying on the feature alone. Adjustment can help refine the fit, but it isn’t a substitute for choosing an appropriate starting size. When trying a hat on, pay attention to where it rests around your ears and brow, and whether you feel the need to keep repositioning it.

A thoughtfully chosen sun hat can also make a personal gift for someone who often finds standard sizes too roomy. The best starting point is a measurement or the sizing information from a hat they already enjoy—not a guess based on their height, age or clothing size. For an adult with a smaller head, look at adult sizing first rather than treating children’s sizes as an automatic equivalent; crown depth and overall proportions deserve a closer look, too. Then consider the recipient’s own style. Someone whose wardrobe is full of quiet neutrals may appreciate a similarly understated hat, while another person might welcome a more distinctive shape or color. Whether you’re choosing for yourself or someone close to you, narrowing the selection by size before comparing those finishing details makes the choice more personal and less of a guessing game.

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