I’ve got long, straight hair and hats are usually a nightmare because they either mess up my part or make my hair kink at the back. With this one, the silk lining honestly feels like it protects my hair instead of destroying it. My hair doesn’t stick to the inside or get frizzy, it just kind of glides. The ponytail hole is the main reason I bought it and it’s brilliant. I can put my ponytail through the back and the hat sits normally instead of being pushed up awkwardly. I wore it for a whole day at the lake and it stayed comfortable the entire time. My hair looked smooth even after being outside in the sun and wind, which never happens. It also feels sturdier than the floppy cheap hats I’ve bought before.