Finding the right ski beanie for women can be tough. There are so many options, and the quality can vary a lot. I went through a few different beanies before finding the perfect one. Here's my story, so you can learn from my mistakes!
My first purchase was super cheap. I bought a 2Pcs/Set Winter Hat Scarf for Women Warm Thicken Plush Knit Beanie Cap Neck Warmer Solid Color Pompom Crochet Hats Gorras 02 from a discount website. It was very inexpensive, but it showed. I was excited about the price, but that quickly faded.
The material was thin and scratchy. It didn't keep me warm at all. After only a few weeks, the pompom started to fall off. The stitching was coming undone too. It was a complete waste of money. I learned my lesson about super cheap beanies!
The lesson learned: Don't only focus on the price! Quality matters more in the long run. Reading reviews and looking at buyer photos might have saved me time and money.
Verdict: Avoid super cheap beanies. Research before you buy.
Next, I upgraded to something mid-range. I spent a bit more money and got a ski beanie womens from a department store. It was okay, but not great. The quality was better than the first one, but still not what I was hoping for.
The beanie was warmer, which was a definite improvement. It also looked a bit nicer. However, after a few washes, the color started to fade. The fit was also a little strange. It was too tight in some places and too loose in others. It was an average ski beanie womens, nothing special.