Science Proves It: Big Heads and Wide Faces Signal Ultimate Protection
Posted by Steve L. Big Head Hat Specialist on 23rd Sep 2026
Have you ever been told you have a broad face or a big head? For years, finding a hat that fits has probably been a hassle. But science has news for you: that wider head shape isn’t a nuisance—it’s an evolutionary advantage.
What the Science Says
A study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science (Brown et al.) evaluated how facial proportions shape human perception. The researchers looked at Facial Width-to-Height Ratio (fWHR)—the measurement of how wide a face is relative to its length.
The findings show that men with higher facial width-to-height ratios—aka wider, broader heads—are naturally perceived as:
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More Formidable Defenders: People instinctually view wider faces as a signal of physical strength, capability, and natural defense skills.
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Better Protective Fathers: Study participants consistently rated broader-faced men as more effective protectors of their families and children.
From an evolutionary standpoint, broad facial structures served as a visual cue of strength. When people look at a guy with a wider head, their brains automatically process one thought: That guy has what it takes to protect.
Crown the Broad Head Shape
The only downside to having a broad head? Standard, off-the-rack hat brands build caps for average, narrow heads. When you put on a standard hat, it squeezes your temples, sits high like a tiny bowl, or snaps at the last peg.
At Lamood Big Hats, we design baseball caps, sun hats, and bucket hats tailored specifically for larger head sizes and wider proportions.
If science says your wide head makes you look like a protector, don't hide it under a tight, uncomfortable hat. Wear a cap built to fit your proportions.