We’re knee-deep in snow season, with more allegedly on the way. We’re talking hat weather.

But the wonderfully warm accessories don’t have to skimp on style, not in these parts. They can be flattering, playful and full of personality.

Some of my favorite examples are the vibrant and jubilant knits created by New Englander Liz Polkinghorn, who owns Bespolk Hats (bespolk.com). The witty Mainer makes them by hand using incredibly colorful, 100% wool from a local mill, and stitches into them all kinds of sassy words and phrases (from “Fiasco” to “Calm down.” And most of Bespolk’s designs come crowned with an extra fluffy pom pom — like the pretty pink and pale yellow design that says “Wicked” ($150 on bespolk.com).

One of this year’s most-trending designs is the cuff hat — a European style that has the advantage of looking terrific with almost all styles of coats and other outerwear, from formal to casual. One especially solid choice: The Black Frost Shearling Sheepskin Cuff Hat ($128.84 on sheepskintown.com), which has an adjustable cuff band and a durable Napa leather exterior over an interior of frosted wool sheepskin so soft, it feels almost cloud-like.

Beanies have become such a beloved hat category in their own right — for men and women — that there’s now much debate about the best brands to opt for. But for my money, I appreciate the loose-knit styles which don’t interfere too terribly with my hair. To that end, the Funky Junque Confetti Knit Beanie ($17.99 on amazon.com) has just the right amount of give. And I love the colors it comes in, from the sweet variegated bubble gum pink to the subtly pretty dove gray.

On the other end of the color spectrum, there’s the Missoni Beanie ($184.80 on bloomingdales.com), with its multicolored signature zig-zag pattern that always announces the Italian designer brand. Its neat turned-up cuff keeps hair well in place, as does its bit of stretch (thanks to a mix of polyester and wool), so taking it on and off is easy — yet it still keeps you warm and toasty.

And in case you were wondering if trapper hats have gone away — far from it. They seem to be bigger than ever this year, both in popularity and size. Nirvanna Designs’ Cable Knit Russian Hat with Faux Fur ($52 on nordstrom.com) is a unisex solution that’s 100% wool, lined with fleece, and handmade in Nepal. Which means even a Boston snowstorm can’t mess with it.

Of course, you’ll need one more essential to get through winter hat season, and that’s a topnotch product to de-frizz hair once you’ve arrived and taken your hat off. The most effective out there is Instant De-Frizzer ($34 on livingproof.com) from Living Proof, the innovative Massachusetts-based company.

The product tames fly-aways and adds immediate softness and shine — and better yet, it also comes in a travel size ($18 on livingproof.com) so you can bring it along with you to the office, the restaurant, or wherever you wind up taking your hat off. Forget fair-weather friends; consider this your best cold-weather friend, all winter long.

The “Wicked” hat with white faux fur pom pom. (Photo bespolk.com)
The Funky Junque Confetti Knit Beanie. (Photo amazon.com)
The Missoni Beanie. (Photo bloomingdales.com)
The Black Frost Shearling Sheepskin Cuff Hat (Photo sheepskintown.com)