My head tends to itch when wearing a hat, possibly because, despite advanced years, I still have the thick curls of youth, greying admittedly.
There’s an amusing hats and racing reference in one of PG Wodehouse’s yarns when Jeeves is discussing with his fellow valets the problems they’re having with their Gentlemen:
Well, I must say, mine is coming along very nicely, very nicely indeed. You remember I had to be quite severe with him about wearing a soft hat before Goodwood?