Sauna Hats for Women: Long Hair, Colour and Comfort
Long hair, coloured hair and comfort: how to wear a sauna hat with long hair, and why a merino bucket hat is a favourite with women.
Quick answer
For long hair, tie it into a loose low bun or plait and tuck it under a wool sauna hat so the lengths are covered. A bucket-style hat with a brim covers the ears and back of the head. Wool felt is gentle on hair, and you can dampen the hat with cool water for an extra cooling feel.
Long hair
Twist your hair into a loose low bun or plait so it sits under the back of the hat. Avoid tight elastics that pull. A silk scrunchie is gentle.
Curly and textured hair
Pineapple your curls loosely on top or plait them, then cover with the hat. A leave-in conditioner beforehand can help hair that tends to feel dry after sessions.
CALOR Merino Sauna Hat
3mm New Zealand merino, hand-felted
Shields your head and hair from the hottest air in the sauna. One size, four colours. Bundle 2–4 hats and save up to 20%.
Coloured or bleached hair
If you've just had colour done, keeping direct heat off it is sensible. Cover as much as possible, and rinse with cool water afterwards.
Choosing a shape and colour
A bucket-style hat like CALOR's has a soft brim that covers the ears and back of the head, and it looks great outside the sauna too. CALOR comes in Beige, Blue, Pink and Cream.
Frequently asked questions
How do you wear a sauna hat with long hair?
Tie it into a loose low bun or plait and tuck it under the hat so the lengths are covered.
Are sauna hats unisex?
Yes. CALOR sauna hats are one size and designed for men and women.
Will a sauna hat flatten my hair?
A little, like any hat. Most people tie their hair up for the sauna anyway and restyle afterwards.
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