Quick answer
A thick wool sauna hat protects your hair by covering it from the hottest air near the sauna ceiling. Tie long hair up and tuck it under the hat, avoid fresh heat-styling before a session, and rinse and condition afterwards. CALOR's 100% merino bucket hat covers the crown, ears and back of the head.
Why hair needs cover in the sauna
Sauna air is hot and, between ladles of water, often dry. Many people notice their hair feels drier or frizzier after regular sessions, especially if it's long, coloured, bleached or naturally dry.
How a sauna hat helps
- Covers your hair from the hottest air in the room
- Shades your ears and the back of your head
- Keeps long hair tucked away and out of the heat
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%.
Tips by hair type
| Hair type | Tip |
|---|---|
| Long | Loose low bun or plait, tucked under the hat |
| Coloured / bleached | Keep it covered; rinse cool after |
| Curly | Loose pineapple or plait; leave-in conditioner before |
| Short | Hat on, done |
After your session
Rinse with cool water to remove sweat, then condition if your hair feels dry. Hang your hat up to dry for next time.
Frequently asked questions
Does a sauna hat protect your hair?
It covers your hair from the hottest air in the sauna, which helps keep direct heat off it. Most people tie long hair up underneath.
Is a sauna hat good for coloured hair?
Keeping coloured hair covered and out of direct heat is a sensible step, along with a cool rinse afterwards.
Keep reading
Four colours. One ritual.
One for you.
One for the bench.
The more hats in your set, the less each one costs. Mix colours for partners, friends or the whole sauna crew. Free shipping on 2 or more.