A SaunaCap is a specially designed cap made from a proprietary blend of spandex and cotton that insulates your scalp, helping protect your hair and skin from extreme sauna heat while still letting your body enjoy the full benefits of the session.
Unlike wool sauna or banya hats that sit loosely on the head, SaunaCaps gently enclose your hair to shield it from direct hot, dry air in the sauna. Traditional wool hats often allow heat to creep in from the open bottom and through the fabric, which can leave hair and scalp feeling dry, frizzy, and lifeless after a session. SaunaCaps use a snug, soft, stretchy design to better protect your hair and scalp, so your hair feels softer and more hydrated when you step out of the sauna.
SaunaCaps are made from a proprietary, non-allergenic blend of spandex and cotton engineered to handle high temperatures while remaining soft, breathable, and comfortable against sensitive skin. And it is machine washable.
The insulating fabric acts as a barrier between your head and the hot air, helping reduce direct heat exposure that can lead to dryness, breakage, color fade, and scalp irritation, especially at higher sauna temperatures and during longer sessions.
SaunaCaps are tested in controlled environments at temperatures well above typical sauna use to help ensure they maintain their insulating properties and structural integrity under extreme heat.
SaunaCaps will help you sweat more. Even though your scalp and head is kept at a much lower temperature, due to the overall heat in the Sauna, you will sweat more. The fabric also absorbs sweat around your hairline, which can make sessions feel cleaner and more comfortable without reducing overall sauna benefits.
Yes, SaunaCaps are designed to work with straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair and have enough stretch and depth to accommodate long, thick, or protective styles such as braids, twists, and extensions.
SaunaCaps are especially helpful for processed hair because they reduce direct high-heat exposure that can strip color, dry out strands, and shorten the life of salon treatments.
Put the cap on before entering the sauna, fully covering your hairline and crown. After use, machine-wash it on a gentle cycle after use and air-dry or tumble-dry low to maintain its shape and performance.
Yes, the same insulating and sweat-absorbing properties make SaunaCaps useful as lightweight winter caps and as sweat-enhancing caps during workouts or other heat-based wellness routines.
With regular machine washing and normal sauna use, your SaunaCap is designed for long-term durability.