The Halsa sauna hat, banya hat protects your head and hair from overheating during sauna banya sessions. The head tends to heat up faster than the rest of the body due to the fact that heat rises and our heads are naturally in the highest point of the sauna relative to the rest of our body. When you’re inside a sauna, your head is the part of the body that begins to heat up fastest. The head can be the most sensitive to sauna heat so this can increase blood pressure and you may start to feel dizziness, drowsiness, weakness and unwell. By wearing the sauna hat, it helps shield your head from intense heat and overheating. It keeps the head cool and allows you to remain in the sauna longer and enjoy the therapeutic effects of the sauna for a longer period of time. Longer sessions mean increased sweating, greater health benefits, and deeper heat penetration into the body. Another benefit of a sauna hat is that it protects your hair from being damaged. With the high heat from the sauna, your hair can dry-out and it can damage your hair. Wearing a sauna hat adds a layer of protection to your head and hair. The sauna hat works well in both infrared saunas and traditional saunas. You can even soak them in water before entering the sauna for better cooling. A sauna hat can be soaked in water to increase its cooling effect. As the water evaporates from the hat it creates a cooling effect on the head. This is known as evaporative cooling. It is the same process the body uses during sweating to cool itself down and maintain body temperature. The sauna hat is not only just an accessory, but an essential part of using the sauna and necessary as a protection tool, that gives relaxation and allows for maximum benefit from a sauna session by prolonging the length of time that may comfortably be spent in the sauna.

• WORKS IN EVERY SAUNA: Compatible with traditional Finnish saunas, Russian banya, dry saunas, steam rooms, and infrared saunas. The perfect addition to your sauna accessories alongside bucket, ladle, and towel — at home or at the spa.
• THE PERFECT SAUNA GIFT: Whether for a sauna enthusiast, wellness lover, dad, husband, or friend who just installed a home sauna, this handmade wool sauna hat makes a thoughtful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, or housewarming gift. Designed and supported by Halsa, a small US family-owned business with responsive customer service.

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