Koala Hats Sauna Guides
Sauna Guides
Learn how to get more out of your sauna routine — from sauna hat benefits and hair protection to merino wool care and regular heat session tips.
Featured guide
Should You Wear a Sauna Hat If You Are Bald?
No hair does not mean no problem. If you are bald and use the sauna regularly, your scalp is fully exposed to the hottest part of the room. Here is why a sauna ha... Read guide →
Recovery
5 Sauna Statistics That Sound Made Up (But Come From Real Research)
From sleep to heart health to dementia risk, some of the real numbers from sauna research are more surprising than the exa... Read more →
hair protection
Are Sauna Hats Good for Long Hair?
If you have long hair and use the sauna regularly, a sauna hat can make a real difference to how your hair feels session t... Read more →
hair protection
Does Sauna Damage Colour-Treated Hair? What You Need to Know
If you colour your hair and use the sauna regularly, you have probably wondered what all that dry heat is doing to your co... Read more →
Recovery
How to Use a Sauna Hat Properly
Got a sauna hat and not sure how to use it properly? Here is a simple guide to wearing, caring for and getting the most ou... Read more →
hair protection
Can You Wear a Sauna Hat in an Infrared Sauna?
Infrared saunas work differently to traditional saunas, but can you still wear a sauna hat in one? Here is what you need t... Read more →
Recovery
What to Bring to a Sauna: The Simple Sauna Essentials Checklist
Not sure what to bring to your first sauna session? Here is a simple checklist of sauna essentials for beginners and regul... Read more →
Wellness
How Koala Hats Started: The Story Behind Australia's Sauna Hat Brand
Koala Hats was born on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, built by two brothers, a hairdresser sister and a shared frustratio... Read more →
hair protection
Why Do People Wear Hats in the Sauna?
Sauna hats might look unusual at first. Here's the simple reason why people wear them, what they actually do, and why regu... Read more →
hair protection
Wool Sauna Hat vs Felt Sauna Hat: Which Is Better?
Not all sauna hats are made the same. Here's how wool and felt sauna hats compare, and why material matters when choosing ... Read more →
sauna accessories
Are Sauna Hats Worth It? What They Do, Who Needs One & When to Wear One
Sauna hats might look unusual at first, but they serve a real purpose. Here’s what they do, who they’re for, and why wool ... Read more →
hair protection
Sauna Hat for Hair Protection: What to Look For Before Buying
Looking for a sauna hat for hair protection? Learn what to look for, why merino wool matters, and how the right sauna hat ... Read more →
hair protection
How to Protect Your Hair in the Sauna
Learn how to protect your hair in the sauna, including simple hair care tips, sauna hat benefits, session length, hydratio... Read more →
Cold Plunge
Sauna and Cold Plunge: How to Build a Hot-Cold Routine
Learn how to build a simple sauna and cold plunge routine, including timing, beginner tips, safety advice and what to brin... Read more →
Fitness
Sauna Before or After Workout?
Learn whether it’s better to use the sauna before or after a workout, how to sauna safely after training, and how to build... Read more →
Recovery
How Long Should You Stay in a Sauna?
Learn how long to stay in a sauna, how beginners should start, when to leave, and how to build a safe, comfortable sauna r... Read more →
Recovery
Sauna Benefits: What Are the Benefits of Using a Sauna?
Learn the key benefits of using a sauna, including relaxation, recovery, circulation, sleep routines and why regular sauna... Read more →
hair protection
What Does a Sauna Hat Do?
Learn what a sauna hat does, why people wear them in hot sauna sessions, and how merino wool helps manage head heat while ... Read more →
merino wool
How to Wash and Care for a Merino Wool Sauna Hat
Learn how to care for your merino wool sauna hat, including drying, washing and storage tips to help keep it fresh for reg... Read more →
merino wool
Merino Wool Sauna Hats: Why Material Matters
Learn why merino wool is used in premium sauna hats, how it helps manage head heat, and why material matters for regular s... Read more →
hair protection
Does a Sauna Hat Protect Your Hair?
Learn how a sauna hat can help create a barrier between your hair, scalp and dry sauna heat, and why merino wool is a smar... Read more →
Recovery
Best Sauna Accessories for Regular Sauna Users
Explore the best sauna accessories for regular sauna users, including sauna hats, towels, water bottles and simple gear th... Read more →
hair protection
Sauna Hat vs Towel: What’s Better in the Sauna?
If your head gets hot in the sauna, you might have tried wrapping a towel around your hair or scalp. It makes sense. A to... Read more →Ready to upgrade your sauna routine?