Sauna Journal
Sauna hats, German sauna culture and the Aufguss, explained by frihed., a sauna brand from Lüneburg, Germany.
Sauna Hat History: From the Russian Banya to Brooklyn
The sauna hat has its roots in the felt hats of the Russian banya, found a second home in German Aufguss culture and is now showing...
Care & FitHow to Protect Your Hair in the Sauna: What Hair Science Says
What heat and dry sauna air do to hair, according to the studies that exist, and simple habits for colored hair, wet or dry hair, braids,...
Sauna CultureGerman Sauna Etiquette: What Americans Should Know
Before your first visit to a German sauna: why swimsuits stay outside, how to use your towel, why it is quiet, how Aufguss times work, how...
Sauna CultureWhat Is Aufguss? The German Sauna Ritual Explained
Aufguss is the German sauna ritual where a sauna master pours water on hot stones and fans the steam with a towel. Here is how a...
Care & FitSauna Hat for Big Heads: How to Measure and What Fits
How to measure your head circumference in inches, which sauna hat fits up to 26 in, and why the roomier Pro makes sense from 26.4 in...
Sauna CultureSauna Hat vs Towel: Which Is Better for Your Head?
A towel turban or a wool sauna hat? A practical comparison of comfort, hygiene and fit, plus what Finns, Germans and Russians actually do.
Sauna HatsWool vs Felt Sauna Hats: Boiled Wool, Felt, Cotton and Linen
Boiled wool, pressed felt, cotton terry and linen all end up on heads in the sauna. Here is how each is made and how it behaves...
Care & FitHow to Wash a Wool Sauna Hat Without Shrinking It
A wool sauna hat rarely needs washing. When it does, cold water, wool detergent and flat drying keep it from shrinking and felting.
Care & FitHow to Wear a Sauna Hat: Fit, Folding, Wet or Dry
A practical guide to wearing a sauna hat: finding the right size, folding the brim, wet or dry, and what to do with the hat between...
Sauna HatsDo Sauna Hats Actually Work? What Heat, Wool and Research Say
Your head sits in the hottest air of the sauna. Here is what a wool sauna hat can do, what the research says and what is...
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