Best Cooling Headbands

Updated February 2019
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Best of the Best
Mission
VaporActive Cooling Lockdown Headband
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Bottom Line

Excellent cooling headband for workouts or working. Headband stays in place and keeps sweat in its place.

Pros

Adjustable head strap that keeps band firmly in place and custom-sized to fit your head. Chemical-free and machine washable. Really keeps sweat out of your eyes. Ideal for hot working conditions. Due to fast-drying technology, does not feel wet on your skin. For greater cooling effect, wet with cold water, then place on head.

Cons

Some reviewers don’t like the logo on the headband but can be turned inside out to conceal.

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Enduracool Reflective Cooling Headband
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A reflective headband with extra protection from the sun and extra cooling technology.

Pros

UPF 50 for sun protection. Chemical free and machine washable. Reflective accents for low-light safety. Can be worn with a hat. “Enduracool” technology helps you stay cool for longer if you wet, wring, then “snap” the headband. Helps keep hair and sweat out of the eyes.

Cons

Cooling technology only lasts half an hour to an hour for some disappointed reviewers. Too small for some men.

Best Bang for the Buck
OccuNomix
Miracool Headband - 3 pack
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A bargain deal for pack of 3 cooling headbands that get the job done.

Pros

After submerging headband in cold water, the highly absorbent “MiraCool” crystals hold coolness longer. Designed to cool pulse points and send cooling signals throughout your body. Can wear with a hat. These 100% cotton headbands are long to ensure a secure tie around your head.

Cons

Material not great for keeping the sweat out of your eyes.

Tough Headwear
12-in-1 Cooling Headwear
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A very versatile cooling head piece that can be worn headband style or in 11 other ways.

Pros

Very affordable. Cooling properties activated by soaking, wringing, then snapping out the cloth. UPF 30 for sun protection. Great for hot climates when working in the yard to keep sweat out of your eyes and face. Loop design stays in place and can be worn in different styles. Also popular with folks with autoimmune conditions to keep cool.

Cons

Material feels cheap and not cooling-when-wet to some reviewers.

Cool Relief
Ice Pack Bandana Head Wrap, Neck Cooling Scarf, Headband
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A head band with ice inserts for serious cooling action for head or neck.

Pros

Can't beat these ice packs for their cooling effects. Hook and loop tape makes this headband adjustable for use also around eyes (for headaches), forehead, and neck. Popular for wear while working outside, and lasts through yard work like mowing the lawn. Also great for migraines as well as neck pain.

Cons

Ice packs can melt fast in hot conditions, so we recommend buying extra ice inserts to have on hand. Hook and loop tape is scratchy.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

28 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
209 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Why trust BestReviews?
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

Like a traditional headband, a cooling headband absorbs sweat. Meanwhile, a cooling headband also provides cool relief during workouts and other strenuous activities. A cooling headband may even retain heat in cold temperatures. Each headband is adjustable, and as such, can be custom-sized to a person's head. It may come with a slide-on hook to provide a lockdown fit and help keep hair in place. A headband is often chemical-free and machine-washable. Additionally, some headbands offer UPF 50 for sun protection. Headbands are sold in multiple colors and styles, and they can be worn by men, women, and children. They usually come equipped with technology that prevents the build-up of odor-causing bacteria and microbes.   

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Mission

VaporActive Cooling Lockdown Headband

Mission

VaporActive Cooling Lockdown Headband

Excellent cooling headband for workouts or working. Headband stays in place and keeps sweat in its place.

$10
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Mission

Enduracool Reflective Cooling Headband

Mission

Enduracool Reflective Cooling Headband

A reflective headband with extra protection from the sun and extra cooling technology.

$12
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OccuNomix

Miracool Headband - 3 pack

OccuNomix

Miracool Headband - 3 pack

A bargain deal for pack of 3 cooling headbands that get the job done.

$7
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Tough Headwear

12-in-1 Cooling Headwear

Tough Headwear

12-in-1 Cooling Headwear

A very versatile cooling head piece that can be worn headband style or in 11 other ways.

$8
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Cool Relief

Ice Pack Bandana Head Wrap, Neck Cooling Scarf, Headband

Cool Relief

Ice Pack Bandana Head Wrap, Neck Cooling Scarf, Headband

A head band with ice inserts for serious cooling action for head or neck.

$9

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