- Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford and Julianne Hough are among celebrities promoting infrared and traditional saunas.
- Stars combine saunas with cold plunges (contrast therapy) for recovery, circulation and skin benefits.
- Many celebrities use home saunas or portable infrared options for regular wellness routines.
Why Hollywood is turning up the heat
Infrared and traditional saunas have become a mainstay in many celebrity wellness routines. Stars say regular sessions help with relaxation, sleep, circulation and skin tone. The trend extends beyond occasional spa visits — several celebrities own home saunas or portable infrared blankets.
Julianne Hough: sauna stretches and cold plunges
Julianne Hough often shares sauna glimpses on Instagram, pairing steam sessions with cold plunges to practice contrast therapy. She credits alternating hot and cold treatments with faster recovery and less soreness after high-intensity performances and workouts. Hough has posted reels showing sauna stretches and recommended practical tips for beginners, like using music to time sessions and protecting fingers or toes during icy dips.
Instagram post: Julianne Hough reel
Cindy Crawford: infrared sauna at home
Supermodel Cindy Crawford says an infrared sauna is a weekly ritual for her. She described infrared heat as gentler than traditional saunas and praised benefits such as improved sleep, relaxation and a possible boost to collagen production and circulation. Crawford also emphasizes the value of uninterrupted time — she often reads during her 20-minute sessions.
Instagram post: Cindy Crawford reel
Halle Berry and other celebrity adopters
Halle Berry has shared sauna moments from spa visits and uses heat-focused training tools like sauna suits as part of her fitness routine. Other stars publicly embracing saunas include Gwyneth Paltrow, Kim Kardashian, Salma Hayek, Zac Efron, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber — many of whom combine saunas with cold plunges or infrared blankets.
What celebrities say about benefits
Across interviews and social posts, celebrities cite similar benefits: relaxation and stress relief, improved sleep, reduced muscle soreness, and enhanced skin glow. Many also mention contrast therapy — moving between hot saunas and cold baths — as a recovery practice that stimulates circulation and eases inflammation.
How to try it safely
Celebrities recommend starting slowly. Short infrared sessions or mild-temperature saunas are common entry points. For contrast therapy, begin with brief cold exposures and build tolerance over time. Hydrate, listen to your body, and consult a healthcare provider if you have underlying conditions.
Instagram posts referenced above were shared by the stars and offer visuals and step-by-step insights into their routines. For readers curious about sauna wellness, celebrity practices provide ideas — but safety and personal limits should guide adoption.
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