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They're a staple for anyone who runs hot.
One thing is clear: a neck fan is summer's coolest accessory (literally). Our homes are already filled with cooling sheets, pillows, mattress toppers, and mattresses, and we want that comfort to follow us outside. With heatwaves surging across the country, a hands-free way to keep ourselves from sweating up a storm is a godsend.
The good news is they're super affordable. Most of them are under $30, unless you want to shell out for one that's basically a portable air conditioner. Neck fans are designed to rest around your neck, cooling your upper body without you needing to hold something pointed at your face. They're incredibly versatile, and they can be great for unpredictable hot flashes. Best of all, since they rest on your neck, they're not heavy and won't get caught in your hair if you buy the right ones.
Whether you're preparing for a tropical beach vacation, or you're just trying to survive overheating on your daily commutes, we suggest snagging one ASAP. Scroll on for our top picks for neck fans, including one that an editor loved so much, she bought four of them.
Best DealAssociate Shopping Editor Janae McKenzie has used this neck fan to survive sweaty NYC commutes and hot Aruba beach days. "This genius neck fan has been such a lifesaver this summer that I've bought four of them," McKenzie says. "That's also how affordable they are. It pulls in the hot air around you, cools it, and blows it back out at your neck, like your own personal air conditioner. Even if you get sweaty or wet from the pool, it won't slip off your neck. The U-shape provides 360-degree cooling, but it doesn't tangle or blow longer hair all over the place."
Before McKenzie bought the FrSara, she was using this ColdSky fan. The rechargeable battery can last all night, and a digital display lets you know exactly how much battery you have left. "I've been using this portable fan for over a year, whether I'm traveling or I'm just working from home and don't want to run up my electric bill," McKenzie says. "It comes with its own stand for use while sitting or lying down, and a cord to hang it around your neck for hands-free cooling. You can even tuck it in a front shirt pocket and tilt the fan head up at you."
The headphone-style frame of this fan is lightweight enough to rest on your shoulders for hours. It's rechargeable and comes with up to 16 hours of cooling power on a single charge. This neck fan even comes with a twistable frame, so it can adjust for the perfect fit (and change with any outfit). It comes with five interchangeable speeds, and it's whisper-quiet at just 25 decibels.
The back of this neck fan has a section with embedded cooling chips designed to cool your skin directly, while the blades around it provide a refreshing breeze. What really sets this neck fan apart, though, is the dual airflow. It blows air up towards your face and down towards your body at the same time, providing a full-body cooling experience.
Dual fan heads provide double the cooling power in this wearable fan. The back of the fan slides around your neck, leaving these two fans to blow a refreshing breeze right at you. There's plenty of flexibility in the neck of each fan, so it can twist to hit just the right angle.
This neck fan is so small and discreet, it's perfect to leave it hanging around your neck without looking like an eyesore. And if you need it more out of the way, you can clip it to your waist. It comes with three speeds and it's available in nine colors. At under $15, you could easily snag one for the entire family.
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