Icekap Migraine Cap
This wearable head ice pack is much more than just an ice cap, its a patented migraine relief headache hat which works with gel ice packs. This Ice hat from Icekap will last up to 3 hours. Use it for migraines, chemo pain, sinus relief, head tension, menopause, fever, flu, and more.
- RELIEF, AT LAST: Imagine finally leaving the house to do the things you love without the burden of migraine. That was the case for Mary when she discovered Icekap. After 10-years not being able to go to the gym, she finally could! And while it’s not a miracle, it IS the patented therapeutic, drug-free headache relief the world loves.
- PATENTED THERAPY: This is the first of a kind – supported by the National Children’s Cancer Society and recommended by MD’s. What makes this ice wrap unique is the soft micro-fleece and adjustable occipital tension band allowing your head to melt into the fabric while creating the correct compression for relief. The special ponytail loop gets hair out of the way for optimized compression all over.
- GEL PACKS STAY COLDER FOR LONGER: Icekap comes with 5 Therapy Grade Non-Toxic Gel Ice Packs. These last longer than others (Up to 3 hours!) and remain soft when frozen. And they can be heated OR cooled for your needs. Our head cap lets you customize how many ice bags you wear and each “ice pocket” is strictly placed for targeted relief to an isolated area, or all over coverage.
- MELT AWAY THE TENSION: Unlike other headache hats, Icekap features a unique ‘back flap’ for full coverage to the occipital, and neck, as well as crown, temporal, parietal, and frontal regions. Wear it backwards as a migraine mask to cover the eyes and sinuses. Fully machine washable it comes in 5 sizes ranging from small 20-inch circumference, up to the 24” XXL. Made from polyester/spandex with mesh and fleece inlay to sink into.
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Rts –
Love this product. Use it for my migraines. Sometimes I have to rearrange the ice packs to hit the right spot but I just place a small wash cloth between my head and the ice pack if there isn’t a slot in the cap where I need it. It stays in place securely.
angela williams –
This is a the best thing I have ever spent my money on. I have spent so much on prescriptions, shots etc and this works better than anything. I have chiari malformation, intractable migraines, and nerve sensitivity in my head and some days all I can do is rest and ice. I use to use the hospital ice packs and tie them on my head but then I couldn’t lay down. This allows me to lay down and rest while icing. It also helps with fever. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. I put it off for a long time due to expense. It it was worth every penny.
G. Ludden –
Full disclosure, I didn’t keep the product in the end.I suffer from the kind of migraines that need both cold treatment and pressure applied. It’s hard to do both. Plus, I’d like to be mobile to do other things too. I hoped someone made an ice helmet of some sort to accomplish this- and it’s here in ICEKAP.It’s thoughtfully and cleverly constructed. I think it would last for years.I tried out two of these though… my head’s about 22.5. The size up was too big and I couldn’t get the tension I desired. The size down was snug the way I needed it! But it turns out that the top of my head is kind of short… for me to wear the hat and to have the gel packs covering all of my head, I’d have to pull the whole thing down to my nose. Wearing the front comfortably on my forehead meant the packets at the top didn’t touch my head at all.It feels WONDERFUL when it’s all touching my head, but since it doesn’t quite fit me, it doesn’t meet my needs. So sadly, I had to return it.I’ve still given it a great rating though, because I think for the right person it would be an excellent product. Take advantage of the generous return policies here and give it a shot. It might be just the relief you need.If you’re wondering what I ended up with… currently I’m trying out the headache hat, which is a wrap-around with a velcro end. It has trouble freezing solid (even in my deep freezer) but oh man, feels great when it’s on and tight.
Larissa –
I love it. I honestly do. It works great on my migraine. The ability to tighten the cap is exactly what I’ve been looking for and it’s nice not to have to either use a sticky pad like icy hot or deal with trying to keep ice in place.The downside. The ice packs can be very difficult to get into the pockets especially if you get fuzzy with a migraine and if you’re on something like Topamax where cold adversely affects your fingers and toes. I had to stop several times and run my hands under warm water. I almost pulled my gloves out so I could continue.So be warned. Maybe keep a thin pair of gloves near the freezer.
joolzy –
Ok. So I’m all about anything that will help make my migraines more tolerable. I already take meds for it, but that’s not enough unfortunately. So I have my handy migraine “kit” for when one hits. I read about this product on my Facebook migraine grp. I know there were other brands mentioned, so I checked them all out. I cringed a bit at the price of the icekap 2.0 but it seemed the most versatile and best quality.What I love:The hat is soft on the inside. Not fabric that will pill but smooth and light. The exterior is very solid, durable fabric. Easy to wipe off. It is not heavy on my head. But there are gel packs in pockets all over the entire inside so your whole head is enclosed by cold (or heat if you prefer). Other hats don’t give that much coverage.There is a small opening at the top so you can pull your hair up and out so it’s out of the way (I really love that). The gel packs don’t get rock solid when frozen, so i can mold the hat to my head. The back/lower neck portion is longer and has a dedicated ice pack. It’s great if your source of pain stems from your neck or if you want more coverage over your eyes you can turn it around. But even with it forward facing, I can pull it down enough that it covers my eyes and blocks out light. It’s highly adjustable using the Velcro tabs. Sometimes I want that cold pressure all over and sometimes I want no pressure, and looser. Very easy to adjust it for that. I ordered an XL even tho my measurements say an L would fit. I wanted a lot of room to adjust it and I find that the XL works well all the way tightened, loosened or in between. It stays cold quite a long time and when I’m done it just goes back in the freezer. I’ve also used it to lay back on as a cold source for neck pain. It can be good for really any spot that hurts.The only drawback would be the higher cost but to me it was worth it. At first I was thinking to myself I was crazy. Who spends this much on a HAT. I felt guilty bc I thought I was not being thrifty enough. I cut corners in a million different ways to save money, could I not just stick with my usual random assortment of ice packs? But the first time I used it, all notions of guilt were gone. It has really helped me weather my migraines. I have an abortive med I can take, but resist taking bc I don’t like the side effects. Between my icekap and my other little tricks, I can more often deal with migraines without the meds. It helps if I start using it (along with my other helps) as soon as I feel one coming on. Then I can head it off at the pass and hopefully it won’t get bad enough to need my medication. It also works so much better than random ice packs. I can put on my hat and lay down and rest. No having to constantly fumble with ice packs to get them in the right places. No slipping ice packs off my head. No drips. No need for an eye covering to block out light. And if I want, I can walk around with it on. It stays in place.So what more can I say? It’s great and worth every penny. Oh wait, you wanted to know about the company? Good news! Fantastic customer service! Their website is great to read because it gives some background of how the product came to be, how to use it warmed, order extra gel packs (so you always have a frozen set ready to swap out), etc. They have a toll free number and you can message them on Messenger. I left them a message yesterday after hours. I noticed one of the Velcro tabs was starting to come away from the hat. I was worried that it would eventually get worse and come right off. The hat would still be useable, just not as adjustable. So I reached out to them (this is months beyond the 30 day guarantee) and asked if they could help. I thought maybe they could offer suggestions on how to fix it or maybe send me a replacement at a discount, I really didn’t know what to expect.They messaged me back today, less than 24 hrs later. They said that even though it’s well past 30 days, they’d send me a replacement because it was so unusual to have that kind of problem happen. So, it’s on its way. And I’m so happy they were so helpful. Quality items can be hard to come by, but a great item with fantastic customer service to back it up is RARE. I’m glad I went with their product. I’m glad to support a small company. And I hope this review was helpful to those who are trying to decide if it’s a worthwhile purchase.
moskqq –
Product does not stay cold for the 2 hours they claimed. It is a great design, but the frontal ice pak especially does not stay as cold as the rest. This part I consider to be the most important to retain coldness.
Mekami7 –
Too heavy on my head, doesn’t keep cool very long. Returned.
Tammie McElligott –
So happy I found this! I measured my head as recommended at their website an went one up in size and glad I did becauuse with the packs in place it fits snug. But follow their measurements an you should be fine. I keep the whole hat with packs in place an it’s perfect. Packs all in the right places an stays in place no matter which way you sleep.
Susan G. –
I am using this to prevent/minimize hair loss from chemotherapy. Before I found this cap, I was making my own using cold packs and a bandana to hold them on my head.This cap works the same way but much easier to use. And even though I’m doing a notoriously wicked chemo (nicknamed “the red devil”), I haven’t lost much hair at all.I STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT ANYONE UNDERGOING CHEMO WHO IS CONCERNED ABOUT HAIR LOSS TRY THIS CAP.IT CAN’T HURT.*Four stars only because the cap is a bit pricey… unnecessarily, in my opinion.
Thomas –
This us perfect for migraines! It has 5 slots all around the head and the ice packs get extremely cold. They are individual numbered so it matches the packets inside the cap. I’ve only used #3, the one that goes all across the front of your head and it was extremely cold but soothing. I highly recommend it. Please read and follow the instructions carefully to receive the best care!
Gladys –
Product arrived today. I inspected the contents and everything was good upon arrival. No damage. Assembly is required before placing the unit in the freezer. And it is recommended to place the unit in a ziploc bag at the back of the freezer so it will obtain maximum freeze and not smell. This I will do.My impression of the assembly is that it requires a bit of patience and gentleness insofar as inserting the packs into their respective compartments. The insertion openings are small so you will have to carefully maneuver the packs so as not to damage them. I would place a thin layer of velcro as supposed to the stitching so the user can open and shut the compartments and insert the packs with ease and make sure they are snug, flat and correctly positioned.Secondly, the packs have squared edges. I would make the edges round so its is easier to insert and will not make a bulge and hook against the interior fabric.So far so good. I will place the entire unit in the freezer for 24 hours, per instructions, and then test it out. So stay tuned….
Beth T –
Not nearly as impressed with product as I had my hopes up for. Three of the five ice packs are VERY difficult to put in because the way the pockets are sewn. You have to sit wait for the ice packs to thaw out then bench three of them in half and then try to cram them in these tiny holes which is a struggle, the once they are in there you have to mess with them to shape them. This is VERY time consuming for someone with a bad migraine. I have Raynaud’s disease which makes cold very sensitive to my hand so I’m sitting with a migraine with gloves on struggling to get I large ice pack in a hole half it’s size. For the price you pay you would expect a better design.