These personal fans will keep you cool — even in a heat wave

Stay cool with these rechargeable and lightweight personal fans.
Shop our team’s favorite neck and handheld fans.
Shop our team’s favorite neck and handheld fans.Amazon

When walking outside in 90-degree weather, covered with sweat, a cool breeze on your skin is indescribable. That’s where personal fans come in — they can make you feel instantly cool and comfortable amid steamy, humid temps. You can place them on desks, clip them to strollers or use them as a handheld option when you are out and about, according to Christy Hayes, head of brand marketing at VeSync, a provider of smart home products that sells fans from brands like Levoit. (Since VeSync sells fans, we only spoke with Hayes about shopping guidance and tips, and did not ask her for specific product recommendations.)

Personal fans include neck fans and handheld fans, and their biggest draw is that they’re portable, easy to charge or battery-operated and can provide a quick shot of air when needed, according to experts. 

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A woman wearing a white personal neck fan while walking outdoors
Editorial director Lauren Swanson wearing a personal neck fan to stay coolLauren Swanson/NBC Select

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