27+ Life Changing Travel Hair Tips To Feel Confident
Tired of bad hair days ruining your travel photos? Here are 25 incredible hair tips that will make your travel photos look perfect!
If you’re anything like me, you hate how your hair gets messy and unmanageable during trips. After researching and testing tons of travel hair hacks, I’ve found the absolute best solutions.
From quick styling tricks to must-have travel hair products, this list covers everything you need for good hair days on the road.
Get ready to learn about easy styling tricks and packing hacks that will make your travel hair days so much better!
This post is all about travel hair tips.
Essential Hair Products for Travel
I remember this one time during my travels when I ran out of my regular shampoo. My friend raved about Pantene, saying it worked wonders for her hair during our trip, so I thought, “Why not give it a try?” Oh, how wrong I was.
Within days, my hair turned scaly, right in the middle of my forehead. Picture me walking around a beautiful city with huge white flakes snowing down from my head. Not exactly the travel look I was going for!
So, listen up, because this is probably the most important part of maintaining decent-looking hair while traveling. You must pack the essential products that you know works for you and you know how to use them.
Your Tried-and-True Hair Products
Grab those products you use at home and know work for your hair. Get some travel-sized bottles and fill them up with your regular shampoo and conditioner.
Yes, they might take up precious space in your toiletry bag, but trust me, it’s worth it. Toss in a small amount of your usual styling products too – that leave-in conditioner or hair oil you know makes your fair feel shiny and healthy? Bring it along.
And whatever you do, don’t forget dry shampoo. A great way to absorb all that oil from your hair, when you do not have time to wash your hair.
Pro Tip: Don’t wait until the night before your trip to transfer your products into travel bottles. Do it a week before and use them at home first. Nothing worse than discovering your travel bottle leaks or the pump doesn’t work when you’re already abroad!
Styling Tools: Test Before You Fly
Here’s something you might have to learn the hard way: Just because your styling tool turns on at home doesn’t mean it’ll work properly abroad.
Before packing that favorite hair straightener or curling iron, make sure it’s dual voltage compatible.
If you’re bringing a voltage converter, actually test your tools with it before the trip. Plug everything in and make sure it heats up properly. Take five minutes to test your tools – that all you need!
List of Essential Hair Care For Your Travel Kit
- Your regular shampoo and conditioner (in travel-sized bottles)
- Leave-in conditioner or hair oil
- Dry shampoo
- Heat protectant spray if you use hot tools
- Hold hairspray for those humid days
Hair Protection Essentials
- Satin or silk bonnet for sleeping (prevents frizz and breakage)
- Silk hair ties (they’re gentler than regular elastics)
- Detangling brush
- Small brush for styling
- Boar bristle brushes
Styling Tools
- Dual voltage hair straightener or curling iron
- Voltage converter/adapter, if not packing tools with dual voltage
- Mini hair dryer if your accommodation doesn’t provide one
- Bobby pins and hair clips
- Headbands for bad hair days
Travel Hair Tips For Different Trip Situations
Remember my scalp disaster story with Pantene? Well, that taught me to be prepared for different situations while traveling. Here are my tried-and-tested tips for keeping your hair looking good no matter what your trip throws at you:
Long-Haul Flight Hair Care Tips
During long flights, protect your hair by putting it in a loose braid or low bun to prevent tangles.
Instead of elastic bands that can leave creases, use a silk scrunchie.
It is becoming more and more common, for woman to put on a bonnet or a silk scarf to cover their hair. The bonnet are known to prevent hair frizz.
But also, wearing a bonnet or silk scarf when you sleep will help prevent friction against the airplane seat.
I always skip hair products before the flight because they can make your hair get greasy faster in the air.
Lastly, keep dry shampoo in your carry-on for quick refreshes during layovers or upon arrival.
Beach Day Hair Protection
Before heading to the beach, apply leave-in conditioner to create a barrier between your hair and salt water.
Always wet your hair with fresh water before ocean dips – this prevents your hair from absorbing too much salt water.
Protect your scalp and hair from harsh sun by wearing a hat or using UV protection spray.
Braiding your hair helps prevent those annoying tangles from wind and waves.
As soon as you’re done swimming, rinse with fresh water to remove salt and chlorine.
Dealing with Different Weather
When facing high humidity, use strong-hold products and keep your hair tied back to maintain style.
In dry climates, your hair needs extra moisture – use more leave-in conditioner or hair oil than usual.
Cold weather calls for more frequent deep conditioning and wearing a hat to protect from harsh elements.
During hot weather, keep dry shampoo and hair ties handy for quick style fixes.
On rainy days, anti-frizz products are your best friend, and stick to waterproof styling methods.
Quick Fixes for Greasy Hair
Apply dry shampoo before bed rather than in the morning – it works better at absorbing oil overnight.
When your hair starts looking greasy, transform it into a sleek bun or braided style.
Headbands are great for hiding oily roots while still looking put-together.
If you run out of dry shampoo, baby powder works surprisingly well in a pinch.
Always keep hair ties and clips and a hat in your day bag for quick updos when needed.
Final Thoughts,
Remember how I started this post with my “donkey licked” hair disaster? Well, that’s just one of many hair misgivings I’ve had while traveling. But with these tips and the right products packed, you’ll be ready to handle whatever your travels throw at your hair.
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