Planning your next holiday and need some tips to keep your curls in perfect shape? You’ve come to the right place. We know travelling with curly hair can be a bit tricky; for one, your curls can act up in different climates, and you may not have the time to do your regular hair care routine. So, going in with a plan for maintaining healthy curls is extremely important. In this article, we’ll discuss some key tips for travelling with curly hair. Keep reading to discover our most underrated travel haircare secrets.
1. Prep Your Hair Before You Leave
One of the most important travel tips for curly hair is to give your hair a proper reset before going on your trip to infuse your hair with adequate moisture and nourishment. Treat yourself to an indulgent wash day by washing and deep conditioning your hair with our Hydration Shampoo and Manuka Honey Deep Conditioning Mask. Then follow up with our leave-in conditioner to soften and smooth your hair before proceeding to style with the curl-defining products in our Stylers Bundle. Doing this reset before your trip will not only ensure your hair looks and feels its best during your trip, but it will also save you a lot of time.
2. Bring The Right Products
Before hopping on your flight, be sure to pack the right products for your destination. If you're going somewhere tropical known for humid weather, pack curl-defining and humidity-proof products like our Curl Elongating Gel or Hair & Scalp Oil, which are loaded with anti-humidity ingredients
3. Refresh Your Curls With A Leave-In Spray
Refreshing your curls as often as you can is important when you're on vacation because a lot of activities, like swimming can leave your hair exposed to harsh environmental factors that increase frizz and dryness. Now, you may not always have time to slather your hair in conditioner or leave-in conditioner, especially since they can take some time to dry, but a lightweight leave-in spray like our Everyday Curl Refresh is ideal for replenishing your curls with moisture at any time of the day.
4. Protect Your Curls From Hard Or Chlorinated Water
If you're on holiday, chances are you'll find your way to a beach or swimming pool somewhere. Now, although we absolutely love that for you, it is important to know that the chlorinated water and salty water in pools and beaches can zap the moisture out of your hair, leaving it dry and super brittle. So, it is crucial to protect your hair before swimming. You can do this by wearing a swim cap or simply applying our Hair & Scalp Oil. The oil will create a protective barrier around your curls and keep them from absorbing too much of the harsh water.
5. Sun Protection Is Essential
Every heard of sun protection for the hair? If you haven't, well, it's pretty important. Just like the sun can cause damage to the skin, too much of it can cause a scalp sunburn, which weakens your hair from the inside. So while you're having fun, protect your hair by wearing hats or caps. You can even apply some sunscreen to your scalp if it is extremely sensitive.
6. Consider Rocking Protective Styles
There is no better time to rock a protective style than when you're on holiday. They keep you from having to style your hair every day and protect your curls from frizz. If you really want to enjoy a laid-back holiday without having to worry too much about styling and maintaining your curls, opt for protective styles like braids, cornrows, twists, or even buns.
7. Establish A Good Night-time Routine
Just because you're on holiday doesn't mean you should neglect your night-time routine. If you want to preserve your curl definition and minimise frizz, protect your hair with a satin bonnet before going to bed. This is especially important if you're going to be sleeping on random hotel pillowcases that may not be made from the best fabric and create a lot of friction on your curls.
8. Adjust Your Moisture Routine To Your Location
Adapting your hair routine to fit the weather of your holiday destination is essential for keeping your curls healthy during and after your trip. If you're going to a place with harsh and dry weather, then you'll need to up your moisture game while you're there by using our Manuka Honey Leave-in Conditioner more often and sealing the moisture in with our Hair & Scalp Oil. On the other hand, if your holiday destination has highly humid weather, you may need to focus on fighting humidity by switching up your styling routine and maybe even using products like our Coconut Oil Curling Crème or Curling Mousse, which contain anti-humidity ingredients.
9. Plan Your Washes According To Your Schedule
If your holiday is going to last more than a week, you will likely need to wash your hair at some point. To save yourself a lot of stress and confusion, plan your washes according to your holiday itinerary. For instance, it is best to wash your hair after swimming or any activity that could expose your hair to excess moisture. You don't want to finish a wash day only to find out you're supposed to be sliding down a water slide or taking a dip in the pool the next minute.
10. Lock In Moisture And Fight Frizz With A Hair Oil
Your hair is more prone to frizz and dryness when you're travelling or on vacation because of the change in environment and possible activities you could be getting into. So it is very important to apply a hair oil like our Hair & Scalp Oil after every moisture session to help moisture stay in your hair for longer and prevent frizz.
Traveling with curly hair does not have to be a hassle as long as you plan accordingly. Whether you’re planning an adventure at some tropical paradise or lounging by the beach, stick to the tips we’ve outlined in this article, and your hair will flourish throughout your holiday.