After a harsh Winter that didn’t want to leave, it is finally beginning to feel like Spring. Summer travel season is right around the corner, and whether you are traveling long or short-term, you need to keep your hair intact.
If you’re a natural going on vacation soon, below are some tips for caring for your natural hair.
Protective Style
I use protective styling the most for styling my natural hair on vacation. I usually ask my sister to braid it in an updo or a style like I’ve worn for Trinidad carnival and even as a bridesmaid or wedding guest.
If I have “free hair” and don’t want to style my hair every morning, I just put it in a halo braid or two cornrows and keep it moving as I did in Puerto Plata.
Use TSA-Approved Containers
Purchasing travel-sized containers is a great investment for packing hair products and travel toiletries if you travel frequently. TSA-sized containers really come in handy if specific products are used based on preference or medical reasons. They are also more cost-effective than purchasing travel-sized products in stores.
You can purchase these containers at Bed Bath and Beyond, Target, your local beauty supply store, or Amazon.
Pack Hair Essentials
If you’re spending 3-5 or more days on vacation, bring a conditioner to cowash and a styling product. Bring a spray bottle to mix the conditioner and water to make a leave-in.
Regarding hair tools, bring some ouchless ponytail holders or hairpins to keep your hair up and a satin scarf or bonnet to sleep in.
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