Super Simple Hair Care for When You're Traveling

Are you traveling for the holiday weekend? Have an upcoming trip planned? Whether heading out by plane, train or automobile, taking care of your hair now will make it even easier when you arrive at your destination!

No one wants to spend their holiday or vacation time getting ready in a bathroom, especially while on the road or in the air. You also don't want to feel like you have to freshen up before you head out for some much-needed fun and relaxation. So follow these easy hair care steps to keep yourself feeling and looking good when you can't stick to your normal routine!

Dry air is the number one thing that can damage your hair during travel. And when hair is dry, it's easier for it to break when using things like hair ties and plastic or metal headbands (yuck). In addition to deep conditioning, keep hair from getting thirsty by packing a moisturizing hair cream or lotion to apply on your ends to give your hair a little pick-me-up as needed.


Make sure you prioritize the thing most time consuming part of your routine into your pre-travel plans: getting your hair styled and prepped. Use a minimal amount of styling product in your hair, since scalp build-up can really be irritating when you don't have access to a shower for potentially a few days. Whether you blow-dry or style your hair wet, the night before it the perfect time to get those locks... on lock.


Are you the type to choose your outfits for each day you're gone? Don't forget your favorite accessory, too! It's important to have everything you need to complete each look, or even switching it up from daytime to night with just a few small changes. So don't forget this essential list: your favorite Lilac Market Headbands (obvi), hair ties and bobby pins.


Another way to keep your look cute while traveling is to learn a super easy hairstyle that you can do on your 2nd or 3rd-day hair. Learn the art of a cute bun or a sweet braid that only takes a few minutes, and maybe a quick spray of dry shampoo if you have it on hand. Or check out these 2-Minute Hairstyles that are fan faves. Because the less time you spend on your hair, the more time you'll be able to spend enjoying yourself!


Not only do these things dry out hair and potentially cause damage like we covered in our first tip, all three of these can cause scalp irritation with burning, itching and flaking. And when you're beautiful crown gets hit with the dry and irritated combo, it can actually overproduce oil to compensate. Not cute. But you can protect your hairline by wearing a headband to absorb the sweat - no salty itching for you!

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