Long-Weekend, Holiday Hair Essentials
So you’re ready to hit the road or hop on the next plane out of here? How divine! There’s nothing more exciting than a thrilling weekend away – we’re all for it! No doubt you’ll be soaking up the sun, swimming in the salty sea or perhaps dancing the nights away. One thing is for sure, you’re going to want to ditch the hotel shampoos and conditioners and pack in some essential holiday hair products to keep your hair on its very best behaviour.
Would you go out, without your SPF on your face or body? Haircare should be no different, and it’s more than important to protect your hair when on holiday with a little TLC.
Whether it’s beachy waves, heat protection, frizz-free hair, nourishing treatments or travel-friendly bottles you’re after, we’ve covered the a to z of holiday hair care. Here are the best products to look after your hair on holiday.
Keep in mind when choosing your products, be it a travel size or a normal, your hair type is the most important while on holiday. Stop and think about your destination and what that means for your hair condition. Dry, humid and wet conditions all make a difference to your choice of product. Keep it simple and make your products work for you.
Travel-sized hair essentials
Taking care of your locks should be easy, but with limited bag space for all your toiletries, skincare products and outfits a top priority, hair care can often fall last on the list of importance. What everyone needs are holiday sized hair products that can easily fit in any bag.
We love Paul Mitchell’s Platinum Blonde Holiday pack, and Paul Mitchell’s Forever Blonde Holiday pack, which by the way is currently on special! (3 for 2 at R760)
If blonde isn’t your colour, Schwarzkopf has an incredible hyaluronic moisture pack and a colour freeze pack that will keep your colour thriving all weekend long.
Top tip: Travel size hair care products are often seasonal so take advantage of them when they are available and stock up.
A good dry shampoo
Whether it’s a quick freshen up after a beachy day or perhaps there isn’t time for a full wash, dry shampoo is your best friend on holiday. You’re going to want a high-quality one that won’t leave your hair dry, but will soak up any oil or grease.
We love:
The beachy wave look
When it comes to curl styling, there are a few looks to get you there. Personally, we love a great curler like Veadry’s MyCurl for evenings and Bed Head Tigi’s Curls Rock Amplifier for a more relaxed, day-time look.
And if you would prefer something less demanding than hair tools, try a little salt spray.
Schwarzkopf Osis Session Label has a great and easy to use salt spray. A little spritz goes a long way to a great beachy look.
Frizz-free
An essential for a long weekend away is frizz-free hair, all weekend long. That means an essential product that will keep all flyaways down and volume at a balance…
One of our favourites is Schwarzkopf’s Ultime Argan Oil that’s made with a 100% natural, purified Argan Oil formula that nourishes the hair and fights frizz without weighing down the hair. Paired with the My Detangler, it’s a powerful force to be reckoned with!
A few more quick favourites!
- Use Kevin Murphy’s leave in repair, especially after a day in the sun.
- Use Olaplex NO.3 for long days spent on the beach.
- Schwarzkopf Hyaluronic Moisture Kick is a miracle product never to be without, it’s amazing to spray on when you have overstayed your welcome in the sun.
Looking after your hair on holiday is easy when you have the right products on your side! For more expert haircare advice, visit our blog or use the chatbox to talk to one of our experts who will guide you in exactly what your hair needs.