Essential Haircare Tips for On-the-Go Glamour

Travelling can be fun and games until you wake up and realise your hair has seen better days. Those long flights, changes in air quality, hotel showers where hard water may be present and rushing around from one place to another can do a lot of damage to your hair.

Whether you're on a business trip or taking a much-needed break, keeping your hair healthy and looking presentable might not be on your list – although it should be, haircare is often overlooked by many, especially on holiday. The good news is that you don't need many hours dedicated to your hair care routine; with consistent habits, the right products and smart packing, you can maintain healthy, luscious hair without spending your whole trip worrying about what your hair looks like.

Pack Light Yet Smart

A mistake that people make when travelling is packing their normal haircare routine, remember that less is more. Instead, travel with a simplified version of your everyday hair care routine. Here are some product recommendations that you should pack:

·       A mini shampoo and conditioner – Look out for sulphate-free products

·       Leave-in conditioner or spray - Perfect for planes and beach days

·       Dry shampoo- For lazy days where you don't want to wash your hair but want to look fresh

·       Travel-sized hair oil or serum – To minimise frizz control

·       A travel brush or wide-tooth comb – To get rid of knots and tangles

Make sure you store this in a travel pouch that is waterproof in case of leaks. If you're still unsure about what types of products to pack, head over to our website and browse their huge range of salon-quality hair care selections that are available in travel sizes like the O&M Mini Maintain Trio

Implement Smart Habits to Your Hair Routine

When you're constantly moving from one place to another, your hair and scalp are trying to adjust to the different climates; this can leave your hair either dry and brittle or oily and flat. Here are some things to think about next time you're going travelling:

·       Don't wash your hair before your flight. Airplane air is very dry; it has low humidity and lacks moisture, which can dehydrate the skin and scalp. Your scalp will naturally produce more oil, leading to greasy roots and flat hair.

·       Carry a leave-in conditioner or detangling serums - to use during your trip, which helps when your hair is feeling dry.

·       Embrace your natural hair – Especially if you're on a beach holiday, try to minimise the use of heat and embrace your natural hair textures instead.

·       Easy & Low maintenance hairstyles – Think about easy hairstyles that still look presentable, like messy buns, braids and ponytails.

Pack A Good Hairdryer

This is crucial, because you don’t know what types of hairdryers and tools the hotels have to offer. Some has no power but are intensely hot, which can be damaging to your hair, and some don’t do anything at all which can be time-consuming, which you don’t want. At Salon Business Solutions, we offer travel-friendly hairdryer like the Aeno Hairdryer. We offer this in full-size and travel-size options. However, the travel-size option is compact ideal for travellers, because you can easily throw it in one of your travel bags. It is super lightweight yet powerful; it dries your hair quickly without frying it off.

If you’re looking for a hairdryer that is both lightweight, travel friendly and delivers salon results, then this hairdryer is for you.

Protect Your Hair

If your trip involves the sun, salt water, change in weather or all of the above, then you will need to give your hair extra care. Here are ways to prevent your hair from damage during your travels:

·       Adapt to your environment – if you know the place you're at contains hard water, then you might want to consider rinsing your hair with bottled water, this might sound a little bit extra, but it can really help.

·       Use protective hairstyles – When you're exploring a new place, you don't want your hair in your face constantly, especially if it's super humid or windy; simple yet protective hairstyles can help reduce a bad hair day.

·       Implement protective UV sprays to your haircare routine – especially if you're going to be out in the sun all day, you should always protect both your skin and hair against sun damage.

·       Use a deep conditioning treatment – this could either be an overnight hair mask or a quick 5–10-minute mask, which can bring your hair back to life.

·       Stick to your regular hair washing schedule – even if you're tempted to skip a hair wash day, don't. It is crucial in order to keep your scalp healthy.

If you're not sure what type of hair treatments and masks to use for your hair, then head over to Salon Business Solution and explore their vast range of product offerings from well-known brands that are salon approved.

Keeping It Simple

Remember that travel hair doesn't always have to be perfect; it just has to look somewhat presentable and manageable in order for you to actually enjoy your holidays, because who wants to spend hours worrying about their hair when you could be doing something more fun! Remember you're travelling to see new places, not to be in a photoshoot, so stick to the essential hair care products and do the best you can.

Whether you're going on a short city break over the weekend or a two-week holiday, you don't need to overpack a massive hair care routine. You just need the right products and tools, and you'll be all set!

The key is in packing versatile products or all-in-one products so you can easily manage your hair and feel put together without the constant stress about your hair looking out of control. If you need help finding the right tools or travel-friendly products, then head over to our website, where we offer salon-quality essentials that are made for people on the go.