looking after hair on holiday doesn’t need to be rocket science. prep, protect, and go easy on the heat tools, and you’ll be good to go.
you’ve packed your passport, a fresh bottle of sunscreen, and multiple pairs of sunnies - but have you thought about what you’ll take to keep your strands in good nick? maintaining your hair care routine on holiday might seem like a hassle, but trust us, future you (and your selfies) will thank you.
top tips to maintain your hair when travelling
1. plan your hair routine before you leave
nobody wants to be that person frantically googling whether or not you can travel with certain products while they’re in the line at security. so plan ahead. know your destination, the weather, and what’s going to mess with your hair. if you're flying internationally, remember that liquid restrictions apply. evo's water killer dry shampoo? absolute saviour. it’s a dry shampoo and texture spray, so two birds, one stone. we guarantee you’ll be glad you packed it.
2. be mindful of salt water and chlorine
as much as we all love a dip in the ocean or hotel pool, neither is exactly doing your hair any favours. salt water can leave your locks feeling like straw, and chlorine? well, that’s just a green tinge waiting to happen. protect your hair before you dive in, you can do this by wetting your hair so it can’t absorb chlorine, or maybe opt for applying a leave-in treatment like happy campers wearable treatment. evo’s normal persons daily shampoo is perfect after swimming in a chlorine pool because it will clarify your strands.
3. watch how often you wash your hair
overwashing strips your hair of its natural oils and leaves it dry, especially in hot climates. aim for every few days and rely on travel hair products like evo's water killer dry shampoo to keep things fresh in between. it’s perfect for styling, and best of all, no rinsing needed.
4. befriend heatless hairstyles
no one has time for heat styling when happy hour starts at five. instead of lugging around a straightener, embrace how to style hair while travelling with heatless options. braids, buns, and twists will be your best mates. evo’s salty dog salt spray will give you texture and a bit of grit. spritz, scrunch, and you’re done.
5. check the water situation
hard water is the silent assassin of good hair days. it’s packed with minerals that build up on your hair, leaving it dull and lacklustre. if you're heading to a hard water destination, pack a clarifying shampoo to fight the nasties. evo’s normal persons daily shampoo will keep things balanced, removing build-up without leaving your hair desert dry.
holiday hair 101 – keep it simple
alright, let’s recap. what to do with frizzy hair on holiday? protect it from salt water, chlorine, and hard water, keep your washing routine under wraps, and go for heatless hairstyles that’ll save time (and your sanity).
and if you’re wondering, “should i dye my hair before holiday?” well, it depends. dyeing your hair before a big trip can look fresh, so long as you remember sun and chlorine will fade your colour faster than you can say ‘where’s the bar.’ evo’s fabuloso platinum blonde toning shampoo can help maintain colour vibrancy for lightened locks, but maybe save the major dye job for after your vacay.
the takeaway
if you’re heading off soon and don’t want to waste valuable holiday time wrangling your hair, hit up evo’s travel size range before you book an uber to the airport.
