Hair care and salon services to consider before traveling
Hair can get messier than you might think while traveling. This is due to factors like dryness during transit, hard hotel pillows, strong sunlight, humidity, and chlorine in the sea or pool. Because you'll be taking lots of photos while traveling, a little preparation before departure can make a huge difference in how manageable your hair is.
When it comes to hair care before a trip, it's more important to "get your hair in good condition so you won't have any problems while traveling" rather than adding any special routines.
Get a haircut before your trip to make it easier to manage.
The first thing you should check before you leave is your haircut. Even if you don't drastically change the length, simply trimming the ends will make your hair easier to manage.
I especially recommend getting a maintenance cut about a week before your trip. If you get it done the day before or on the day of your trip, you might not be used to having freshly cut hair. Giving it some time allows your hair to blend in naturally and makes styling easier.
Here are some points you should discuss before your trip:
I want to shorten my morning styling routine.
I want to make it less likely to get messed up even when wearing a hat.
I want to leave enough length to tie it up.
I want to prevent it from spreading due to humidity.
Telling your hairdresser about the climate and your travel plans will help you receive more practical suggestions.
The color will fade over time, so apply it a little earlier than usual.
If you're going to color your hair, it's best to do it a few days to a week before departure, rather than right before. Immediately after coloring, your hair is more delicate, and the color may fade noticeably due to exposure to the sea and UV rays.
If you want your hair to look good in photos, root touch-ups and glossy coloring are helpful. Rather than drastically changing your overall look, focusing on making your current hair color look nicer is less likely to result in a bad outcome.
If you plan to be exposed to sunlight while traveling, it's best not to choose a color that's too dark, and to consult with your doctor about how the color will look after fading.
Use a treatment to prevent dryness and frizz.
Common hair problems while traveling include dryness and frizz. Air conditioning on airplanes and bullet trains, dry air in hotels, and UV rays outdoors can easily strip moisture from your hair.
If you're getting a treatment at a salon, internal repair treatments or coating treatments that smooth the surface are suitable. If you have fine hair, choose a type that won't weigh your hair down too much, and if your hair tends to frizz, choose a type with good moisturizing properties to make it easier to manage.
At home, don't forget to use a leave-in conditioner. Having a portable mini-sized hair oil or milk on hand is also useful for touching up your hairstyle in the morning.
Allow ample time in your schedule for hair straightening and hair quality improvement treatments.
If you're going to a humid region, consider hair straightening or hair texture improvement treatments. Taming frizz and flyaways will save you time straightening your hair while traveling.
However, it's best to avoid getting your first treatment right before a trip. Individual preferences for the finished look and how your hair reacts vary. If you have an important trip coming up, it's best to get it done at least a week in advance so you can prepare calmly.
Partial treatments, such as just the bangs or the hair around the face, are also convenient. You don't need to change your entire hairstyle; simply tidying up the parts that are easily visible in photos can significantly change your overall impression.
A head spa to lighten the scalp.
Long journeys and lack of sleep can easily cause your scalp to stiffen. A head spa before departure is ideal for refreshing not only your hair but also your scalp.
Another benefit is that it removes excess sebum and styling product residue, making it easier to add volume to the roots. This service is especially useful during seasons when you tend to sweat a lot, or if you're concerned about the top of your hair looking flat in photos.
If you're taking the treatment for relaxation, booking it before you get busy with travel preparations will give you peace of mind.
Choose to bring only a few hair products.
To maintain salon-quality hair while traveling, it's important not to bring too many products. Choose only the items you're familiar with.
Here are three things that are useful to bring with you:
Mini-sized leave-in treatment
A comb that makes it easy to untangle hair.
Hair ties and clips that don't leave marks
Hotel shampoos can sometimes be unsuitable, so if you have sensitive hair, it's a good idea to bring your own shampoo and conditioner in small quantities.
Before traveling, aim for "easy preparation" rather than "perfection."
The important thing about hair care before traveling isn't achieving a perfect finish, but rather making sure your hair looks good quickly while you're there.
A trim to shape your hair, a color to give it a clean look, and a treatment to prevent dryness. If necessary, you can get professional help with just your bangs or the hair around your face. Even just doing this will make your morning routine and how you look in photos much easier.
Calculate backwards from your departure date and book a salon appointment at a time that works for you. Having your hair styled will allow you to enjoy your trip more freely.
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