7 Smart Tips for Easy Hairstyles Edit While Traveling

Selah Vaughn
April 7, 2025

With border rules becoming less strict, many of us are excited to plan our next trip. We can’t wait to hit the road or catch a flight anywhere. As you pack your bags, remember to bring your hair care must-haves, especially if you are a curly traveler. While exploring new places, it’s important to keep your curls shiny and full of life for those perfect Instagram shots. So, with all the products in your curly hair care kit, what should you take on vacation? Here are some easy styling tips for curly hair to help keep your curls looking great while you travel.

Styling tips for curly hair on board and on the road

You’ve picked your destination and are ready to start your trip. Here are some curly girl tips for traveling. If you’re driving, use a silk bandana or a silk-lined cap. Picture yourself cruising down the highway with the windows open and cool air blowing in. Your curls might fly everywhere and cover your face. That’s not fun for a long drive. A bright silk bandana keeps your hair neat and adds style. If you’re flying, try a pineapple hairstyle. Airplane seats aren’t smooth and can cause frizz. A pineapple style helps protect your curls during the flight.

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Always make a plan

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Before you go on vacation, create a plan so you can visit all the places you want and make the most of your trip. Include your hair care routine in this plan. We understand you don’t want to spend too much time in your hotel room taking care of your hair. So, focus on the basics and keep it simple.

Bring your own products

Hotels usually provide toiletries, but it’s better to pack your own essentials. You only need a few basic curl products when travelling. These include your shampoo, conditioner, heat and weather protectant, hair oil or hair serum, and leave-in conditioner. Use travel-size bottles to save space in your luggage. 

Bring your own silk pillowcase

Many hotels provide regular cotton pillowcases, and only a few have satin ones. Cotton pillowcases can be rough on curly hair. To keep your curls safe, bring your own satin or silk pillowcase. This also makes sure you sleep on a clean and hygienic surface.

Protect your hair on the road

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As we said before, use a bandana or a satin-lined cap when traveling by road to shield your hair from the wind. If you are flying, try a pineapple hairstyle to protect your hair from the rough airplane seat back.

Pack as per the weather

When you travel, you usually pack your clothes based on the weather. You should do the same with your hair care products. For a beach trip, bring a heat protectant spray or a leave-in conditioner. If you visit a cold or snowy place, remember to pack a satin-lined cap. Your curl products when travelling should fit the weather and the activities you plan to do.

MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS TO TAKE WITH YOU ON YOUR NEXT TRIP WITH CURLS

Pack your own satin pillowcase when you travel to keep your hair safe from damage and breakage. Most hotels do not provide silk or satin pillowcases, so bringing one is important, especially if you have curly hair. It is also affordable, so if you forget it on your way back, it won’t be a big loss.

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If you are flying, remember to follow the rules about carrying liquids in your hand luggage. We suggest using these TSA-approved travel bottles to avoid problems during check-in.

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If you travel often, always remember to pack this dry shampoo in your backpack. It is a gentle, plant-based formula that removes oil, dirt, and odors. Your hair will look clean, with more volume and texture. It will feel light and fresh every time.

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This is my favorite travel companion! When it’s hot, I use it to tie my hair into a ponytail. On flights, I put my hair up in a high bun. If I’m not wearing it, I keep it on my wrist so it’s always easy to reach.

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When I visit cold places, I always wear this beanie with a silk lining. The outer layer keeps my head warm, and the silk inside protects my hair from dryness and damage. It also looks very stylish, so I stay warm and fashionable at the same time.

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When we travel, we often focus on our clothes and which accessories to pack. We rarely think about bringing hair care products or tools, relying instead on what the hotel provides. But it’s time to change that! As travel becomes easier again, always remember to pack the best curl products for your trip. Pack light, but don’t skip the essentials. You don’t want to share vacation photos with dry, lifeless curls, do you?

  

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