Protective Hairstyle Ideas For Travel
Traveling soon?
Are you looking for a protective style for your trip?
Scroll down now for inspiration!
Box Braids
Pros: Low Maintenance, swim friendly.
Cons: Can be heavy and bulky.
Tip: Make sure to have a scrunchy with you to pull hair back for certain activities! Also, bring something to oil your scalp with!
Twists
Pros: Hair is inexpensive and sometimes lightweight.
Cons: Installation can take a long time. May not be very protective to your ends.
Tip: Bring a travel size spray moisturiser and spray your twists to keep your hair moisturized to prevent damage.
Cornrows
Pros: This style last for a long time and has low up keep.
Cons: May not be versatile depending on pattern selected.
Tip: Use jewels to decorate your braids and make sure to keep you scalp oiled!
Hair Wrap
Pros: Low Maintenance and protects you hair from the sun.
Cons: You may need to buy multiple wraps to match outfits.
Tip: Find a silk lined hair wrap to avoid any damage to your hair.
Chrochet Curls
Pros: Can you give you a natural looks.
Con: Hair may not last long if hair is not taken care of while sleeping.
Tip: Use a bonnet when sleeping. Leave out hair in the front to blend in and create a more natural look.
Crochet Faux locs
Pros: Low maintenance and lightweight. Looks natural pending on brand purchased.
Cons: This style can dry your hair out without proper care.
Tip: Spray the faux locs with a hydrating spray often. Enhance your look with jewels and colored yarn.
Up Do
Pros: Keeps hair in one place while accessorizing.
Con: Hair still susceptible to sun, humidity or water damage and may need repairing at night.
Tip: Get multiple patterned hair wraps to switch up for each outfit!
Mini twist
Pros: Does not require added hair.
Con: May not have desired fullness or length
Tip: Cover hair at night to maintain style longer. Stretch hair before twisting( by blow drying etc.) to have longer twists .
Halo Braid
Pros: It’s a bold look that takes minimal time to achieve.
Cons: May not last long.
Tip: Protect the style at night by using a bonnet and make sure to have edge control with you!
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Half wig
Pros: You only have to style a small portion of your hair.
Conns: You have to maintain your hair to match the wig. Keep in mind trips to the pool etc.
Tip: When purchasing wig make sure that you hair will be able to blend with it whether its from a twist out, flexi rod etc.
Find any of these suggestions useful? Let us know below.
Which are you most likely to try?
Safe travels!
XOXO - The Curly Traveler