LBS Beauty: 3 Easy Travel Hairstyles For The Jetsetter
Whether you’re prepping to take some vacation time in the spring/summer season or in college planning your spring break, travel is undoubtedly on your laundry list of things to plan out within the next few months. How do I know this? Because if you’re reading this, you’re fly and fabulous and you love to travel like me.
Related: Top 5 Natural Hair Tips For Travel
One of the things I always stress about when planning for a trip is what I’m going to do with my hair! When you’re planning a seaside excursion and have to worry about your hair, all types of anxieties run rampant. How will I tame my hair post-beach or pool? Will I have time to deep condition? Should I opt for extensions? So to put your mind at ease, I’ve come up with a quick list of tried & true easy breezy hairstyles that work for naturals like myself, transitioners, and relaxed divas who don’t want to worry about their hair while on vacay. Check them out:
1. Wavy or Curly Extensions
For those of you who want a look that’s pretty close to your natural hair pattern (or maybe you want to switch it up with something looser), I highly recommend opting for extensions. They are super easy to maintain, they last a while and they take the guesswork out of “how to do my hair today” when you want to focus on beachside fun and cocktails.
For my trip to Barbados in a few days, I’m rocking Echelon Hair in their Deep Wavy Nature Collection. I didn’t want to worry about manipulating any of my hair so I had my stylist do a full-head sew in and give me some cute & funky bangs.
To achieve this look I used 3 bundles of the Echelon Hair Deep Wavy in 14 inches, 16 inches and 18 inches so that I could get a layered look going. This is GREAT hair. It’s 100% virgin and worth every penny. I haven’t had any tangling or excessive shedding and it is super soft & manageable. If you want a curl pattern closer to Type 4 texture, they also have the Enhanced Collection which has the Coil Curl and Organic Curl – tighter textures that are closer to Type 4 hair.
2. Box Braids
I’ve discussed box braids on here quite a few times. From my Beauty & The Box Braids: Weigh In post where I asked you guys if I should try chunky box braids out, to my 4 Year Anniversary event where I rocked long chunky box braids for the first time ever, I’m obviously a huge fan of the style.
Box braids are the perfect summertime hairstyle. They work for everything from music festivals to beachside excursions. Hence, they’re the perfect style for jetsetters who want to give their hair a break while on vacay.
3. Natural Hair
Ok so your beau has surprised you with a last minute trip to Jamaica? (Hey, it could happen. Think positive!) If you have absolutely no time or even the resources to get extensions put in, feel free to rock your natural hair! As long as you have a travel size version of your favorite deep conditioner, a detangling comb and a little bit of your favorite styling product, you’re good to go. While it may take a little more effort, you can simply plan ahead. Also opt for stretching your hair before you go, with a day-old twistout or braidout which will make your hair even more malleable for different styles. Check out my post about 4 Easy Hairstyles For Stretched Natural Hair for more tips.
How do you wear your hair when you go on vacation? Any tips? Soundoff below!
