Travel Routine: Pack Light, Look Great — Deep Dive #2

Travel Routine: Pack Light, Look Great — Deep Dive #2. Here’s a field-tested path you can run for two or three wash days, then decide.

Products help, but technique matters more. Water, timing, and how you touch your hair affect frizz and definition more than brand names.

Steps

1. Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
2. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
3. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry
4. Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch
5. Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths

Toolkit

• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush

“Technique first, product second.”

Example

For workouts: quick refresh—mist water + a touch of leave-in at the hairline and crown.

Tools angle: choose diffusers by bowl and airflow, and brushes by flexibility and slip—comfort beats hype.

Porosity & Climate Notes

• High porosity: seal ends; more frequent masks
• Humidity: pair humectants with film-formers

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