Travel Routine: Pack Light, Look Great

Travel Routine: Pack Light, Look Great. We’ll cut through hype and show you what reliably moves the needle.

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

Steps

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

Toolkit

• Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
• Microfiber towel or T-shirt

“Technique first, product second.”

Example

For winter: reduce humectants, use richer emollients, and seal ends lightly; diffuse on low heat to avoid damp frizz.

Science angle: porosity governs water movement; humectants pull moisture; film-formers create a cast; proteins patch weak spots temporarily.

Common Mistakes

• Applying stylers on nearly-dry hair
• Over-cleansing or never clarifying
• Skipping sleep protection

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