It’s all but natural to want an enjoyable vacation with very minimal or no hitches. And of course it’s also a must that you look good while you holiday at your favourite destination and not appear like a complete tourist. However, this latter aspiration is trickier to accomplish especially if you are backpacking or roughing it out at some mountain getaway or a sea-bound adventure. Cold temperatures, windy days, and a blazing sun can be unkind to your mane. How do you manage your tresses as you travel from one attraction or venue to another?
Before you embark on your vacation, get a good haircut first. Get one that is of the wash-and-wear type and is not a handful to style or maintain. Curly locks are more challenging than the straight ones, so avoid having a perm. If yours are naturally wavy, avoid having them on the short side as they can get unruly this way.
Try not to get your strands coloured, especially if you are headed to the beach or a tropical country. Tinted tresses dry out more easily and may even be exposed to the risk of turning brassy or becoming a less brilliant hue. You can opt for highlights as this will help make your mane, even when mussed or tousled by the elements, still look good in an outdoorsy way and prevent it from appearing dull.
Before and during your holiday, apply conditioner regularly and keep yourself hydrated so that your locks will still look healthy and be able to withstand harsh conditions better. Bring something you can use to tie your hair with for days where you have to trudge up a lot of hills or go through thick vegetation or take long rides on motorcycles or cruise ships.
Having great tresses gives you confidence and also makes a lot of difference in your appearance. It is important to get the cut that is most appropriate for your face, body and the kind of strands you have. Have your mane attended to by a professional stylist like Helen Hill, who understands hair and how to work with it.