Holistic Travel Hair Care: Stay Fresh On the Go
Summer travel season is in full swing—and whether you're heading to the coast, the mountains, or a dreamy retreat in the desert, your hair deserves the same love and intention you give your skin and body.
Travel can take a toll on hair health: dry cabin air, climate changes, hard water, and limited access to your usual care rituals. But with the right clean products and mindful practices, you can protect and nourish your strands without overpacking or compromising your values.
Here’s your guide to staying fresh and radiant—naturally—wherever your journey takes you.
Pack Multi-Tasking, Travel-Friendly Products
Travel is all about simplicity and efficiency, especially when it comes to your toiletry bag. Choose products that can do double (or triple!) duty without compromising quality or purity.
Clean Travel Essentials:
Innersense Travel Trio – Lightweight, TSA-approved versions of your shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in spray.
Reverie MILK Anti-Frizz Leave-In – Acts as a detangler, heat protectant, and hydrating cream.
O&M Dry Queen Dry Shampoo – Perfect for those “skip a wash” days and post-hike refreshes.
Hydrate Your Hair Like You Hydrate Your Body
Flying and sun exposure can dehydrate your strands fast. Just like you’d increase your water intake, your hair needs extra moisture too.
Tips:
Mist with Innersense Sweet Spirit Leave-In Conditioner throughout the day.
Apply a few drops of Arete Adaptogenic Hair Oil to your ends before flights or beach time.
Wrap your hair in a silk scarf or protective bun to reduce moisture loss.
Travel-Smart Hair Tools & Accessories
Packing minimal doesn’t mean sacrificing your styling routine—just be strategic.
Holistic Travel Toolkit:
Silk scrunchies: Gentle on the hair shaft and won’t cause creasing.
Bamboo detangling brush: Lightweight, compostable, and effective.
Microfiber towel wrap: Reduces frizz and shortens drying time.
If you’re heading somewhere humid, embrace the texture! Scrunch in a natural sea spray like O&M Surf Bomb and let nature do the styling.
Protect from the Elements
From high-altitude hikes to salty swims, your hair meets the elements on every adventure. Be proactive with gentle protection:
Pre-swim ritual: Wet your hair and apply leave-in or oil to prevent chlorine/salt absorption.
Post-adventure rinse: Even if you can’t fully shampoo, rinse with cool water and apply a bit of conditioner.
UV protection: A wide-brimmed hat is your best friend. You can also use hair products with natural UV-blocking botanicals like green tea, shea butter, or aloe.
Don’t Stress the Routine—Embrace the Ritual
Sometimes the best part of travel is breaking the routine. Lean into the beauty of simple rituals: brushing your hair under the stars, massaging your scalp with oil after a long travel day, or washing your hair in a natural spring.
Being present in those little moments is the heart of holistic hair care.
Travel Light. Stay Rooted.
Your hair tells the story of where you’ve been. With a mindful approach, you can return home with memories in your heart and healthy, happy hair—untangled and glowing.
Have a favorite travel-ready product or tip? Share it in the comments below!
XO Jen
