How to Keep Your Hair Healthy While Traveling This Holiday Season

The holiday season is full of festive plans, family trips, and winter getaways—but all that travel can take a toll on your hair. From cold, dry air to airport stress and long road trips, it’s easy for your hair to become frizzy, dull, or dehydrated. The good news? With the right routine and a few smart travel-friendly products, keeping your hair healthy on the go is completely doable.

Below are expert tips to protect, nourish, and maintain beautiful hair while traveling this holiday season.

Cold weather + recycled airplane air = instant dryness.

To combat this holiday hair stress, pack a hydrating shampoo and conditioner or travel-sized mask. Look for formulas rich in keratin, argan oil, or Brazilian botanicals to replenish moisture. Drinking plenty of water also keeps your scalp healthy and your strands shiny—because hydration starts from within.

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Winter air can make hair brittle, static-prone, and frizzy. Before heading out, apply a leave-in treatment or heat-protectant serum to lock in moisture and defend against dry air and wind. If you’ve recently had a Brazilian Blowout or keratin treatment, this step is even more important to maintain smooth, sleek results throughout your trip.

Even if you're not traveling somewhere cold for the holidays, that change in temperature or the travel itself can dry out your strands.

If you’re hopping between events or staying at hotels, it can be tempting to rely on hot tools daily. Instead, try low-heat styles or embrace a more natural look. A quick tip: use a thermal brush or round brush to refresh your blowout—it's a gentle way to smooth your hair without exposing it to high temperatures.

Don’t depend on hotel shampoo. Make sure your travel bag includes:

• A nourishing travel-sized shampoo + conditioner

• A leave-in treatment or anti-frizz serum

• A microfiber towel to reduce breakage

• A compact round or thermal brush

• Satin scrunchies or a silk pillowcase to prevent frizz and tangling

These small items go a long way in keeping your hair healthy throughout your holiday travel.

Braids, loose buns, and low ponytails are perfect for long travel days. They prevent knotting and breakage, especially if you’re wearing winter coats, scarves, or hats. If you have extensions, protective styles can help keep them smooth, tangle-free, and long-lasting during holiday travel.

Holiday travel often means unpredictable schedules. Dry shampoo is your best friend for adding volume, absorbing oil, and extending your style. To revive dull ends, use a lightweight hair oil to instantly restore shine without weighing your hair down. 

On those days where your hair isn't as fresh, use a Scalp Soothing Oil to give your scalp some refreshment and love. Be careful when using multiple products, often times using a dry shampoo and an oil together can cause some blockage. 

A salon treatment before holiday travel prepares your hair for the elements. Whether it’s a Brazilian Blowout for smooth, frizz-free holiday hair or a deep-conditioning service, prepping your hair before you go ensures stress-free styling all season long.

Holiday travel shouldn’t mean sacrificing healthy hair. With the right products, smart packing, and a few protective habits, you can keep your hair shiny, smooth, and photo-ready all holiday season. Whether you’re flying across the country or driving to a family gathering, these simple tips will help your hair look its best—no matter what your travel plans look like.

If you’d like personalized recommendations or a pre-holiday treatment, we’d love to help you glow into the season.

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1. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida 

2. Naples, Florida 

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