low maintenance guide to amazing curls abroad

PRACTICAL WANDERLUST

Here's my before hair, a wishy-washy fine mess with no real texture that couldn't decide if it was wavy or curly - and this was on a good hair day.

And here's my after hair, full of luscious defined curls that I literally never even knew I could have!

Step 1: The "Reset" Wash

This is a process of shampooing, conditioning, and applying the right products to your hair. After your hair is dry, these curls will last for 4-5 days!

Step 2: The Maintenance

Tie your hair into a "pineapple" bun at night to keep those curls in tact. Refresh your curls as needed.

Blow Dryer

I use a very small, foldable blow dryer with a collapsible curl diffuser that take up a small amount of space in my bag. Just don't forget to bring along a plug adapter/converter if you'll be traveling abroad!

Microfiber Hair Towel

Along with a full sized travel towel (since hotel towels never, ever fit me), I also bring along a small microfiber hair towel to help my hair dry faster.

Scrunchies

I use scrunchies to pile my curls on top of my head in a high ponytail overnight. That way I don't knock out the curls overnight and get a volume boost in the morning!

Hair Products

You need tiny travel-sized bottles of all of your essential hair products! I bring along my gel, curl defining cream, shampoo and conditioner decanted into little 1oz bottles.

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