Braided & Laid
Plus, the travel hair tips (and products) they swear by.
When youre trying to enjoy your vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is your hair.
Below, their go-to looks, genius hacks, and must-haveTSA-friendly products.
For inexperienced travelers, Edwards top tip is to drink plenty of water your hair will thank you.
Its your best friend for your scalp she says.
Also, never use the hotel shampoo and conditioner.
Its not the best for Black hair.
Matted wet hair is never fun.
On a plane, I might wear big fluffy buns so I dont get neck pain, she says.
If its cold, dry air, I like to wear my hair in a fro for warmth.
I really do it all.
Besides investing in a big bonnet for nighttime,Beckfordshared another suggestion: Always keep a scarf on you.
She adds that theyre a quick style savior while youre traveling away from home.
Accessories are your friend, she says.
Put it in travel-friendly packaging, she says.
If your friends let you do this for a girls trip, get new friends, she says.
Patrick also always packs her bonnet.
I would consider myself a naturalista, says content creator and founder ofFat Girls Traveling, Annette Richmond.
She also makes sure to keep a few wigs on deck.
As a content creator, I love to serve a look, she says.
When I take my braids out, I switch between twist-out styles and my afro.
Throwing on one of my favorite wigs spices up my options.
Most importantly, Richmond says to have fun with it.
As Black women,our hair is political, whether we like it or not, she says.
So many of us feel pigeonholed into standards of beauty that aren’t reflective of our heritage.
She says to wear your hair however you feel comfortable, especially when traveling.
Not feeling brave enough to wear color?
Try some beads, gems, or shells.
I like adding fun accessories to my braids as well it adds to the vibe, she says.
It can stand the rain, the pool, the paint, the dust, she says.
Faux locs or braids for the win.
Lewis hasthree clutch hair hacks for traveling.
First: olive oil.
When your hair gets dry and you have no products, olive oil saves the day, she say.
She also recommends theOnyx Hair Kitspecifically for Black women on their travels.
Our hair is versatile, and so are the products we use.
An invaluable resource, its a game changer for Black hair care abroad.
We are better together, and Black people are everywhere.
As travelers, we should know how to connect with them, Lewis says.
With her travel itinerary, she often wakes up at 4 am and doesnt get back until midnight.
Jane typically packs light with only a carry-on, restricting the number of products she is able to bring.
While traveling, I now use leave-in conditioners and creams to seal in moisture, says Jane.
Co-washing is a healthier alternative while making your luggage lighter since you only pack conditioner, she says.
Harveys go-to product to pack is from actorTaraji P. Hensons line, TPH By Taraji.
