How To Build A Travel-Friendly Haircare Routine

We put a great deal of time and effort into curating the perfect vacation outfits — editing and re-editing a wardrobe that takes up precious suitcase space. But what good is the perfect vacation outfit without the hair to match? Heading to the coasts of Corsica or the mountaintops of Switzerland could require separate but equally effective hair care choices. Looking to build a capsule collection of products that can effectively be used anywhere in the world? Start here.

After booking tickets and hotels are reserved, schedule an appointment with your stylist, stat! Before leaving for a vacation get that trim, gloss that hair, and get a fabulous blow-dry to get your trip started on the right foot. The benefits of a fresh haircut are apparent, but GLOSS appointments are now becoming a styling ritual. A hair GLOSS is a demi-permanent colouring service performed in the salon that refreshes colour and adds shine. Setting itself apart from other products, COLOR.ME GLOSS includes KM.BOND2 and Vitamin C to reconstruct, moisturise and strengthen hair creating a colour and treatment in one.

Like the perfect white button-down and a classic pair of jeans, building your hair care regimen should always begin with a few of the favourites — a detoxifying shampoo and a hydrating conditioner. While bringing an additional shampoo formula on vacation might feel a little extra, your hair will thank you for it. Salt, sun, and a change in water can quickly dull and dry out strands leading to lacklustre colour and frizz-prone styles. 

• Pick from MAXI.WASH or the SCALP.SPA regimen if you’re feeling fancy. These products help build a clean, refreshed palette to start with. Then, follow with your regular WASH. 
• From here, a hydrating, targeted conditioner is a must. Those with colour-treated hair should rely on EVERLASTING.COLOUR RINSE to repair and elongate their shades or grab HYDRATE-ME.RINSE for moisture or REPAIR-ME.RINSE if strands require some serious T.L.C. 

Once hair is cleansed and conditioned, it’s all about that base! To save space, you’ll want to concentrate on a single multi-purpose styler — something that can treat the hair and act as a helpful step in your styling routine. A leave-in treatment is an ideal base no matter your hair type, style, or the environment. With a wide range of leave-ins, pick from the following to address your top concern. 

• Add thickness — THICK.AGAIN
• Detangle and moisturise —  UN.TANGLED
• Revive dry, damaged hair — STAYING.ALIVE
• Rejuvenate ageing and/or damaged hair — YOUNG.AGAIN
• Repair damage and restore strength — LEAVE-IN.REPAIR
• A bond-building treatment to enhance hair colour and strengthen strands — EVERLASTING.COLOUR LEAVE-IN
• Soften the hair and provide lightweight heat protection — HEATED.DEFENSE

After you’ve created your style, you’ve got to pick the perfect product to keep it in place. The climate you’re visiting can play a small role in this, but for the most part, choosing a product that accentuates your go-to look is the way to go. 

• For smooth, shiny blow-dries — SHIMMER.SHINE or SHIMMER.ME BLONDE
• To protect natural texture — SESSION.SPRAY or SESSION.SPRAY FLEX
• Fight frizz — YOUNG.AGAIN DRY CONDITIONER
• To add volume and movement — BEDROOM.HAIR, DOO.OVER or POWDER.PUFF