Pre-Travel Checklist: The Hair Must-Haves Before Wheels Up

Passport is renewed, hotel is reserved, tickets are booked—before you get to packing, be sure to schedule a trim, touch-up, and treatment—or all of the above, before takeoff. Because unruly hair is one thing you shouldn’t have to deal with when you’re on holiday.

We’re breaking down a few treats and treatments for your hair to add to your pre-travel checklist this season.

Going on a holiday is kind of like prepping for your birthday. You’ve probably invested in a few new outfits, got your nails done and planned a special spot for dinner. But one thing some of us forget before it’s too late, is to prep your hair for travel as well. Because when you’ve got downtime, split ends, dull colour and lacklustre locks will be glaringly apparent.

Sure, the sun and sea will wreak havoc on your tone, but that doesn’t mean you should wait until you get back to fix it—just think of the photos. While you’ll want to schedule longer hair colour appointments in advance, touching up with CODE or adding a GLOSS just before you go is ideal. Not sure where your nearest KEVIN.MURPHY Salon is—we've got you covered. Find one HERE.

CODE is the newest way to colour with a smart permanent hair colour formula that gives up to 100% grey coverage¹, allows for 4-5 levels of lift² and delivers long-lasting³ 100% colour intensity¹ results with more shine⁴ and repair⁵. Pair this with your root touch-up or global colour for gorgeous results from scalp to ends.

A GLOSS is always a good idea. Whether you’re opting for a CLEAR formula on any tone (including natural colour) or enhancing hair with SHADES, a GLOSS helps balance and perfect tone while also enhancing strength and thickness for a flawless finish.

While we don’t normally recommend making a big change right before a trip—because who knows what your learning curve will be when it comes to styling or how your hair will react in a new environment—a trim to refresh your ends is key. This will help you with manageability while also cutting down on excess breakage during styling. Plus, everyone loves freshly trimmed ends when you’re hopping from one destination to another.

Whether you’re scheduling an in-salon treatment, adding EVERLASTING.COLOUR TREATMENT to your touch-up or investing in a MASQUE for home care, deep conditioning—or anything that increases the health of your hair—is essential before a big trip. Plus, with travel sizes available of your favourite MASQUES, you can easily take the indulgence with you wherever you go.

From shampoo to hair spray, be sure to take your trusted formulas with your wherever you go. Because bad hair days don’t take holidays. Ask your stylist which products are best for your travels or snag your go-tos here. Now comes the fun part, the packing.

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