Beauty Launchpad Editor in Chief Katie Anderson recommends six travel products you should pack with you for your Summer 2023 vacations.
Like many Americans, July is my month to take a break, go on vacation and just check out for awhile. Of course, being in the salon industry, I can’t full well go on vacation with bad hair, so I make sure I pack all my travel-ready essentials for great hair away from home. During the summer months, consider adding some of these travel products to your retail area to recommend to clientele to keep their vacation hair on pointe.
1. Denman Deluxe D3 Original Styler 7 Row
When I travel, I need a brush that can do it all, and this one definitely does. Great for styling and blow-drying, the D3 Original Styler 7 Row can also be used for wet curl definition. Important for travel, it is also durable and scratch proof. It comes in a variety of prints, including Wildflowers, which makes my vacation that much happier. www.denmanbrush.com
2. CHI X Barbie On the Go Travel Kit
If you are like so many of us that went gaga over the new Barbie movie release, you are going to love this travel styling set from CHI. The kit includes a 3/4” dual voltage, travel flat iron with ceramic plates that heats up to 392°F, a travel blow dryer with 360° swivel cord and a brightly colored travel case. www.chi.com
3. Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and No. 5 Conditioner
For those of us who cannot be without our Olaplex bond maintenance, the shampoo and conditioner are available in travel sizes. Take this set with you to not only reduce damage and split ends, but also prevent frizz and flyaways in those pesky humid vacation destinations. www.olaplex.com
4. Amika Un.done Volume and Matte Texture Spray
For that tousled, textured vacation hair, Amika offers its Un.done Volume and Matte Texture Spray in a travel-friendly 1.0 oz. size. The spray is salt free and gives hair textured volume and a matte finish. www.loveamika.com
5. Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
We know how important sun protection is for our skin, but what about our hair? UV can not only fade hair color, but it can also cause hair damage and dryness. Pack Aveda’s Sun Care Protective Hair Veil, and ensure that hair is protected. The spray is available in a 3.4 oz size and is water resistant. www.aveda.com
6. Sutra Infrared Blowdry Brush
If you can only pack one tool for that vacay, this should be it. Sutra’s recently launched Infrared Blowdry Brush is an all-in-one drying and styling solution that uses IR to dry the hair from the inside out using healthy heat for healthier, shiner hair. It has three heat settings and a 360° swivel cord. www.sutrabeauty.com
