Vacation is the time to relax, rejuvenate, and let the wind comb your hair. When you’re all about creating new memories and experiences, it’s understandable to put your hair goals on pause. Most travelers will have an inconsistent daily routine. Products may not be easily accessible, and, unfortunately, your salon can’t travel with you. Deseo Salon & BlowDry is here to let you know that’s perfectly okay! Even the most pampered hair needs a vacation every now and then. In fact, short breaks can actually help your lovely locks to come back stronger and more radiant than ever. Once you’re back on mountain time, take on these hair care tips after vacation is over to repair damage and restore your naturally beautiful glow.
Sand, Sun, and Everything In Between
What’s a vacation without a little time at the beach? While the ocean is great for the soul, saltwater can wreak havoc on hair. Salt dries out hair follicles quickly, leaving your ends damaged, brittle, and screaming for a break of their own. When hair is overly dry, it begins to lose its natural elasticity and shine.
Even wind damage can have a similar effect by tangling locks while sucking out the moisture. This means not even Colorado’s mountain adventurers are safe. Tying your hair up in braids and ponytails is a good fix in the moment, but even that can inevitably lead to further breakage.
The best way to treat your hair after a long holiday is by masquing. Oribe’s Gold Lust effective Masque is ideal for worn out, jetlagged roots. This bio-restorative formula penetrates the root and actively promotes the reconstruction and growth of cells. White tea, baobob, and jasmine extracts restore softness and silky shine. Go back to looking fresh from the beach (in a good way) even after you’ve landed in the Mile High City.
You may think you’re safe if your plans are just to lay by the shoreline, but sun damaged hair can be just as desperate for moisture and nourishment as sea swept locks. Colored hair is particularly susceptible to fading. No one likes dry, brassy strands. Book yourself a corrective color session with your favorite Denver stylist as a treat for when you dock! Gloss and toner is also a great idea, both before and after your vacation.
Getting Back to Your Routine
Routines evaporate you’re on vacation. Having an imperfect style routine, using travel-sized or generic shampoo, and using hotel heating tools won’t ruin your hair. But it can leave your tresses feeling the post-vacation blues. It’s important to jump back into a healthy routine once you’ve arrived home. Think of this as your hair’s “welcome home” party!
Kérastase’s full line of restorative products is great for color-treated hair or any hair that’s been a bit neglected. Sulfate-free and full of natural proteins, Kérastase’s shampoo, conditioner, and hydrating Elixir Ultime Bi-Phase Spray Oil offer a simple arsenal for reviving worn out hair.
Time for a Trim
Whether you’re out exploring or relaxing at the spa, travel can put a lot of stress on your hair! It’s a good idea to time your next cut with a return flight. Removing dead ends and refreshing your look is often just what your hair needs after a trip.
Many clients book a haircut prior to vacation, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with having a fabulous new look for your adventures! Consider also stopping in for a styling or color session, and saving your trim (or chop) for after you land. Not only will this give you a little extra pampering to look forward to, but it’s a great way to shed the stress of travel and clean up your hair.
Following these hair care tips after vacation season ends is a great way to make your hair relaxed and healthy, too. Ready to book your post-vacation hair session? Contact our expert stylists today at Deseo Salon & BlowDry for endlessly fab looks!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does saltwater damage hair during beach vacations?
Saltwater dries out hair follicles quickly, stripping moisture from the hair shaft and leaving ends brittle and damaged. Over time, salt exposure causes hair to lose its natural elasticity and shine. Wind at the beach compounds the problem by tangling hair and further pulling moisture out of the strands. Even pulling hair into braids or ponytails to manage wind can cause additional breakage if the hair is already weakened from salt and sun exposure.
What is the best hair treatment after a beach or sun-heavy vacation?
A deeply hydrating hair masque is one of the best treatments to revive hair after vacation. Oribe’s Gold Lust effective Masque is specifically mentioned as ideal for restoring worn-out, over-exposed hair. Its bio-restorative formula penetrates the hair root and promotes cell reconstruction, while white tea, baobab, and jasmine extracts restore softness and shine. Applying a masque soon after returning from vacation helps replenish moisture lost to saltwater, sun, and wind.
Does sun exposure damage hair the same way it damages skin?
Yes, UV rays from the sun can damage hair just as they can damage skin. Sun-exposed hair becomes dry, brittle, and prone to fading, particularly for color-treated hair. Colored hair is especially susceptible to brassiness and dullness after extended sun exposure. Using UV-protective hair products before going outdoors and booking a corrective color or gloss treatment after vacation are recommended steps to restore vibrancy.
Is it okay to use hotel shampoo and styling tools while traveling?
Using hotel products or travel-sized generic shampoos during a trip won’t permanently ruin your hair, but it can leave hair feeling less healthy and more dried out than usual. Hotel heating tools and unfamiliar products may not be formulated for your specific hair type or concerns. The key is to jump back into your regular, salon-quality routine as soon as you return home, treating it as a ‘welcome home’ reset for your hair.
Should I get a haircut before or after vacation?
Both approaches have merit. Getting a haircut before vacation gives you a fresh, styled look for your trip. However, timing a trim for after you return is also a smart strategy, it removes dead ends and vacation-stressed hair while giving you something to look forward to. Many people also schedule a color touch-up or styling appointment post-vacation to shed the stress of travel and fully restore their hair. At Deseo Salon & BlowDry, scheduling a post-vacation session is a popular way for clients to refresh and recover their hair after a trip.
What products are recommended for restoring hair after vacation?
For restoring color-treated or travel-stressed hair after a vacation, Kérastase’s line of restorative, sulfate-free products is highly recommended. The range includes shampoo, conditioner, and the Elixir Ultime Bi-Phase Spray Oil, which offers a simple but effective routine for reviving hair that has been neglected or exposed to harsh conditions. These products are formulated with natural proteins to strengthen and hydrate the hair from the inside out.