Bonjour lecteurs! Are you soon to go to une occasion spéciale such as a wedding? You’ll sure want to look your best for the occasion. Whether it’s finding the right outfit or create an effortless hair style, let me help to feel you best possible. Will you use hair weaves? Learn about the essentials of packing and travelling with hair extensions.
Packing Hair Extensions for Travel: Storage That Actually Works
There aren’t many things that will kill your holiday mood faster than finding your hair pieces matted and tangled in your suitcase.
You won’t have this problème when using the right packaging method depending on the journey duration or the type of extensions you chose. Arrive at your destination with fresh-looking, ready-to-wear hair!
Here are all my best tips on how to pack hair extensions for a short trip, long holiday, or air travel.
Packing Clip-In Extensions
Clip-in extensions are the easiest type of hair piece to travel with. Indeed, you can remove them completely. However, if you simply throw your clip-ins into a suitcase without protection, they can become tangled quickly.
So, follow these tips to help ensure the wefts stay flat and tangle-free:
- Brush your clip-ins thoroughly before packing, using a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush designed for extensions.
- Loosely braid each weft (or pair of wefts) to minimise movement, and therefore the potential for tangling, during transit.
- Lay the clip-ins flat in a dedicated satin-lined hair extension travel case or bag. Satin helps reduce friction and protects the hair from becoming rough or matted.
- Stacking multiple wefts together? place acid-free tissue paper or a thin satin sheet between layers to stop them catching on each other.
- For longer trips, consider the use of extension hangers. They fold flat for your suitcase and allow you to hang the extensions in your holiday wardrobe on arrival, thereby giving them space to breathe.
Travelling with Semi-Permanent Extensions
The fact that tape-ins, nano rings, and weaves stay in your hair will have implications for how you prepare for travel. Basically, you need to minimise friction and movement throughout the trip.
- Tape-in extensions: ahead of a long train journey or flying with these hair extensions, loosely braid or twist the lengths. Avoid tight ponytails that put stress on the bonds.
- Nano ring/beaded extensions: plait the hair below the beads and wrap the whole head in a soft silk or satin scarf. This will help minimise rubbing against clothing and seat headrests.
- Weave extensions: protect the braided base with a silk bonnet or scarf. You’ll be especially thankful for this additional protection on overnight flights.
Whatever type of hair extensions you opted for, don’t forget to pack your aftercare essentials in your hand luggage! This way, you can refresh your hair as soon as you land.
Essential Travel Kit for Extensions
As well as the right extension hanger for travel, it can be une bonne idée to prepare a small extension care kit ahead of your flight or train ride.
I suggest you pack those:
- A travel-size sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner
- A compact detangling brush or wide-tooth comb
- Leave-in conditioner spray or detangling mist for a mid-journey refresh
- Heat protection spray if you intend to style your hair with straighteners
- A silk pillowcase, which will fold flat. It protects your extensions from friction while sleeping.
Travelling with hair extensions does not have to be complicated. There are just some simple rules to follow.
Airport & Hand Luggage Tips
Many people who know they’ll be flying with hair extensions worry about the hassle of airport security. But clip-in extensions can be packed in your hand luggage without any problems. There is no restrictions.
If you carry liquids in your cabin bag, remember that these must comply with airline rules. Often the rule is 100ml or less. Place all your haircare products into a clear quart-sized bag, et voilà!
You should be able to keep extension tools such as clips, combs, and small brushes in your hand luggage.
You can wear your semi-permanent extensions through securité as normal. Be prepared, though, for a quick extra check if your hairstyle looks bulky.
Setting Up at Your Destination
Don’t leave your hair extensions in your suitcase once you arrive. A few minutes of care can help prevent problems later in your trip. Unpack any clip-ins immediately and hang them up. This will allow the hair to settle naturally, reducing the likelihood of creases or tangles.
Then, brush them through any travel tangles gently, starting at the ends and working upwards. Avoid pulling aggressively, particularly if the hair pieces have shifted during transit.
I would also check the local water quality where you’ll be staying. Many popular destinations, such as Spain, Italy, and parts of the US, have hard water that can leave extensions feeling dry. So, you might need to pack an extra bottle of conditioner or a chelating treatment.
Heading somewhere warm or humid? Give your clip-ins time to air out between wears to keep them looking and feeling their best.
As far as travelling with hair extensions is concerned, five minutes of packing preparation can save you hours of stress at your destination.
A good satin bag, a decent travel brush, and the right braiding technique are small investments that can deliver a big payoff for your holiday hair.
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