How to glow on-the-go this summer: your top beauty travel tips

The time has finally come to swap the home heat for some well-earned holiday sun. Packing is well and truly underway, and your checklist contains so many beauty products, you’ll for sure be over your luggage weight allowance.

Instead of sitting on the suitcase while trying to zip it shut, declutter your travel beauty set. In this blog, we’ll explain how less is more when it comes to skincare and haircare, saving you space and time.

Protect Your Skin in the Sun

While there are some non-negotiables when it comes to skincare on holiday, like ensuring you wear an SPF every day (even in the evening!), truthfully, caring for sun-kissed skin is simpler than it seems:

  • Cleanse: Your day should start with a gentle, non-stripping skin cleanse that removes any overnight products and prepares the skin for topical treatments.
  • Protect: Then, you should use an SPF moisturiser (a 2-in-1 helps you pack even lighter) to hydrate and protect the skin.
  • Reset: And finally, after a day in the sun, your evening reset should include removing any excess suncream, sweat, and build-up from the day with a simple wipe-down or micellar water.

If you still feel redness or puffiness from the heat, go the extra mile and gently press a cool, damp cloth to your skin, or bring a small, compact face contouring Shark DePuffi device on your travels.

Hair That Survives the Holiday

The travel hair problem is real — you’re tackling humidity, pool and sea water, sun exposure, and the underpowered hotel hair dryer that takes half an hour to achieve a damp mess. The reality is that bringing the right all-in-one tool with you saves needing to bring a dryer and a styler, both of which will weigh you down (literally).

Here’s some of our top haircare travel tools that are a must-add to your packing checklist:

  • Shark FlexStyle 4-in-1 Air Style & Hair Dryer
    Dry with no heat damage with powerful airflow, with 4 styling attachments that curl, straighten, volumise, and dry, and Coanda technology that wraps, curls, and sets the hair automatically. Who wouldn’t want a tool that weighs in at 2.2kg with all attachments, so you have every styling option.
  • Shark SilkiPro Hair Straightener & Dryer
    With RapidDry Technology that offers salon quality results, HeatSense ceramic plates that ensure no heat damage, and versatile styling that dries, curls, and straightens with less frizz*, what’s not to love? The SilkiPro is also a light option, weighing in at 0.78kg.
  • Shark Glam Ceramic & Air Styling and Drying System with FrizzFighter
    The salon-inspired tool has five styling attachments, giving you plenty of options, offers premium styling for both wet-to-dry and dry restyling, delivers ultra-fast drying without heat damage**, and has the auto wrap curl function. Also, with the tool, all attachments, and the case weighing in at 2.8kg, it’s perfect to pack and travel with.

The Ultimate Holiday Hair Routine

Taking into account the best conditions for your hair whilst on holiday, Shark Beauty has revealed the ultimate holiday hair care routine.

  • Avoid washing your hair every day: Avoid washing your hair every day. Frequent washing of your hair can strip away all the natural oils therefore making it frizzy and dry. Consider washing it every few days instead and use nourishing products which include SPF when you do so.
  • Think twice before using hotel hair stylers: Whilst it is tempting to use the hotel appliances when on holiday, they may operate differently to what you’re used to. With this in mind, try to bring your own where possible.
  • Wear sun protection: When you’re out and about be sure to wear sun protection. Whether this be wearing either a hat or a bandana, protect your hair colour and avoid sun damage by covering up.
  • Use a hair mask once you’re back from holiday: Consider using a hair mask once you’re back from your travels. Restore your hair by using a moisturising and hydrating masking product.

Your Packing Checklist

Airport tray packed with beauty holiday essentials

Now you’ve got a solid idea about how to pack light for your travels without compromising on self-care, we’ve created a Beauty essentials checklist for you to work through, so you don’t forget anything.

Skincare Essentials:

  • Gentle travel-size cleanser
  • Moisturiser with SPF
  • Suncream
  • Micellar water or cleansing wipes
  • Lip balm with SPF
  • Eye cream or cooling eye patches (for long-haul)
  • Mini facial mist
  • After-sun lotion or aloe vera gel
  • DePuffi for hot/cold contrast therapy after long travel days

Haircare Essentials:

  • Shark FlexStyle (dryer, styler, and brush in one)
  • Travel-size shampoo and conditioner suited to your hair type
  • Leave-in conditioner or hair oil
  • Wide-tooth comb or detangling brush
  • Silk scrunchies or hair ties

Nice-To-Haves:

  • Reusable clear toiletry bag (airport-friendly)
  • Scalp suncream or SPF hair mist
  • Compact mirror

You’re Ready to Glow

You’ve now got all the beauty essentials to keep your skin and hair thriving, not just surviving, on holiday. And what’s better, you don’t need to dread coming home and having to care for peeling skin or dry hair because you’ve implemented small self-care steps throughout your travels.

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*Versus air drying.
**In wet-to-dry mode. Shark SilkiPro (HT401UKPK) operates at 230V. Shark FlexStyle (HD456TLUK) operates at 240V. Always check voltage compatibility with your destination and use an appropriate adaptor before use abroad.

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