There's a version of holiday hair that lives in your imagination – effortless, sun-kissed, somehow better than it ever looks at home. Then there's the reality: humidity, chlorine, a suitcase with no room for your usual haircare. The good news? The gap between the two is smaller than you think. Here's how to close it.
Sea water gives hair texture, movement and a just-stepped-off-the-beach finish that always looks good. But left to dry in your hair day after day, salt can leave lengths feeling dry and brittle.
The trick is to rinse your hair with fresh water after a swim to wash away excess salt while keeping the effortless texture. Then, smooth a little Almost Everything Cream through damp hair to lock in softness without losing the beachy effect.
If you're somewhere with hard water, or you've spent a few days in the pool, a clarifying shampoo can work wonders. Hair that suddenly feels heavy, dull or refuses to hold a style is often weighed down by mineral deposits and product build-up rather than in need of more styling. One clarifying wash, followed by a nourishing conditioner, is often all it takes to bring it back to life.
Humidity always wins eventually. Rather than spending your holiday fighting your hair's natural response to heat and moisture, lean into it. If your hair develops more wave, let it. Scrunch in a little Almost Everything Cream to enhance the texture rather than trying to smooth it away.
If frizz is your biggest holiday challenge, pack our Anti-Frizz Kit. As well as Almost Everything Cream, it contains our Detangling Brush, Wide-Tooth Comb and Great Hair Clips to help keep hair smooth, soft and manageable, even in heat and humidity.
