TRAVEL MUST-HAVES FOR YOUR BEST CURLS ON VACAY

If there’s one person at BHB who knows curls, it’s Aspen. As our curly hair specialist, Aspen works with textured and curly hair every day and knows firsthand that traveling with curls can sometimes feel like a full-time job.

Between humidity, saltwater, chlorine, and sleeping in unfamiliar places, curls can quickly lose shape, become dry, or frizz out. So, we asked Aspen to share her go-to travel essentials for keeping curls healthy, defined, and low-maintenance while on vacation.

Her biggest goal? Helping you spend less time styling and more time actually enjoying your trip.

Here are Aspen’s must-haves for your best vacation curls::

1. A Silk Bonnet or Silk Pillowcase = Your Secret Weapon Against Frizz

Let’s be honest… frizz is usually the biggest struggle when it comes to curls, especially while traveling.

One of the easiest ways to protect your curls overnight is by sleeping with a silk bonnet or silk pillowcase. Cotton pillowcases can create friction while you sleep, leading to frizz, flattened curls, and more styling the next morning.

Protecting your hair overnight helps prolong your curl pattern throughout your vacation, meaning less work and more play on vacay.

Aspen’s favorite bonnet: https://amzn.to/4tTpCjc

2. Add a Hair Masque for Extra Summer Hydration

Between sun exposure, chlorine, salt water, and extra heat, curls tend to get drier during the summer months.

Adding a moisturizing hair masque into your routine while traveling can make a huge difference in keeping your curls soft, hydrated, and bouncy.

We recommend:

Davines LOVE Curl Mask — perfect for curly hair needing hydration, softness, and definition.

Let It Go Circle Mask — a lighter option that Aspen especially loves for finer curl textures that still need moisture without feeling weighed down.

Pro tip: Use your masque after a long beach or pool day to help replenish moisture and keep your curls healthy throughout your trip.

3. Pack Travel-Sized Styling Tools

Luggage space is precious, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip your styling essentials.

Packing a mini hairbrush and travel diffuser makes it easy to style your curls confidently without sacrificing suitcase space. Smaller versions of your favorite tools make getting ready easier while still helping you achieve your best curl day wherever you are.

Mini hairbrush: https://amzn.to/4tTpCjc

Travel diffuser: https://amzn.to/4ustdpe

4. Keep Curl Refreshes Simple

Vacation hair doesn’t have to mean a full wash day every time your curls need a reset.

An all-in-one curl refresher spray can quickly bring life back to your curls in just a few spritzes — helping calm frizz, redefine curls, and extend your style between wash days.

Aspen’s pick: Davines LOVE Curl Revitalizer Spray

Aspen loves this product because it makes curl refreshes easy while traveling. Just a few sprays and your curls instantly feel revived without needing to completely restart your routine.

The Bottom Line

Healthy vacation curls come down to working smarter, not harder.

With a silk bonnet, added hydration, travel-friendly styling tools, and a quick curl refresher, you can keep your curls looking their best all vacation long, without spending hours styling in the hotel bathroom.

Need help building the perfect curl routine for summer travel? Book with Aspen at BHB for curl-specific recommendations tailored to your texture and goals 🤍