I Used to Despise Doing My Hair on Holiday—This Failsafe Routine Changed Everything

First things first, let's talk shampoo. I always opt for a detox formula on holiday as my hair can suffer from product build-up thanks to styling products, sun cream and so on. This particular detox shampoo from Living Proof is my ride-or-die for travelling as it deeply cleanses my roots without leaving my hair feeling stripped. I find that I only have to use this once or twice a week, which means more time to have fun in the sun. I currently have a travel-sized version, but you can easily decant some of the full-sized shampoo into a smaller bottle, too.

Instead of taking conditioner and a hair mask when travelling, I tend to use a hair mask in place of my usual conditioning product. I am currently loving this new one from Nuxe as it has the most gorgeous, holiday-like scent and helps my ends look (and feel) soft, smooth and shiny.

You might not think it, but just like your skin, your hair also needs protection from UV rays. If you didn't know, the sun can cause your ends to feel dry and damaged, and it can even cause your colour to fade as well. Enter the Bumble and Bumble Protective Primer. This lightweight pre-styling mist works to detangle, soften and protect your hair from breakage, heat styling and UV damage. Simply spray on damp hair, comb through gently, and watch how much easier your ends are to work with.

I don't tend to style my hair super smooth on holiday, but if I do feel like going for a sleek style, I always pack the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray. This product is amazing as it has been designed with all hair types in mind and acts as a sort of "invisible cloak", working to smooth strands and repel moisture (perfect if you find yourself in a humid climate). Simply spray it on wet hair before blow-drying for best results. Oh, and did I mention that it comes in a handy travel size? Genius.

I'm a big fan of Ouai hair products, and the leave-in conditioner is no exception. So, you can imagine my delight when I came across this handy travel version. As someone whose hair feels incredibly dry after a day at the beach, a leave-in conditioner is a holiday non-negotiable for me. I simply spray this on the ends of my hair when damp for smooth, manageable strands.

I have naturally wavy hair, and although I don't embrace it as much as I should, one time when I do love wearing it wavy is on holiday. In order to help enhance my texture, I love applying a small amount of the JVN Hair Complete Air Dry Cream. Providing gentle hold and a smooth and defined finish, this air-dry cream also protects against humidity and UV damage. A warm weather hero.

One product that I would never travel without is a hair oil. Not only is it great for running through the ends of my hair when they are feeling dry and lacklustre, but on those lazy, sunny days where I can't be bothered to wash my hair, it's great for creating a slicked-back style, too. My holiday hair oil of choice? The Ouai St Barts Hair Oil. This product smells like a tropical vacation, and the bottle has a clever twist-top lid so you can pack it in your suitcase without worrying about it leaking everywhere.

As you can probably tell by now, I hate washing my hair on holiday, so a dry shampoo is essential for me. While there are lots of products I like, I've currently been using this travel-sized one from Olaplex. It's so great at cleansing the scalp while still leaving your roots feeling lightweight and bouncy.

Sometimes I don't take any hair tools away with me, but on those trips when I want to make a little more effort, I will happily take one great multitasking tool that will enable me to create a range of looks. I recently took this Hershesons hair tool away and loved the fact that I could create beachy waves, voluminous curls and a smooth, sleek blowout thanks to the three different attachments. Plus, they all come stored in a handy case that is perfect for travelling.