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Holiday Hair Care: Must-Have Products for Hair Extensions
Heading on holiday? While you’re busy ticking off your packing list don’t forget about your hair care essentials!
At a Glance
The six essential hair products to pack for a holiday with hair extensions are a hair mask, dry shampoo, anti-frizz serum, detangling spray, hair oil and heat protector. For all products, focus on mid-lengths and ends and keep everything away from the root and connection points to prevent slipping.
Heading on holiday? While you’re busy ticking off your packing list don’t forget about your hair care essentials.
When you’re travelling you can expose your hair to the sun, salt water and chlorine which can leave your hair feeling dry and damaged. To maintain healthy hair throughout your holiday we have asked Team Vixen, our team of expert hair extension stylists what the best products are for holiday hair care with extensions.
Hair Masks
Dry Shampoo
Anti-Frizz Serum
Detangling Spray
Hair Oil
Hair Spray
Heat Protector
Dry Shampoo
Anti-Frizz Serum
Detangling Spray
Hair Oil
Hair Spray
Heat Protector
Hair Masks
Do you find your hair feeling a little dehydrated when you’re on holiday? Hair masks can transform your hair care routine offering nourishment to your locks. By giving your hair the hydration and nutrients it needs it will help to restore your hair’s health leaving it soft and glossy.
Top Pick
Senior stylist Brodie loves the Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Mask “it has the perfect balance of protein and moisture, good for boosting hair that has a naturally good PH already.”
Using on Extensions
Don’t apply to the root. Focus on mid-lengths and ends. Wash hair twice with shampoo first, then section and apply. Leave for 20 minutes or rinse straight away. Finish with a cold water rinse to seal the cuticles and lock in shine.
Dry Shampoo
A good dry shampoo can be a lifesaver when you’re on the go and want a quick freshen up. It helps to keep your hair looking fresh and voluminous.
Top Picks
Salon manager Sam loves Kevin Murphy Dry Shampoo “it’s the best smelling dry shampoo ever, it makes your hair look clean without any white residue.”
On a budget? Senior stylist Kiera recommends Batiste Dry Shampoo “it’s quick, easy to use and cost efficient.”
Using on Extensions
Dry shampoo is fine to use on hair extensions. Always cleanse your hair thoroughly when you wash it to prevent product buildup at the connections.
Anti-Frizz Serum
Tame fly-aways and reduce frizz to keep your hair manageable and polished throughout the day, especially in holiday humidity.
Top Picks
Salon manager Sam loves Colour Wow Pop and Lock High Gloss Finish “this leaves your hair shiny and grease free.”
Senior stylist Kiera recommends Colour Wow Dream Coat “this stops your hair from getting any frizz at all and stays in for up to 4 washes. Super strong against humidity.”
Using on Extensions
A pea-sized amount is enough. Rub together in your palm before applying. Concentrate on mid-lengths and ends and avoid the roots entirely.
Detangling Spray
A versatile detangling spray will effortlessly remove any knots and tangles, making brushing and styling a breeze on holiday.
Top Pick
Hannah’s top pick is the Redken One United Spray “Redken products are specifically good for low maintenance hair days. It’s a great all-in-one spray.”
Using on Extensions
Brush with care, starting from mid-lengths and ends. Apply the detangling product evenly, focusing on where tangles are most common. Always use salon quality products with the best ingredients.
Hair Oil
A good quality hair oil adds healthy shine, repairs the appearance of split ends and helps strengthen strands for silky smooth results throughout your holiday.
Top Picks
Senior stylist Hannah loves the Kerastase Elixir Hair Oil “it’s not too heavy and leaves your hair feeling silky.”
Kiera’s favourite is the Olaplex No 7 Oil “very lightweight and a great option if you have fine hair, a little goes a long way.”
Using on Extensions
Use one pump, rub in your hand and distribute evenly through mid-lengths and ends only. Never apply hair oil to the root or near the extension connections as this can cause slipping.
Hair Spray
Whether you’re aiming for a sleek polished look or want to add volume and texture, hair spray helps set your style and keep it in place throughout the day.
Top Picks
Hannah’s favourite is Redken No.18 Quick Dry “really strong hold but doesn’t leave any residue on the hair.”
Brodie recommends Bed Head TG Master Piece Hair Spray “smells so good, leaves a nice shine and is a reasonable price. I have used this a lot on photoshoots to keep styles in place.”
Using on Extensions
Don’t overdo it. Hair extensions already have a naturally good hold so you don’t need much. Opt for a lightweight hairspray and let your extensions do the rest.
Heat Protector
Incorporating a heat protecting spray into your routine is crucial for maintaining the health and longevity of your hair extensions on holiday and at home.
Top Pick
Brodie recommends Colour Wow Style On Steroids “a 2-in-1 with heat protecting qualities as well as giving you the ultimate volume boost.” Spray over hair before heat styling and again after to boost your style.
Using on Extensions
Always use a heat protectant spray whenever you style your extensions with heat. This keeps them looking their best and prolongs their lifespan across multiple refits.
Keeping your hair looking its best while on holiday doesn’t have to be complicated. If you pack the right products, you can keep your locks looking and feeling fabulous, no matter where your travels take you. Have great hair days all summer long!
In need of a little more travel hair tips? Check out our recent blog post on creating a travel friendly hair extension kit to take on your next holiday.
Sarah Mckenna
Sarah McKenna is the founder of Vixen & Blush and The London Hair Lab. Sarah graduated as a research biochemist in 2005 and started a career within the pharmaceutical industry, before becoming a hair extensions expert. In 2010, Sarah gained insight into the hair extensions industry and could see that clients had a very poor value/quality proposition. At that time, poor-quality hair extensions were available, at prohibitively high prices. Sarah left her initial career and set out on a mission to improve the hair extensions industry in the UK, using her research and development skills.
Spending 3 years securing a high-quality and sustainable supply of human hair, Sarah then developed new products and fitting techniques to allow long-term refits of the same hair. In this way, Sarah was able to offer hair extensions services at a more affordable price to clients, while improving the quality of the service for her clients.
With Vixen & Blush starting in 2012 as a 1 chair salon in London, Sarah quickly grew the business to what it is today, a team of more than 20 hair professionals working together as London’s leading hair extensions specialists.
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