Summer is almost here and many are orienting themselves for their holiday or have even booked. It is wonderful to be so busy with the preparations. Making a general checklist, reading about the destination and planning what you are going to do or not do there. That is also what I do before I go on a trip.
But is this enough, am I missing something? If you have recently started wearing your hair naturally, there are a few extra points that you didn't have to think about before when you went on holiday.
Imagine this: a few weeks before your vacation you decided to cut off your relaxed hair so that you are completely “natural”. The hairdresser gave you some tips on how to care for and style your “new hair”. You feel good and are ready to start your journey of discovery. Now it is just a matter of practicing and experimenting so that you know what you can do with your (frizzy) curls before you arrive at your vacation destination. Wouldn’t it be a shame to waste too much energy on that on location?Time to pack. You cross off the last items from your checklist: shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, and gel. You can now leave with peace of mind.
You are approaching your destination, the beautiful island of Aruba! You can already feel the tingling in your stomach and you can’t wait to feel the sun rays on your skin and breathe in the tropical air. And then something happens… your hair reacts “differently” and feels “different”.
Your curls feel drier, look messy and they shrink. This can’t be true? Small consolation, you have all your hair products with you so it will be fine.
Your hair clearly needs to acclimatize. The humidity is very high here and this does not really benefit your (frizzy) curls. If you also regularly take a dip in the sea, your hair will feel even rougher. Be patient for a few days, that is the intention; in the hope that it will get better.
To then find out that the hair products you brought with you don't work well either is the last straw. Oh well, I could laugh about it afterwards. But the intention is that this won't happen again on the next trip.
I therefore asked Mireille which products are suitable.
For a new short natural on vacation in Aruba I would recommend the following products:
Silky Shea Hair Butter : Besides the fact that this delicious hair butter is easily absorbed by the hair, this cream based on Shea butter also protects against the sun's rays. So if you wet your hair before going into the water and put some Silky Shea in it, your hair will have to endure much less from the sun, sea or chlorinated water.
Going Natural Herbal Styling Gel : essential for every new natural. You simply spread a little on towel-dried hair and the new curls will emerge radiantly tight.
Going Natural Herbal Shampoo : Wonderful to use, to ensure a tingling, fresh feeling on the scalp even when you are on holiday.
Deep Conditioner : not to forget this formula that keeps the hair in top condition under all circumstances.
Now you are wonderfully prepared for the upcoming trip!
