How to Travel Beautifully: Salon Prep Before a Big Trip
There’s a difference between traveling and traveling well. At Salon De Lucy, we see it all the time—clients dropping in before international flights, destination weddings, film festivals, or simply to escape LA for a weekend. But the secret to looking fresh when you land isn’t what happens mid-flight. It’s what you do before you leave.
Here’s how we help our clients get travel-ready, from red-eyes to Riviera getaways.
1. Choose a style that lasts
Forget fussy. The best travel hair is polished, low-maintenance, and designed to hold its shape without constant touch-ups.
We often recommend:
- A clean blunt cut or dusting to remove split ends
- Long layers that air-dry beautifully
- Blowouts that last up to 3 days with the right prep
- A light wave or set with rollers if you’re flying overnight
Tip: Ask your stylist for a style that holds with minimal effort. We’ll also recommend products that travel well in your carry-on.
2. Refresh your color the smart way
Travel lighting is unforgiving. Hotel mirrors, beach sun, selfies in Rome—they all show your roots. A quick gloss or base bump just before your trip can make a big difference.
For frequent travelers, we often suggest:
- Glosses to revive tone and shine without full color
- Face-framing highlights to brighten your complexion
- Root touch-ups if you’re gone more than 10 days
3. Treat your hair before the plane does
Flights dry your hair out just like your skin. So before you head to the airport, hydrate.
Options we offer at Salon De Lucy:
- Deep conditioning treatment
- Scalp treatment if you’re prone to dryness or buildup
- Split-end sealing treatment to keep your hair feeling clean and healthy longer
Bonus: You’ll also walk into your trip feeling like you’ve already been pampered.
4. Don’t forget brows and makeup
Travel makeup should feel light, fresh, and easy to wear. Many of our clients stop in for:
- Brow shaping or lamination
- Lash tinting so you can skip mascara
- A natural makeup refresh that works across time zones
For events or photo-heavy trips, we also offer full applications and long-wear options.
5. Book smart
If you’re flying out on a Sunday or Monday, we recommend booking your appointment for Friday or Saturday. Need something earlier in the day? Let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. And yes, we do offer pre-travel appointments for men, too.
Travel beautifully. Land feeling like yourself.
Whether you’re headed to Paris, Cabo, or just Palm Springs for the weekend, your trip starts here. We’ll get you ready.
