5 holiday-ready beauty hacks
Holiday hacks you won't panic over
It’s almost that time of year again. When life just gets that bit better. You alternate between lying down on a sunbed in the company of a good book and cooling off in some peaceful, transparent ocean.
Yet despite its numerous benefits for the body and mind, it’s no secret that great weather comes with great responsibility. Fret not, though, we’ve got you covered this summer with these five holiday hacks that will keep your vacation hair and skin looking fantastic in the sun.
2. Prep your legs peleeze ladies
Great legs are holiday's 'it' accessory, so don't leave hair removal until you reach your hotel room. Start two weeks ahead of your take off date with daily body scrubbing; I prefer dry body brushing, which takes a bit of getting used to but gives good glow by boosting circulation and evening out skin texture and blemishes. Or try a body scrub and soak in the bath every other night to prep the skin and make shaving a smooth seamless experience. I recommend pre-holiday shaving with Gillette Venus and Olay Sugarberry Razor RRP £10.99 combined with a nourishing shaving cream like Gillette Venus Satin Care Shaving Gel RRP £3.99 for a luxe hydrated finish. This way, you merely need to clean up fresh hair growth on holiday with a travel-sized razor like Gillette Venus Snap RRP £9.99.
3. Prepare your hair
Hair is often the neglected younger sibling to skin when it comes to holiday prepping. But, heed this gentle warning: Fail to nourish your hair and come the end of summer, your hair dresser will be wagging her/his finger at you, scissors in arms. There’s plenty of hydrating products on the market to care for your hair following a beach vacation. I have fallen for Herbal Essences bio:renew range RRP £6.00 for two reasons. One, it's antioxidant rich with Histidine, a natural purifier that helps remove the build-up of free radicals. It revives dull hair, making it the perfect pre and post-holiday companion as hair is exposed to chlorine, salt sand and sun. Secondly, it nourishes parched locks and contains aloe vera and sea kelp. Expect soft, vibrant hair every day.
It’s also super important to be mindful of your scalp when you’re exposed to UV rays for long hours. There are many vacation protective hairstyles you can try out to ensure you don’t neglect this ultra sensitive area of your body. We recommend a hairstyle that completely covers your scalp, like a sleek bun or a high ponytail. Or, for complete coverage and ultimate holiday chic, why not give that head scarf a go?
4. Get rid of under-eye puffiness
As we know, preparation is key, and among the holiday hacks we swear by is making sure you cream up before you jet off. If you’re travelling at night, you may be greeted by the unwelcome sight of under-eye bags bigger than your luggage! To minimise the risk of these appearing, we recommend popping your night cream in the fridge and slathering it on immediately before you leave. I adore Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream for Dark Circles, as it visibly smooths fine lines and wrinkles and reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness at the same time. You’ll land with eyes so bright, you’ll be questioning whether you have just spent your last few hours in a salon as opposed to an aeroplane seat!
5. Lighten your load with some smart shopping
One of the best holiday hacks I've ever received from a well-heeled traveller was to save sun, skin and hair care product shopping for the airport. Not only does this savvy shopping hack leave more room in my suitcase for shoes, it lightens my load and takes the stress out of packing. I simply store a chic shopper in my carry on and once through security, I head straight to a cosmetic store where I fill it up before boarding the plane.