How do I keep my hair nice on a plane?

“Avoid high and tight ponytails and buns. Instead, opt for a loose braid or low ponytail that's more delicate on the hair and use fabric scrunchies to minimise damage,” advises Alice.



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5 Tips to Care for Dry Hair on a Long Flight
  1. Prep Your Hair Before Take-Off. Before you board or even arrive at the airport, it's important to take precautionary measures to help prevent hair dryness and damage. ...
  2. Layer On Nourishing Hair Products. ...
  3. Wear A Loose Hairstyle. ...
  4. Use A Silk or Satin Travel Pillow. ...
  5. Refresh Post-Flight.


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The braid detail helps hide any frizz that forms as you're sleeping in your seat. When you get ready for landing, add in a little spritz of dry shampoo, brush it through and quickly redo your hair. The braid helps hide any kinks that have happened in your hair during the flight and looks effortless when you land.

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Here, we're sharing our essential airplane beauty tips:
  1. Go minimal with makeup.
  2. Wear warm and comfy clothing.
  3. Use easy eye makeup.
  4. Brighten up with a highlighting concealer.
  5. Prevent dry, cracked lips.
  6. Drink lots of water.
  7. Soothe tired eyes.
  8. Pack a hydrating facial spray.


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If you do happen to pick up bacteria or fungi that's not your own, this may lead to itchiness and bumps on the skin and scalp. Showering after flights is probably a good thing—regardless of the length! —if only to have that clean feel after being cooped up in a cabin.

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10 Foods You Should Never Eat Before Flying
  • Red Meat. Courtesy of Ethan Calabrese. ...
  • Coffee. Airplanes already dry up your body to begin with, so combined with the dehydrating properties in caffeine, you could easily develop a headache or become nauseous.
  • Alcohol. ...
  • Beans. ...
  • Apples. ...
  • Broccoli. ...
  • Carbonated Drinks. ...
  • Spicy Food.


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Just as skin becomes dry in the air, hair also loses its much-needed moisture and nourishment. As a result, your strands can look dull and lifeless, feel rough and brittle, and even develop breakage and split ends — no thanks. Luckily, the effects of airplane hair are treatable.

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How-To: Take Care of Your Hair When Traveling
  1. Know the traveling bottle size rules. ...
  2. Only pack the essentials. ...
  3. Invest in a mini, detangling, paddle brush. ...
  4. Wrap your hair ties or scrunchies around your hairbrush. ...
  5. Only wash hair when needed. ...
  6. Don't forget dry shampoo.


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The TSA says hair pat-downs are conducted “to detect prohibited and potentially dangerous items” that might be concealed in a person's hair.

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Wash. If you are travelling and decide to wash your hair, you should do it one day before and let your hair air-dry.

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Sitting down in a tight seat for 13+ hours can sometimes lead to circulation issues, including swelling in the feet. According to The Healthy, the chance of your body forming blood clots increases when blood isn't moving correctly, such as when onboard a long-haul flight.

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The Impact Air Travel Has On Your Skin Dehydration: airline travel is one of the fastest skin dehydrators. Dullness: flying can take away your glow. Sun Sensitivity: sitting in a window seat gives you extra exposure to closer UV rays. Extra Eye Baggage: the puffy bags under your eyes can get worse.

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Moisturize your skin. No matter what climates you are coming from or traveling to, moisturizing your skin will help keep it healthy and looking great. Put lotion on your body as well as a moisturizer with an SPF on your face. Slather hand cream over your hands while traveling.

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Washing your hair the same day you are travelling allows dust to stick to your wet hair and the city pollution will make it dry. So plan your hair wash a day before travelling.

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Eat Light. Contrary to popular belief, flying on an empty stomach doesn't help you combat air sickness. In fact, an empty stomach actually exacerbates symptoms. Eat a light meal such as crackers, fruit, and other light snacks.

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