Should you wash your hair before or after a flight?

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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Yes, the dry, stale, recycled air is so awful for hair and skin! I find a little relief by taking along a teeny mister bottle with aloe/water/oil, but I still wash up ASAP when I get off the plane.

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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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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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“Airplane air is very dry—it has low humidity and lacks moisture. This can dehydrate your skin, including your scalp,” says Anabel Kingsley, trichologist at Philip Kingsley. “While not always the case, many people's scalps may produce more oil to compensate for this dry air, leaving them with greasier roots.”

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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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You can try co-washing your hair which means no shampoo and only conditioner washing. This will help you retain the moisture to your hair and also will not wash off essential natural nutrients from your scalp. Also, jojoba oil and olive oil will help to condition the scalp.

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Should I shower the night before my flight? Take your shower the day or night before you leave to ensure you're not rushed the day of your flight. All you'll have to do upon waking is brush your teeth, splash your face, and zip up all your luggage before heading out the door.

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Clean your skin.
If not, it'll have an even harder time breathing than it already is (thanks, stale, recirculated airplane air) and the hydrating products you apply won't sink in as much as they could. I'd also recommend not washing your face in the airplane bathroom if you can avoid it.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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Safety Razors: Because the razor blades are so easy to remove, safety razors are not permitted in your carry-on luggage with the blade. They're fine to pack in your carry-on without the blade. The blades must be stored in your checked luggage. The same applies for straight razors.

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