We all know that moment: the suitcase is open, you're leaving in two days, and you find yourself facing your bathroom shelf with no idea what to take. Take everything? Impossible. Choose? Tricky. And what if you forget that detangler or spray you can no longer live without…
When you have textured hair, going on holiday takes real thought. Because a hotel shampoo full of sulfates, very hard water or three days without the right care all take an immediate toll on your curls.
So we've reviewed everything for you: the essentials not to forget, the right habits for your texture, and what the Jia Paris team really packs in their suitcase.
The hair essentials to pack for your holidays, by texture
Before talking about products, let's start at the beginning: your texture. The needs of type 2 wavy hair are not those of type 4C afro-textured hair, especially when facing sun, salt and heat.
A few common rules, whatever your texture:
- Avoid hotel shampoos with harsh sulfates that strip curls.
Rely on Co-Wash to space out shampoos on vacation without sacrificing cleanliness.
Pack a 10-in-1 spray to protect your curls from sun damage
Never leave without your defining gel or cream: heat and humidity can be managed with the right routine.
What the Jia Paris team really packs in its suitcase
Because the best recommendations come from those who live with their hair every day, we asked the team to share their travel essentials.
Pénélope, fine and dense wavy hair
Graphic design intern
“Honestly, the 10-in-1 Spray is a must-have for me on holiday. My hair is fine, dense and wavy and it tangles very quickly; the spray detangles it in 2 minutes! I take it everywhere with me in my beach bag. The conditioner too, I never forget it. After a day at the sea my hair is very dry and really needs hydration, and the result on my waves is immediate. The gel helps define my waves, because without it my hair is constantly frizzy, whereas I want mermaid waves for the holidays.”
With a good wavy hair routine, it is possible to keep bouncy, shiny, well-defined waves from the start to the end of your holiday.
Safia, curly hair
Community Manager
"The Co-Wash is truly my lifesaver on holiday. At the seaside, with the salt, you want to wash your hair every day, and the Co-Wash is perfect for that: it cleanses gently without having to do a full shampoo every time. My hair looks amazing afterwards and I really space out my shampoos. I love the Hair Milk because it doesn't weigh my curls down at all, and yet it hydrates my hair for the whole week. And the Curl Activating Gel… whether it's 40 degrees, I'm working out or dancing all night, my curls stay intact. It's my anti-chaos shield on holiday."
By adopting a suitable curly hair routine, it's possible to keep beautiful bouncy curls without washing more often or sacrificing hydration.
Naomi, coily, porous hair
Influence Manager
“The 10-in-1 Spray is my must-have when drying my hair; without it I’m guaranteed frizz, and on holiday that’s really the last thing I want. As for the mask, I never travel without it: my hair is porous, so my lengths need deep nourishment, especially with the sun and the sea. The results are really there. And the gel defines my curls perfectly, and whatever I do, swimming, heat, a night out, they stay beautiful. It’s my power trio on holiday.”
With a suitable coily hair routine, hydration, nourishment and definition work together to reveal your hair's full potential during the holidays.
Mélina, fine afro-textured hair
RH
"The Co-Wash is truly my number-one essential on vacation. It lets me wash my hair without sulfates, it cleanses gently without being too harsh on my hair, and that's essential for me. With sea salt drying everything out, being able to space out my shampoos while keeping my hair hydrated is a real game changer. Then the Smoothie: after a day of sunbathing and swimming, my hair needs hydration, nourishment and definition, and it does all that in a single step. And the Hydrating Spray is my go-to after every day my hair has been in the sun or salt water. One spritz and my curls are instantly refreshed. These three never leave my suitcase."
A good afro-textured hair routine meets the hair's specific needs while simplifying your routine on holiday.
The solution so you never have to ask yourself the question again: Jia Paris Travel Kits for textured hair
Jia Paris has thought of everything. The For My Curls Travel Kits were designed for exactly that: bringing together all the essentials of a complete hair routine in a compact, travel-friendly format. No more stress over oversized bottles, no more compromising on the quality of your care while on holiday. The kits go through cabin security with no problem and adapt to all your trips, whether it's an impromptu weekend away or a long holiday on the other side of the world.
Travel Kit Wavy to Curly (types 2A to 3A)
Designed for wavy and curly hair, this kit offers a light, hydrating and defining routine. It cleanses gently without drying out the lengths, maintains the fiber's natural hydration and defines curls without weighing them down.
Travel Kit Coily to Afro-textured (types 3B to 4C)
For textures that call for more intense nourishment and hydration, this kit offers a complete routine that cleanses, deeply nourishes, intensely hydrates and naturally defines curls, even when you're far from home.
Both kits come in an elegant, reusable pouch, with clean formulas based on ingredients of natural origin.
No more wondering what to pack in your suitcase: your routine is already ready!
A successful holiday starts with a well-packed suitcase
With the right products, in the right format and suited to your textured hair, your curls will make it through the heat, salt, pool and long summer days with ease.
As the testimonials from Pénélope, Safia, Naomi and Mélina have shown, there's no single way to take care of your hair on holiday. Every texture has its own needs, must-haves and ideal routine. Whether you have light waves, bouncy curls, coily or afro-textured hair, you can easily recognise yourself in one of them and build a routine that truly suits your hair.
That is the aim of the JIA Paris For My Curls Travel Kits: to offer routines designed for each hair type so that everyone can set off with peace of mind and everything they need.
The result: less stress before leaving, more room in your suitcase and beautiful hair from the first to the last day of your vacation.
Because the best holidays are the ones where you travel with a light heart, knowing for sure that your hair is getting the care it needs.
To take care of your hair, find all the Travel Kits on jiaparis.com.
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