The Essential Hair Products for Camping in the Summer
There are lots of things to consider when it comes to packing for outdoor travel–humidity, rain, dry climates are just a few of the weather conditions to take into consideration when planning your outdoor adventure. You’ve got the raincoat, waterproof hiking boots, dry bags for storage, sunscreen and bug spray, but what about hair protection?
We’ve rounded up some of our go-to products to avoid knots, tangles and dryness on your summer outdoor adventures to protect your hair from the elements, while keeping it low maintenance and easy so you’ve got more time to explore and do you. And if you’re trying to pack as minimally as possible, don’t forget about protective styles–braids, buns, etc., as well as a hat or scarf (check out these beauties by Hemlock!) for extra protection.
dry shampoo
Dry shampoo is exactly what your hair needs when you wake up in your tent (or camper, hammock, van or wherever you decide to rest that pretty head). It’ll freshen up your tresses and give you volume like you just styled it that morning.
Plant and Mineral Refresh Dry Shampoo by Oway: Detox and refresh your scalp! This is a 4-in-1 product–works as a dry shampoo, volumizer/texturizer, scalp treatment and deodorizer. Biodynamic Mint, Organic Orange, Zeolite and Ethical Pink Clay work in harmony to absorb excess oil and toxins from the hair and scalp, while adding volume and texture. The all natural soothing and antimicrobial properties also calm itchy, irritated scalps, while eliminating odor-causing bacteria.
Water Killer by Evo: This is a two-in-one dry shampoo and styling spray, to refresh the feel and smell of hair while replacing excess oil with volume and texture. It absorbs excess oil to restore body and bounce, creates volume with touchable texture, easily brushes out without leaving residue and lessens damage caused by excessive washing and blow-drying.
SOLID SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER BARS
What’s inside the (compostable) box? SOLIDU bars are made only from the necessary elements: skin-loving active ingredients, botanical oils, extracts, and natural essential oils. SOLIDU shampoo & conditioner bars will leave your hair soft, shiny and voluminous!
SOLIDU bars are:
EFFECTIVE: Solid shampoos are made from concentrated shampoo ingredients, so they work great for your hair.
BIODEGRADABLE INGREDIENTS: No don't use microplastics, silicones or other ingredients that don't readily biodegrade.
NO WATER: You only get the actives, so you don’t pay for water. It also means more compact, cheaper and less polluting transportation.
ZERO WASTE: Use the water-free product to the last bit and compost the biodegradable packaging. All that is left is the tiny label, which can be recycled with paper!
TRAVEL-FRIENDLY: Light and easy to carry, no worries about spilled liquids in your bag, no restrictions when packing it in a carry-on on a plane.
LASTING: One shampoo bar lasts just as long, or even longer than a conventional bottle of shampoo.
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
If you have thick, curly, natural texture, you may be used to working with a range of products (pre-shampoos, deep conditioning treatments, etc.), but you most likely won’t want to pack all that on a camping trip. To keep your hair moisturized and protected, we suggest using a leave-in conditioner.
No Rinse Moist Conditioner by Oway: This lightweight leave-in moisturizing spray softens, hydrates and detangles hair with a nourishing blend of Organic Honey, Ethical Murumuru Butter and Macadamia Oil. This synergy of botanical ingredients smoothes cuticle scales and locks in moisture for long-lasting hydration and incredible shine.
Day of Grace by Evo: A lightweight leave-in primer to prepare hair for styling. Day of Grace lightly conditions and prepares hair for styling. It helps provide protection from UV and heat damage, adds softness and shine, reduces frizz and helps detangle and improve manageability.
Miracle Milk by Mizani: This nourishing leave-in conditioner provides a protective shield against heat damage and primes waves, curls, and coils for a perfect frizz-free finish. 25 benefits in a single spritz. The blend of transformative ingredients such as fennel seed oil and coconut oils, it penetrates deep down the follicle to prep, protect, and moisturize hair for superior detangling and hydration. Miracle Milk undoes damage and treats dryness to control frizz and create soft, lustrous hair.
uv/heat protectant
A heat/UV protectant is crucial to remember for your camping and travel adventures. Spritz onto your locks to ensure that your hair stays protected for the elements. Everyone needs a protective barrier to keep those strands happy and healthy!
Sun Protective Elixir by Oway: This elixir shields hair from the damaging effects of the sun, salt and chlorine. Biodynamic Green Anise is an all-natural UV filter that guards hair color from fading and dryness. A nourishing blend of Organic Baobab Oil and Fair Trade Passionfruit Oil adds protection and shine. Spray onto hair before exposure to sun, salt, sand and the pool!
Happy Campers by Evo: This wearable hair treatment is a must-have for your travel bag—it’s a lightweight daily styling treatment spray that will protect your hair from the sun and heat damage. It also adds style (after towel-drying hair) and moisture and reduces frizz. It’s recommended to spray the product into your hand first, then apply it with your hands like a cream. Pro tip: This treatment works great on color-treated, weak, and brittle hair.
Heat Screen by Mizani: A lightweight spray with a UV filter and heat protection up to 450°F to help shield hair from damage. Perfect for every heat styled look, adding a glossy shine for a stunning finished look.