Pre-Holiday Hair Checklist | What to Book Before You Travel
Whether you're heading off for some sunshine abroad or planning a relaxing UK escape, preparing your hair before you leave is one of the best ways to arrive looking and feeling your best.
At Foundlove, Hitchin’s leading salon, our team of colour experts and stylists know exactly what your hair needs to handle sun, saltwater, humidity and the excitement of being away. Here’s your go-to checklist to get your hair holiday-ready, with treatments that will leave you looking effortless in every photo.
A Quick Shape-Up
Before you hit the beach or dip into the pool, a tidy trim makes all the difference. Cutting off any dry or split ends helps prevent damage from travelling further up the hair shaft, especially important for those with balayage, extensions or naturally dry hair.
Ask your stylist for a soft tidy that maintains your shape without taking off too much length. Your hair will look fresher, feel smoother and behave far better in hot or humid weather.
A Colour Refresh or Brightening Toner
A Gloss Toner is the perfect way to revive your colour before a trip. Whether you are blonde, brunette or balayage, this quick treatment helps to tone down any brassiness and restore richness and shine.
Our Redken toners also help to smooth and seal the hair, giving it extra protection before you're exposed to sun or heat. If you’re planning to catch some rays, it will make your colour pop against glowing skin while keeping it salon-fresh for longer.
Blow-Dry and Deep Moisture Treatment
No one wants to spend their entire holiday styling their hair. That is why a professional blow-dry combined with a customised conditioning treatment is a must before you go.
We use Redken One United, a multi-benefit leave-in treatment that helps protect, hydrate and smooth the hair all at once. Finished with a humidity-resistant serum, your style will last longer and be much easier to manage throughout your trip.
What to Pack
Here are a few salon-approved holiday essentials to keep your hair looking fresh while you’re away:
• A travel-sized sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner to maintain colour
• A mini leave-in SPF spray to protect against UV damage
• A set of soft scrunchies or silk hair ties to prevent breakage, especially for those with extensions
Stylist Tip
Plait your hair before you travel, especially if it is long or you wear extensions. This will help prevent tangling and also gives you soft, natural waves when you take it out. It is a simple, heat-free way to start your holiday hair off right.
Book Your Pre-Holiday Appointments Now
Appointments fill up quickly in the lead-up to summer holidays, so we always recommend booking in advance. Whether you are in need of a quick toner, a hydrating treatment or a full styling session, we are here to help.
Browse our refresh service menu or visit our treatment menu online to find your perfect holiday-ready appointment.
Let us help you leave with hair that is glossy, nourished and ready for the sunshine.