Now that summer is in full swing, you can certainly expect to find me near any body of water (as much as possible) in my free time, beach bag in hand.
Between hanging out at the pools, lakes, and rivers of the Poconos, or day trips to the Jersey Shore, there’s several must-have items I’ve gotta keep by my side to promote hair wellness.
So for that reason, I’m sharing my list of 10 hair wellness necessities that you, too, should have in your beach bag.
Your Beach Bag Checklist:
#1. A Water Bottle
First things first, this summer heat does not discriminate. So before you put anything else in your beach bag, this is a non negotiable.
Your strands are more likely to get dehydrated which is why it’s best to hydrate from within. Keeping a water bottle handy encourages you to get the right amount of h2o intake.
Try a stainless steel tumbler. It’s reusable, easy to clean, and keeps your water cold for hours.
#2. Leave-In Conditioner
Leave-in conditioners are honestly a holy grail product. Not only do they lock in hydration and moisture, they’ll protect from environmental damage.
Wet your hair before heading to your destination and add a few spritzes. This keeps your strands from drying out.
Plus, it adds a slight barrier between the hair cuticle and any chemicals or pollutants in the water and air that may lead to further breakage.
You can read more about using leave-in conditioners, here. If you can find one with UV and heat protection, that’s even better!
#3. UV Hair Protecting Serum
The ends of your hair are the most fragile part. So using a hair serum that has UV protection will not only keep your ends moisturized, but it’ll prevent further split ends and breakage.
Thus, you’ll be able to protect your lengths and grow it long and strong throughout the summer.
Apply the serum on damp or dry ends as you see fit.
#4. Sun Hat
Trying to prolong aging as long as possible? A cute sun hat serves double the purpose. Prevent the sun from aging your face and your strands, and no scalp burn.
#5. Hairbrush
Tangles are inevitable even if you’re not spending a lot of time in the water.
That’s why I keep a Wet Brush Go Green Detangler in my beach bag.
It protects against split ends and breakage (a common problem when brushing wet hair), works on all hair types, is made from plant based plastic, and is shaped like a cute monstera leaf!
#6. Hair Clips
A cute hair accessory that doesn’t take up space in your beach bag. You can clip it to the straps to keep in reach when you just need to throw your hair up after a quick dip in the water. Or you can keep your hair from getting wet at all.
They have super cute clip designs these days.
#7. Hair Scrunchies
Makes it easy for a messy bun, with less damage than the usual hair elastics. Try satin lined to reduce any breakage when working with wet hair.
#8. A Good Read
Let’s up the wellness factor now. Less stress and more relaxation means healthier hair in the long run. And that’s a fact!
Having a fully functional and healthy immune system is key for hair growth.
So put the phone down every once in a while. It’s okay, I promise.
Besides, nothing compares to reading a good book with the scenic views that nature offers us in the background.
I use the Goodreads app to keep a list of ‘must-read’ books. And right now, I’m currently indulging in That Summer by Jennifer Weiner.
#9. Wireless Speaker
Having the right background music paired with the crashing waves just sets the tone for your day.
And who doesn’t love tunes?
Immerse yourself in the beachy, summer vibe with a wireless Bluetooth speaker to enhance the ambiance and up the wellness factor.
#10. Bobby Pins
In need of a quick style refresh?
Sometimes you don’t have the chance to get home and spruce up before your next destination. So it’s always a good idea to keep bobby pins on hand.
You can easily pin your bangs out of your face, twist shorter pieces behind the ears, or elevate your style with a couple smaller braids.
Ready, Set, Let’s Go!
Now that your beach bag is packed with the perfect hair wellness essentials, you’re ready to enjoy the summer, worry free.
Your hair and mental well-being will totally appreciate you for taking these extra steps.
Share any other hair wellness must haves in the comments below!
Looking forward to our next adventure…