Relying on the hotel's supply of shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair looking good is often a risky bet. You usually get a 2-in-1 that leaves hair dry and lifeless. Plan for the worst and pack a mini set tailored to your hair type like Jonathon Product Hydrating Kit, $20, which in addition to shampoo and conditioner contains a mask to keep your hair extra soft after hours spent in the pool.
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Hairstyling Products
For the ultimate Spring break hair, you of course want beachy waves. If you're lucky enough to get them naturally by, duh, hanging out by the beach, then great. But if you don't quite garner the right amount of texture while being tossed around in the waves, you might want to consider using a scrunching gel (try Giovanni L.A. Natural Styling Gel, $2 for 2 oz.). Distribute it evenly through damp hair and scrunch. Let it fully air dry and then scrunch again to break up any crunchiness.
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Basic Skin Care
The hotel might have you covered with some basic body wash, but the best you'll get for your face is a bar of soap (ouch!). Most beauty mavens won't let their faces anywhere near basic bar soap. Instead pick up a skin care kit that's right for your skin type and compact like Dr. Hauschka Daily Face Care Kit For Normal, Dry, Sensitive Skin, $24.95. It's packed full of airplane-approved products to wash away impurities. With six unique cleansing, toning and moisturizing products -- it's quite the deal.
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Hangover Fix
For all you party people that spring break was made for: you must pack this hangover mask. If you, like most, enjoy indulging on vacation and encounter one too many Mai Tais, the Sephora Hydrogel Power Mask, $6 is for you. It's easy to pack and will refresh your face by infusing it with moisture and depuffing it.
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SPF
Sunscreen is a vacation must, but lugging your value jumbo-sized bottle on the plane is a no-no. Instead get a lotion that will go a long way like Neutrogena Spectrum Advanced Sunblock SPF 100 +, $13.99. This super strong, three-ounce, waterproof lotion will have you covered, literally, all week long.
Contrary to popular belief or what the scandalous coverage of MTV Spring Break might imply, a week of fun in the sun is a necessary indulgence for everyone after a tedious winter -- not just those lucky college students. With that mature and responsible (note the slightly bitter tone) comment stated -- get ready party people: it's vacation time!
But traveling anywhere nowadays, even if it is to a tropical destination for ultimate downtime, can be a bit daunting. With airlines charging you for, what seems like, every piece of clothing you pack and the rigid restrictions on how many ounces of liquid you can carry on the flight, how is any stylish woman supposed to travel economically nowadays? And by economically we mean not having to sacrifice the beauty products you pack or your budget.
To get you ready for your poolside, beachside, anything-but-desk-side vacation, we've gathered up ten must-have beauty products that are perfect for traveling -- everything from sun care to hair care products. Pack these goodies in your rolling carry on and you're sure to have a spring break trip that's hassle-free. What's even better? These beauty products will help you look gorgeous without costing you a ton of extra cash -- you're going to need that green for more important things, like Pina Coladas.
So without further ado, here are the 10 beauty products that meet TSA regulation and will keep you beautiful and pampered while you travel this spring break. And hey, if you're not going anywhere but your own backyard, you can still treat yourself to these cute little beauty products.
