Traveling Haircare: Welcome Alisa!

Name: Alisa Where are you from: New York, New York

How long have you been natural?: 16 months

1. Let’s talk about one of your most recent trips and your haircare regimen during!

Thank you for having me Traveling Natural! At first traveling with natural hair was a scary thought for me…what if I forgot my key products and where I went did not have it for purchase! But as I became more comfortable with the care of my natural hair, I began to apply a few essential tips to my regimen especially when traveling. I recently went to North Carolina where humidity, heat, and high UV index were in effect. Prior to my trip I firstly deep condition my hair. At the time I deep conditioned with Shea Moisture’s Organic Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque, and moisturized my hair with the Organic Coconut and Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie. I packed the Curl Enhancing Smoothie for re-application to maintain moisture in my hair. I also carried a travel size spray bottle to re-moisturize my hair with water throughout the day. Secondly, prior to my trip I choose a protective style for my hair. That involves keeping my hair in a bun, puff, or twists to minimize excessive dryness accompanied by letting my hair out (see photo of my hair in Baby Curl Twists during my trip to New Hampshire).

Hyperlink to Baby Curl Twist

Alisa in New Hampshire

2. Did you have to do anything differently for your regimen while traveling?

Yes and No. No, because the products I use are consistent, and Yes because when home I have the convenience of experimenting with my hair. When I travel I make sure I have a set style that my hair will have for the duration of the trip.

3. What about what you did for nighttime?

I night I spritzed my hair with water and re-applied dime size amount of Organic Coconut and Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie to my hair and I wrap my hair with a satin scarf. I enjoy using that product because it does not build up in my hair.

4. Have you been out swimming at all? If so how did you prepare your hair?

Yes! During the trip I went to the ever so calm, clean atmosphere of Jordan Lake and Crystal Coast Beach. The beautiful water was calling to me and I took a dip! My hair included. Since my hair was previously deep conditioned and I re-applied my Curl Enhancing Smoothie regularly, my hair was as prepared as it could be. I had to wash my hair after frolicking in the lake water. Unfortunately I had to use the shampoo at my friend’s house where I was staying. Luckily she was a fellow natural and used a Suave moisturizing shampoo. Since I’m moving towards staying away from sulfates, I am glad that I brought a moisturizer that worked for my hair, which restored the necessary moisture. Next time I will bring my own shampoo. Also,my biggest concerned was the exposure to the sun. In the future I would consider twisting my hair back in two strand twists and wearing a stylist hat or printed scarf for the moments I’m not in the water. I feel that it would have minimized frizz and sun exposure.

Crystal Coastal Beach, NC

5. How do you wear your hair while you are on a plane ride?

I don’t wear my hair in a particular way when flying. However I usually wear a hooded shirt and place over my head when I am lounging in the seat to minimize my hair from interacting with the seat fabric and because I am germaphobe lol.

6. What are some complements you get on your hair while traveling ( can be from just around town)?

My travels thus far are mostly within the States. As I go farther from the big city where the natural hair population is small I noticed complements are less. In cities similar to New York, it is common to get inquires regarding what type of products I use to get my hair to look like “X” and complements on a particular style I am wearing for that day. And in those cases I give them websites, product line names…the works :+)

7. What do you love about being natural? What annoys you?

I love being natural!! It is a continual journey for me. I enjoy walking in the rain without an umbrella (sometimes I have my umbrella and just decide not to use it. It is liberating!). I find when I take care of my hair it becomes a time that I connect my mind with my body. I am more in tuned with what I am putting on and in my body. As a result I pursue natural alternatives throughout my daily life. Additionally, I really appreciate the community of naturals because there would be something that becomes a challenge (annoyance) when taking care of my hair and with a little research I have an option to a solution to that challenge. Thank you fellow naturals!! So, my natural hair doesn’t annoy me :+)

Traveling Haircare: Welcome Alisa!

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