Thursday, September 26, 2013

Trekking Light | A Guide To Traveling With 5 Products Or Less


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This past few months, I've been on the go-go. Up and down the eastern seaboard, from New Jersey to Florida. I try to pack light yet still be thorough. Here's a list of the 5 go to products and tools plus how I keep it organized, while never sporting a boring bun.  
  1. Deep conditioner: Halka Baba de Caracol
  2. Leave in/Co-wash/Detangler: Jessicurl Too Shea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner
  3. Hair Butter: Koils By Nature Hair and Body Butter or my DIY Kitchenista Tangerine Vanilla Whipped Butter
  4. Hair Pins: In a tidy portable tin like these from Sallys
  5. Banana Clips: Scunci Banana Hair Clips

Banana Clip Side Tuck on Loose Bantu Curls

For overnight or weekend trips, I can get away with trekking 
with 1000mL or less containers. I picked up this plastic carrying case with 4 empty containers included for less than $2. I was pleasantly surprised that the rest of my mini arsenal fit perfectly. For more than 5 day aways---I pack full bottles. Bonus Tip: When I want to be fancy, I carry a mini container of Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie so that I can sport big (heat free) fluffy frizz-resistant bantu knot curls.

What hair products do you trek with?

 Un mil besitos!
KLP
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Very Pretty Curls! I'll pack Co-wash Conditioner than can be used as a leave in conditioner, My moisturizer, sealing oil, one or two scrunches and hair pins.

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:15 PM

      Thanks Tomi! Which co-washing conditioner would you take?

      I love that the JC Too Shea can be used as a co-wash, deep conditioner, and moisturizing leave-in. I have a thing for multipurpose products!

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  2. nerlineSeptember 26, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    I usually travel with my hair in some kind of protective style. I love your packing style.

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:18 PM

      A lot of times I start with my hair out and it ends up twisted into a protective style! Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Divachyk @Relaxed ThairapySeptember 26, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    I take a scarf for nighttime protection, moisturizer/sealer for hydration/protection and good days hair pins/cut up stockings for bunning. I don't take much else unless I'm staying more than 2 weeks. I don't want to be fooled with hair while traveling.
    Relaxed Thairapy

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:13 PM

      Oh yeah a scarf---I guess that's a given for me. I always keep one in my purse! You never know when you might need it!

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  4. HarlemSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Wow, you are better than me, I am an over-packer!

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:14 PM

      When you have limited space for packing---you have to get clever! Plus, I have a terrible habit of leaving products behind. If I loose a mini leave-in, I won't be as bummed as if I left a full size bottle. Ha-ha!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Love the bantu knots with the banana clip! I never pack shampoo...unless I was going away for a month? I don't know

    notjustmyhair.blogspot.com

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:17 PM

      I packed a chelating/clarifying poo when I went on holiday to Florida. The idea of not shampooing after swimming in chlorinated water was too scary...

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  6. Mills LifeSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Whenever I travel i'm always sure to take some moisturizer and my bonnet that I sleep in. I need to buy some small travel size containers so I can take more products with me.

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:18 PM

      The travel containers that I picked up included 4 mini bottles. I only needed two, but it's good to know that I hypothetically could carry two more products with me and not take up anymore space in my luggage.

      Thanks for stopping by doll!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    OMG I swear packing is not my forte...I always overpack and not use/wear 1/2 the things in my luggage. I have been working on it and decided to use the same strategy you discussed. Will test it out in winter vacay. Wish me luck!
    Abbi of http://belowthawaist.blogspot.jp/

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:42 PM

      I travel a lot with my family. We're talking at least 3 weekends of the month, we're on the road, so I have no choice in trying to prevent myself from overpacking. The other good thing is that since I'm not using my regular sized bottles, there's no need to unpack my toiletries bag. Whoop! Packing is hard. Unpacking is the devil!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Great post! My travel bag is slightly different but the concept is the same...no need to pack everything in your arsenal when travelling!

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 29, 2013 at 10:18 PM

      Agreed! Idk how many full sized products I've left behind/gifted to the hotel cleanup crew because I forgot them. Smh.

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  9. Yvonne - Diary of Anotha ChicSeptember 29, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    I will be traveling soon, so this is a very useful post for me! I love that you always have a scarf in your bag!

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsSeptember 29, 2013 at 10:21 PM

      I keep a scarf as an accessory tied to my purse. There's a pic of how I do it in my adventures in Georgetown:Even More Big Bad Vacation Hair. You really never know when you'll need that scarf!

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