Best Hairstyles For Travelling/Backpacking: A Guide For Black Girls

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Going travelling anytime soon? Maybe you’re off to find yourself in Asia or going to drink in the sights of Europe? Regardless of your travel plans, if you’re a black girl, chances are you’ve considering how to wear your hair while you’re away. Keep It natural or go for a wig? Box braids or a twist out? If you’re stuck on which style to go for, let us help you out with a quick and easy overview of the best hairstyles for afro hair when travelling.

Braids

best hairstyles for travelling

Low maintenance, suitable for any kind of holiday and easy to style, it’s no wonder braids are the go-to when it comes to black hair when travelling!

Wigs

As a great protective style and a way to easily switch up your look depending on your mood (or even location if you wanna be boujee) wigs are always a great style to consider when travelling. “But what if it comes off when I’m travelling” you ask? We’ve got your back. Couple your holiday wig(s) up with The Wig Fix to keep it secure. After all, you wouldn't want to be enjoying yourself only for your wig to fall off!

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Twist Outs

A great option if you’re only going away for a few days, a twist-out will have you looking cute while you explore new cities and taking in some culture.

Faux Locs

Faux locs are the perfect low-maintenance solution. Unlike braids which look best when neat, faux dreads and locs don’t have to be perfect to look amazing which means if you’re backpacking and have limited space for products, you can skip out on a satin scarf or bonnet at night and you won’t wake up with your hair looking rough. After all, a little frizz never hurt nobody.

Crochet Braids

If you love the look of braids but hate the time it takes to have them installed, go for crochet braids. You’ll still end up with a gorgeous time in the fraction of the time it takes to have a set of braids installed. They’re also low maintenance so what’s not to love. Definitely one of the best hairstyles for travelling.

Which travel hairstyle will you be going for? Comment below to let us know!

Get this right
from the start

Most fit problems trace back to how the measurement was taken, not the number itself.

A soft fabric measuring tape — metal tapes give inaccurate readings.

With or without wig cap? If you plan to wear one, measure with it on.

Snug, not tight. The tape should sit firmly but not indent your skin.

A mirror or a friend. A second set of hands improves accuracy.

Circumference

Place the tape around your head at the hairline — approximately ¼ inch above your eyebrows and ears. Bring it around the back at the base of your skull. Keep the tape parallel to the floor the entire way around.

Why it mattersThis is the primary anchor. When you're between sizes, circumference is always the tiebreaker.

Common mistakeTipping the tape up at the back. Keep it level all the way around.

Enter your circumference

inches

This number takes precedence

Front to Nape

Start at your natural hairline at the center of your forehead. Run the tape back over the crown to the nape of your neck where your hairline ends. Let the tape follow the curve of your head.

Why it mattersDetermines nape comfort over a full day. If slightly short, you'll feel it by afternoon.

Common mistakeStarting from the scalp instead of the hairline. Always begin at the hairline.

Enter your front to nape

inches

Affects nape comfort over long wear

Ear to Ear

Begin at the top of one ear where it starts to curve. Bring the tape up and over the crown to the same point on the opposite ear. The tape runs across the top of your head, not around it.

Why it mattersControls whether the front stays in place. If too small, the wig will gradually ride back over the course of the day.

Common mistakeStarting at the earlobe instead of the top curve. This adds length unnecessarily.

Enter your ear to ear

inches

Determines front stability and placement

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Circumference

Front to Nape

Ear to Ear

Get this right
from the start