6 Best Hair Straighteners to Travel With, Per Hairstylists

I don’t know about you, but anytime I’m planning a vacation, I’m always thinking about what I want to do with my hair. Sometimes I’m not sure if I should arrive with my hair looking its best and touch it up from there or if I should go more laid back and give it a proper refresh once I reach my destination. Either way, every trip has some kind of hair schedule strategy that I try to stick to to avoid the extra stress.

If you find yourself in a similar position, there’s a chance you also think a lot about what you need to pack to keep your hair looking its best. At first, you might think about which hair products you want to take with you (like your favorite leave-in conditioner or extra hold hairspray), but you also might consider whether or not you want to bring your heat tools with you as well. Although I have curly hair that I don’t straighten anymore, I used to religiously straighten my hair, and I would always debate whether or not I wanted to give up space in my luggage for my flat iron.