The flat profile ensures comfort when sleeping on planes or in airport lounges.
14: Travel-Day Bandana Tie-Up
This retro-inspired style uses a bandana or scarf to keep hair contained and add a stylish accent to your travel outfit.
The coverage provides polish while concealing travel-day hair issues.
Fold a bandana into a wide band and wrap it around your head, tucking hair underneath as needed.
This versatile approach works with multiple hair lengths and textures.
The soft fabric creates comfortable protection against drying airplane air.
15: Low Maintenance Beach Waves
This effortless style embraces natural texture for a vacation-ready look from departure to arrival.
The relaxed approach requires minimal styling while maintaining a put-together appearance.
Create loose waves before departure using a large-barrel curling iron or overnight braids.
This laid-back style actually improves with the natural texture that develops during travel.
The undone finish means no stress about maintaining perfect hair throughout your journey.
16: Secure Double Dutch Braids
These Instagram-favorite braids create a sporty, stylish look while keeping hair completely secure throughout your travels.
The flat profile ensures comfort against headrests.
Create two Dutch braids from your forehead to nape.
This protective style prevents tangles while looking intentionally fashionable with athleisure travel outfits.
The secure nature means no touch-ups are needed between connections or upon arrival.
17: Comfortable Side-Swept Low Bun
This asymmetrical style keeps hair neatly contained while adding visual interest to your travel look.
The side placement allows for comfortable resting against travel pillows.
Create a deep side part and sweep hair into a low bun on the opposite side.
This elegant approach works well for business travelers needing a professional arrival look.
The low placement prevents discomfort during long flights while maintaining style.
18: Travel-Ready Twisted Ponytail
This elevated ponytail incorporates twisted sections for added visual interest while keeping hair securely contained.
The simple upgrade creates an intentionally styled travel look.
Create two twisted sections from your temples and incorporate them into a mid-height ponytail.
This secure style prevents flyaways while adding textural interest.
The height can be adjusted based on your comfort needs for headrests.
19: Practical Half-Up Braid
This versatile style keeps hair partially contained while allowing length to remain down.
The half-up approach prevents face-framing pieces from becoming annoying during travel.
Create a simple braid with just the top section of hair and secure with a small elastic.
This balanced approach offers comfort without the restriction of a full updo.
The style transitions perfectly from plane to destination with minimal adjustment needed.
20: Airport-Chic Slicked-Back Bun
This sleek style creates a high-fashion travel look while keeping hair completely contained.
The smooth finish conceals travel-day hair issues while looking intentionally polished.
Apply styling gel and slick hair back into a tight, high bun.
