When I travel, one of my top priorities is to go as light as
possible, to the extent of agonizing over how many pairs of
knickers to take!
Hi Girls!
However, I have one problem: I've got really fine, straight
hair which looks crap if I don't blow dry it! Of course,
takinga hairdryer (even a travel one) goes against all my
ideas about light travelling, so I'd like to hear from
anyone out there who has had to grapple with this complex
and intriguing problem! Another question: do those little
travel hairdryers really work?
Thank you!
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as in 4 pairs of knickers.
Cut, as in cut your hair off. Tell your stylist that you'll
be gone and need something that doesn't require a blow-
dryer. Then be happy with your hair as it is because a)its
a hassle to blow-dry all of the time and b)nothing ticks off
your hostel roomies more than someone blowdrying!
have a great trip!
I have hair which is so thick that even when it is short it
takes well over an hour to dry. Wet hair and cold climates
really don't go together so I put aside the "moral" and
weight dilemma and carried a little travel haridryer. It
definitely dryed my hair-don't know about it's styling
capabilities though.
If you can fit the hairdryer in your bag and still manage to
carry it on your back, then by all means take the hair
dryer! One time, I went away for a year and I had all my
hair cut to a nice length that didn't need blowdrying- that
didn't last long- it grew out quite quickly and I didn't get
another great cut for 6 months! The other time, I took a
dryer and used it when it was practical- didn't regret
taking it a bit! I am off on another trip and I found a
great little hairdryer at Brookstone (in the U.S. only? I am
Canadian, so I don't know). It works wonders and when
folded up, it fits in the palm of my hand!
I'm sorry if I sound impatient, but I really don't
understand how you can be so enslaved by a hairdryer.
I have been on the road for almost a year now and I have found that I am worn out and just about ready to come home! I bought a hairdryer last week and it is like the most wonderful thing! I am feeling rather pathetic, so I say, take it!
I too have fine hair, most days when I'm travelling I just
wear it up. If you're going somewhere where it's hot, it's
easy to "wind dry" your hair outside. If it's a cold
climate......bring it.
It cracks me up that of all the postings on this site, the
one about a hair dryer elicits the most response. I have a
little travel dryer that I usually bring, but half the time
the plug isn't right for whatever weird outlets I happen
upon. Good luck
Depending on where you go, you are not to show your hair,
anyway (Muslim countries), so I'd say, wear a scarve in
your favourite colours, which covers your thin hair!! This
gives you the much sought after road roamer pirate look,
people will think that you are a trendsetter! Take several
scarves and make an art and an attitude out of your thin
hair!
Myself am wearing glasses (yeah, a bit shortsighted) on my
trips, because too much hassle taking all the contact
lenses gear with me, and people think that I am an
intellectual on a study trip. Especially with a book! There
are places where this sole two attributes make a you a wise
person. Very amusing!!
I'm glad I'm not the only one with the hairdryer question:
now I don't feel so dumb about it! I've been growing my hair
out in anticipation of my trip to Europe in April, so that I
can wear it up all the time, and not have to blow-dry, but
the truth is, It's sometimes comforting to know that you can
style your hair if you feel like it! So I am going to bring
a tiny folding hair dryer with me, for the pure hedonistice
pleasure!
are really funny. All this talk about hair! It actually
does go on!
i travelled europe in 97,going again next week,my opion,a
small hair dryer does not take up much space,and having fine
hair myself the small ones definately do the job.we all like
to look good and a hairdryer is essential.
...since we're on the vanity patrol, I am going on Friday to
get my hair PERMED in preparation for my months away. The
curls dry au natural, leaving my fine hair looking full and
it's easy. I don't have to fight a losing battle with my
stringy hair, it looks great with no fuss!
you've all convinced me, I'm off to get one of those tiny
things..........LOL! This is the second time I've seen
this question here in the last six months, I agree, we are
funny.
forget the stupid thing. tie your hair up in a ponytail or
cut it all off so you don't have to deal with it.
get a cheap small one - you can always leave it behind you
somewhere along the way if it's too much trouble.
I can and have gone without toilets/showers/etc for weeks
but i always bring a little hairdryer with me as it is pure
luxury when you're feeling homesick and a little less than
human after months on the road.