Excited about your upcoming trip? Before you start packing, it’s crucial to gather all the essential travel-size curly hair products to ensure your curls stay in top shape while you’re away.
Dealing with a bad hair day or realizing you’ve left your favorite product behind can be frustrating during your vacation.
To help you out, we’ve curated a list of the best travel-sized curly hair essentials. Whether it’s conditioners, curl creams, gels, or leave-in treatments, these products promise to keep your curls looking fabulous throughout your travels.
Additionally, travel-sized items offer a perfect opportunity to try new curly hair products without the commitment of purchasing full-size versions. This way, you can experiment with different products and find what works best for you on the go.
Travel Size Curly Hair Products
1. Rizos Curls 4-Step Travel Kit for Curly Hair
The ideal Wash N’ Go Travel Kit for Curly Hair! For all hair types, from coils and waves to curls and kinks!
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Curl Defining Cream
- Refresh & Detangle
2. All About Curls Essential Moisture Starter Kit, 4-Piece Set
If you haven’t heard about this brand, then this is your chance to try them out! This set comes with a travel-sized version of their:
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Bouncy curl cream
- High definition gel
All About Curls is a curl-care brand that caters to all types of curly hair. No SLS/LES Sulfates, silicones, parabens, drying alcohols, artificial dyes, or minerals. They are also cruelty-free and safe for color-treated hair.
3. Uncle Funky Daughter’s Ultimate Kinky & Curly Girl Kit
This kit has everything you need for your kinky or curly hair! These small but mighty products will make sure your curls are hydrated, defined, and looking their best. Plus, they’re all under 3 ounces, so they’ll easily fit into your quart-sized bag.
The kit includes:
- Extra Butter Cream
- Super Curl Cream
- Curly Magic Curl Stimulator
- Midnight Train Leave In Conditioner
- Thirsty Curls Leave-In Curl Activator
4. Innersense Organic Beauty – Natural Hydrating Travel Hair Trio
The Hydrate Trio is color-safe and suitable for dry, coarse, or thirsty curls. If you are not familiar with the Innersense brand, they are a hair care company that uses clean, non-toxic ingredients that are ethically sourced and grown organically.
This kit includes:
- Hydrating Cream Hair bath
- Hydrating Cream Conditioner
- Sweet Spirit Leave-In Conditioner
5. MopTop Trial Travel Sample Size Bundle
MopTop is designed for any hair type and condition, whether it’s dry, frizzy, colored, or chemically treated.
The sample pack provides everything you need to wash, condition, and style your hair for natural and long-lasting results. The price is so affordable, that I would grab three sets if I were you!
This kit includes two of each in .5 oz sample packets:
- Bamboo Gentle Shampoo
- Bamboo Daily Conditioner
- Bamboo Essence Leave-In Conditioner
- Citrus Kumquat Curly Hair Custard Styler
6. Royal Locks – NEW Classic Essentials Trial Set
Here’s a brand you’ve probably never heard of before, and this is a good opportunity to try them out! These products are concentrated and designed to give you shiny, bouncy, and healthy curls.
The products contain ingredients to moisturize and condition hair. They are sulfate-free, paraben-free, cruelty free, and safe for color-treated hair.
The set includes:
- Clean Curls Shampoo
- Curl Quench Conditioner
- Pro Curl Cream Gel
Pro Usage tip: Start by washing and conditioning your hair with a shampoo and conditioner to prime hair for styling products. When using the pro curl cream gel, use a nickel size amount at the beginning to sopping wet hair, distributing it evenly throughout your curls. Apply more (if needed). Finally, diffuse or air dry to finish.
7. Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
You’ve probably heard me rave about this product before, and there’s a good reason why. It’s one of the best gels out there for combating humidity and frizz during summer!
Now you can try it for yourself with this travel-sized version!
8. Ouidad Botanical Boost Curl Energizing & Refreshing Spray
You will need a good refreshing spray to help you get through the summer heat! You can also use this to hydrate and reawaken curl definition.
This one is packed with botanical ingredients to help invigorate and refresh your scalp and curls.
9. Pattern On-The-Go Hair Care Kit
I didn’t know Pattern had a travel-size kit! This is great for taking on the go, or if you want to try out the products before committing to the full size. It’s perfect for curlies, coilies, and tight textured hair!
This kit includes:
- Hydration Shampoo
- Heavy Conditioner
- Leave-In Conditioner
10. Curl Keeper Loose Curl Kit
This is another great option for those with looser curls! These products will help to hydrate and define your curls. These lighter products will give you plenty of volume and sheen.
The kit comes in 3.4 oz sizes and with a plastic cosmetic bag:
- Treatment Shampoo
- Original Liquid Styler
- Gel
- Slip
11. Curl Keeper Tight Curl Kit
If you have kinky curls, this is the kit for you! These products will help to hydrate and define your coils.
The kit comes in 3.4 oz sizes and with a plastic cosmetic bag:
- Silk Conditioner
- Leave in Conditioner
- Styling Cream
- Original Liquid Styler
12. Curl Keeper Kinder Curls Kinder Travel Set
If you have kids with curly hair, this is the perfect set for them! The products are designed to hydrate and define curls without weighing them down.
The set comes with 3.4 oz sizes and a plastic cosmetic bag:
- Magic Mist Detangler
- Creamy Curls (softens and smoothes curls)
- Super Curls (fights frizz while adding shine)
13. Curl Keeper Styling Travel Kit
This set is great for any type of curly hair! These products will help to hydrate and define your curls.
The set comes with 3.4 oz sizes and a plastic cosmetic bag:
- Original
- Ultimate Gel
- Styling Cream
14. Lura Mini Portable Travel Hair Dryer
In need of a travel size blow dryer? This one is compact and lightweight, perfect for packing in your suitcase.
It features:
- Dual Voltage Small Lightweight Blow Dryer
- EU Plug
- 1200W Compact Hairdryer
- Folding Handle
- Concentrator Nozzle
- Diffuser Attachment
15. Universal Collapsible Hair Dryer Diffuser Attachment
If you already have a hair dryer but need a diffuser, this is a great option! It’s universal and will fit most hair dryers.
It features:
- Fits Most Hair Dryers
- Soft Rubber Teeth to Protect Scalp
- Lightweight and Compact
- Collapsible
- Dries and Enhances Curl Pattern
16. ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor
In case you damaged your hair while on vacation, this is a great product to help reconstruct and repair your strands.
It features:
- Protein-rich
- Moisturizing
- Helps to Repair Damage
- Smoothes and Softens Hair
- Keratin and Collagen-rich Formula
17. Ouidad Water Works Clarifying Shampoo
If you need to clarify your hair, this is a great option! It’s sulfate-free and gentle, yet effective. Also, great for all curl types.
18. Righteous Roots Oils
Here’s a great multi-purpose oil! Use it as a hot oil treatment, pre-wash detangler, to scrunch out the crunch, scalp massage, and most importantly – to protect your curls from too much sun exposure!
19. Jane Carter Solution Natural & Curly Hair Essential Travel Kit
This is another great option for those with curly hair! These products will help to hydrate and define your curls.
The kit includes:
- Hydrating Invigorating Shampoo
- Nutrient Replenishing Conditioner
- Revitalizing Leave-In Conditioner
- Wrap & Roll (Use this setting styler to create gorgeous waves and curls that last)
- Nourish & Shine (This pomade may be used to enhance shine and texture.)
- Curl Defining Cream
20. Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector Kit
Who knew Olaplex had a travel size kit?? I’m shook! This kit comes with no. 0, no.3, no. 4, no.5, no. 8.
These products repairs damaged and compromised hair, strengthens and protects hair structure, and repairs hair and maintains bonds within the hair.
21. Convenience Kits International Women’s Multicultural 14 PC Grooming/Hygiene Travel Kit
If you need a travel kit that has everything, this is it! Check this out.
This kit includes:
- Shea Moisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Shampoo
- Shea Moisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Conditioner
- Shea Moisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Leave-In Conditioner
- 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Shea Moisture Rehydration Treatment Masque
- Large Shower Cap
- Shower Comb
- Body Care: Shea Moisture 100% Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
- Body Care: Secret Powder Fresh Deodorant
- Nail File (1ct)
- Oral Care: Colgate Total Toothpaste
- Oral Care: Travel Toothbrush
- Oral Care: Dentek ADA Accepted Flossers (3 ct.)
- Misc: TSA Complaint Quart Size Zip-Top Bag in Clear Women’s Clear Toiletry Bag with Handle
22. Detangling Brush Set for Curly Hair
You need a great multi purpose brush and some hair tools. This set has everything you need!
This curly hair brush set includes:
- Spray Bottle Mist Sprayer
- Denman 9-row Detangling Brush
- Detangler Brush
- Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush
- 5 Hair Clips
23. Moroccanoil Mediterranean Escape Travel Set
This is a great travel set that includes everything you need, and the lovely blue fabric cosmetic bag will be useful long after the products are gone!
The set includes:
- Dry Shampoo
- Hydrating Styling Cream
- Fragrance Mist
- Signature Moroccan Treatment Oil
- Blue Fabric Cosmetic Bag
24. Hair Accessories Set
This is a huge set and has everything you need to keep your hair (and family members’ hair) looking great on the go!
25. Satin Pillowcase for Hair
Don’t forget about your beauty sleep! This satin pillowcase will help to keep your hair smooth, tangle-free, and frizz-free.
It’s also great for your skin!
26. Micro Fiber Towel Set
You’ll need a good microfiber towel to help dry your hair without causing frizz. This set comes with 2 towels.
TSA Rules
According to the TSA rules, you are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, gels, and creams in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint.
These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.
So, when packing your hair products, choose items that weigh under 3.4 ounces and easily fit into a quart-sized bag.
To help ensure you don’t leave any important hair product, tool, or accessory behind, grab my travel checklist, too!
The size of the following travel-sized products will be 2 ounces or less.
These 25 travel kits/items have everything you’ll need to keep your hair slaying while soaking up the sun, sightseeing, and more.
