Updated June 2026 — Murphy Gozzard, Paddington
Escaping the Sydney chill for somewhere warmer? Little Euro summer getaway perhaps? Your hair is about to face a completely different environment with sun, salt, humidity, and chlorine all at once. Here's exactly what our Paddington hair salon team recommends packing to keep your hair looking and feeling its best the entire trip.
what should i pack?
Two of the smallest, most underrated travel essentials. A silk scarf protects hair from sun damage and salt air while doubling as a chic accessory, and a silk scrunchie prevents the breakage and creasing that elastic bands cause, especially important when your hair is already working overtime in a new climate.
What Multitasking Hero Product is best?
Rather than packing five different products, choose one full-size multitasker that does the heavy lifting. A good hair oil or serum can tame frizz from humidity, add heat protection on the beach, smooth flyaways, and add shine all in one bottle. Or try the Oribe Invisible Defense Universal Protection Spray- heat styling protection while defending hair from colour-fading caused by UV rays.
Travel-Size Picks From Kevin Murphy
Kevin Murphy Young Again Dry Oil in a travel size is a brilliant multitasker as its lightweight, nourishing, and perfect for taming humidity-frizz without weighing hair down in the heat. Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Wash and Rinse travel duo is also worth packing if you're somewhere with harsh tap water, helping combat the dryness that comes with sun and salt exposure.
Travel-Size Picks From Oribe
Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil is our top travel recommendation — it protects against heat, smooths frizz, and adds shine in one simple step, making it ideal for hair that's dealing with sun and salt for the first time in a while. Oribe Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray is another great pick if you're after that effortless, sun-kissed texture while you're away.
Visit Us Before You Go
Before you head off, a quick salon visit makes a real difference. A trim removes any damage before it's exposed to sun and salt, a treatment gives your hair the best possible starting point, and our team can help you put together the right travel routine for your destination and hair type.
Book your pre-travel appointment with Murphy Gozzard before you jet off — we'd love to see you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the most important hair product to pack for a warm-weather holiday?
A multitasking hair oil or serum is the single most valuable item. It protects against sun and heat, smooths frizz from humidity, and adds shine all in one product, which is ideal when you're trying to pack light.
Should I get my hair done before travelling overseas?
Yes. A trim and treatment before you leave gives your hair the healthiest possible starting point, so it can better withstand sun, salt, and chlorine exposure while you're away. Book an appointment before your trip and let our team help you prepare.
Book Your Pre-Travel Appointment at Murphy Gozzard, Paddington
Heading somewhere warm this winter? Make sure you visit us before you go. Visit Murphy Gozzard and let's get your hair travel-ready.