Whether you’re flying overseas to study abroad or taking a family vacation, it’s hard to look ***flawless after hours on a plane. Your hair is a mess, your makeup is smudged and your lips are overly chapped. Well luckily for you, we’ve found 5 beauty treatments you can do on the plane, no matter how long your flight is!
1. Treat split ends with argan oil
Say goodbye to frizz and flyaways with this super easy in-flight hair treatment! Once you sit down on the plane, put 4 to 5 drops of 100 Percent Pure Argan Oil ($16) into your palm and run your hands through the bottom half of your hair, focusing on the ends. Then tuck your hair into a loose bun using no-tug hair ties ($9 for a pack of eight) for the duration of the flight. When you take hair down at landing, you’ll have silky, natural waves!
2. Use a hydrating face mask
Sitting on a plane tends to dry out your skin. To avoid that, try using a hydrating face mask that sinks in so you don’t have to wash it off! We recommend The Body Shop’s Vitamin E Sink-In Moisture Mask ($23). Simply apply a thin layer to your skin and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then either remove the excess with a tissue, or simply rub the formula deeper into your skin. Your skin will feel soft and smooth the entire flight!
3. Condition your lips
Just like your skin loses moisture while you’re on a flight, your lips might experience some major chapping. While your favorite lip balm could do the trick (but only if you keep reapplying), consider applying a long-lasting, overnight lip conditioner instead! We love C.O. Bigelow’s My Favorite Night Balm No. 306 ($7.50), especially for long flights. It moisturizes your lips for up to eight hours so you’ll be kissable all day long.
4. Fake a good flight’s sleep
Oh the joys of a red-eye flight. Sometimes you can’t avoid it, but it’s hard to get a good night’s sleep when you’re not in your bed. Since puffy eyes aren’t a good look on anyone, try Smoothing and Relaxing Patches with Soothing Cornflower ($21) to get rid of your dark circles and bags. They only take twenty minutes to work and instantly reduce fine lines and puffiness, perfect for when you skimp on your beauty sleep while in flight!
5. Get an insta-manicure with nail wraps
You forgot to paint your nails at home, and you’re on the plane to your cousin’s wedding. What to do? Since painting your nails and plane turbulence don’t mix well, nail wraps are a great alternative to nail polish! We recommend trying Sally Hansen’s Real Nail Polish Strips ($9.99). Not only are they super easy to use (just peel and stick!), they come in awesome designs and patterns. Plus, they last up to 10 days and can be taken off with regular nail polish remover.
What in-flight beauty treatment will you try, collegiettes?