I will be in NY this week! I had the opportunity to go to a debut of a new natural hair care line so I am headed up there to attend the luncheon. I got to get some of the product a little early for a sneak peek and I love it! Will share what company and details of this new haircare line for natural hair.
I’ll be in NY for a couple of days so I can catch up with some friends and best of all SHOP- I have an unhealthy shopping obsession! But for now, it’s the packing that is giving me anxiety. I have to fit all my stuff and have room to bring some things back 
So as most of you know, I live in ATL so I am sooo not used to cold weather. I have NO idea what to wear and I hear it is supposed to snow while I am there. That means I have to bring bulkier clothes and shoes. I am one of those people that HATE to check a bag. It just wastes so much extra time having to wait after you arrive to your destination. I HAVE to consolidate and make it work so I don’t have to check a bag!
And hair products? Ay Yi Yi!! I don’t know what to bring. I always have this problem. Typically when I go somewhere, I just buy inexpensive products when I get there. Sometimes making little baggies and transferring products to 3 ounce clear bottles can get a little messy…well, at least I always make a mess doing it! I usually opt for the Shampoo and Conditioner that is available at my hotel so that saves a little space. I have a couple of different options for items for my hair.
Well, I plan on doing a twist-out so I need products for retwisting at night or products in case I decide to do a wash and go one day. Here are some options I found for traveling:
There are several different options for traveling with hair products. I think I am going to go with my products that are already travel sized. It makes my life a little easier. Plus I don’t have to go purchased products when I get there. I only need a small amount to retwist at night and hope it works out in the morning 
How do you usually pack with your hair products? Do you transfer your products to clear 3 ounce bottles, purchase travel sized products, purchase product packets, or something else?
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I usually go for brands with travel size products already – especially since I travel so much for work. But somethings {like my oils or things that don’t come anything smaller than 4oz} I just have to transfer & refill in my 3oz or smaller jars/bottles/spray bottles. SLIGHTLY annoying, but you do what you gotta do, right? I already do it for my other toiletries. I’m super picky, but you are right – sometimes, you just go for what’s in the hotel, lol. Also {don’t tell anyone I told you this, LOL} but you might be able to get away with more than you think so.. not saying try to bring an 8oz bottle through. but don’t be afraid to pack an extra 3oz bottle or two if you need to
Have fun in NY! stay warm! It’s been crazy cold.. but also kind of mild. You never know what you’re gonna get!
Happy NYing, Lexi!
The best advice that I can give for packing for cold weather (Atl by way of OH) is layer, layer, layer! That way you can take off (for when you get hot) or add on( for brrr) as needed. No bulk, room for new purchases, & warmth…yaay!
When I travel, I package my own travel sizes from my home stash because some things I use don’t come that way. I vacuum seal those little babies up!
I travel atleast once a month so I keep my products in 3 oz bottles. Have a great time in NYC and if you find something fab that won’t fit in your bag just ship it back.
When I travel to cold locations I always pack my uniqlo undergarments like a heat tech long sleeve undershirt and tights, they are super thin and pack easily yet they keep me extra warm. I make sure to pack my gloves I never wear the ones made for women they are just too thin I usually get the mens designs they are always warmer for me. I pack a had or something to cover my ears and a scarf that I can wrap around at least two times in case I want to wrap it high to cover my cheeks….and I never leave without cashmere socks they are the warmest, and of course a warm coat with pockets incase I want to keep my hands extra warm. As for hair products I keep the travel sizes of products I have collected and pick frm those and also pick up the empty travel containers and fill them with my must haves. Try purchasing a little funnel it may be easier when filling up your travel bottles. Other than that I pack some money in case I need to make a quick stop for items I didn’t pack. Have fun!
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. You all definitely helped me out !!