Ahh, summer travel, the best time of year. As a Leo, I make it my mission to escape the craziness of New York City and lounge on a beach or by the pool as often as possible—ideally in an entirely different time zone. But my hair and skin aren't always as cavalier about a change in the atmosphere, sun exposure levels, and mineral content in the local water. It's why I've developed a roster of fool-proof pre-travel beauty treatments—most of which I handle from the comfort of home—to get ready for a few blissful days somewhere relaxing and tropical. That means protecting my blonde hair color and 2B waves, perfecting my faux tan, and ensuring that I can leave the majority of my makeup products at home because I'm going to be far too busy chilling pool-side with a smutty romance novel to apply mascara or foundation. So, like any good beauty obsessive, here’s everything I suggest doing before going on vacation to look really, really, ridiculously hot—minimal effort required.
