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ALFREDO DE BENEDICTIS FOUNDER | HAIRSTYLIST
Alfredo De Benedictis is an Italian-British hair stylist and salon owner with over 40 years of experience. Since 1989, his passion for innovation has led him to create groundbreaking hair tools that minimize stress on the hair while delivering flawless results. From the iconic Rootpermer and Wellformer of the ’90s to the global hit Babyliss Curl Secret, Alfredo’s mission remains the same—developing tools that protect hair health without compromising style.
In this guide, we’ll explore what makes the best travel hair straightener, how to pack it safely, and why the KEEO Genius is your perfect companion for smooth, healthy hair wherever you go.
Most of us take lots of photos on holiday. We want to capture the memories we’re making and we want our hair to look good.
However, maintaining healthy hair during your travels can be a challenge. The sun, chlorine, different water and humidity can make protection and styling difficult.
We’ve previously focused on tips to prevent and repair sun-damaged hair.
We’ll explore what makes the best travel hair straightener, how to pack it safely, and why the KEEO Genius is your perfect companion for smooth, healthy hair wherever you go.
There are a couple of factors that make a hair straightener ideal for travel, including:
Hair straighteners are generally allowed in hand luggage and are considered personal electronic items by most airlines but there are a few key things to keep in mind:
When choosing a travel hair straightener, the two most common types you’ll come across are ceramic and ionic. Each offers unique benefits depending on your hair type and styling needs.
Ceramic Straighteners
Made from fired clay or coated with it.
Pros:
Cons:
Best For: Fine, straight, or minimally frizzy hair
Some ceramic plates may be infused with minerals like tourmaline to reduce frizz via negative ions or keratin to boost smoothness.
Ionic Straighteners
Ionic is a type of technology that works by releasing negative ions to break down water molecules in your hair to decrease frizzing and lock in moisture.
Pros:
Cons:
Best For: Thick, frizzy, or dry hair types that need extra smoothing and shine
If you’re heading to a festival, you may need a mini, cordless straightener or a straightener with a long cord to reach the rare unoccupied outlet.
You’ll also need a straightener that heats fast and retains the desired style for more than a couple of hours, such as the KEEO Genius.
However, festivals aren’t the only event you may need to bring your favourite styling tools.
Typically, the bride and members of the wedding party will have a hairstylist to ensure their hair and make-up look beautiful.
But what if you’re a guest at a destination wedding?
You need a tool you trust to help you create romantic waves, gorgeous curls or sleek straight styles to take you from the morning ceremony to last orders at the evening reception.
When you stack the KEEO Genius against the features that matter most for travel, it’s easy to see why it stands out, not just as a holiday essential, but as your go-to everyday tool.
What makes it travel-friendly?
All this, plus our patented contoured plates and protective air gap, combine to create a revolution in healthier heat styling.
There you have it, the KEEO Genius is the ideal travel straightener for holidays, festivals, weddings and more. Its compact design, long cord, dual voltage and fast heating make it perfect for events, mini breaks, and long trips alike.
If you have any questions not covered in the FAQs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Bon voyage!
Yes, most airlines allow hair straighteners in hand luggage. However, you should always check the guidelines for your airline and follow the instructions for safe travel outlined above.
Several countries use different voltage standards than the United Kingdom (230V), such as the United States (120V) and China (220V). Without dual voltage settings, you can get a voltage mismatch, resulting in damage to the straighteners. In some cases, the straighteners will burn out.
Dual voltage means the straighteners will automatically adapt to the voltage of that country.
It is worth noting that you may still need an adapter depending on the plug outlets in the country you are visiting.
Although they are improving, cordless hair straighteners typically have reduced battery life and smaller plates. Despite being smaller, they are often more expensive than full-size corded straighteners, too.
Mini straighteners have come a long way in recent years, with technological advances allowing for more functions in a smaller package. However, if your regular straightening tool is small and light enough to travel with, such as the KEEO Genius, you don’t need to worry about purchasing a mini straightening tool.
