1. Beach hair styling spray
Holiday hair can be a pain; it’s always too hot and humid to straighten or style properly so can end up being a frizzy mess. Be sure to get some hair-styling products to create a messed up, surfer look. A sea salt-based spray is best for natural beach waves – just spray straight onto wet hair (no messing about with hairdryers)! For shorter hairstyles, a fibre putty is great as it will give you a style that looks effortless and is light on hair – so it won’t feel too greasy!
2. After-sun lotion
After-sun can be a life-saver when your skin is feeling damaged from a day’s tanning. Of course, sun-cream is of the utmost importance when holidaying somewhere sunny as sunburn can easily ruin your trip, but even when being careful to keep cream topped up throughout the day, skin can still feel dry and sore in the evening. A quick application of after-sun can help revitalise your skin, and it will help extend your tan! I recommend a lotion with aloe vera to help cool and sooth your skin, like Garnier’s Ambre Solaire After Sun Gel (£9.18 from Boots).
3. Denim cut-offs
They can be difficult to pull of in the UK, but on holiday they are the key item to your wardrobe! They can be worn day and night on both guys and girls (although, steer clear of the hot-pants styles guys!). And the best part? You don’t even need to buy them, you can make them yourself! Get an old pair of jeans, cut them off to you preferred length and voila! No one will be able to tell the difference from your homemade version to a shop-bought pair.
4. Espadrilles
Espadrilles are cheap, comfy and won’t have your feet boiling in the heat. Made with canvas material and a soft sole they are a must-have for your summer wardrobe this year. Heeled and flat varieties are widely available, making this the perfect shoe to go from day to night. With so many different colours and patterns you can stand out from the crowd.
5. Holiday make-up
A good waterproof mascara and a darker shade of foundation are vital for your make-up bag when going away. Panda eyes in the swimming pool is just not a good look. Also, when you get a nice Summer glow on your face, your old foundation will not match your current skin colour and so investing in a darker shade of foundation or, even better, a tinted moisturiser (lighter on your skin and usually includes SPF) is a must for that perfect holiday look.