10 In-Flight Beauty Tips

For women, looking great is one of the prime concerns. But to travel and look great at the same time is quite a tricky task. Though stuff like Hair spray, gels are not are not allowed on-board, the Transportation Security Administration (T.S.A.) and two top New York stylists help you to arrive in style with nothing but small containers of liquid in a clear plastic bag and a little imagination.

Makeup-wise, what’s allowed? “Lipsticks, not glosses, pencils, caked mascara or powders are all allowed,” says Richards. “If you’re a frequent traveler, you should invest in some travel-sized grooming items. They are now usually packed in three-ounce tester-sized containers.”

Landy Dean, makeup artist and Edris Nicholls, founder and hairstylist, both of the tony New York Edriss Salon (Iman and Naomi Campbell are fans) have ten other tips for getting off your next flight looking as if you deserve a vacation rather than need one:

1. Tie your hair in a scarf to combat bad hair at the end of a long flight – make it a Hermes to add extra glamour.

2. Hair powder, like a dry shampoo, helps combat oily scalp or limp hair.

3. Leave your house with a leave-in conditioner in your hair. Wrap in a scarf and you’ll get a deep conditioning treatment while you earn the miles – excellent for combating the overly-dry air on board

4. As always, carry a great hairbrush. They like the junior Maison & Pearson.

5. Don’t forget hair shine paper. It helps eliminate static and reduce dullness.

6. Cucumber eye pads. Pre-moistened pads soothe and refresh tired and puffy eyes. These can also be refrigerated prior to travel to further refresh eyes during flight.

7. Pre-moistened makeup remover cloths remove make up or just clean the skin mid- or post-travel. Neutrogena or Mac brands are good (Note: These pre-moistened towelettes must be placed in your one-quart bag of liquids.)

8. Makeup corrector sticks help correct little smudges, blotches or “I-can’t sleep-because-I’m-stuck-in-the-center-aisle” circles under the eyes.

9. Cake mascara is a great an alternative when liquids are not allowed. This is the classic “Hollywood” way to darken and define the eyelashes. It comes in a pressed, cake form and can be mixed with water then applied with a firm brush. They recommend curling the lashes first – Paula Dorf or Longcils Boncza brands are favorites.

10. Solid cocoa butter and cotton gloves for a hand treatment (also place in one quart travel bag).

And at the end of it all, Edriss and Landy recommend a good night sleep, a 16-ounce bottle of water and a pair of designer sunglasses so that others will think you’re a rock star, not just a fatigued fellow traveler.