If you are going on a solo trip, then look super stylish and beautiful at every turn of the journey, just follow these smart travel grooming secrets.

Hanging your bag alone and setting out for an unknown city, valley or seashore is a very beautiful and liberating experience. Solo trip not only means exploring new places but also spending time with yourself and living every moment to the fullest. But often solo travelers face a big challenge – the constantly changing weather, the tiredness of flights and trains, the sun, dust and the fear of carrying heavy luggage. In such a situation, most people ignore grooming and style, due to which the face looks tired and lifeless in pictures and videos. The truth is that to look beautiful and stylish on a solo trip, you do not need to carry a whole box of makeup or a lot of heavy clothes. By adopting a little wisdom, minimalist approach and smart travel hacks, you can feel comfortable while traveling and also look super-fresh and glamorous in every selfie.

When you travel from one city to another, the temperature, humidity in the air and quality of water change, the first effect of which is on your skin. Sometimes there is excessive dryness on the face and sometimes breakouts start occurring suddenly.

• Hydration is the first rule: While traveling, whether you are in the cool hills or on a sunny beach, do not let your skin get dehydrated. Always keep a small face mist or rose water spray with you. Whenever there is tension or dullness on the face, sprinkle it lightly.

• Multi-Tasking Serum and Moisturizer: Instead of juggling different bottles while traveling, choose a moisturizer that contains hyaluronic acid or ceramides to protect the skin barrier from pollution.

• Never compromise with sunscreen: Solo trip means roaming in the open sun and on the roads all day long. Therefore, reapply sunscreen with at least SPF 50 and PA+++ every three to four hours. For this, sunscreen stick is the best option, which you can easily apply on your face at any time without dirtying your hands.

• Miracle of sheet mask: Apply a hydrating sheet mask for just 15 minutes in your hotel room at night after a long journey or trekking. It removes all the tiredness of the day and makes the face absolutely fresh for the next morning.

On a solo trip, makeup with heavy foundation or layers neither lasts nor is it practical. Here you should adopt a ‘no-makeup’ makeup look which does not flow even in sweat and gives a natural glow in front of the camera.

1. BB/CC cream or tinted sunscreen: Apply lightweight tinted moisturizer or BB cream instead of foundation. Along with hiding light spots and blemishes on the face, it also gives an even tone to the skin.

2. Lip and Cheek Tint: This is the biggest weapon of the solo traveller. Just a little tint will add beautiful color to your lips and a natural rosy glow to your cheeks. It can be blended easily with fingers.

3. Waterproof Mascara and Kajal: If the eyes look fresh then the whole face will look happy. Curl your lashes and apply one coat of waterproof mascara to keep them from getting blown out by wind or sweat.

4. Tinted Lip Balm: Lips crack very fast while traveling. Therefore, always keep a tinted lip balm with SPF in your pocket, which provides moisture as well as light color.

The biggest rule when traveling alone is that your bag should be light. If the bag is heavy then you will not be able to enjoy your trip due to fatigue. Therefore, adopt ‘capsule wardrobe’ technique while selecting clothes.

• Mix and match neutral colors: Choose clothes that can be worn interchangeably, such as classic white shirts, neutral T-shirts, high-waist denim, cargo pants or comfortable linen trousers. You can style the same jacket or oversized shirt with three different tops.

• Fabric selection: Give preference to cotton, linen and wrinkle-free fabrics. These absorb sweat and maintain freshness throughout the day.

• Be sure to have a statement piece: To liven up your basic attire, carry a beautiful floral maxi dress or a bright colored scarf. The scarf not only protects the hair and face from sun and dust, but also adds a stunning vintage look to the photos when draped around the neck.

• Comfortable and Trendy Footwear: Never take heels or new uncomfortable shoes on a solo trip. A pair of classy white sneakers and a comfortable strappy sandal are enough for your entire journey, which goes with every outfit.

During travel, due to wind and sweat, hair often gets entangled and starts looking sticky. In such a situation, instead of leaving your hair open, adopt some trendy styles.

• Quick Hairstyles: Create a messy bun, half-up bun, or trendy French braid. These hairstyles not only last all day but also give a very cool and effortless traveler vibe to the pictures.

• Dry Shampoo: If you don’t have time to wash your hair every day, keep a small travel-size dry shampoo in your bag. It instantly absorbs excess oil from the scalp and brings new bounce to the hair.

• Statement Accessories: A classy pair of sunglasses can change your entire look instantly. It also protects the eyes from UV rays and makes photos look cinematic even without any makeup. Apart from this, a trendy bucket hat or cap, a simple sling bag and small hoops in the ears will make your solo travel look complete and very beautiful without any hassle.