How to Look Good After a Long Flight

There's nothing like catching a glimpse of yourself in an airport mirror or window reflection and doing a double-take as you see wild hair and circles under your eyes. It's certainly no fun to feel and look yucky after traveling for hours by plane for business or recreation, especially if you're meeting someone you need to impress. But with a few simple remedies, you can improve your post-flight appearance. Here's how to look good after a long flight.

Instructions

Freshening up After a Long Flight

1. Pack basic toiletries in your carry-on bag or purse. Include breath mints, toothbrush, facial toner, moisturizer, makeup, cologne or perfume and a hairbrush or comb. Also include an extra clean, permanent press (wrinkle-free) shirt in your carry on for a last minute change. No matter how careful you are, your clothes might get soiled during your flight from food or another passenger's mishap.

2. Take a shower and blow dry your hair as close to your departure time as possible. The more recently you've showered and fixed your hair, the easier it will be to look good after a long flight.

3. Sleep for several hours, or as long as possible, on the flight to ensure you're well rested when you arrive at your destination. However, set an alarm to wake you up at least half an hour before you arrive. You'll need to the time to fully wake up, not look sleepy, and for last-minute grooming.

4. Make your way to the bathroom about 30 minutes before landing. Wash your face with cold water, apply toner and moisturizer, and do makeup if applicable. Change your shirt and put on deodorant and perfume, but don't overdo the scent. Brush hair and style simply.

5. Return to your seat and pop in a breath mint. Listen to upbeat music as you prepare for landing.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask to be moved if your seat mate snores or in any way disturbs your flight. It's almost impossible to look good after a long flight if you have a miserable experience on the plane.

• If you can, include several cucumber slices in a baggie. Add ice cubes to the bag while on the flight, and apply the cuke slices to your eyes before landing.

Resources

• Native Remedies Fatigue Fighter