Holidays without breakage: store hair clips and scrunchies in a narrow pencil case

Closing a carry-on suitcase often resembles an emotional Tetris: folded dresses, charger forgotten then found, shoes that only fit if you crush the corner of a sweater - and, at the very bottom, hair clips and scrunchies piled up without method. On arrival, a crumpled scrunchie bow, a half-open hair clip clasp or a dislodged pearl are reminders that the transport was brutal. Storing your hair accessories for vacation does not require a dedicated case: a few mechanical reflexes are enough to preserve clasps, internal elastics and gold or silver finishes for several weeks of travel.

Why storage matters as much as the choice of accessories

A Bohoman hair clip or a satin scrunchie is not a disposable object: the spring of a flat claw clip tires if left open under a pile of clothes, and the hair elastic of a large scrunchie loses its flexibility if it remains crushed under a travel size bottle. The damage does not always appear immediately: it is on the return trip, when the hair clip slips after the second application or the scrunchie no longer closes a full turn, that we measure the effect of the trip. Anticipating storage means extending the life of the accessory and avoiding urgent repurchase on site.

hair clips: face to face, protected branches

Store the decorated hair clips face to face, jaws closed, inserting a square of lint-free fabric (fine cotton, muslin) between the metals or beads. The objective is twofold: to prevent two gold finishes from scratching each other, and to prevent a thin branch from twisting under a side impact when the suitcase rotates on a conveyor belt.

If you only have one mesh pocket in the toiletry bag, group by similar size: two small clic-clac claw clips together, the large Orélia or Ophélie type hair clips separately. Do not mix a hair clip with a very thin ball shank with a heavy flat claw clip: the lever of the large model can open the clasp of the small one en route.

scrunchies: loose spiral, never crushed

Large scrunchies - satin, gauze or decorative bow - have difficulty being flattened under cylindrical objects. Slip them onto the outer edge of a soft pencil case, around a roll of compressed toilet paper, or in a dedicated pocket where nothing weighs on them. A light spiral preserves the internal hair elastic: the scrunchie regains its shape as soon as you put it down, instead of keeping a fold which causes it to slip on the tail on the first morning of vacation.

Avoid leaving a damp scrunchie (after swimming or showering) enclosed in a closed plastic bag: stagnant humidity tires the textile and can accelerate discreet oxidation on the metal parts if your model has one.

Organize a narrow pencil case without sacrificing protection

In a very flat carry-on kit, stack in rigid levels: a small folded cardboard box or a flat pocket at the bottom, the hair clips in the middle (always facing each other), the scrunchies around the edge or in the lid. Travel shampoos and chargers stay underneath or next to them, never directly on the clasps.

Discreet color coding if you are traveling with family: a textile label inside a scrunchie avoids confusing three similar models in the morning. Also note where the most ornamented pieces are located before passing them under an overhead scanner: repositioning the textile layer after inspection limits micro-scratches on the metal.

Departure and return checklist

Before leaving: close each clasp, check that the decorative knots are not twisted, arrange by size, separate metal and damp textile if you are taking accessories that are still slightly damp from the last use.

On the road: avoid the exterior pocket of the handbag for hair clips (impacts on the ground), prefer an interior pocket or the main pencil case.

On return: open the clasps under natural light, pass a dry cloth over the metal if salt or pollen has left a fine veil, leave to dry in the open air before storing in the bathroom drawer.

To rediscover the models available before your departure, consult our hair clips hair Bohomane and note the references that you take on your suitcase list.

FAQ

Can we leave hair clips in the outside pocket of a bag

Better an interior pocket: shocks when the bag falls to the ground or passes under an airplane seat often twist the thin branches and disrupt the internal spring.

How to carry hair clips and scrunchies without mixing them

Two mini textile pockets in the same pencil case are enough: one for the metal clasps, one for the scrunchies. A simple hair elastic around each pocket prevents them from getting tangled when opening the zip.

Humidity on the road: what to do

Separate accessories that are still wet from metal parts. Leave to dry in the open air for a few hours before closing the bag, especially after the beach or swimming pool.

hair clips and scrunchies in cabin luggage under seat

Check that the closure of the pouch is still secure: prolonged pressure against the seat back can bend very thin hair clips if the pouch is not padded enough.

How to prevent pearls or rhinestones from getting caught

Always insert a smooth fabric between two decorated hair clips. Never store an ornate hair clip in direct contact with a metal zipper.

Do you need a rigid case for hair accessories

Not obligatory, but a thin rigid layer (cardboard, flat pocket) under the hair clips cushions shocks in a soft suitcase. It is often the detail that prevents a clasp from being out of adjustment.

Family lists: several hairstyles, several accessories

Light color code or discreet label on the inside: three similar scrunchies quickly look the same in a shared pencil case.

Return routine after saltwater vacation

Open the clasps, crumble the metal dry, let the textiles dry flat. A salt residue slowly attacks the gold finishes if the accessory remains damp for several weeks in a drawer.