For many Black travelers, preparing for a trip includes one major consideration: how to care for natural hair while on the go.
Often, this means turning to “vacation braids”, not necessarily out of choice, but because hotel amenities rarely cater to textured hair needs. But that’s changing, thanks to a thoughtful collaboration between Oyin Handmade and Baltimore’s Hotel Revival.
This partnership is more than just a product drop, it’s a cultural shift. By offering curl-conscious haircare products directly in guest rooms, the two brands are sending a powerful message: natural hair deserves space, even while traveling.
Oyin Handmade, a beloved Black-owned brand founded in 2001, has long been committed to crafting clean, effective products for textured hair. Their ingredients are botanical-rich and curl-friendly, perfect for those who prefer to wear their natural coils, kinks, or waves while exploring new places. Pairing these products with a hotel that’s just as intentional about representation feels like a win for inclusivity in the hospitality industry.
The decision to include these items in hotel rooms goes beyond convenience. It validates textured hair as normal, worthy, and deserving of care in luxury spaces, something that’s often overlooked in mainstream travel culture. It also encourages travelers to choose styles out of self-expression, not necessity. Vacation braids remain a gorgeous option, but thanks to this initiative, they’re no longer the only one.
Hotel Revival, known for embracing Baltimore’s diverse community, is making room, literally and figuratively, for guests to show up as their full selves. Whether it’s a solo getaway, a girls’ trip, or a family vacation, guests with curly and coily hair can now trust that their crown is covered.
In a world where travel often requires adapting to norms that don’t reflect everyone’s reality, this partnership is a refreshing act of care. With Oyin Handmade and Hotel Revival leading the way, textured hair no longer has to take a backseat. Instead, it’s welcomed, celebrated, and supported, exactly as it should be.
