This is by far the most common question I get from women when I was abroad. Whether you are natural or prefer wigs, these tips should come in handy.
Braids
If you prefer wearing braids/twists in Madrid, they have black beauty salons here and depending on the style it can run about 75-250 Euros. I was pleasantly surprised they had quite a few beauty supplies, so if you wanted to buy braiding hair, or any hair products, they have them there.
Natural
If you’re natural or relaxed, I recommend bringing a good amount of products, at least a month’s worth. Leave in conditioner, edge control, custards, or eco styler, can get expensive. Especially from brands like Mielle, Aunt Jackie’s, Shea Moisure, or Carol’s Daughter, I highly recommend you bring those products with you. For shampoo and conditioner, they have the common brands like Pantine, Tresemme, and Garnier. I personally use Aussie for my shampoo, conditioner, and deep conditioner. However, they don’t have the same Aussie line for curly hair here, so I had to be frugal with the products I brought. Also keep in mind it’s very dry here. Depending on where you come from and your hair porosity, the climate makes an impact on how the products respond to your hair.
Wigs and Weave
In my opinion, this is the most cost friendly because you don’t spend too much money on products. The most you will spend is probably on heat styling tools like blow dryers or flat irons. Because of the difference in outlets and voltage, I recommend you buy them in Madrid. Because wearing wigs isn’t too common here, they don’t have the best quality hair so I urge you to bring the bundles or wigs with you.
