What Should Be In Your Rush Bag?
It’s hard to believe that rush is already around the corner! Rush can be a stressful, yet exciting time for college students. For the ladies at the University of Georgia, Hologram is here to make rush easier with recommendations for your rush bag! Feeling comfortable and prepared are key to looking and feeling confident throughout recruitment.
Hair Brush and Hair Ties
Georgia weather is wild. From heat and humidity to random rain showers, a hairbrush and hair ties are absolutely essential for your rush bag. When humidity strikes and hair becomes frizzy, a hairbrush is perfect for taming stray flyaways or getting tangles out after walking in warm weather to different houses. When the heat becomes unbearable, hair ties provide the convenience of tossing your hair up.
Tangle Teaser offers a cute compact hairbrush for smaller rush bags. If you’re looking for a full-sized hairbrush to keep in your bag, Unbrush is a perfect option for removing tangles (and it is easy to clean). We recommend choosing hair ties that won’t cause breakage or hair damage. Kitsch offers quality fabric hair ties that are tailored to your hair type, and they’re made from recycled nylon. Happy hair and happy environment, what could be better?
Dry Shampoo
When walking to different houses or waiting on shuttles, it is impossible to avoid the heat. Sweat and moisture cause oil buildup, which can leave your hair feeling and looking greasy. We recommend keeping a mini dry shampoo bottle in your bag for a quick root touch up. Mini bottles of dry shampoo can be easily purchased from retailers like Target and Walmart. Batiste is an affordable brand that works well, and they even offer bottles tailored to your hair color.
Key Cosmetics
We highly recommend carrying a compact mirror for any hair or makeup touch-ups so you don’t have to worry about using your phone. Many travel hairbrushes come with a mirror attached, which can be an ideal setup for some! Blotting papers are wonderful for gently removing access oil and sweat from your face, and cost as little as $5 at many stores. Tower 28 Hyaluronic Acid Spray is wonderful to use in tandem with blotting papers, as it calms irritated skin and reduces redness. We all know that makeup + heat = an angry face! Lastly, lip gloss and mini perfumes are wonderful to keep in your bag when you need a quick touch up or feel funky from all the running around. You can’t go wrong with Summer Fridays or Sol de Janiero!
While it may be difficult, we encourage you to take in each moment - recruitment only happens once. Your beauty isn’t defined by Greek Life standards.
If you are looking for hair or makeup services to best prepare for recruitment, come visit Hologram Salon in Athens, Georgia! We have a seat that’s waiting for you and a safe place to be yourself.