Being away from home can make anyone uncomfortable and homesick, so make sure your bathroom caddy is packed to the brim with essentials sure to perk up any dorm room, mood or grimy shower stall.

IN THE SHOWER

Light and easy to carry is the key when heading to the shower. But you want products that work, too. Check out:

LUSH King of Skin Body Butter ($13.95) ~ This moisturizing body butter is a solid, so you can use it in the shower as an alternative to packaged moisturizers. Emollient, fresh, organic bananas are whipped up with extra virgin coconut oil and cocoa and shea butters to moisturize and leave skin feeling silky smooth in one easy step. Lushusa.com.

LUSH Godiva Solid Shampoo ($11.95) ~ This solid shampoo is convenient to keep your shower caddy. It’s light and is the equivalent of three bottles of shampoo. This particularly moisturizing shampoo bar has an opulent aroma and conditioning ingredients that will leave hair gloriously rejuvenated and beautifully scented. Jasmine, ylang, ylang, cypress and palmarossa oil combine for a relaxing and sensual scent. Lushusa.com.

LUSH No Drought Dry Shampoo ($13.95) ~ Dry shampoo for “washing” without water for the days when you’re late for class and just can’t get out of bed on time. No Drought gives hair an extra day without washing. Just massage it sparingly into your scalp and through your hair and then shake it out. (If you’ve got long hair, you might need a quick brush to make sure you’re covered.) Corn flour and talc absorb excess oil and leave locks soft to the touch. Lemon, grapefruit and lime oils will give your hair a fresh and fruity fragrance, too. Lushusa.com.

Anti-Frizz by Yuko Leave-in Conditioner ($24) ~ It’s still hot and humid, but there’s no need to go to class with a bad case of the frizzies! This special heat-activated, leave-in conditioner utilizes a unique blend of natural plant oils to detangle and deeply revitalize the hair, while heat styling further enhances the effects of the oils. Yuko-usa.com.

Anti-Frizz by Yuko Serum ($24) ~ Want a sleek, smooth look on the run? Try this smoothing serum that utilizes a unique blend of natural plant oils to restore shine while sealing moisture into the hair for easy frizz control. Yuko-usa.com.

AFTER THE SHOWER

You need light, easy tools to get ready for the day. And if they work faster or bring some added flare to your morning, so much the better!

X5 Superlite Hair Dryer ($130) ~ Known for innovation, X5 Superlite’s hairstyling tools will save you money and deliver the quality results that hairstylists and hair enthusiasts look for. Want a hair dryer that’s fast, light and can go anywhere? The X5 Superlite dryer weighs less than 1 pound, cuts drying time by 70 percent and gives shiny, smooth results! x5superlite.com.

ISO Beauty Straigteners/Curling Irons ($320) ~ Mark your hairstyling tools as yours with ISO Beauty’s straighteners and curling irons that come in great colors and patterns. So express yourself with a funky pattern and use a tool that gets the job done! Isobeauty.com.

KROME Grooming Brushes ($9.99) ~ Great hair starts with a great brush. Designed with a smooth, comfortable handle, these brushes are ideal for detangling, smoothing and grooming all types of medium to very long hair. The bristles are set in a soft rubber air cushion base to soothe the scalp and are tipped with round, molded balls to help prevent breakage and split ends. Available in pink, purple, gold and silver, the brushes feature a pearly, glossy finish for an ultra-chic look. Earththerapeutics.com.