Well I been deployed for 3-4 times and realize my culprit was the blowdryer and flatiron. Only when I eliminated these out, (my latest deployment) my hair was not dry. I just airdry in a bun. Also take a bottle of water in the shower with you and once you finishing washing or cowashing your hair, use the bottle water as a final rinse.
To be honest-I didn't use a moisturizer cause I co wash my hair every other day. Therefore my hair was always moist. I would seal with coconut oil though. I stayed away from gel, cause it would usually melt down my face about time i get to work.
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