A travel head support is made up of a headband partially encircling the head, the headband having free ends and an adjustable strap between the ends for extension around the headrest portion of a seat, and a frontal portion includes a pocket for insertion of hot or cold packs or aromatic oils. In another embodiment, a head support can be releasably attached to headwear, so as to permit the head support to remain on a passenger's head whether or not the head support is attached to a headrest.