The days are getting longer, and we can almost *feel* the thump of bass under our feet, which means one thing only: festival season is nearly upon us. And while we might have outfit planning at the forefront of our TDL, festival hair ideas are also calling to us. Whether you’re buckling up for the four day weekenders, jetting off to beach sets abroad or going all out for the one day city gigs, here’s our ultimate festival hair guide for all hair textures.
When we think of festivals, we picture muddy rain boots alongside the glitter - which means we need hair to match. Balancing messy but styled, grungy but glam, festival season calls for hair that you feel your best self in, even when it’s raining. But it also puts convenience at the heart. Bringing you up-dos that take seconds and travel-friendly curls, it’s your hair’s time to shine.
Unplugged Cordless Styler White - USB Connector and Plug
Festival look: Cordless curls
Coming in hot with curly festival hair, we turn to these travel-friendly hair heroes to give us the curl and bounce we *really* want. Ideal for creating long hair festival hairstyles or using on shoulder length festival hair.
Step one: Split hair into small sections using the tail end of a comb, before clipping back.
Step two: Mist every section with Drybar’s Hot Toddy Heat Protectant.
Step three: Starting at the back of your hair, alternate curls towards and away from your face.
Step four: Spritz some of your fave dry shampoo onto your roots for added volume.
Perk Up Dry Shampoo
Festival look: Dry shampoo dreaming
One thing’s for sure: festivals don’t always come with home comforts. So for when a hot shower and shampoo aren’t an option, we can always rely on this dry shampoo to - you guessed it - perk up every hair type. It's perfect for adding volume to festival hairstyles for thin hair.
Step one: Position your arm (dry shampoo in hand) about 15 cm from your hair, and mist onto the roots.
Step two: Let it sit for a few minutes, before using a Tangle Teezer to work the product into your hair, brushing out to finish.
Step three: For extra oil absorption, use before you fall asleep to wake up with refreshed, beautiful-smelling hair.
Seal + Shield Styling Gel
Festival look: Braids for days
Many of us will be letting our textured hair run natural for festival season, but for those of you who want to let your braids do the talking, Bouclème has you covered.
Step one: Separate your hair into your desired strands, and smooth this silky gel on.
Step two: Braid your way and expect ultimate hold all day long.
Step three: Our tip? If you’d rather go oh so natural with your curls, this gel can also be used to define and gloss with its Plant Based Sugar Complex.
Step four: To keep your braids looking healthy and sleek, apply Briogeo’s Farewell Frizz Frizz™ Rosehip, Argan & Coconut Oil Blend to your ends whenever you need.
Hair Sleeping Masks - Cream Mask
Festival look: Ready for the afterglow
Sometimes the best part of a festival is the moment you can crawl into your own bed after a long, hot shower. And for these much-needed self-care moments, we choose a hair mask to treat ours to some love.
Step one: Smooth this sleeping mask onto dry hair and cover with the provided cap to seal in the goodness.
Step two: Set your alarms (or don’t), before settling in for some beauty sleep.
Step three: Wake and rinse, making sure all product is removed with a gentle shampoo.
Step four: While hair is still damp, apply a penny-sized amount of JVN Hair’s Instant Recovery Serum. Then let dry naturally, or style your way for revived, silky locks.