A no nonsense guide to festival hair styles and tips for that much anticipated weekend away, from the products you’ll need to the hairstyles you can practise
Festival season is quickly approaching as are our reoccurring anxieties of what to pack. We usually take our belongings in backpacks, which means we have limited space, therefore being selective is a must when deciding what to take.
Of course, as fun as festivals are, we are left with limited resources and are often unable to wash our hair. For the hygiene and grooming obsessives amongst us, this can be quite a stressful thought. However fear not, we have little life savers in the form of dry shampoos which are now often available in travel sized portions. They are a must have!
Braid it
A perfect and popular festival hairstyle is the braid. From french plaits to self created plait headbands, they are a quick and easy solution to get your hair off your face and are also fashionable. If you aren’t great a plaiting don’t worry, messy plaits can look just as stylish and if you need to, ask a friend for help.
Bun it
Buns are a quick and easy solution to unwashed hair, whether you wear them low or high. Foam shaped bun accessories are available everywhere all year round to help create a neat and voluminous style, just tie a bobble around the mould and you are good to go. If you prefer your buns to be messy, go for the free style and be creative. A small bottle of hairspray may be worth packing to keep your style in place.
Backcomb it
You are at a festival and having fun and enjoying the music should be your priority, so why not embrace your unkempt hair with a little back combing? Nobody is going to have perfectly styled hair around you, grab your comb and add some volume and you’ll be all set.
Bouncy curls
If you have curly hair naturally and are a bit of an addict when it comes to straightening, festivals are the perfect time to show off your natural waves. Although they may be hard to manage, there are many products available now which are tailored to curly haired customers. From sprays to oils and gels, have a practise with your natural hair before your festival and see how different styles feel. Beach waves are a summer favourite trend after all!