VIVA’s Top 6 Festival Ready Hairstyles

Shannon Blanks | 7th July 2016

6f874fe96ae74f42059a4777cdbb44d8Filled with laughter, dancing and often minimal bouts of sunshine, festivals are that one weekend of the year you get to play dress up and let your hair down. Now that we are in the full swing of festival season, what better way to get in the spirit than experimenting with hairstyles that will see you through the weekend?

Refuse to opt for plain ponytails and slick buns and get creative with glitter and braids… we have some great ideas that are sure to make everyone envious of your festival ‘do and we can assure you that your Instagram feed will thank you for it too.

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For true festival spirit, wear your hair down and let it fall into its natural wave, then braid the top and sides and link together. Not only does it look completely gorgeous, it also nods to the boho trend that works well with fringed bags and floaty dresses.

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Alternatively, fishtails are great as they stay in place whilst you dance throughout the day and still look sexy and dishevelled once they loosen. This style will keep your hair out of the way, whilst still looking pretty and eye-catching. One thing we can guarantee, is that everyone behind you won’t mind not being able to see the stage when they have something so pretty to look at.

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Quick and simple, the messy bun is great for the days where you are slightly too worse for wear and cannot be bothered to move, let only even think about what your hair looks like. However, the messy bun only takes 2 minutes and looks adorable when you add flowers to it, and simple and appealing when left on its own.

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French braids are a classic style that you have probably sported since you were 5, but this updated look, that ends at the nape of your neck, oozes edge. Completely laid back, this look is completely practical whilst staying on the right side of slick. Add flowers for a bohemian feel or add glitter onto your roots for a fun twist.

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Ridiculously cute, these pigtail bunches are beyond adorable. Team with face glitter and you are practically festival ready. The bunched pigtails give a fashionable element to this standard style that could otherwise be overlooked. Get creative and use hair chalk to colour the ends for an extra festival vibe.

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When the roots get too much and you find that the grease is just too hard to cover…head for the glitter. You are bound to have some with you, so use the leftovers and sprinkle them on your roots, tie your hair into two topknots and you have the cutest look to see you through to the end.

We refuse to let our hair stop us from having fun, yet at the same time, we demand that it looks sublime…updating original styles by using art and craft materials will help your hairstyle steal the show…who’s that interested in the main stage anyway?