Irrespective of whether you have just hung up the wellies for Glasto, are picking out the perfect bucket for Wireless or updating your shades game for Primavera, getting in the festival spirit by looking the part is essential for maximum enjoyment.
Festival beauty is always a tricky beast – with limited access to running water, your usual skincare (and indeed possibly personal hygiene) routine may well fall by the wayside.
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Festival makeup, on the other hand, is a total cinch. Daub on the glitter, sprinkle a few gems, and you'll be ready to go faster than you can say, "Is this the queue for the portaloo?"
But if you're serious about elevating your look to the next level (think VIP section rather than thronging mosh pit), nailing your festival hairstyle repertoire is key.
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Super elaborate styles may not be on the cards unless you are sharing a tent with an extremely dexterous and time-generous friend, but you can still get creative.
Take Glasto just gone for example. Dua Lipa opted for fiery crimson locks when hitting the main stage. Anya Taylor-Joy joined festie bestie Cara Delevigne while sporting a Game of Thrones-esque princess 'do. Florence Pugh recreated a Midsommar moment in a floral garland. The celeb moodboard is brimming with playful hairstyle ideas.
Festival hair lends itself perfectly to a pop of colour. Think vibrant threads woven through braids, pastel elastics and cutesy Y2K-inspired accessories. A dash of glitz is the other uber festival-appropriate option and this season we can't get enough of glinting crystal gems and chrome detailing.
Plus, the internet-adored bubble braids are heaps easier to achieve than traditional Dutch styles - ideal if you'd rather get ahead and make a beeline for the front row.
Hello! Fashion shares the festival hairstyles we're longing to try out this summer:
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Coloured thread braids by @beyondtheponytail
Coloured thread braids make for a bohemian babe beauty look.
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Curls and coloured elastics @antestradahair
Look fantastic with a sprinkling of rainbow elastic.
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© Instagram / @hairwithlindaGem embellishment @hairwithlinda
Dazzle with a frosting of gemstones entwined in your luscious locks.
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© Instagram / @hairbyruslanStylised edges @hairbyruslan
Have a whirl while curating a series of delicate curls to frame your face.
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© Instagram / @ameliajanehairMermaid half-up half-down @ameliajanehair
Embrace siren style with a cascade of mermaid waves.
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Bubble braid @jessica.valdezz
Opt for an on-trend bubble braid adored by the likes of singer and Simone Rocha poster girl Griff.
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© Instagram / @naturalhair_hopeBantu knots @naturalhair_hope
We're dotty for knotty festival hairstyles.
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© Instagram / @xtaramartinMessy bun @xtaramartin
The humble messy bun never ceases to impress with it's curated bedhead-chic look.
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© Instagram / @getalltressedupGold hair rings @getalltressedup
All that glitters isn't gold, but we can resist a spattering of metallic accents when it comes to hair adornment.
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© Instagram / @afro.divinoCurls and fine braids @afro.divino
Curls and fine braids are both practical and pretty.
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Bow stacking @amberrosepeakehair
Radiate coquettecore charm by stacking dainty bows in your hair.
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Metallic hair bangles @fbwgrl
Perfect for thick hair including dreadlocks and coils, the bangle stack is set to be a hit for festival season.
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Hibiscus hype @anisasojka
Lean into the obsession with hibiscus hair clips, perfect for a quick-win 'do.
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The bloom braid @ameliaskating
Pepper your ponytail with dainty blooms in time for festival season.
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Siren style @tinaprokasbeauty
Feel mermazing with a siren-inspired look complete with pearls and curls.
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