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10 easy festival hairstyle ideas
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Major Glitter
Forget glitter roots. Subtle should no longer be in your vocabulary when it comes to the sparkly stuff, so just paint some strands with glitter gel for a flashy festival style.
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Space Buns
Instead of winding all your hair up into two spaced-out buns, try rocking this partial look. Make sure you backcomb both sections of hair before wrapping up your buns for an added dose of texture.
Image: Pinterest via Fashion Influx
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An Army of Bobby Pins
Instead of trying to camouflage your bobby pins, wear them loud and proud by setting them up in parallel lines so they can hold your ‘do in style. You can also angle your pins into a tasty triangle or cute chevrons to up the impact.
Image: Pinterest via Your Stylist AJ
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Break Out the Bandana
A little red bandana is all you need to make a statement. Leave the knot exposed up top for a quirky finish.
Image: Pinterest via Glamour.com
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Flower Power
Floral crowns will never go out of festival style, but this season we’re feeling a fresher approach. Simply place some blooms (real or fake) into your hair for a face-framing headband effect.
Image: Pinterest via NaturallyCurly
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Crank Up the Volume Ponytail
When it comes to festival ‘dos, some take things to new heights. If you’re one of those people who likes to test the very laws of gravity, this tease-heavy faux-hawk pony is right up your alley.
Image: Pinterest via Marie Claire.com
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Feathered
Nothing says boho like clip-in feather extensions. Stagger them throughout your free-flowing mane, including underneath, for full effect.
Image: Pinterest via The Feather Junkie
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Sectioned Ponytail
A traditional ponytail doesn’t have that festival vibe, so section off your pony for a fierce alternative. Mirrored shades optional.
Image: Pinterest via Refinery29
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Galaxy Underlights
If you don’t want to take the whole galaxy trend on, sneak in a pop of otherworldly color underneath your top layer. When festival season comes along, you can twist and knot up your locks to reveal that galactic shade.
Image: Pinterest via Juju Hair Lounge
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Halo With a Headband
Don’t just slip on a headband and call it a day. Take small sections of hair behind both ears and weave them through the back of the headband.
Image: Pinterest via Cosmopolitan
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Partless Pigtails
This is the grown-up version of the childish hairstyle. By skipping the exposed part and flaunting two-tone hair color, it has festival written all over it.
Image: Pinterest via Hair Romance
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Scarf Bun
This ‘do starts off as your typical ponytail before it gets all wrapped up with a scarf into a bangin’ bun. The more colorful the scarf, the bigger the impact. (Check out our tutorial for this look here.)
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Topsy Ponytail
Give your traditional ponytail a twist with this segmented look. Make sure you use clear elastics or ones that blend into your hair color.
Image: Pinterest via Camille Styles
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Loose Updo
Keep things purposefully messy by nonchalantly gathering your hair up and pinning it. The more haphazard the end result, the better.
Image: Pinterest via Pretty Designs
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Deep Side Part
Rein in your naturally curly ‘do with an easy side part. Use a serum to smooth things out and pin the fuller side of your strands back into two sections.
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Twisted Updo
What makes this updo perfect for a festival is the unexpected twist — the twists lead into the bun on both sides of the head.
Image: Pinterest via Amanda Paige
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Sideswept Fedora
Instead of just topping off your outfit with a hat, sweep your hair to one side underneath to level things off.
Image: Pinterest via Meet Miss Lovely
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Voluminous Waves
Go big or go home is a mantra that also works well for festival season. You’ll rack up extra credit for sporting bright highlights.
Image: Pinterest via Rocky Barnes
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Fishtail Knot
Who needs an elastic? Simply knot your two skinny fishtails together in the middle to set your style in place.
Image: Pinterest via A Beautiful Mess
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Sleek and Straight
The sleek route is the way to shine at a festival no matter what look you’re going for. Wear a fringed top to mirror your silky smooth strands.
Image: Pinterest via Teen Vogue
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Accessorized Bun
Add some oomph to your typical bun with a colorful scarf up front. It will also help ensure that no flyaways fall into your face while you’re checking out the music.
Image: Pinterest via Glam Radar
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Natural Curls
Keep things natural by working your curly and coily mane to the fullest. A punchy lip gloss will kick things up a notch.
Image: Pinterest via Kinky Curly Coily Me!
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Braids and Waves
If you have wavy hair, insert a few well-placed braids into your ‘do for a bit of contrast. You can also wrap some strands into a half-do for even more dimension.
Image: Pinterest via The Wiegands
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Curly Faux-Hawk
No need to shave your head here. Just gather up your hair into a sectioned updo that stretches from your forehead all the way to the back.
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Half-Up Knot
A super easy style, this half-up knot will impress the other festivalgoers caught behind you at the grandstand.
Image: Pinterest via Treasures & Travels
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Side Pony
Rocking your voluminous pony on the side is way more boho than letting it rest high up on your head. Pull a few strands loose for a face-framing finish.
Image: Pinterest via Gabby's World
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Top Knot
Top knots show no signs of slowing (or coming) down, so embrace the style this season. After all, the higher the hair, the closer to...the sky.
Image: Pinterest via Curls Understood
