Festival Hair Ideas: Which products to use?

With festival season approaching you are going to have many clients coming to you for styling tips, tricks and help. Your clients might think that finding a quick and easy hairstyle is impossible, but they want something easy yet cool to enhance their festival look. We have found several festival looks that you can suggest to your clients to rock this festival season.

Cosmic Glitter Buns

Glitter is an absolute must-have for any festival look, whether that be your client's makeup or their hair. This look features space buns with glitter applied to the roots and vibrant hair dye for the perfect festival look.

How do you create the glitter hair look?

Dye the Hair (Optional)
- If you want the colourful effect, use temporary hair dye, Crazy color is perfect for this as it comes in 40 vibrant shades and comes out after 10 - 12 washes, perfect for a temporary look.
  
  Create Space Buns
  - Part the hair down the middle
  - Gather each section into high pigtails and twist them into buns, securing with elastics and bobby pins.
Apply Glitter to the Roots
- Mix hair gel with loose glitter in a small bowl
- Using a brush or fingers, apply the glitter mixture along the parting and root area
- Let it dry to set in place
Finishing Touches
- Spray with a strong-hold hairspray to keep the glitter and buns in place

How do you get glitter out of hair?

To remove glitter from the hair, wash it with shampoo while gently massaging the scalp to loosen the particles. Then, comb through to remove any remaining flakes. Avoid scraping or pulling it out with your fingers and use a fine-tooth comb for stubborn glitter.

Festival Ready Braids & Buns

Festivals call for fun, effortless hairstyles that last all day. Here’s how to create two go-to styles:

Braided Look

Perfect for a boho vibe, braids keep hair secure while dancing, making them beautiful and practical.

Choose a braid style—Dutch, French, or fishtail
Braid tightly for longevity or loosen for a relaxed feel
Secure with Streaker Hairpins and mist with HD Life Style Hairspray Extreme for all-day hold

Bun Look

A sleek or messy bun is quick, stylish, and keeps hair off the face.

Gather hair into a high or low ponytail or break it into two to create two buns
Twist into a bun and secure with pins or an elastic
Set with HD Life Style Hairspray Extreme for a firm yet flexible hold

Both styles stay put with the right products—keeping your client's festival look flawless from day to night

The Classic Pony

A simple yet bold festival look—the classic ponytail, but with extra sparkle.

How to Create the Look

Slick It Back – Use Fanola Fantouch Fix It Extra Strong Hairspray to create a sleek, polished ponytail with long-lasting hold and no greasiness
Add the Glitter – The strong hold hairspray will also help keep the glitter in place for longer, adding that extra festival shine
Wrap & Secure – For a polished finish, wrap a section of hair around the bobble and secure it with Streaker Hairpins, available in shades to match any hair colour

This easy yet eye-catching style keeps hair secure while adding a fun festival twist.

Effortless Festival Waves & Curls

Loose waves and curls are just as easy and effective as updos for the festival season, giving a relaxed, boho-inspired look.

Wavy & Curly Look

Perfect for effortless texture and volume, this style works with minimal tools.

Refresh & Revive – Festivals can be tough on hair, so UniqOne Dry Shampoo is a must-have for keeping hair fresh without water while adding volume
Create Natural Waves – If curlers aren’t available, braid the hair the night before and unravel in the morning for easy festival waves
Boost the Texture – For a beachy finish, apply Wella Eimi Ocean Spritz to enhance natural waves while protecting hair from UV and dehydration
Lock It In – Use HD Life Style Hairspray Extreme to hold the style in place all-day

This simple yet stunning look keeps hair voluminous, fresh and full of movement—perfect for any festival day.

Bold Colours

Bold, vibrant hair is a festival must-have—and the best part? It doesn’t have to be permanent!

How to Create the Look

Temporary Color Sprays – Use the Renbow Crazy Color Range for an instant pop of colour. These easy-to-use colours come in a variety of shades, cause no damage and wash out effortlessly
Pastel Perfection – For a softer, festival-inspired pastel look, the Crazy Color Pastel Spray offers a semi-permanent pastel option
Accessorize & Secure – Keep your client's style in place while adding extra colour with Pink, Yellow and Blue bobbles, perfect for updos and ponytails

This fun and temporary festival look lets clients express their style without commitment

Post-festival aftercare treatments

Suggesting aftercare products for your client could be beneficial as their hair may be very damaged and dry after the festival, from the sun, lack of showers and products, the first thing your client is going to want when they are home from a festival is a pamper. The Amethyste Color Mask and the Amethyste Hydrate Velvet Mask will both be suitable to hydrate and moisturise the hair after a long week away, as well as strengthening the hair and adding colour vibrancy. Farmavita Argan Sublime Shampoo will also be great for your client's hair, restoring the hair's moisture and repairing any hair damage.

With these festival-ready styles and tips in your arsenal, your clients will be ready to shine all season long. So, get ready to style, sparkle and make this festival season one to remember.