10 Gorgeous Festival Hairstyles & Braids To Try This Summer

Who else is so ready for music festival season to begin? Some of the biggest music festivals are scheduled for the next few upcoming months, which means it’s time to start planning out your absolute best festival outfit and gorgeous festival hairstyle.

Firefly starts Thursday, June 14, Lollapalooza starts Thursday, August 2, The Governors Ball starts Friday, June 1, and the world-famous Coachella starts next week on Friday, April 13.

With so many amazing festivals on the horizon, there are a lot of important decisions to make when it comes to your festival look. Everyone knows that music festival attendees bring their A-game when it comes to the fashion and beauty department. From it-girl celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens and Kendall Jenner to big-name style bloggers, everyone is dressed to impress. And their hair is no exception.

The perfect festival hairstyle puts the finishing touches on your entire look. You can’t just show up to Coachella with a plain old ponytail. That would be unacceptable and quite honestly boring! At music festivals, anything goes. The more unique and fun, the better.

I mean seriously, where else is it highly encouraged to dye your entire head millennial pink or rock glittery festival braids? Take advantage of all of the fun possibilities when it comes to festival hair.

Whether you opt for bohemian-inspired braids or periwinkle blue highlights, we have all of the festival hairstyle inspiration and supplies you need to look your very best this summer.

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Festival braids are always a good idea for summer events.

[Photo: Philly Hair & Makeup Co.]

If you’re a lover of the half-up-half-down hairstyle, kick it up a notch with fun braids and curls. Playing with texture a bit more will take a hairstyle from basic to festival-ready.

[Photo: Philly Hair & Makeup Co.]

If you’re worried about having your hair down all day at a hot summer music festival, we totally understand. You can still incorporate fun festival braids into an updo hairstyle. Try a perfectly-crafted messy bun at the top of your head with braids going into it for a fun take on an updo.

[Photo: Philly Hair & Makeup Co.]

Festival braids do not exclusively work on long locks of hair. Whether you have short or long hair, you can rock a festival braid this summer–it just takes a little creativity. Enlist the help of a professional stylist to create elegant twists and braids.

[Photo: Philly Hair & Makeup Co.]

Double Dutch braids are another festival go-to hairstyle. The double braids are fun and youthful–everything that embodies a music festival. If you have any friends that are skilled in hair styling, you could create these braids at home. Doing double dutch braids on yourself can be tricky, especially if you’re a beginner when it comes to hair.

[Photo: Philly Hair & Makeup Co.]

If you’re not very good at braids and hair styling on yourself, make an appointment at a hair salon to get the perfect festival-do. With the help of a professional, you can experiment with fun braids like this one. You’ll easily steal the show with your gorgeously styled locks.

[Photo: Philly Hair & Makeup Co.]

Let your hair down and a little wild with a perfectly-messy hairstyle. Music festivals are the ideal venue for rocking a wild and free hairstyle like this one. The more texture the better, that’s why it’s great to play with various braids, twists, and waves.

[Photo: Philly Hair & Makeup Co.]

Would it really be a summer music festival without flower crowns? Make your own or purchase one from a retailer to add the perfect flowery touch to an earth hairstyle. Flower crowns pair gorgeously with braided, down-to-earth hairstyles.

Whether you dye your whole head for the occasion or just feature washable highlights, add a pop of color to your festival hair this summer.

[Photo: Ryan Pearl]

Millennial pink hair is in for summer and most certainly music festivals. Cutler Salon stylist, Ryan Pearl, says, “Summer style is more suitable for rocking pink hair- lighter colored clothing and makeup are more complimentary to pink. Overall, summer is a more flirty/feminine time style-wise.” Make an appointment to go millennial pink today!

[Photo: Courtesy of Lime Crime]Upgrade your double dutch braids with a little color. Accent the braids by dying each side of your head a different color. If you’re not ready to commit full-time to multicolored hair, there are plenty of washable hair color products that can help you achieve the look just for a day.

[Photo: Courtesy of Lime Crime]If you’re not into experimenting with braids and updos, you can still have music festival-ready hair that isn’t boring using a washable dye.

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