40 Festival Hairstyles For 2020 | Easy & Fun Festival Hair Trends

We’ve been keeping tabs on all of this year’s biggest festival hair trends and have put together an edit of our absolute favourites.

Whether you’re heading to Lovebox, Glasto, Wilderness or even planning for Coachella, we’ve even got festival hairstyles that are easy enough to recreate in the comfort of your pop-up tent.

Mermaid Waves

Credit: Rupert Laycock

Mermaid waves have been making the rounds on Instagram for a while now and we think they’re the perfect festival hairstyle. Our top tip? Give your Little Mermaid-inspired waves an authentic beachy finish by spritzing strands with the TONI&GUY Sea Salt Texturising Spray before curling.

Side-swept glitter

Our motto? When in doubt, just add glitter. Credit: Verity Jane Smith

They’re probably the most Instagrammed festival look ever and while it looks fab, it’s also the perfect way to distract from greasy roots!

Glitter roots with mini space buns

Credit: Rupert Laycock

All you need to do is decide where you want to put your glitter, prep the area by applying some of the VO5 Fixing Spray For Glitter and then sprinkle your glitter or sequins where you’ve sprayed. Seal in place with another spray of the fixing spray and your glitter will last all day.

Editor’s tip: Ready to turn yourself into a glitter ball? The new VO5 hair glitters, which come in 6 different shades (including Wicked Violet, above), are perfect for festivals and can be added to any hairstyle.

Side braid

If you like it put a ring on it. Credit: Emily Scarlett Romain

Festival’s obsession with hair accessories is far from waning, so get it in on the trend by adding a mix of hair rings to an accent braid.

Ponytail with two braids

We love a glitter parting. Credit: Emily Scarlett Romain

For an easy festival style that’s not too OTT, a simple glitter parting detail will help you channel the festival vibes in a more understated way.

Double French braids

Pretty and practical. Credit: Verity Jane Smith

Roots tend to get greasy quicker than the rest of our hair, so this double French braid style is a lifesaver. Allowing you to keep half of your hair down while tackling the roots issue.

Cornrow ponytail

The stylish way to cover greasy roots. Credit: Chaniel Andran

We love this festival look not just because it gives us serious ’90s nostalgia, but it’s one of the simplest festival looks you’ll ever get. Which means less time hair prepping and more time partying!

’90s bandana with box braids

How ’90s will you go? Credit: Chaniel Andran

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll already know that the ’90s is where it’s at in terms of fashion and beauty. So why not go full Baby Spice with pigtails?

Style tip: Sprinkle glitter along your hairline to work 2 trends at once.

Half-up bun

Get the best of both worlds with a half-up. half-down. Credit: Emily Scarlett Romain

This half-up messy bun can be done in a flash and let’s face it, who’s got time for fancy hair when there’s music to be listening to?

Half-up bun for natural hair

You can’t go wrong with braids for festivals. Credit: Verity Jane Smith

You can either braid your hair all the way down or, why not opt for a half-up, half-down variation like this stylish festival goer?

Pink half-up braids

Braids and glitter are a must for any good festival hair look. Credit: Emily Scarlett Romain

These glittery half-up Dutch braids are the answer to any of your summer hairstyle needs.

Editor’s tip: Making styling braids easy with the TONI&GUY Flexible Hold Braid Balm. Use on damp or dry hair before styling to give your hair added structure and flexible hold.

Half-up space buns with braids

There’s really no excuse for boring ponytails, people! Credit: Verity Jane Smith

Want to know how to give a regular pony a festival glow-up? Simply braiding a few sections of your ponytail will add a boho Coachella vibe and it’s so easy you could probably do it with your eyes closed.

Plaited ponytail with unicorn braids

This Vanessa Hudgens-inspired updo has all the boho vibes checked. Credit: Verity Jane Smith

Thought updos were just for weddings? Well, what would you say if we told you that all you need to recreate this gorgeous-looking rolled updo is a few seconds and some bobby pins?

Pink rolled updo

Credit: Rupert Laycock

Even if you’re not a hair-styling master, you’ll be able to create this cheater’s chignon with minimum effort, yet still blow all your friends away with your skill!

Get the look: Follow along with our Gibson tuck how-to video, here.

Editor’s tip: Keep your updo from falling out by setting it with some hairspray. The TRESemmé Extra Hold Hairspray is great for this as it’s a strong but not stiff hold, so it’ll protect your look but then brushes out easily when you’re ready to restyle.

Hair jewellery

Jewellery for your hair? Yes, it’s a thing! Credit: Verity Jane Smith

Looking for something a little more glamorous for festival season? Why not jazz up your look with a delicate hair accessory like this stunning gold hair necklace?