There’s nothing like the energy of a summer music festival! You with your best friends, enjoying the good vibes, live music, and the head-turning outfits you’ve planned for months. But let’s be real, half the fun in planning your look is deciding which festival hair styles your crew will choose. And if you’re going to a multiple-day event, you can try a few different festival hair trends while you jam out to the tunes.
If you want to take your hairstyles to the next level, add some festival hair extensions for instant length, volume, and show-stopping strands. No need to keep searching for hair inspo, we’re dropping the lineup for the best hairstyles. And don’t forget we have all of the extension tools and accessories to keep your styles rocking for the fest at Big Kizzy. Now, time to turn up the volume!
Festival Hair Ideas to Try with Your Extensions
Whether you’re headed to Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, or wherever your festival destination is, you’ll surely find a style you’ll love ahead! We’ve rounded up the hottest festival hair ideas so you can feel fierce and fabulous all day (and night) long. Each one of these styles will have you looking as good as the music sounds (and check out these hair care tips to keep your hair extra healthy this summer!).
Ready to vibe? Try these festival hair trends this summer:
Half-Up Sun Buns
Grab your festival hair extensions, because this look is all about volume! These sun buns (aka space buns, but we’re all about the summer sun) are super fun and cool for the rising temps. This style showcases two mini buns on the top of your head, with the rest flowing down.
How To Style:
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Part your hair down the middle and gather each top section into two small ponytails.
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Twist and wrap the ponytails into buns, and secure with bobby pins.
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Leave the rest of your hair down and use a curling iron for loose waves.
Soundwave Side Braid
Please don’t stop the music! This style is created with a single, chunky fishtail braid swept over one shoulder, dreamy yet also practical. Keep your hair out of your face as you catch the headliners while still looking cute.
How To Style:
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Gather all of your hair to one side.
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Divide your hair into two sections and crisscross small pieces from each side to form a fishtail braid.
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Secure the braid with an elastic and gently loosen the braid for volume.
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Wrap a small section of hair around the elastic to hide it.
Festival Queen Braided Crown
All hail the festival queen! It’s time to wear your crown as you enter your kingdom (the festival grounds).
This relaxed braided crown is one of the top festival hair trends, giving you that effortlessly royal vibe.
How To Style:
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Create two loose braids from each side of your head using the front sections of your hair.
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Wrap the braids around the top of your head like a crown and secure them in place with an elastic.
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Loosen some face-framing strands for a soft, ethereal look to complete the style.
High Frequency Pigtails
We’re turning the volume way up and taking it sky high with this one! Don’t sleep on these sleek and soft high pigtails with added thickness from extensions. It’s youthful, sweet, and festival-ready with minimal effort.
How To Style:
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Part your hair down the middle.
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Pull each half of your hair into high ponytails.
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Secure each with elastics near the top-back of your head.
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Leave them straight for a sleek look or curl the ends for soft waves.
Fun Faux Hawk Braid
If you’re headed to a rock fest, what better style than a faux hawk? This look is bold and edgy with a central braid and lots of volume—no shaving of your head required! It’s the kind of style that says you’re here for the music and the mayhem.
How To Style:
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Create a Dutch braid (inside-out braid) down the center of your head.
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Tease the braid slightly for lift and extra volume.
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Pin the sides back with bobby pins for contrast to get that signature faux hawk look.
Tools and Accessories You Need for Long-Lasting Festival Hair Extensions
So, which one of these festival hair trends will you be rocking this summer? No matter what you choose, you’ll be strutting in style. But before you start getting ready, make sure you’re prepped with the best extension adhesives, removers, and application tools (especially if you’re a DIY extension guru and applying them yourself). Head to our Big Kizzy website to shop all of our essentials to keep your hair extensions looking flawless from the first set to the final encore!