Festival Hair Trends Everyone's Googling Right Now
Festival season is back and in full swing. If you're anything like us, you’ve already started gearing up for the warmer, music-filled summer days by scrolling your FYP for the hottest festival looks. If you haven’t had time between cramming for that end-of-the-year final or maybe you’re a first-time festival goer and don't know where to start, we’ve rounded up the top festival hairstyles you must try in 2023!
We're taking cues from Coachella's vibrant offerings, the Y2K renaissance, and trending Gemini hair colors to make your summer look a BOP, so get ready to screenshot the best hair inspo you can rock all season long!
Colored braids, yes. Hair accessories, of course. Trending hair colors, most definitely. Let’s get started!
Butterfly Clips & Face Paint
Butterfly clips are BACK from the 90s and begging to be this summer’s favorite festival hair accessory.
Get @funnygirllalex look with Rose Gold for Brown Hair.
Space Buns
Give this throwback trend another go for a Y2K look that really POPS. After all, Space Buns have the “best festival hairstyle” reputation for a reason!
Get @aloudmess looks with Vibrant Purple, Pastel Blue, Pastel Silver, Vibrant Teal, Extreme Pink, Extreme Magenta.
Mini Space Buns
For the nostalgic souls out there! Yes — mini space buns are still a thing. It’s giving 90’s Gwen Stefani. We die!
Get @rainbowwarpaint look with Blue for Brown Hair.
Colorful Braids
Colorful braids are fun, trending, and add a touch of drama to any look. With various hues and shades to choose from, there’s sure to be something to fit your festival vibe.
Get the look with XYZ.
Bubble Braids
Take another cue from the 90s with bubble braid pigtails. This look is undoubtedly one of the most popular festival hairstyles to keep your mane neat and stylish while serving looks for your TikTok.
Baby Braids
You couldn’t go to a festival last year and NOT see baby braids. They’re back and better than ever. Pair them with another iconic fest look, and you’re ready to hit the dance floor.
Get @maddiecarina look with Neon Yellow and Vibrant Orange.
Dipped Dyed Hair
Dipped ends are the IT festival hair color trend that refuses to retire, and we are here for it!
Get @victoriasampley look with Pastel Blue, Pastel Pink, Pastel Yellow, Pastel Orange, Pastel Purple, and Pastel Green.
Barbiecore
You're one color change away from being in a Barbie world. This pretty-in-pink aesthetic shows no signs of loosening its chokehold on color fanatics.
Get @chad_remy look with Pastel Pink.
90s Bob
It’s no surprise that short bobs are still going strong this year. Add some cute makeup and face gems to complete the festival look, and you’re sure to be the headliner.
Get the look with Pastel Purple.
Ombre on Locs
Ombre on locs is the perfect attention-grabbing style for when you want something simple yet full of drama. The color melt is exquisite and eye-catching. A perfect combo that’ll make any outfit pop.
Get @lexilemonade look with Extreme Teal, Vibrant Teal, and Pastel Teal.
Flower Power
This hippie-esque masterpiece really is the epitome of festival style incorporating flower accessories with natural flowy tresses.
Get @tiffanymamone look with Pastel Orange.
Top Pigtail Split
You'll be feelin' the music and your hair with these cute top pigtails. Take a page from the Gemini hair trend and pair it with an iconic split dye for an iconic look.
Get @its.just.al3x look with Vibrant Magenta and Vibrant Purple.
Mermaid Hair
Mermaid hair + pastels + fantasy colors + beach waves hair = match made in festival heaven!
Get @_kinamoreno look with Pastel Blue and Vibrant Purple.
Rainbow Tresses
If you love a rainbow color scheme, you can draw inspiration from Saweetie's high-end rainbow look, which she debuted this year at Coachella. Go colorful and get creative!
Get @thezombieunicorn look with Pastel Magenta, Vibrant Teal, and Neon Yellow.
Stencil Buzzcut
Leopard print, psychedelic patterns, and vivid flower designs – buzzcuts have never been so versatile! Now you can highlight your short strands as a living, breathing canvas.
Get @_isabellasong look with Rose Gold for Brown Hair.