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Attend a Wanderlust Festival! <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n
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Let’s face it. Festivals are awesome. Whether you’re heading to Coachella, Bonnaroo, Burning Man, or Wanderlust, festivals (including 108s!<\/a>) are where it’s at. Unless you’re your hair. Outdoor yoga classes, dusty bike rides, sweaty dance fields: Your hair may have a harder time at a festival than an agoraphobic germaphobe\u2014not that agoraphobic germaphobes can’t also enjoy festivals from time to time!<\/p>\n

That’s not written in stone, though. We’ve got you covered. Here are 8 hairstyles for any festival to keep you clean and lookin’ fine.<\/p>\n

Prevent Sweat<\/h3>\n

Is your hair oily or super-fine? Be sure to pack some dry shampoo. You can find it in any alternative beauty, health food store, or co-op. For those on a budget or wanting to keep it natural (both for your scalp and<\/em> Mama Earth), try\u00a0kitchen cornstarch. If it\u2019s a clean scent you\u2019re after, pepper in essential oils to your cornstarch before brushing it through to trail your scent around the dancefloor. Your fellow partiers will thank you for smelling so nice!<\/p>\n

Leave-in Conditioner<\/h3>\n

Does your hair get too dry with too little care? Did you use a little too much bleach to bring out that amazing pink that looks so nice? Drinking water isn’t the only way to hydrate. Bring a leave-in conditioner that doesn\u2019t leave a residue. We love this one<\/a> from Ole Henriksen.<\/p>\n

Rays Don’t Just Damage Skin!<\/h3>\n

Protect your locks\u2014especially if they’re colored\u2014from the sun’s rays at mainstage all day. Wear a fun hat or a wrap\/scarf.Also be aware of fresh skin exposed by a new do. Freshly exposed scalp (resulting from box braids or braided in extensions of any kind, even just a part down the middle you are used to wearing on the side) are extra sensitive to burning.<\/p>\n

Protect the Rainbow<\/h3>\n

All the shades of the rainbow my friends! The festival is a celebration of life, every day! Pre-bleached hair can get super dry when you\u2019re not working on moisture retention, so have that leave-in conditioner handy. Some even have UV protectant! Yes, the sun drains\u00a0the color from your hair too.<\/p>\n

Braids are Everything<\/h3>\n

Braids are a powerful and versatile hairstyle\u2014there are many styles of braids that will last anywhere from a long weekend to eight to ten weeks! And the options are pretty limitless as well. Experiment with french braids, cornrows, box braids, and fishtails. You’ll look great and stay flyaway-free.<\/p>\n

Hair Adornments<\/h3>\n

Feathers are always a great option. They\u2019re made of organic material if they break off and get lost, they can be dyed any color, printed on, worn alone or in an enormous bunch. They never cease to catch the eye and impress.\u00a0Wigs are also a wonderful option that save\u00a0you on prep time. It\u2019s more important than you know to not miss half the set because you were still getting ready. Chances are, you\u2019re friends are waiting. Throw on a wig and call it a party! And, of course, we’re a big fan of flower crowns.<\/p>\n