SUMMER FESTIVAL
BY ANDREW COLLINGE
With no guarantee of good weather, it’s difficult to gauge how to
style your hair for a summer festival. Adverse weather conditions
can make it difficult to keep your everyday style in tact, whilst a lack
of electricity immediately rules out some of your favourite styling
tools. We give you the lowdown on the key hair products and styles
you should be thinking about for the festival season.
The Products
The right products will help you maintain any style and when it comes
to festival shopping, there are a few essentials to keep in mind. CO by
Andrew Collinge Invisible Dry Shampoo is a must for your festival
hair kit. It’s designed to absorb natural oils and as a result, will keep
your hair from looking greasy between shampoos. For those that prefer
to keep hair loose, this is a great go to product as it will instantly add
texture and fullness to your unwashed hair, helping it keep a tousled
fuller body.
Whether you have long or short hair, hairspray is a must when it comes
to festival season. Assured to keep your hair in place during windy
weather, it’ll also give you the freedom to enjoy the festival safe in
the knowledge that your hairstyle will remain intact. CO by Andrew
Collinge Hairspray gives just enough hold and finish, whilst also
allowing you to run your fingers through the hair without it feeling
heavy or sticky. Our purse size option will provide enough product for
a weekend and will fit nicely into any compact makeup bag.
The Styles
Certain styles come and go, but braids are still on trend this summer.
The catwalks have seen micro braids incorporated into ponytails,
braided chignons and classic double braids. Working a braid into your
look doesn’t have to be complicated and whilst these styles look great,
simple plaits are a casual alternative that can be useful for controlling
unwashed hair. Summer 2017 has seen a resurgence of 90’s trends and
we’ve seen many throwback styles make a comeback. Whilst the double
top knot (or Space buns) remained a popular look at Coachella, the
dishevelled top knot also continued to be a go to style for many. This
easy to create hairstyle works with both short and long hair and is a
great way to sweep hair from the face in hot or windy weather.
For those that prefer to keep hair loose and feminine, a quick way to
add texture and waves to your hair is to braid or plait the hair prior
to arrival. Once taken out, shake the hair to loosen curls, spray with
hairspray and you’re ready to go.
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