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13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP

13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
Afropunk Hair Inspo
By Samantha Callender · Updated October 24, 2020

With spring and summer festivals on the horizon, it’s officially time to start planning your looks for each event. If you’re heading to Coachella, Broccoli City Fest, AfroPunk and even Essence Fest this year, having a unique hairstyle is one way to express yourself and let your creativity come through. 

Whether it’s flowers, beads or color in your hair, festivals are the perfect place to get experimental with styles you don’t see on a regular basis. Channel all of your creative and artistic energy by drawing inspo from some of the awesome ‘Gram photos of festival-worthy hair.

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Colorful Clips
Get bold and bright with some clips that give us “A Seat at The Table” realness.
13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
02
Loc Goddess
Give these thick, jumbo locs a try for major texture and volume at your next festival.
13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
03
Flower Crown
Bring the infamous Snapchat filter to life with some faux florals to adorn your hair, giving you the crown you deserve.
13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
04
Jumbo Balls
These puffs are fun and are a nice play on texture. Use some Marley hair to create a full and voluminous look.
13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
05
Flower Clips
Add some silk floral clips to hair to give create an ethereal and Eden-esque look.
13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
06
Bold Blonde

Try a new bold look this season with a platinum blonde ‘fro you can achieve via a salon dye job or maybe even spray paint some blonde in your hair with temporary dye.

13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
07
Baby Floral

Little live flowers make this look innocent and sweet, yet fresh and creative.

13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
08
Rainbow Braids
Get your magical unicorn on with these multi-colored braids that will make you the most vibrant member of any festival audience.
13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
09
Long Locs
These gorgeous locs are adorned with jewels and twine, making them a gorgeous site in any festival crowd.
13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
10
Bantu Knots
Add a pop of color to this tried and true style for a twist on a natural hair gal’s staple style.
13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
11
Royal Braids
This intricate braid and mohawk combo is def a standout hairstyle for any festival goer.
13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
12
Pooka Princess
This shell adorned look is a perfect ultra-protective style that definitely makes a statement.
13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
13
Lilac Hair
This sweet pastel color is playful and fresh for springtime festivals.
13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP
TOPICS:  Best In Black Beauty 2018