5 Fun Festival Hairstyles To Try
Festival season isn't just a music event anymore - it's a fashion moment.
From Coachella's boho revival to Glastonbury's effortlessly cool British-girl aesthetic and the glitter-covered crowds of Tomorrowland, the world's biggest festivals are serving serious hair inspiration right now. And while most of us aren't jetting off to the Californian desert this weekend, that doesn't mean we can't steal the look.
Whether you're heading to a local music festival, a long weekend with friends, a rooftop party or simply channelling main-character energy, these are the hairstyles dominating festival season in 2026.
Think cool-girl braids, soft boho waves, statement buns and effortless '70s-inspired glamour that look even better after a few hours on the dance floor.
Ready to find your festival personality?
Let's get into it.
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1. Colourful-Pop Space Buns
Space buns aren't going anywhere - and honestly, we're not mad about it.
Spotted everywhere from Coachella to Tomorrowland, this playful style is perfect for dancing all day without worrying about your hair. Add a temporary colour spray, glitter roots or a few face-framing braids and suddenly you're serving festival-headliner energy.
The best part? They work on almost every hair type and texture.
Perfect Product: VS Sassoon Unbound Cord/Cordless Auto Curler
Create texture, waves or curls before styling your buns for extra volume and festival-ready movement.
2. The Retro Revival
If Daisy Jones & The Six taught us anything, it's that volume is always a good idea.
This '70s-inspired half-up style delivers big Bardot energy with plenty of bounce and movement. Think soft waves, crown volume and hair that looks like it belongs backstage at Glastonbury.
It's effortless, glamorous and surprisingly easy to recreate.
Perfect Product: VS Sassoon Curl Secret® Max Ceramic Auto Curler
For those soft, voluminous '70s-inspired curls and brushed-out waves that give this look its signature bounce.
3. The Cool-Girl Top Knot
Messy. Elevated. Unbothered.
This textured top knot is made for long festival days when you want your hair off your face but still looking intentional. Whether your hair is naturally curly, coily, wavy or straight, adding texture and volume creates that perfectly undone look.
Bonus points for adding mini braids, metallic cuffs or hair rings.
Perfect Product: VS Sassoon Hydro Smooth 5-in-1 Air Styler
Adds volume, smoothness and body before pulling hair into a perfectly undone top knot.
4. Flower Power Braid Crown
Whether you create a full crown braid, weave two face-framing braids across your forehead or simply add a few blooms throughout your hair, this look is made for golden hour selfies and dancing until sunset.
Perfect Product: VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Straightener
The ultimate tool for creating sleek, smooth lengths before adding delicate face-framing braids and floral details.
5. Mini Accent Braids
If you've spent any time on TikTok lately, you've seen this hairstyle everywhere.
Mini accent braids have become the signature hairstyle of festival season, spotted at Coachella, Primavera Sound and all over the European summer circuit. The best part? They're ridiculously easy to create.
This style works on every hair length, every texture and every skill level. No advanced braiding techniques required.
Perfect Product: VS Sassoon Digital Sensor Luxe Air Styler
Creates that effortless, polished finish that makes tiny braids stand out while keeping the overall look soft and natural.
Festival Hair, But Make It Effortless
The best festival hairstyles aren't perfect - they're a little messy, a little undone and full of personality. So whether you're channelling Coachella boho, Glastonbury rock chick or European summer energy, choose a style that feels like you.
Now all that's left to do is turn up the playlist and find the nearest dance floor.
Love your style, from the VS Sassoon team. xo