Festival season is finally here, and of course, we’ve been busy planning our festival makeup looks (spoiler alert: we’re going bold this year). Now it’s time to plait, braid, twist, gem and crimp our hair. If you’re heading to a campsite this summer, we have compiled our edit of the best hair inspiration whether you’re on day one or day 3 of no washing.

If you are blessed with a head of tight springy curls, take inspiration from Vanessa Hudgens whose curly shag is the ultimate ’70s look for those of you day attendees.

If it’s braids you’re looking for we’ve got rope and knotless. You might even be tempted to weave some bright colours into them when you see Euphoria’s Storm Reid’s turquoise ones.

We haven’t left our short haired people out either. Whether you want to commit to the cause and opt for a bright pink hair dye or add some stunning pearl gems to your hairline.

Speaking of gems, we have included the TikTok viral hair blinger. Essentially a children’s toy with shoots multicoloured sparkles into your strands. Don’t worry if you can’t get your hands on one though, you can create the same look by sticking your rhinestones with your fingers.

The one thing you can’t forget is your hair accessories. Whether that’s a fluffy bucket hat for the last day when you’re in desperate need of a shower (and your own bed) or butterfly hair clips and multicoloured slides. This is your perfect excuse to live your Y2K fantasy (and hide your grease).

Get ready to bookmark this page and screenshot these images because you don’t want to head to Reading without these.

70s shags

Vanessa Hudgens is the ultimate festival style icon and her curly shag is perhaps her coolest hairstyle to date.

Twisted top knot

We love the texture of rope braids and this top knot style will only get better the more your hair frays.

Pink crop

Yes, dying your hair for a festival is a big commitment but not so much if you already have a pixie cut.

Deep purple

Don’t want to dye your hair? Make like Lizzo and invest in a good lace front coloured wig this festival season. Bonus points if its ombre.

Baby braids

Be your own Bratz doll and recreate Hailey Bieber’s baby braids. Just be sure to pack multiple of those tiny clear elastics.

’00s revisited

Is that Christina Aguilera? No, it’s Charli D’amelio. This Fighter cosplay might seem complicated but it’s easy enough to recreate with some wefts and baby braids.

Turquoise flash

Trust Euphoria’s Storm Reid to bring the festival hair inspiration. These protective braids are both practical and cool with their matching turquoise wefts and beads.

Pearly queen

Your obsession with Euphoria face gems doesn’t have to stop at the eyes. Add some pearl rhinestones to your hair line for a hairstyle that’s a work of art.

Gem stone luxe

Turn your hair into Britney’s Toxic catsuit with the viral Blinger hair tool. Sold out everywhere? You can create the same look just by sticking in the rhinestones yourself.

Mix & match charms

Who said charms were just for your crocs? We’re obsessed with the piercings on these knotless braids and they are completely customisable.

Via Cosmopolitan US