How to do - festival hair

Off to T in the Park yet? Your hair might be the least of your worries with this rain that’s forecast, but you do want it to look good, and it’s really not that easy.

Award-winning Edinburgh hairdresser, Neil Barton, owner and Artistic Director of Neil Barton Hairdressing,  took some time out to share his ‘great festival hair tips’ with me for this blog.

Hi Neil, so, what hair trends can you expect to see people working at T in the Park and other festivals this summer?

Now is the time to experiment with colour. The colour trend was huge at Coachella and it’s set to continue right through the summer. Dip dye, colour flashes and pink and violet toners are bang on trend.

It’s festival time, you want your hair to look good, but how do you do that when you’re camping in a field?!

The key to festival hair is making sure it’s low maintenance. An ideal product to pack in your rucksack is dry shampoo, spray on the roots and rub through with your fingers to avoid the tell-tale grey residue for an easy way to keep your hair looking fresh.

What hairstyles can we wear at a festival that will be simple to do?

Boho waves are a great summer trend and are easy to achieve. After washing your hair, tie your hair into a top-knot and leave to dry naturally. Once dry, undo the top-knot and run your fingers through the length of your hair to break up the curls and spritz with shine spray for a glossy finish.

What else should we be doing with our hair during the summer festivals to add dress it up?

Hair accessories are a quick and easy way of dressing up your hair in a hurry. Flowers are big news this season so why not experiment with floral hair garlands and fresh flowers for a really pretty summer look.

For more information, visit Neil Barton Hairdressing